Marshall September 15, 2011 for Model Number lxr6232eq0 My washer makes this weird noise when running. I removed the screw and the agitator and found what looks like a heavy duty retainer clip on top of the nut to get the basket out but don't know what or how to remove this steel retainer. Any thoughts on this? I don't see this steel retainer on any diagrams. It is not a standard retainer clip. Please help, Thanks
1 Answer Hi Marshall. This part is called a drive block. Part # is WP389140. This is a normal part that breaks while overloading the unit. After you remove the inner tub basket you will be able to use a set of needle nose pliers to reach in and grab it out. Thank you. Read More...
Dave D. August 09, 2011 I just removed the drive block from my washer and the upper part has obviously broken off. Small chips of metal are all over the grease on the drive/brake shaft. I plan on replacing the drive block but I am not sure if there is something else that caused this part to fail. The clutch also has been getting very hot (but nothing is obviously broken). That is how we realized the machine was in need to work. Basically I want to know what could cause the upper lip on the drive block to break and how to prevent that from happening on a new block.
1 Answer Hello Dave. Over time the drive block WP389140 will break down and fail. You can check the clutch by turning it by hand. If it releases properly, then it should be ok. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the drive block is bad and will need to be replaced. Hope this helps. Read More...
Brion M August 06, 2011 for Model Number 11026732503 Washer is making vibrating ,clicking noise after spin. Cycle Took agitator off and found dogs wore but I think the problem is in the drive block because the agitator shaft spins freely.
1 Answer Brion, Usually a bad drive block or worn spin tube tabs will make a few(2 to 4) loud knock noises, when the tub stops or starts spinning. Usually you only need the "drive block" WP389140 but if thee spin tube tabs are rounded off, sometimes you can "square" them up with a file and get by for quite a while. Thanks and Good Luck. Read More...
Victor July 28, 2011 for Model Number LSQ8200HQ0 Washing machine is making noise when it is spinning. It look that the inner basket is touching the fix gasket in some portion or it is not aligned when it is spinning. All the springs that hold the exterior gasket are in place and that portion is not moving too much out of center.
1 Answer Hello Victor. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the drive block WP389140 may be broken and will need to be replaced. You can remove the agitator and nut to inspect the drive block and see if it is broke. Hope this helps. Read More...
Abbie July 21, 2011 for Model Number TAWB600JQ1 My estate washer just sits there after it fills with water. I can hear the motor and nothing is happening. The timer works but no agitation or spinning. I can get the water to go out so nothing wrong with the pump. Hate to buy a new one but I need it fixed and there is no local repairmen or women in this area. Thanks
1 Answer Hello Abbie. Tilt the washer back and look under the bottom. Between the motor and the transmission is a motor coupling 285753A. Check and see if this is broke. If so, you will need to replace the motor coupling. Hope this helps. Read More...
Dennis May 13, 2011 for Model Number KAWS850JQ4 I can hear the motor and it sounds like it wants to spin but it doesn't.
1 Answer Hello Dennis! If the motor is running and the unit is not spinning check the lid switch assembly 3949247V. You should hear a clicking sound when the lid is being shut, this indicates that the switch activates. Hope this helps! Read More...
Brian April 17, 2011 for Model Number etw4400vq2 How do I remove the drive plug? I need to replace the plastic agitator basin.
1 Answer Hello Brian. You will need to remove the agitator and the hub nut, to remove the inner basket. Once the inner basket is removed, you can pull the drive block off of the transmission. Hope this helps. Read More...