Why does my washer smell like its burning?

Answer by  cveilleux1977livecom (40)

Usually this symptom is caused by the machine being overloaded, which can cause extra stress on belts motors etc. empty machine out and try to run the machine with a smaller load.

Answer by  John42 (194)

could be your motor is overheating and burning up the belts could be getting old and slipping and giving off a burnt smell

Answer by  Isidro (624)

This can result in having the motor burn up and over heat. The best solution can be to not run it to long and with a lot of heavy load because this may cause the problem. Many be its to old and its running out of heart to run any more.

Answer by  RepairItMan (419)

This is not a good sign. First, check the lint filter for excessive lint buildup, and remove any extra lint. Now, blow out the lint filter with compressed air. Then, you'll want to blow out the area where the filter goes as well. If the smell persists, it might be an electrical issue with the washer.

Answer by  AnnieS292 (67)

Your motor is probably burning out. You might be loading too much in at one time. Run it empty; if it still smells or smokes, call a repairman.