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CLOTHES WASHER
xx   APPLIANCE
xx   CLEANING EQUIPMENT
xx   CLOTHING CARE
xx   WASHING EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

How to buy a washer and dryer. Tips on construction, energy-saving features, timesaving features and safety features to consider.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Nov 1977 (v.55#11) pg. 126

Photos and step-by-step instructions for installing a washing machine.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Nov 1980 (v.58#11) pg. F22

Tips on how to hook up a washing machine using plastic pipe and fittings.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Oct 1985 (v.63#10) pg. G16

Troubleshooting tips for automatic washing machines.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Nov 1989 (v.13#2) pg. 11

Troubleshooting and repair tips for Camco-style washing machines.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Mar 1990 (v.13#6) pg. 12

Washer pump replacement in the Inglis/Whirlpool automatic washer.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Apr 1990 (v.13#7) pg. 10
Added Info CANADIAN WORKSHOP Jul 1990 (v.13#10) pg. 10

How to install a single-lever water shut-off valve that will make it easy to turn off the water to a washing machine whenever it isn't being used.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Nov 1997 (v.21#2) pg. 76

Build a hand-operated washing machine from exterior plywood, fiberglass, and a used agitator and wringer. Estimated cost: $36.
COUNTRYSIDE Feb 1980 (v.64#2) pg. 33
Added Info COUNTRYSIDE Jul 1980 (v.64#7) pg. 27

How to convert an old wringer washer from electric to gasoline engine power.
COUNTRYSIDE & SMALL STOCK JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1995 (v.79#4) pg. 40

Washing machine leaks. Chart lists symptoms, possible causes and remedies.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #109 Apr 1969 (v.19#2) pg. 29

Washing machine repairs. Cleaning a jammed pump.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #110 Jun 1969 (v.19#3) pg. 28

Washing machine repair. Quick checks for the cause of a completely inoperative machine.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #111 Aug 1969 (v.19#4) pg. 14

Troubleshooting tips for common washing machine problems.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #132 Jan 1972 (v.22#1) pg. 54

Trouble-shooting the clothes washer.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #187 Feb 1978 (v.28#2) pg. 48

Tip: How to locate and correct a leak in a washing machine.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #212 Oct 1980 (v.30#8) pg. 80

Tip: Stop automatic washer banging by replacing the rubber "snubber".
FAMILY HANDYMAN #238 Apr 1983 (v.33#4) pg. 126

How to install a clothes washer and dryer. Step-by-step guide.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #246 Feb 1984 (v.34#2) pg. 47

Tips on stopping water leaks from a washing machine.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #247 Mar 1984 (v.34#3) pg. 118

Tips on curing the "banging" noises from a washing machine.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #247 Mar 1984 (v.34#3) pg. 120

Tip on checking and repairing the water pressure switch.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #248 Apr 1984 (v.34#4) pg. 158

How to replace the tub centering springs on a Maytag model A-502 washer.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #249 May-Jun 1984 (v.34#5) pg. 158

Washing machine breakdowns: four common causes and cures. (1) Won't fill. (2) Water won't shut off. (3) No agitation or spin. (4) Won't drain.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #251 Sep 1984 (v.34#7) pg. 96

How to locate and cure "rubbing sounds" in the agitation cycle.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #251 Sep 1984 (v.34#7) pg. 140

Tip: How to open the top of a Maytag automatic washer.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #253 Nov 1984 (v.34#9) pg. 98

Tip: How to remove a build-up of hardened detergent and mineral residue from the agitator drive block of a washing machine.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #253 Nov 1984 (v.34#9) pg. 99

Tip: How to trap lint from the discharge hose of an automatic washer.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #253 Nov 1984 (v.34#9) pg. 112

Tips on removing & replacing the lid on a Maytag washer.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #280 Jul-Aug 1987 (v.37#6) pg. 88

Tip on cleaning the screens in your water inlet valves.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #303 Nov-Dec 1989 (v.39#10) pg. 76

Tip on draining a washing machine to keep water from freezing.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #304 Jan 1990 (v.40#1) pg. 6

