It can seem hopeless when any major appliance stops working, but luckily, washing machines are some of the easiest to DIY repair, especially if they’re older. “Fixing your washing machine is ...

1. Washing cycle During the wash cycle, washer-dryer combos work like traditional, standalone washers. Water flows into the drum, mixing with detergent to clean the clothes.

How to clean a top-loading washing machine Lindsay Jones, a communications brand manager at Maytag, provided step-by-step instructions for cleaning a top-loading washing machine.

If you’re only using the Normal mode on your washing machine, your clothes and linens might not be getting as clean as they could be.

How to find your washing machine’s filter Before removing the filter, make sure your washing machine is turned off —with all knobs in the “off” position—and unplugged.