Richard September 29, 2022 for Model Number FWT445GES2 You gave Ralph an answer but his model # is different than mine. I too have a nine pin with 5 pins on left (#1,3,5,7,9 bottom to top), 4 on the right (#2,4,6,8 bottom to top) and the top one empty on the right. The bottom two have red wires going to the tach. #3 beige, 4 lt. green, 5 white going to a brush, 6 lt. blue going to a brush, 7 dk blue, 8 grey, 9 yellow. My question is: Are your directions to Ralph also good for my model 131276200 AEG motor? If not, please tell me how I should test this motor. Thanks muchly, R-
1 Answer Richard, The testing should be the same when it comes to testing the motor for your unit. Read More...
Ed April 23, 2020 for Model Number FWT449GFS2 I really appreciate this answer forum. Very helpful. My Washer's drum has been working intermittently. I will start the washer and it will rotate each direction normally but then it won't rotate during the spin cycle. I will try it again and it will not rotate at all. I will try the machine again the next day and the drum will turn correctly for a full cycle. I will try it again immediately and it will only turn during the beginning of the cycle and then try it again and it won't turn at all. I will wait a day and the drum will turn. Maybe a full cycle or maybe just the beginning. Any suggestions on the issue or how to trouble the problem? Thank you
1 Answer Hello Ed, This can be caused by a poor electrical connection or a failing motor speed control 131725300. I would disconnect the harness connectors one at a time, several times each so if any corrosion is present on the connectors, it will be worn off. Do this on each end of the harness between the speed control and the main control board. If this does not correct the issue, the most likely cause of the issue will be the speed control board. Read More...
Joshua October 22, 2019 for Model Number 417.39012891 I am trying to locate a legible wiring diagram for my washer. The original has been removed and every online one I can locate is so grainy that I can't read it. I am trying to figure out how to test the motor and control board to figure out which is bad.
1 Answer Joshua, the motor would have to be tested directly at the harness connector and would be tested as follows: Pin 1 to pin 2 measures at 135 ohms, pin 3 to pin 4 measures 1.26 ohms, pin 9 to pin 4 measures .37 ohms, pin 5 to pin 6 measures less than 5 ohms, and pin 7 to pin 8 measures less than 1 ohm. If the motor tests good, then the voltage output can be tested from the control. Read More...
Patrick February 28, 2017 for Model Number FWT445GES1 The washer seem to be getting no power at all ( nothing ) . Is it possible the motor is bad or could it be something else ? Thanks
1 Answer Patrick, You will want to check power to the timer of the unit. If there is power to the timer then the timer would be the issue, if there i no power to the timer then you will need to check power coming into the unit. Read More...
1 Answer Hello Jeff. No, you will need to replace the motor if the bearings are bad. Thanks. Read More...
Paul November 02, 2014 for Model Number 417.39012891 Have the Fridgidare gallery wahser and it fills with water ....Tumbles to wash the clothes correctly But will not drain or spin ......Cant understand why it washes but yet wont spin or drain ....Thanks Paul
1 Answer Hello Paul. Test for power to the drain pump. If there is power there, and the unit does not drain, look for clogs. If none is found, then you will need to replace the pump on the unit. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. 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 Read More...
Samy April 09, 2014 for Model Number Frigidaire top loading washing machine The agitator won't reciprocate it goes in one direction, the maintenance people changed the gearbox saying new g.b are designed to rotate in one direction, is that correct?
