Trustworthy Expert Solutions

At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.

View Our Top Experts

Needing some help everytime I use my machine it smells like something burning, how can I fix it?

1 Answer

deton8 von Splosion

Washing Mach... Master 3,342 Answers
Posted on May 09, 2016

deton8 von Splosion

Washing Mach... Master

Joined: Dec 27, 2010

Answers

3342

Questions

Helped

928605

Points

54123

Hi Jodie Taylor,

The first thing that pops into my mind is a sock (or some such) living in your water pump... (or a bad bearing... broken pulley
(let your imagination be your guide)).

If I knew your make & model... I'd be awesomely more CONFIDENT in telling you how to check (but nary a clue came through with your question).

It all boils down to DIY (do it yourself) or calling for service.

If you THINK you don't mind EXPERIMENTING with DIY...

search the web for your make+model+trouble (smell)...

An amazing number of people share their experiences for the (kind) EDIFICATION of others...

Much the same as the legion of volunteers here... sharing our experience.

Hope this helps (or at least comforts).

Parts... same story (make & model required).

sears (pricey... good library)
Water Filters Lawn Garden Appliance Parts

PartSelect Appliance Parts and Repair Help

repairclinic.com
Appliance Parts Lawn Mower Parts Heating Cooling Parts 365 day returns

Search Over 2 1 Million Appliance Parts

Appliance Parts Lawn Mower Parts Heating Cooling Parts 365 day returns

repairclinic.com

One million parts for appliances lawn mowers furnaces and 40 other household products ship the same day Call 800 269 2609 from 7 am to midnight

Search Over 2 1 Million Appliance Parts

appliancepartspros.com

PartSelect Appliance Parts and Repair Help

partselect.com

If you ve got an appliance problem...

Water Filters Lawn Garden Appliance Parts

searspartsdirect.com

Amazon com 1 Genuine Replacement Washing Machine...

amazon.com

Buy 1 Genuine Replacement Washing...

Add Your Answer

Upload

Upload an image from your computer

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

Loading...

Include an image. It's worth a thousand words.

prev next

Related Questions:

0helpful

1answer

Our LG microwave is only 1.5 years old and cooks fine but has recently started to emit what smells like an electrical burning smell.

if smells like something then something is burning stop using answer about can it be fixed is unknown till diagnosed

Read full answer

Jan 04, 2022 • LG Microwave Ovens

0helpful

1answer

Will not spin and has a burning rubber smell

sounds like a loose belt, or worse, a stuck pulley..

tip the unit back about 30 degrees, with power off, and unplugged, and inspect the belt..I suggest something solid to hold it up(not your hand or someone elses)...and see if you have free play there, or it's frozen

Read full answer

Mar 24, 2008 • Whirlpool Estate TAWS750PQ 27-Inch Washer

1helpful

1answer

My LG wm2050cw front load washing machine had a burn smell in the drum, first time I ever noticed it. Any help with diagnosing much appreciated!

As a good guess, I would say it is your bearing seal. That's about the only thing that would give a burning rubber type smell in the drum/tub. Try moving the tub forward and backward and see if it moves. It should not. If it does that's a sure sign of bearing problems. Hopefully it is something else. Bearings are a difficult fix.

Read full answer

Jan 09, 2017 • LG Washing Machines

0answers

Blue sparks and burning smell while hair dryer is on

Read full answer

Be the first to answer Jan 10, 2014 • Revlon 1875W Hair Dryer RV473

0helpful

1answer

Hello all, there is something wrong with my washing machine. During a wash i started to smell something like burned tire so i stoped it. Now everytime i try to start a new wash it looks like it starts but...

check the belt inside of the machine that's a problem so it seem like it is loosing because of expanding so replace it with a little lower size or adjust it by loosing the motor and push it to side.and makesure not tighten toomuch because you may demage the motor and don't loose it toomuch.

Read full answer

Nov 04, 2013 • Washing Machines

0helpful

1answer

Burning smell

There's a number of reasons to smell burning after a washing machine cycle. It's a 220V appliance, so if it short's out it will cause problems. It's more likely the motor being overloaded making it hot and causing the electrical burning smell, or a short that's overheating something electrical. Check to see if the belt that spins the whole barrel is melted or worn anywhere. Inspect the wiring that's attached to the system that engages spin, which is different from agitation by the big tower.
If these both check out, an trip to the Maytag Man might have to fix overloading motors or relays, or switches, if anything turns up in your search for the source of the electrical smoke. Ozone is what you are smelling, FYI.

