Troubleshooting a Gibson Washer
- 1). Stop the washer, and check inside the drum for loose change, buttons or other small items, if you hear rattling, clanking or scratching noises. Remove the loose items. You may hear "clunking" or gear sounds; these sounds are normal.
- 2). Move the washer to make sure it is not resting on any cords or hoses, if the washing machine vibrates excessively. Place a level on top of the washer to determine if the feet of the appliance are level. if they are not, prop the front of the washer with a small wood block, and turn the feet with a wrench to make them equal lengths. The vibration sound will stop when the washer is level.
- 3). Check to make sure the washer is plugged in, if it does not start when you turn on the appliance. Check the fuse box to make sure the switch is flipped to the "On" position. Place a lamp or other small device into the outlet you are using, to see if another appliance works in the outlet. If not, the problem probably stems from your power supply.
- 4). Wait approximately 30 minutes, if the washer turns off by itself in the middle of a cycle. This is a sign that the washer's motor has overheated. If this is the case, the washer will reset itself after a period of approximately 30 minutes. The washer will restart automatically. You do not need to turn it back on.
- 5). Avoid overloading the washer, if you find that the clothing inside is still wet after the spin cycle completes. Other issues that may cause a load to remain wet include the load being out of balance or a kink in the drain hose. Move the drain hose to make sure it is straight and not pinched. Redistribute the clothing inside the washer to keep it balanced, if you hear a thumping sound. This sound is often a sign of an unbalanced load.