How to lubricate the brake seals on a washing machine.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #310 Jul-Aug 1990 (v.40#7) pg. 81

Replacing a slipping drive belt.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #313 Nov-Dec 1990 (v.40#10) pg. 94

How to make the most common repairs needed on a clothes dryer, washing machine, dishwasher, range and oven.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #326 Mar 1992 (v.42#3) pg. 46

How to repair a vibrating washing machine.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #329 Jun 1992 (v.42#6) pg. 86

How to repair a washing machine that isn't agitating.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #331 Sep 1992 (v.42#8) pg. 88
Added Info FAMILY HANDYMAN #336 Mar 1993 (v.43#3) pg. 102

Seven basic plumbing fixes. (1) Slow-flowing faucet. (2) Bad sink sprayer. (3) Leaking basket strainer. (4) Drippy shower head. (5) Slow-filling washing machine. (6) Washing machine water hammer. (7) Water heater choke-up.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #334 Jan 1993 (v.43#1) pg. 54

How to increase the flow rate of hot water entering a washing machine.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #334 Jan 1993 (v.43#1) pg. 76

How to check out the possible sources of a washing machine leak.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #336 Mar 1993 (v.43#3) pg. 100

How to get rid of the buildup of detergent and fabric softener inside a clothes washer that can give clothes an oily look and feel.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #348 May 1994 (v.44#5) pg. 98

Testing the timer motor in a washing machine to see if it is defective.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #352 Oct 1994 (v.44#9) pg. 99

Repairing the electronically controlled fabric softener dispenser in a Whirlpool washing machine.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #357 Apr 1995 (v.45#4) pg. 100

Tip on leveling a washing machine to prevent "walking".
FAMILY HANDYMAN #359 Jun 1995 (v.45#6) pg. 96
Added Info FAMILY HANDYMAN #364 Dec 1995-Jan 1996 (v.46#1) pg. 90

How to trouble shoot clogged inlet valve screens on a slow-filling washing machine.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #373 Nov 1996 (v.46#10) pg. 12

Troubleshooting a clothes washer that is filling slowly or not at all.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #400 Jul-Aug 1999 (v.49#7) pg. 40

Quick washer and dryer tune-ups. Building a leveling platform, drainage standpipe, and installing burst-proof steel supply hoses.
HOME MECHANIX #780 Nov 1993 (v.89) pg. 28

Plumbing and wiring basics for installing major kitchen and laundry appliances (dishwasher, gas range, clothes washer, and clothes dryer).
HOME MECHANIX #786 Jun 1994 (v.90) pg. 44

Washing machine repair. Part 1. Water-inlet system.
HOMEOWNER Apr 1984 (v.9#3) pg. 71

Washing machine repair. Part 2. Drainage and mechanical systems.
HOMEOWNER May 1984 (v.9#4) pg. 53

Appliance troubleshooting. Simple checks can prevent expensive repair calls. Tips for clothes washers, clothes dryers, dishwashers, ranges, refrigerators and freezers.
HOMEOWNER Apr 1987 (v.12#3) pg. 36

Tip on cleaning sand out of valves in dishwasher and clothes washer.
HOMEOWNER May 1988 (v.13#4) pg. 72

Appliance tune-ups. An easy-to-follow maintenance guide to make your major appliances work better and live longer.
HOMEOWNER Sep 1988 (v.13#7) pg. 50

Troubleshooting the water level pressure switch on an automatic washer.
HOMEOWNER Jul-Aug 1989 (v.14#6) pg. 18

Tip on repositioning the "tub ring" or "splash ring".
HOMEOWNER Nov 1989 (v.14#9) pg. 55

Buyer's guide to clothes washers and dryers.
HOMEOWNER Dec 1989 (v.14#10) pg. 62

How to keep your clothes washer and clothes dryer operating properly. A review of how these appliances work and tips on locating the defective component.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO #1 Spring 1976 (v.1#1) pg. 75

Install an automatic water cut-off on lines to your washer.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #448 Sep 1965 (v.61) pg. 92

