Washer takes much longer than normal to complete cycles

Safety first: Unplug the washer before removing hoses or panels.

Step-by-step checks:

• 1. Check water fill time: Observe how long it takes to fill. Clean inlet screens and verify strong water flow.
• 2. Check drain performance: Ensure water drains quickly. Clean pump filter and hoses.
• 3. Reduce load size: Overloading can cause repeated balancing attempts. Wash smaller loads.
• 4. Heater function: On models with internal heaters, verify that hot cycles actually heat. If not, test and replace the heater or NTC as needed.

When to call a technician: If all mechanical systems are good but cycles remain excessively long, the control logic may be malfunctioning.