Greg for Model Number LSN1000HQ0 I wrote: The washer fills with water, but does not agitate, spin or drain. The motor gets very hot, but does not rotate under power. The motor, drain and agitator all rotate freely by hand. What is the problem? Asked by Greg for Model LSN1000HQ0 you answered: Hello Greg. Test for power to the motor. If there is power, and the motor does not turn, and is not locked up, you will need to replace the motor AP2907974. You can test this with a multi-meter AP3873826. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Follow up Question: Since the motor turns freely and does get red hot when the power is on to it; could it be the start switch or capacitor instead of the motor?
Answer Hello Greg. If the motor is only getting hot, and does not hum or run, it does not sounds like the switch or capacitor. This is usually caused by bad windings and bearing in the motor or the timer on the unit has some stuck contacts. You can test for power at the blue and the orange wire on the motor. If there is power at both wires at the same time, you have a bad timer. If there is power only on the blue, regular speed, or the orange, low speed, then the timer is good. Also, test for 120 volts at the red wire. If 120 is there, the capacitor is good. This would lead you to the motor assembly needing to be replaced. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Monday, July 2, 2012