Beverly November 14, 2013 for Model Number Whirlpool Washer SM 8525079 Rev A Washer stops and won't start again. It is intermittent.
1 Answer Hello Beverly. Check and see if the motor is over heating. If so, you will need to order and replace the motor in the unit. Read More...
Russ September 19, 2013 for Model Number 110 23812 100 I have pulled the motor from the gear case and as I turn ther washer on in spin cycle the motor clicks half spins ,clicks half spins and repeats. Is the motor bad ,motor start switch or capacitor bad. Please advise
1 Answer Hello Russ. Based on the information you provided, you will need to order and replace the motor on the unit. Read More...
Russ September 18, 2013 for Model Number 110 23812 100 Sears series 80 My Sears washer motor was making a clicking noise and would try and spin , make the clicking noise and repeat. I have disconnected the motor from the gear assembly , the clutch assembly looks fine, coupler fine, Im wondering if the motor switch is bad,timer switch or is the motor itself bad. Please advise
1 Answer Russ, If the motor runs in the agitate and operates properly then it would not be the issue. If the motor turns on and click out on overload then the most likely cause would be a faulty timer in which the contacts for the agitate and spin are making at the same time. Read More...
John July 24, 2013 for Model Number LSR8233EQO ultimate care hd super capacity plus Fills, will not agitate, drain or spin. Hear a humming noise when put on spin or agitate. Replaced coupler between motor and drive. Replaced motor, capacitor and lid switch. Still only a buzz?
1 Answer Hello John. It sounds like either the timer or the motor is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit. If there is power to the motor, and it does not run, replace the motor. If there is power to both the forward and reverse wires to the motor, replace the timer. 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...
Paul July 02, 2013 for Model Number cap2761jq0 The motor on this unit will only hum, but does not rotate. After pulling the pump, I can spin the shaft and the motor will start - either direction. Then it will agitate and spin properly. I checked the capacitor, and it seems to be giving 19 mfd (give or take a decimal point) anyway, it loogs good. The motor start switch was loose, and removing it, it seems there is a bit of wear on the part that rides on the centrifugal switch. Should I take a stab at replacing the switch - it seems possible that is is not allowing the start winding to engage, so the motor just hums.
1 Answer Paul, If you removed the pump and the unit started spinning and agitating then you will want to check to make sure that the pump is not seized or clogged. If this checks ok then yes the motor switch could be at fault. Read More...
Judy June 10, 2013 for Model Number Whirlpool LA6800XT The washing machine will not agitate on "low speed". During the Regular/Normal Cycle - the washer is suppose to wash/agitate for 4 minutes high speed (which it does) and then 6 minutes low speed. During these 6 minutes the washer does not agitate at all. Consequently if I try a load on the Delicate cycle - it is suppose to wash/agitate for 4 min low speed, soak, then wash again 2 min low speed - but I get no agitation at all. Everything else seems fine with the cycles - fill, rinse, spin, drain - all work fine. During the time when the low speed agitation should be occurring - I hear a rhythmic ticking sound until that low speed cycle is complete - then the washer continues on to the drain and spin part of the cycle. Thanks so much for any suggestions or help you can provide!
1 Answer Judy, You will want to check the motor when set for the low speed to see if the motor is getting power. You will want to check for 120 vac across the orange and white wires on the motor. If there is power then the low speed winding is bad and would need to be replaced. If there is no power then the timer is faulty and would need to be replaced. Read More...
Frank P May 20, 2013 for Model Number Kenmore 500 Washer After water filling, my washer doesn't agitate. The motor hums and smells like burning. If i change to spin, it does and drains well.
1 Answer Frank, Based on your post, it's more likely a timer issue, or gear case problem, 99% of the time, if the motor runs in one direction, it will reverse and run in the opposite direction, provided the proper circuitry and voltage is supplied from the timer. Without a proper model number, you may also want to remove the drain pump and motor, and turn the coupler on the transmission input gear several revolutions in both directions, to make sure a "locked up" transmission is not the case. Read More...
Mark D February 14, 2013 for Model Number LSC9245BW1 My whirlpool washer will agitate and fill....but will not spin or drain....have checked continuity in the lid switch....is it the motor or what?
1 Answer Hello Mark. Check and make sure the lid switch is working properly and make sure the strike on the lid is pressing the switch. If all of that is good, you will need to test for power to the motor. 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...
Ramiro E February 10, 2013 for Model Number wtw5800sw0 My washer fills with water then when time to agitate their is a buzzing noise then shuts off. after about a few seconds clicks back on then buzzes again then shuts off. What could be wrong?
1 Answer Hello Ramiro, You will want to check to make sure that the pump does not have something clogged in it. You can test by removing the clips from the pump and try to start unit. If the unit continues to do the same then the most likely cause would be the start switch. If it starts normally then it is a clogged or bad pump. Read More...
David January 26, 2013 for Model Number wtw57esvw Washer starts in a full agitation mode, before it starts filling. Also clothes are wet at the end of washing cycle and you have to put machine on a spin cycle so they are not dripping. Timer has been replaced, had no effect. Any help would be appreciated. David
1 Answer Hello David, You will want to check the pressure switch and pressure hose. Make sure that the pressure hose is not clogged or kinked which would cause the unit to sense that the unit has water in it. Read More...