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Armco washing machine repair in Nairobi and Kiambu

New motor run capacitor held before fitting
New motor capacitor ready to fit

Armco twin tub washers are built for heavy daily use. The spin side, timers and drain are where faults show up.

  • Open 24/7
  • Home & on-site visits
  • Price agreed before work

Armco faults

What goes wrong on Armco washing machines

The faults we see most on Armco models, and how we fix them.

Common armco washing machine faults, their likely causes and what we do
What you noticeLikely causeWhat we do
Spinner not spinningA failed spin motor, capacitor or lid switch.We test each and replace the failed part.
Spinner shakes badlyA worn spin brake or broken motor mounts.Brake and mounts checked and replaced.
Water leaking under the machineA cracked drain hose or a worn seal.Hose or seal replaced.

Our work

Armco washing machine jobs on video

6 clips from real visitsFilmed on the job. No sound.

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Test wash after repair
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Inlet valves checked
0:11
Outer tub inspected
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Controls and drum checked
0:19
Wash programmes checked
0:34
Running test after repair

About Armco

Armco washing machines we see

Twin-tub belts, timers and motors, and top-load and front-load drain and spin faults.

Armco fridges, cookers and washing machines are affordable and popular across Kenya, including twin-tub machines.

All washing machine faults and servicing

Armco washing machine servicing

  • Check hoses for bulges and cracks
  • Clean the door seal and detergent drawer
  • Check the belt, brushes and drum bearings

How often: Every 6 months, or every 3 months if you wash daily or use borehole water.

How it works

A clear price before any work starts.

  1. Samsung front-load washing machine with the top panel removed1

    Tell us what is wrong

    Book below, send a WhatsApp or call, at any hour. A model number or error code helps us bring the right part.

  2. Technician checking the wiring terminals behind an oven2

    We confirm the visit fee

    Diagnosis plus transport, depending on where you are. You know the figure before anyone sets off.

  3. Washing machine motor control board under test with a meter3

    We find the fault and quote

    The technician tests the appliance at your home and tells you exactly what the repair costs.

  4. Technician holding a washing machine drain pump4

    You decide

    Approve and we repair on the spot where we can. Decline and you only pay the diagnosis and transport.

Booking

Book your Armco washing machine repair

Fill this in and WhatsApp opens with everything written out, ready to send. We reply with the visit fee for your area and the earliest time we can come.

  • Any hour. We take bookings 24/7, weekends and holidays included.
  • Fee first. Diagnosis fee plus transport, depending on your location. We confirm both before we set off.
  • Your decision. Nothing is repaired until you approve the price.

Prefer to talk? Call us on 0703 543 656.

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Questions

Armco washing machine repair questions

Not answered here? Ask us on WhatsApp or call. A person replies, any hour. WhatsAppCall
Can my Armco twin tub be fixed the same day?

Most twin tub repairs, like a capacitor, timer or lid switch, are done on the first visit.

Are you an official Armco service centre?

No. We are an independent repair company. We repair Armco washing machines out of warranty, or when you choose an independent repair. If yours is still under the manufacturer’s warranty, contact the seller first.

Appliance Services is an independent repair company and is not affiliated with or authorised by Armco. Armco is a trademark of its owner.