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There are a few variations in clothes washers—some you load from the top and others load from the front—but all washing machines are basically big tubs that fill up with water, agitate to scrub clothes, and spin to wring out the water. Of course, in addition to these basic functions, they may have any number of sophisticated functions, particularly with the controls. Most new types incorporate some type of electronic timer and control.
When buying a new washer, be sure to pay attention to the warranty. Be clear about both the term and the extent of its coverage. And be aware that some washing machines are much easier to work on than others. Some new types have a cabinet that is easy to detach and lift off for easy access to the parts.
There are a number of problems that you can fix quite simply when your washing machines starts to act up, but washers have a variety of devices that, when they go wrong, are best left in the hands of an experienced technician.
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