India, Jan. 31 -- There's nothing more frustrating than pulling out clothes from the wash only to find them still dirty, dripping wet, or smelling odd. What's even worse is your machine starts making loud noises, leaking water, or refusing to spin. A malfunctioning washing machine not working right can throw off your entire laundry routine, but before you call a technician, let's see if you can fix it yourself!

Many common issues have simple causes. Washing machine noise? It could be unbalanced or have something stuck inside. Leaking water? A loose hose or detergent build-up might be to blame. Not cleaning properly? You might need to clean the drum, unclog the filter, or use the right detergent. Instead of spending on repairs, these wash...