Robert C for Model Number 11082870120 Kenmore washer, been with me since fall of 1990. Has begun to skip spinning after the rinse. Pump runs and drains the water, timer continues through the cycle, but tub doesn't spin. Problem happens on all cycles, but is not 100% consistent - sometimes, it *does* spin, but usually not. Observations: when it's in the spin cycle, pushing in the timer knob (stopping the machine) and pulling back out will engage the spin. Lifting the lid and re-closing will also engage, *but* there has to be a slight delay - a quick 'flutter' of the switch (when it's closed 'artificially', as in with a screwdriver) won't engage. Timer, clutch, and lid switch have been replaced. Nothing 'obviously' wrong inside. I cleaned the motor start switch with DeOxit - I did notice that the 'arm' was a little sticky, and that's been resolved. When I reassembled after replacing the clutch and cleaning the start switch, it worked properly for two loads. Then reverted to old behavior. The start switch is about all I can think of that's left to replace - it's obviously not the motor or the drive; it's not the timer or the lid switch. The only failure mode I can come up with is something sticking in the switch that requires current interruption to resolve. Thoughts?
Answer Hello Robert. If the clutch is new, then either the drive tube W10820043 or the transmission 3360629 are the issue. Either can cause the issue you are having with the unit. You can check the drive tube for wear by removing it and looking for score marks on it. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Tuesday, July 26, 2016