Kenmore / Sears Washer Spring Parts

The Suspension Rod Kit is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool washing machines, designed to provide support and stability to the washer drum. This kit includes four suspension rods that connect the washing machine drum to the frame, allowing for controlled movement and reducing vibration during the spin cycle. These rods play a critical role in absorbing the motion of the washer drum, ensuring smooth operation and preventing excessive noise or movement that could damage the machine or affect its performance.

Causes of these issues often stem from normal wear and tear, as the suspension rods can become worn out or damaged over time. Heavy or uneven loads can also put extra stress on the rods, leading to premature failure.

Symptoms of a bad part:

• Excessive noise or vibration during operation
• Shaking or movement of the washer
• Unevenly washed clothes or excessive wrinkles

This OEM Whirlpool part can also be used on Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore/Sears brand appliances.

The Suspension Spring is an OEM part for Whirlpool washing machines. It helps support the washer tub and absorbs shock as the tub moves during the wash and spin cycles, ensuring stability and reducing vibrations. This spring is essential for maintaining the washer's balance, preventing excessive movement, and minimizing noise during operation.

Causes of a bad suspension spring can include wear and tear from regular use, overloading the washer, or damage from unbalanced loads. When the suspension spring fails, it can lead to increased vibrations, noise, and potential damage to other components of the washing machine.

Symptoms of a bad Suspension Spring include:

• Excessive shaking or vibrating during the wash cycle
• Loud banging noises
• Washer moving or "walking" during operation
• Uneven or off-balance loads

This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.

The Suspension Spring is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool washing machines. It is a critical component that helps to support and stabilize the outer tub during the wash and spin cycles, absorbing vibrations and minimizing excessive movement.  

Symptoms of a bad suspension spring include:

• Excessive shaking or vibrating during the wash or spin cycle
• Loud banging or rattling noises from the washer
• The washer moving or "walking" across the floor during operation
• Leaks or potential damage to other components due to increased stress and movement

Causes of suspension spring failure can range from general wear and tear over time and exposure to high-speed spinning, to physical damage from overloading or unbalanced loads.

This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.

The Suspension Rod Kit is an OEM part for Whirlpool washing machines. This kit includes four suspension rods designed to support the washing machine's tub assembly. By absorbing vibrations and stabilizing the tub during the spin cycle, these rods play a crucial role in reducing noise and preventing the washing machine from moving excessively. 

Causes of a bad Suspension Rod Kit can include normal wear and tear, overloading the washing machine, or frequent heavy cycles that put extra strain on the rods. 

Symptoms of a bad Suspension Rod Kit include:

• The washing machine is excessively noisy during the spin cycle.
• The tub seems unbalanced or moves more than usual, even with light loads.
• The washing machine "walks" or moves from its original position during operation.
• Unfinished cycles or error codes indicating an unbalanced load.

This OEM Whirlpool part can also be used on Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore/Sears brand appliances.

The Tub Centering Spring Kit is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool washing machines. This kit includes a set of springs that are essential for maintaining proper alignment and positioning of the wash tub within the outer cabinet.

Symptoms of needing to replace the tub centering spring kit include:

• Excessive vibration or shaking during the wash cycle
• Loud banging or knocking noises
• Tub becoming misaligned or off-center
• Leaks or water seeping due to increased stress on the tub

Causes of a faulty tub centering spring kit can include normal wear and tear over time, exposure to heavy or unbalanced loads, or physical damage due to impact or mishandling.

This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore washing machine models.

The Tub Suspension Pads are an OEM part for Whirlpool washing machines. These pads are designed to provide cushioning and stability to the washer tub, reducing vibration and noise during the wash and spin cycles. This kit contains three pads, each 2 1/4 inches long

Over time, the tub suspension pads can wear out or deteriorate, especially with frequent use or heavy loads. Exposure to harsh chemicals or unbalanced loads can also cause the pads to lose their effectiveness.

Symptoms of bad tub suspension pads include:

• Excessive vibration or shaking during operation
• Loud banging or thumping noises during the spin cycle
• The washer moving or "walking" across the floor
• Uneven or poorly balanced loads leading to inefficient washing

This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.

The Washing Machine Shock Absorber Kit is an OEM part for LG washing machines. This kit includes a shock absorber designed to reduce vibrations and absorb shocks during the wash cycle, providing stability and minimizing excessive movement. 

Over time, the shock absorbers can wear out due to regular use, exposure to heavy or unbalanced loads, or damage from impact. These factors can lead to reduced effectiveness of the shock absorbers, causing increased vibrations and noise.

Symptoms of a bad shock absorber kit include:

• Excessive shaking or vibrating during the wash cycle
• Loud banging or thumping noises
• The washer moving or "walking" during operation
• Leaks due to increased stress on the tub and other components

This OEM LG part is also compatible with Sears/Kenmore.

The Self-Leveling Leg Spring is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool washers. It is responsible for stabilizing the washer and ensuring it sits level on uneven surfaces. Each spring is individually designed to compress or extend based on the weight and load distribution inside the washer tub. 

Causes can include failure of the compression spring over many usage cycles, or damage from over-compressing the spring through excess weight loads. 

Symptoms of a bad self-leveling leg spring include:

• The washer rocks or wobbles noticeably during operation  
• Excessive vibration transferred to nearby appliances or cabinets
• Difficulty loading and unloading clothes due to an unleveled washer 
• Premature wear of internal components like bearings from prolonged off-balancing

This genuine Whirlpool OEM replacement part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.

