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 ...

Read on to find out the following Whirlpool top-load washer troubleshooting tips to get your washer running again.

“If Whirlpool can’t supply a standard part to fix a nearly brand-new washer, do they need to replace it?” she asked. The Problem Solver called Whirlpool on Wednesday.

An Internet search reveals similar problems with the Whirlpool Duet washer, such as this posting at Fixya.com: “My Whirlpool Duet washer keeps randomly eating my clothes.