Twin tubs are everywhere in Harare, from family homes in Kuwadzana and Budiriro to staff quarters in the northern suburbs. They are simple, cheap to run and cope well with irregular water supply, which is why so many households rely on them.
Because they are simple, they are also very repairable. Most twin tub faults are fixed in a single visit, often for much less than people expect.
Signs you need this repair
- The wash side hums but the pulsator does not turn
- The spinner does not spin, or spins slowly and wobbles
- The timer does not move or the machine only runs one way
- Water leaks from the base or the drain hose
- A burning smell from the motor
What our twin tub repairs service includes
- Wash and spin motor testing, rewinding or replacement
- Capacitor and timer replacement
- Belt, pulley and pulsator repairs
- Spin brake, spin lid switch and spin basket repairs
- Drain valve, seal and hose leak repairs
What usually goes wrong
The most common twin tub fault is a failed capacitor. The motor hums but cannot start turning. It is a small, inexpensive part and the repair is quick. Timers are next: the wash or spin timer wears out and stops the motor from running or reversing.
Spinners fail when the spin lid switch, brake or motor wears out, and leaks usually come from a perished drain valve or seal. Overloading the wash tub is the main cause of stripped pulsators and slipping belts.
Tips to keep your twin tub going
- Do not overload the wash tub. Leave space for the clothes to move.
- Spread clothes evenly in the spinner so it does not wobble.
- Empty the lint filter after every wash.
- Switch off and unplug during load shedding to protect the motors from surges when power returns.
Related washing machine problems
Twin Tub Repairs: frequently asked questions
Is it worth repairing a twin tub?
Almost always. Twin tub parts are affordable and most faults, such as capacitors, timers and belts, are fixed in under an hour.
My twin tub hums but does not turn. What is wrong?
A humming motor that does not turn usually means a failed capacitor, a jammed pulsator or a seized motor. Switch it off to avoid burning out the motor, and call us to test it.