The Capacitor is an OEM component specifically designed for Whirlpool brand clothes washers. It is an essential electronic part that helps control power distribution to the direct drive motor during cycles.
Symptoms of a faulty capacitor include:
- The washer fails to agitate or spin clothes properly
- Noisy or grinding sounds coming from the motor area
- Inability to complete cycles or unexpected shutoffs
Some causes can be normal with a capacitor drying out over time. Heavy loads, unbalanced spin cycles, or liquid spills putting excess strain on motor components may also damage the capacitor.
This genuine OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore brand washers.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Kenmore washer melting plastic smell Keith M. • Bartlett , TN • April 22, 2014
My Mom's Kenmore had a burnt plastic smell after a thunderstorm. Found motor capacitor had melted through, dumping liquid platic "spaghetti" onto the insulation blanket under the washer. All other compents looked fine. Told her not to use it until I replaced capacitor. The washer is 4 yrs old but the new capacitor revision was 3 letters higher, so they've made some design changes. Externally it looks the same. There is a large number on the capacitor, but the part is ordered by the much...
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