The basics of washer repair.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #523 Dec 1971 (v.67) pg. 91

Guide to buying and repairing major appliances. What to look for, understanding the energy-guide label, what to do before calling the repairman, and repairs you can make.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #676 Aug 1984 (v.80) pg. 55

A wind-powered clothes washing machine that you can build. A simple crank mechanism moves a plunger up-and-down in a washtub.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #37 Jan 1976 pg. 94

Make a wood-fired laundry heater for washing clothes in the back country, away from electricity and running water.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #65 Sep-Oct 1980 pg. 46

Tip: How to utilize a clothes washing machine to pump water for taking a shower. An idea for backwoods living.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #76 Jul-Aug 1982 pg. 72

Primer on troubleshooting major appliances.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #88 Jul-Aug 1984 pg. 46

How to maintain and repair a clothes washer.
NEW SHELTER Apr 1980 (v.1#3) pg. 68

A common washer repair. What to do when your machine won't fill.
NEW SHELTER Jan 1984 (v.5#1) pg. 24

Doing laundry the X-10 way. (1) Sounding a remote chime when washing machine has finished the cycle. (2) Using an AC current sensor and Powerflash module to signal when a clothes dryer has finished the cycle.
POPULAR HOME AUTOMATION May 1997 (v.2#2) pg. 26

How to fix your automatic clothes washer. Includes troubleshooting charts and table of symbols found in manufacturers' wiring diagrams.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jan 1973 (v.139#1) pg. 66

How to troubleshoot solid-state washers and dryers.
POPULAR MECHANICS Aug 1979 (v.152#2) pg. 102

Tip: Clean water-hose screens at BOTH ends of washing machine water lines.
POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1981 (v.155#4) pg. 33

How to replace a washer drive belt.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1984 (v.161#5) pg. 62

Tip on removing a "frozen" agitator from a clothes washer.
POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1986 (v.163#2) pg. 32

Tip on using a brake cable shortener to narrow the space between cover shield and the inner washing machine tub.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1987 (v.164#5) pg. 200

Troubleshooting a clothes washer's off-balance mechanism.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1987 (v.164#5) pg. 200

Troubleshooting tip for a washing machine that does not drain completely.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1987 (v.164#6) pg. 142

Replacing a faulty water mixing valve.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1988 (v.165#5) pg. 158

Tip on cleaning filters on water inlet hoses.
POPULAR MECHANICS Aug 1989 (v.166#8) pg. 98

Troubleshooting a Kenmore top-loading washing machine that continually stops and starts during the spin cycle.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jan 1990 (v.167#1) pg. 78

Tip on installing a siphon break to prevent water from being siphoned from a clothes washer's tub.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1990 (v.167#5) pg. 86

Tip on removing the wash basket from an older top-loading washing machine.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jul 1990 (v.167#7) pg. 68

Troubleshooting a top-loading washer with a tub that rocks excessively during the spin cycle.
POPULAR MECHANICS Dec 1990 (v.167#12) pg. 54

Basic appliance maintenance. (1) Refrigerators, (2) Kitchen ranges. (3) Dishwashers. (4) Clothes washers & dryers.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1993 (v.170#6) pg. 63

How a modern top-loading clothes washing machine works.
POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1994 (v.171#2) pg. 52

Tip on checking and cleaning the filter screens fitted to the hoses which supply water to a clothes washer.
POPULAR MECHANICS Sep 1994 (v.171#9) pg. 92

Replacing a washing machine mixing valve.
POPULAR MECHANICS Mar 1999 (v.176#3) pg. 100

Special 16-page section on repairing an automatic washing machine.
POPULAR SCIENCE Feb 1969 (v.194#2) pg. 131

The latest spin on washers. What to look for when shopping for a washing machine. Top-loading and front-loading machines compared.
TODAY'S HOMEOWNER #818 Sep 1997 (v.93) pg. 50

Appliance advice from the pros. 48 maintenance tips that will help your household appliances run better and last longer.
TODAY'S HOMEOWNER #833 Mar 1999 (v.95) pg. 55