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...
Wayjer December 10, 2012 for Model Number 110.23812100 Hi..I replaced the timer on my washer a few months ago because the washer had completely stopped working. Replacing the timer got my washer working again for the most part except my washer's spin cycle has not worked at all since. The problem is that once the wash cycle is over I always have to open and close the lid to start the spin cycle and the lid switch checks out fine. What else do I need to check?
1 Answer Hello Wayjer, You may want to check to see if you have a partial blockage in your drain pump or drain lines. Also check your pressure hose and air dome to ensure that it is not kinked or clogged. Read More...
Ed December 09, 2012 for Model Number whirl pool lte624/aw0 Hi the washer dont spin or drain. Do you think its the motor start switch.
1 Answer Hello Ed, With the unit not spinning or agitating you should first check the motor coupling 285753A. A broken motor coupling will cause no agitation or spin. You may also want to check continuity on the lid switch WP3355458to make sure you have continuity when the lid is closed. 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...
Mick November 24, 2012 After a complete wash cycle, the clothes comes out soaking wet. When I manually turned the timer to high spin, the spin speed seems very low to me. Is there a centrifugal switch in the circuit to increase the speed to high? All I can find for replacement parts is a motor switch 8529896. Does this control the speed or is it just a motor starting switch?
1 Answer Hello Mick, The switch on the motor kicks out the start winding for the initial start-up of the motor. The issue you are having is either going to be a brake not dis-engaging, an article of clothing between the tubs, a bad motor, or a bad spin bearing. This is all speculation since there is no model number. Please re-post with the model number and we will go into further detail. Read More...
Bob October 08, 2012 for Model Number 110.23014102 My washer runs through all the cycles, will agitate and spin, but it just won't pump the water out. I checked the pump, not leaking, spins freely and no obstructions in it. Checked the motor coupling, looks almost like new. Motor spins freely by hand. Could this be a switch/timer problem not sending the drain signal to the motor, or is it the motor itself. I cannot hear the motor trying to run the pump at all, no humming, chattering, etc. Thanks for any suggestions.
1 Answer Hello Bob. Check and make sure the drain hose is not clogged on the unit. If not, you will need to order and replace the pump on the unit. If there is power to the pump and it does not work it needs to be replaced on the unit. Read More...
John July 26, 2012 for Model Number Maytag Model MVWC6ESWW0 After washing two consecutives loads, the third load stops on the spin cycle. There is a strong smell as if something is burning. After the washer sits for approx 30 minutes, you can start the machine where it had stopped and it will start to spin and drain the water from the tub. Anyone have any suggestions as what the problem might be?
1 Answer John, It sounds more like a voltage supply problem, than a washing machine issue. Low voltage or fluctuating voltage, would cause the motor to overheat, and eventually cause the motor overload to open and eliminate power through the motor, until the overload cools down and "closes" the circuit. You do want to check and make sure there's nothing small, stuck between the tubs, or in the pump, causing excessive drag on the motor, then conduct a voltage test at the outlet, while the washer is running. The voltage needs to remain above 105 VAC, when the motor surges(starts) the closer to 120 VAC, the better. Read More...
Sebe July 06, 2012 for Model Number 110.22054102 The Whirlpool Instruction Sheet 285873 that came with a replacement Starter Switch 8529896 shows the WHITE-VIOLET and the YELLOW motor winding wires (Figure 3) switched from the original connections on the OEM starter switch. The new and old switches are identical in construction. Should I conncect those yellow and white-violet wires as the were on the OEM, or switch them as per the new instruction sheet that came with the new switch?
1 Answer SEBE, Follow the instructions(figure 3) The switch contacts inside the switch may have been re located or routed differently and you could damage the motor windings. Thanks Read More...
Greg July 02, 2012 for Model Number LSN1000HQ0 I wrote: The washer fills with water, but does not agitate, spin or drain. The motor gets very hot, but does not rotate under power. The motor, drain and agitator all rotate freely by hand. What is the problem? Asked by Greg for Model LSN1000HQ0 you answered: Hello Greg. Test for power to the motor. If there is power, and the motor does not turn, and is not locked up, you will need to replace the motor AP2907974. You can test this with a multi-meter AP3873826. 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 Follow up Question: Since the motor turns freely and does get red hot when the power is on to it; could it be the start switch or capacitor instead of the motor?
1 Answer Hello Greg. If the motor is only getting hot, and does not hum or run, it does not sounds like the switch or capacitor. This is usually caused by bad windings and bearing in the motor or the timer on the unit has some stuck contacts. You can test for power at the blue and the orange wire on the motor. If there is power at both wires at the same time, you have a bad timer. If there is power only on the blue, regular speed, or the orange, low speed, then the timer is good. Also, test for 120 volts at the red wire. If 120 is there, the capacitor is good. This would lead you to the motor assembly needing to be replaced. Read More...
John Sjohn, July 01, 2012 for Model Number sears kenmore 110.28942891 hello, the machine works fine until spin cycle then it makes fast clicking noise does not pump well i removed pump looking for obstruction , all clear i believe it may be the motor switch is it an electronic relay and im hearing contact chatter causing motor to start and stop very quickly? thankyou
1 Answer John, The noise is not a "relay" but, you're partially correct, the motor switch contacts can "chatter" and click when attempting to start the motor. It could be due to a low voltage issue, excessive drag on the motor, fault in the pump or gearcase, or the obvious weak contacts in the motor switch. Usually you need a minimum voltage of 105 VAC, when that motor is in the start winding of a spin cycle, so you may want to verify that first. Thanks Read More...
Greg June 30, 2012 for Model Number LSN1000HQ0 The washer fills with water, but does not agitate, spin or drain. The motor gets very hot, but does not rotate under power. The motor, drain and agitator all rotate freely by hand. What is the problem?
1 Answer Hello Greg. Test for power to the motor. If there is power, and the motor doesnot turn, and is not locked up, you will need to replace the motor WP661600. 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...