Eric April 29, 2016 for Model Number 110.23924200 My Kenmore washer agitates but does not spin. I replaced the timer. Tested the capacitor and it is 290 uF. Spec is 324 - 389 uF. Could it be bad. Door switch tests good. Could this be a symptom of a bad motor drive switch?
1 Answer Eric, The capacitor will most likely not be the issue with the unit agitating but not spinning. This would be more likely to be a clutch issue. Read More...
Heidi February 25, 2016 for Model Number Whirlpool GSL9365EQ1 What could be causing my washer to trip the circuit breaker? I recently replaced the coupler and the pump on my washer. The washer tested fine, but when I had my husband try to replace the corroded inlet hoses, he accidentally turned on the water and got water everywhere. After that, the circuit breaker would trip when I turned on the washer. We tried plugging it onto another outlet using a heavy-duty extension cord. The breaker did not trip, but the water-level selector switch got fried. The next day I plugged it back into the washer outlet and fried the timer. I have since replaced those 2 parts (it took several weeks to locate my discontinued timer). Now the machine fills, but as soon as the water shuts off, the breaker trips. It seems that there is a short somewhere. The spin cycle works perfectly. The rinse cycle works up until it attempts to switch to the agitation part. I should mention that the washer is the only thing on that breaker. I have checked my wire harness and connections...I can't see any problems there...what could be causing the agitation cycle to trip the circuit breaker?
1 Answer Heidi, With the unit shutting down at the agitation only but working through all other parts of the cycle then this will have something to do with a short in the wiring harness somewhere. You will need to check for pinched wires or damaged wires. Read More...
Jc August 14, 2014 for Model Number KAWE578BAL1 I replaced the coupling ( not spinning ) but when I was plugging the two wires to the Capacitor well I push and came out. So question is which wire goes where ? I need to know don't want to plug in until I know can you please help
1 Answer Hello JC. The wire orientation does not matter in the case of the capacitor. They can go either way. Read More...
Jerry J. April 26, 2014 for Model Number Whirlpool Washer What would cause the capacitor (#3348058) to start smoking and blow oil out the end the wires connect to it? Would replacing it fix or would it blow also? Thanks
1 Answer Hello Jerry, This would indicate a bad capacitor. The part number would depend on the model number of the unit in your home. While replacing it normally corrects the issue, the model number on the units' I.D. tag is necessary to look up the correct part number. Read More...
Ed April 03, 2014 for Model Number 110.26901691 The washer will agitate for 10 seconds, then it stops and I unplug it. After 15 seconds, there is a click in the motor and I plug it in and it runs again for 10 seconds, etc. This is a used motor I just purchased on ebay because the original motor was exhibiting similar symptoms. Can it be the capacitor is bad?
1 Answer Hello Ed, I doubt the capacitor is bad because the motor would not be able to start if the capacitor were the issue. I would remove the harness from the motor and bypass the lid switch. Put the unit into a spin cycle and test from ground to each of the terminals. There should only be one terminal with 120Vac on it. If you find more than one with 120Vac on it, the issue will be either a bad fabric selector switch, a bad wiring harness, or a bad motor. These are the most common causes but if you find more than one wire with the voltage present, you can use the wiring diagram to trace the wiring back to the cause of the problem. Read More...
Mark April 02, 2014 for Model Number 110.26901691 I have replaced the timer, overhauled the gear box with a neutral drain kit, replaced the motor with a used motor from ebay and still having trouble. I jumpered the wires to bypass the timer and when I plug it in, the washer agitates for 10 seconds, then stops. I unplug the power and, after 15 seconds, I hear a switch in the motor click on. Please help!
1 Answer Mark, That sounds more like an overload in the motor is "opening" due to overheating. you'll need to verify you're testing the motor correctly. If the issue was a capacitor, the motor wouldn't run, or would only hum. You need to make sure you're "jumping" all the correct wires and contacts at the timer in order to send the power to the correct contacts on the motor, to make it run properly. Also check and make sure there is no excess drag on the gear case. turn the coupler Clockwise, should be a little easy to turn, Counter clockwise, will be a bit difficult. perhaps, the "used" motor is the issue. Read More...
Ep February 10, 2014 for Model Number Kitchen Aid Washer, model KAWE670BWH0 Will not agitate. Timer does cycle through all cycles... fills with water - does not agitate - drains water and spins and rinses and respins. Have taken cabinet off. With cabinet off and water to machine shut off, jumped across lid switch and manually turned timer through cycles - motor not running in wash/agitate cycle but does run in spin cycle. There is a very very slight hum from motor when in wash cycle. Tried checking capacitor with a digital OHM/V meter but not sure of the results. Also, checked OHMs for the motor... start windings had a resistance of 5 ohms, high speed windings had a resistance of 1 ohm, low speed windings only got O/L, extra low speed windings had a resistance of 2 ohms, motor safety protector had a resistance of 0 ohms. Do you think I have a bad capacitor or bad motor or something else? Is there another test I can perform to be certain? Thank You.
1 Answer EP, We're pretty sure your issue is not in the capacitor, WP8572720 or motor WP3350418 but most likely in the timer WP3946476. were the capacitor faulty, the washer wouldn't run in any direction, your motor does spin, so power is supplied through the capacitor to the motor. The resistance readings you supplied, are within the factory specifications Start winding 4 to7 ohms , low speed 1.5 to 3 ohms and high speed .5 to 2 ohms resistance. The same windings are used to make the motor run in both directions, the timer reverses the polarity through the wiring in order to change the motor direction. What you'll need to do is, remove power to the washer and access the timer. Place the timer dial in the regular wash cycle and pull the knob out like you would to start any cycle. Then using your meter, check across the two terminal contacts listed in the timer cam and cycle chart on the wiring diagram inside the control console, to see which contacts have an "open" or partial circuit. Read More...
Marvin H. October 15, 2013 for Model Number Kenmore 70 series My washer is just humming in spin cycle. I checked the motor and it spins but the wires on the motor capacitor are loose. The wires have come apart. Could that be bypassed or should I just change that and the one on the back wall of washer? Help please
1 Answer Hello Marvin, This is the start capacitor for the motor. It will not start if the connection has come loose. If you re-establish the electrical connection, the unit will most likely work. Read More...
1 Answer Hello Chris. If you remove the outer cabinet off the washer, you will see the start capacitor located on the back wall of the unit. Read More...
1 Answer Hello Alberto. You need to check the lid switch and see if it is broken or bad 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...