Bob May 07, 2015 for Model Number WDSR2080G3WW The washer will go thru all it's cycles except spin with clothes in it. Replaced timer,water level pressure switch, and belt. Machine will spin with nothing in it. Is it possible the capacitor is bad ?
2 Answers Bob, The unit not going through the spin cycle with clothes in it would normally be caused by a weak motor not being able to get started when there is weight on the tub. You will want to replace the motor for the unit. Read More...
Alex April 13, 2015 for Model Number WCSR2090DAWW Everything on my washer works fine except the spin cycle when there's a heavy load. The spin cycle works fine when the drum is empty and when there's a light load. I'm convinced that there's a problem with the capacitor so I already ordered it. I've trouble shot everything I could and didn't have any luck. If it's not the capacitor I plan on replacing the motor next. Is it possible that the capacitor isn't supplying enough voltage for the motor to spin a heavy load?
1 Answer Hello Alex, This is normally caused by either a bad winding in the motor WH49X10040, a defective brake assembly, (made as a part of the transmission assembly WH38X10002), or a seizing spin bearing WH2X1198. Read More...
Bigb September 03, 2014 for Model Number WHDRE526E1WW Ok...my machine would fill and drain. I took the front cover off to have a look,,hoping it was just the belt. No dice. I actually got it going by manually giving the pulley a whirl. It would agitate just fine, but when it goes into the spin cycle...it just agitates really fast (the motor spins in the same direction). I'm thinking the capacitor must be shot as far as the motor getting going, but what's up with the spin cycle???
1 Answer Big B, Based on the information it sounds like the motor would be the issue with the unit not spinning in reverse to allow the unit to spin and the motor not coming on by itself without manually pushing it. Read More...
Fred October 15, 2013 for Model Number WCSR2080 bcc Where exactly in the machine is the start capacitor located?
Terri September 28, 2013 for Model Number WBSR3140D0WW I have received a new capacitor for my washer. I can't tell which of the two wires goes on which prong. Does it matter? Will it damage the new capacitor if I try it one way to see if it works?
1 Answer Terri, For this capacitor it does not matter which way you connect it as long as there is a wire on each side. Read More...
Jose September 07, 2013 for Model Number wdsr2080g3ww My washer take water and drain (tested by turning the timer by hand), but the motor won't spin or agitate on cycle but you can hear a humm sound also the motor heats up. By the way the capacitor looks melted.
1 Answer Jose', The capacitor WH12X10462 should not be deformed in any manner(melted, cracked, bulging, etc.). This could be the cause of the motor humming and not running, not enough voltage to turn the motor. Thia is also an indication of a voltage issue, most likely to the washer. You need to check voltage at the outlet, when the washer motor is in the start winding and trying to start, the voltage must remain above 108 VAC. You would also want to test the motor winding resistances to verify the motor is not the issue. Across the M3 and M7 terminals(red and purple wires) on the motor would expect to see 4 to 7 ohms resistance. across the M2 and M6 (yellow and blue wires) would expect to see 1 to 3 ohms resistance. Read More...
Dan July 05, 2013 for Model Number whdsr209daww Won't agitate or spin. Changed lid switch still didn't work. Motor doesn't act like it is trying to start,belts fine and I can turn motor by hand. Any way to tell weather it is timer or capacitor.
1 Answer Hello Dan. Test for power to the motor. If there is power there and the motor does not run, replace the motor. If there is no power there, then it i sthe timer 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...
Bob April 28, 2013 for Model Number WCSR20900D5WW drum does not spin, lid switch seems to be functioning, i was going to change capacitor, does that sound correct thing to do?
1 Answer Bob, Not really, especially if the washer fills and agitates ? Capacitors either work or don't work, most of the time. So you will need to check the lid switch circuits WH12X10531 to ensure the switch circuit opens and closes with the lid movement. You'll also need to test the water level switch WH12X10065 if the switch circuit does not reset to the empty position after the tub drains, the washer won't spin. Read More...
Dave December 07, 2012 for Model Number GKSR2120DAWW is the capacitor (part # WH12X10462) used to start both low and high speed on a dual speed motor..no problem with agitator but intermittent spin cycle...sometimes spins fast,sometimes slow and at times not at all...(motor gets very hot during this cycle) have replaced motor,and belt, checked switches etc. can engage spin cycle if manually turn belt and drive
1 Answer Dave, Yes a capacitor WH12X10462 controls and "steps up" the voltage to the motor in both start windings. But based on your information, the capacitor is not the issue, first, they either work or don't work, are good or not good. They usually aren't intermittent. You'll need to start looking for an issue in the lid switch, timer, or possibly a voltage situation, (less than 108 VAC at the outlet when the motor starts at a spin cycle). Read More...
1 Answer Hello Cris. The capacitor WH12X10462 is used to store energy for the motor to start and run the motor. Hope this helps. Read More...