The Shock Absorber is an OEM part designed for Whirlpool washing machines. This part helps to dampen the motion of the tub during the spin cycle, reducing vibrations and noise. By absorbing the energy produced during operation, the shock absorber contributes to the stability and longevity of the machine. A well-functioning set of shock absorbers is essential for maintaining the washer's performance and preventing damage to other components.

Causes of a bad shock absorber can include wear and tear from regular use, excessive load sizes or unbalanced loads, and structural damage from moving or improper handling.

Symptoms of a bad Shock Absorber include:

• Increased vibration and noise during the spin cycle
• The washer moving or "walking" across the floor
• Unusual wear on other components due to excessive movement

This OEM Whirlpool part can also be used on Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore/Sears brand appliances.

The Idler Arm Spring is an OEM part for Whirlpool dryers, maintains tension in the dryer's belt system. This spring is crucial for the proper operation of the dryer, as it helps to keep the belt tight around the drum and motor pulley, enabling the drum to rotate smoothly during cycles.  

Causes of a bad Idler Arm Spring can include stretching or weakening over time due to constant tension, or breakage from wear and tear.  

Symptoms of a bad Idler Arm Spring include:

• Unusual noises, such as squeaking or squealing 
• The dryer drum may not rotate smoothly or may stop turning altogether  
• Clothes take longer to dry, or you may notice uneven drying 
• The dryer might not start if the belt is disengaged due to insufficient tension.

This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.

The Suspension Spring is an OEM part for LG washing machines, specifically designed to support the tub assembly and maintain its stability during the wash and spin cycles. This spring plays a critical role in absorbing vibrations and reducing the amount of movement transferred to the washing machine's frame, ensuring smooth and quiet operation. 

Causes for a Suspension Spring to fail include normal wear and tear from repeated use, overloading the washing machine beyond its capacity, which can stretch or stress the springs, and corrosion from exposure to moisture and laundry detergents. 

Symptoms of a bad Suspension Spring include:

• Increased vibration and noise during the spin cycle.
• The washing machine "walking" or moving from its original position.
• Uneven drum movement, leading to inconsistent washing and spinning.

This OEM LG part can also be used on Kenmore/Sears appliances. 

The Counterbalance Spring Kit is an OEM part for Whirlpool washing machines. This kit includes springs that help balance and stabilize the washer drum during the spin cycle, preventing excessive movement and vibration. The counterbalance spring kit includes 3 counterbalance springs. The counterbalance spring kit includes 3 counterbalance springs.

Over time, counterbalance springs can wear out, lose tension, or become damaged due to repeated use and the strain of heavy loads. A faulty counterbalance spring can lead to instability and increased noise during operation, affecting the washer's performance.

Symptoms of a bad counterbalance spring kit include:

• Excessive shaking or vibrating during the spin cycle
• Loud banging or thumping noises
• The washing machine moving or "walking" during operation
• Unevenly distributed loads or off-balance errors

This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.

The Suspension Rod Kit is an OEM part for Whirlpool washers. This kit contains the suspension rods that connect the outer tub to the base of the washing machine, providing support and stability during the wash cycles. Each rod measures 23-1/4"L x 1-1/2" in diameter, designed to handle heavy loads.

Symptoms of worn or damaged suspension rods may include:

• Excessive vibration or shaking during spin cycles
• Loud banging or thumping noises
• Leaks due to increased stress on tub components
• The washing machine walking or moving excessively

Causes of suspension rod failure can include normal wear over time, impact or damage from overloading, or improper leveling and installation.

This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore washer models.

The Suspension Spring Kit is an OEM part for Whirlpool washing machines, designed to maintain balance and stability during the wash cycle. This kit includes 2 springs that work together to support the tub assembly, allowing for smooth operation and reducing vibrations and noise. 

Causes of a bad Suspension Spring Kit can include normal wear and tear from repeated use, overload of the washing machine which can stretch or damage the springs, and corrosion due to exposure to water and detergents. 

Symptoms of a bad Suspension Spring Kit include:

• Excessive shaking or vibrating of the washing machine, especially during spin cycles
• Unusual noises such as banging or thumping when the tub moves
• The washing machine "walking" or moving from its original position
• Difficulty in keeping the wash load balanced

This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.

The Damper is an OEM replacement part for LG washing machines. It plays an important role in regulating airflow through the machine's drying system. The damper uses adjustable louvers to direct warm air emitted during the drying cycle. 

Causes of a faulty washer damper include broken internal mechanisms preventing louver movement, and restricting optimal air dispersion. Dust or mineral buildup can also impact function over time.

Symptoms of a problematic damper are

• incomplete or lengthy drying cycles.
• Clothing may still feel damp even after an extended run
• Excessive lint accumulation could also point to improper air management

This OEM LG part is also compatible with Sears/Kenmore.

The Suspension Spring Kit is an OEM replacement part for Frigidaire front-loading washing machines. These suspension springs are positioned at the top front of the washer, underneath the tub, to help support the weight of the drum during operation.

Over many cleaning cycles, suspension springs can wear down and lose their ability to dampen vibration.

Symptoms of bad suspension springs include:

• Excessive shaking or rattling of the washing machine
• Loud banging or knocking noises coming from inside the washer
• The tub moving excessively during washing and spinning

It is also compatible with Electrolux, Gibson, Kelvinator, and some Kenmore models.