Robert March 12, 2013 I just replaced a capacitor. My old one got burned out because water got inside it and it popped. Is the capacitor supposed to get hot? I'm very nevous that it might pop because it started to smoke.
1 Answer Hello Robert, The capacitor should not get hot. If the capacitor is getting hot, the motor is either in a bind or the windings have shorted, providing too much voltage through the capacitor. The wiring and motor should be checked for proper resistances and connections. The voltage at the receptacle should be checked for the proper power supply and polarity. If you have further questions, please provide the model number so we can be specific to your unit and assist in locating the cause of the issue. Read More...
Mary W February 05, 2013 for Model Number RAS7133RQ4 The washer will fill with water but won't do anything else on any setting. Could it be the timer?
1 Answer Hello Mary. You need to check the lid switch assembly WP8318084 in the unit and see if it is bad. If so, it can cause the issues you are having with the unit. Read More...
David October 02, 2012 for Model Number 11022422100 How do you test the washer motor capacitor? Can it be tested with a meter or something?
1 Answer Hello David, It can be tested with a capacitance meter CT1 easiest. It can be tested with a resistance meter, but this will tell you if the capacitor is shorted or open. It will not tell you the capacitive value if the component has drifted out of tolerance. You put the meter across the terminals and watch the display for counting up to infinity. This will occur quickly and disappear very quickly. Now reverse the leads on the terminals, (reverse the polarity). The same thing should happen, but a bit more pronounced. It will once again rise very quickly and go to an infinite reading. This tells you that the capacitor isn't shorted or open internally. Read More...
Moroni July 23, 2012 for Model Number maytag MVWC6ESWW A water hose got a big whole and the water was spilling to the floor I don't know for how long. Now my washer doesn't fill any water. I can't even hear the motor going.
1 Answer Moroni, Can you hear the lid switch "click" when you open and close the loading lid ? You may have a damaged lid switch assembly WP8318084 ? If you had water spraying inside the cabinet or control console, theres no telling what may have gotten damaged, or shorted out. You'll need to raise the control console and remove the cabinet and visually inspect all the wires and components for damage. Which hose had the hole in it, that may give you a better idea of where to start. We'll send you some access information, that may help you out. Read More...
Roger April 21, 2012 for Model Number RAS8244LQO The washer washes but will not empty what can I try?
1 Answer Hello Roger. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the lid switch 3949247V may be bad and will need to be replaced in the unit. If it is broke, it will cause the issues you are having. Hope this helps. Read More...
David February 18, 2012 for Model Number kenmore 110-24962301 Thank you for your answer earlier. My machine was filling at every setting, (wash, fill, spin etc,,,all settings except off)I put a new timer in, and now it will not do anything on any of the settings except spin at which point the machine allows water to fill along with the barrel turning. I do not know if it is turning to spin speed or just like an agitate. When i hooked the old timer up again, it did the same as before, fill at every setting...suggestions?
1 Answer Hi David. The Automatic Temperature Switch is the common electrical device that will energize the water valves. This part is # WP3955728. Thank You. Read More...
Alfred February 15, 2012 for Model Number dish washer Frigidaire, Gallery Model FDB949GFS2 The motor runs, but no water is coming out from the paddles jets when it is set to wash.
1 Answer Hello Alfred. Check and see if the impeller 154245801 is bad on the unit. If so, it will cause the problem you are having. Also, make sure the water is filling up properly. If not, you will need to replace the water valve 154637401 on the unit. Hope this helps. Read More...
Bob February 13, 2012 for Model Number LDE 408 DRYER WAS WORKING FINE. WIFE SAID SHE HEARD A BANG DRYER STILL RUNS BUT VERY HARD TO TURN. REMOVED BACK OF DRYER, BELT AROUND DRYER STILL INTACT. ANY SUGGESTIONS.
1 Answer Bob, You'll need to remove the front panel and front bulkhead assembly, and check for an article stuck in the blower fan and duct work under the lint filter. Thanks and Good Luck Read More...
David February 09, 2012 for Model Number kenmore110-24962301 My machine fills at every setting whether it be spin, agitate, wash...it doesnt matter where the dial is, it always fills unless the time is set to off. It wont spin or agitate on those settings.
Chris January 27, 2012 for Model Number llr9245bq1 The machine will fill with water but will not start/turn. I can hear a buzzing when the motor should start. The Lid Switch is making contact (checked it with a meter for continuity when lid is closed and when manually triggering). Changed the motor with no luck. The Coupler is intact and I can spin it by hand and watch the drum flywheel start to turn. I am unsure if the start capacitor is healthy. Machine will not drain when advancing the timer to the drain portion of any cycle. Suggestions on what to look at next?
1 Answer Chris, Check and make sure the pump is not blocked or seized up. You can check the capacitor [http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html] You should see a deflection on the resistance and a decrease back down to an "open" circuit, if so the capacitor is OK, and you'll need to consider the timer 3946225 based on your post information. Good Luck and Thanks Read More...