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The odds of getting your washing machine repaired right the first time aren’t great. Only 61 percent of all repairs were done correctly on the first attempt, according to a Consumer Reports’ survey.

Knowing how to repair a washer will help you get the most out of your machine. Perhaps it’s not cleaning your clothes as well as it used to, or it’s making a noise that doesn't sound right, but your ...