Read full answer

May 31, 2010 • Fisher and Paykel GWL11 Top Load Washer

0helpful

1answer

Burning rubber smell

faulty pump coil prob

Read full answer

Jul 13, 2009 • Admiral AW22 Top Load Washer

0helpful

1answer

New maytag washer

hi there,

since your washer is under warranty, have a tech take a look at it.

sounds like you may have a loose belt.

is there an error message on the display?

Read full answer

Sep 10, 2008 • Maytag Neptune MAH5500B Front Load Washer

0helpful

1answer

Burning Smell when spinning

8 yrs old....The LATs were the best models for Maytag...Maybe it's time to replace the belt..Slipping belts smell bad.

Read full answer

Jun 09, 2008 • Maytag Dependable Care LAT9416

0helpful

1answer

Burn fuses

Something inside is short-circuited. All components look fine thans to burned fuse. Don't try it anymore with new fuses. You need to get a repairman to check it out.

Read full answer

Apr 02, 2008 • Sunpentown 11 in. SR-1330 Electric Cooktop

Not finding what you are looking for?

View Most Popular

Washing Machines

Our LG microwave is only 1.5 years old and cooks fine but has recently started to emit what smells like an electrical burning smell.

LG Microwave Ovens

93 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Are you a Washing Machine Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

PDF Manual

Related Topics:

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

Needing some help everytime I use my machine it smells like something burning, how can I fix it?

1 Answer

deton8 von Splosion

Add Your Answer

Attachments: Added items

Related Questions:

Our LG microwave is only 1.5 years old and cooks fine but has recently started to emit what smells like an electrical burning smell.

Will not spin and has a burning rubber smell

My LG wm2050cw front load washing machine had a burn smell in the drum, first time I ever noticed it. Any help with diagnosing much appreciated!

Blue sparks and burning smell while hair dryer is on

Hello all, there is something wrong with my washing machine. During a wash i started to smell something like burned tire so i stoped it. Now everytime i try to start a new wash it looks like it starts but...

Burning smell

Burning rubber smell

New maytag washer

Burning Smell when spinning

Burn fuses

Not finding what you are looking for?

Washing Machines

Our LG microwave is only 1.5 years old and cooks fine but has recently started to emit what smells like an electrical burning smell.

Ask a Question

Top Washing Machines Experts

Brad Brown

Cindy Wells

john h

Are you a Washing Machine Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Manuals & User Guides

Sman_22s750n_22s950n_36s550n...

BOSCH WFL 1262 ZA.pdf....

BOSCH WFL 1262 ZA.pdf....

Related Topics:

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

Needing some help everytime I use my machine it smells like something burning, how can I fix it?

1 Answer

deton8 von Splosion

Add Your Answer

Attachments: Added items

Related Questions:

Our LG microwave is only 1.5 years old and cooks fine but has recently started to emit what smells like an electrical burning smell.

Will not spin and has a burning rubber smell

My LG wm2050cw front load washing machine had a burn smell in the drum, first time I ever noticed it. Any help with diagnosing much appreciated!

Blue sparks and burning smell while hair dryer is on

Hello all, there is something wrong with my washing machine. During a wash i started to smell something like burned tire so i stoped it. Now everytime i try to start a new wash it looks like it starts but...

Burning smell

Burning rubber smell

New maytag washer

Burning Smell when spinning

Burn fuses

Not finding what you are looking for?

Washing Machines

Our LG microwave is only 1.5 years old and cooks fine but has recently started to emit what smells like an electrical burning smell.

Ask a Question

Popular Questions

Whirlpool Duet Sport Washer will not drain - F-21 error

Black stuff in washing machine

F 11 error code on Whirlpool Duet - Serial Communication Error ?

Whirlpool cabrio error code f51 what does it mean?

Washing machine will not drain

Top Washing Machines Experts

Brad Brown

Cindy Wells

john h

Are you a Washing Machine Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Manuals & User Guides

Sman_22s750n_22s950n_36s550n...

BOSCH WFL 1262 ZA.pdf....

BOSCH WFL 1262 ZA.pdf....