1 Answer Hello Samy. The agitator should only go in one direction. If so, it is correct. Read More...
Leon Z January 18, 2014 for Model Number FWT445GES1 Hi DIY Friends, The motor on my GE FWT445GES1 washer won't agitate or spin. Followed the "Motor Movement" fault diagnosis on the Tech Sheet (found it inside the washer) and all the steps checked out OK including the Ohm check of the motor windings (rotor/stator full and stator tapped), speed tachometer, and thermal protect (all at or within tolerance) - so I order a new motor and still no spin or agitation. Confounding. With ohm meter, I probed motor plug pins on the motor's side of the plug (from front side & underneath front load tub) and found 110VDC on pins 5/6 (rotor) and 3/4 (stator full). Also observed polarity on rotor & stator pins, when direction of spin goes from CW to CCW and back again. Spade plug contacts to the rotor armature and commutator have continuity with motor plug pins 5/6. Brushes have continuity. Fault diagnosis includes testing of Timer contacts 9 to 9A and 24 to 24B for 120VAC, and that is OK. Timer moves through all cycles. Tub fills, drains, etc - just no movement. I thought there might be a loose wire so checked continuity on all wires between Timer, Speed Control & Motor and all are good. Checked door lock switch by opening door and pulling out Timer - nothing happens. Close the door and washer fills. Detergent fill door does same. Open it and nothing when Timer is engaged, or close it and the washer fills, cycles. The motor is energized but does not move. It spins freely by hand.Does any one have an idea of what to test next? Appreciating your aid and direction. Leon
1 Answer Hello Leon. If there is power to the motor, and it does not run, you will need to order and replace the motor on the unit. Read More...
Ralph C. June 19, 2013 for Model Number Frigidaire FWT449GFS0 Hello! This forum is truly appreciated! It is great that you folks are sharing your knowledge and making life easier for us, while at the same time teaching us things we do NOT understand! I have a Frigidaire Front Loader (Model FWT449GFS0) that suddenly quit tumbling & spinning (it pumps water in and out fine) upon turning it on one day. prior to this, it worked great and it has been a trouble-free workhorse--except for a pump replacement years ago. The timer seems to work. It completes cycles on its own. I hear the clicks it is sending to the various components. All seems normal EXCEPT that the motor does not turn to tumble and spin! I read with great interest your troubleshooting sequence you kindly provided "Dale F. Model Number fwt449gfsmo" and was about to perform those tests when I discovered that my washer has 4-pin and 9 pin plugs, as opposed to a 6 and 10 on Dale's unit. The 4 pin plug wires are: white, brown, blue/white, white. The 9 pin plug (two empty slots) plug wires are: violet, brown, red, pink/black, blue, yellow, yellow/white. Is there a troubleshooting sequence like you gave "Dale F." available for my particular model? I cannot locate the schematic diagram (I am the original owner and don't ever remember one, although I did replace the pump once and could of forgotten to replace it back inside the cabinet). Any assistance would kindly be appreciated. Many thanks! Ralph
1 Answer Ralph, On the 9 pin connector you will check resistance from the following points to determine whether the motor is the issue or the speed control. Check Pins 1 to 2 for the tach generator and resistance should be 135 ohms, from 3 to 4 which is the stator winding full field and should be 1.26 ohms. From 4 to 9 and should be .37ohms. From 5 to 6 armature winding should be less than 5 ohms. From 8 to 7 the motor thermal protector less than 1 ohm. All these have a variance of 10 percent except the motor thermal and armature winding. Read More...
Bill June 16, 2012 for Model Number GWT445RGS0 Suddenly today, on rinse and spin cycles, a loud "gear grinding" sound comes from somewhere low on the washer and the tub will not turn. I think it is happening during a sequence of fill-tumble-drain cycles, maybe at the point where the direction of tumble changes. If I force the control knob forward just slightly the noise stops, the tub fills and the next rinse-tumble occurs. It's as though maybe the tub will rinse-tumble in one direction but not another. Maybe a stripped gear somewhere? That's what the alarmingly loud noise sounds like.
1 Answer Hi Bill. Remove the power and the back cover. Remove the belt and spin the inner basket to see if the rear tub bearing part # 131525500 is free? The tub gasket is part # 134146100. Spin the motor part # 131276200 shaft to see if it is free as well. Has the pulley worn a groove into the top of the rear tub. If so then the rear tub and the inner tub/spider gear assy. part # 131618500 are needing replaced. It will be advantageous to find the supplied tech sheet inside the cabinet to aid you in the diagnosis. It allows you to put the unit in a diagnostic mode which brings up fault codes and tells you which circuit needs assistance. Thank You. Read More...