Don May 06, 2014 for Model Number 11029812 I have another question about the washer. It agitates when it goes into the spin cycle. I took the gear case apart and there is nothing that I can see wrong with the gears or shaft. What does the neutral drain switch do inside the gear case? Is this what causes the machine to go from drain to spin to wash etc? Thanks Don
1 Answer Hello Don. The way the unit goes into spin cycle is the motor reverses on the washer. Then the paw arm in the kit places the gears into spin mode. If your washer is draining, it is reversing. If it is not the motor is not reversing. If it is reversing, then you need to replace the gear box and not just the kit. This way the seals are new on the unit as well. Read More...
Don H April 25, 2014 for Model Number 11029812 When the washer finishes the wash cycle and starts to spin the agitator continues to agitate and as the tub begins to spin, it makes a very loud banging sound. I can hold the agitator,but it is hard to hold. It will spin if I hold the agitator. What can be the problem? I cleaned up the brake and clutch assembly and they are free of any oil . Thanks for your help. Don
1 Answer Don, With the unit agitating and making a loud banging noise when spinning, the issue would be with the gearcase 3360629. Read More...
Lise March 31, 2014 for Model Number Matgag mtw5800tw0 Washer will not drain. What part do I need to fix this issue?
1 Answer Hello Lise. If the unit agitates but does not spin and drain, you will need to check the lid switch WP8318084 and see if it needs to be replaced 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...
Kaden March 27, 2014 for Model Number ip43003 My washer agitates and drains fine, when the agitation finishes, it goes into the neutral drain. When it goes in, it lasts about 5 seconds then i hear a loud clunk and it starts spinning. Its full of water when it does this so i know its bad on the motor. What needs to be fixed??
1 Answer Kaden, you're probably on target, thinking it's the neutral drain kit 388253A. as you're removing the components you'll also want to check the drive basket tube assembly for damaged lever and the clutch for excess wear . then remove the gearcase and tear it down and replace the neutral drive kit. Read More...
Jim February 21, 2014 for Model Number Kenmore 110.23832100 Problem will not spin, unless I open/shut lid. I have to do this twice to complete the wash cycle.
1 Answer Jim, based on the information provided you'll need to replace the lid switch, part number WP3949238. Thanks! Read More...
Peewee November 24, 2013 for Model Number LSR5233EQ2 Hi my washer spins intermittently. Ive changed the clutch assembly, coupler and check drive block all ok. I can get it to spin by moving my basket...I thinking something with my transmission think I might get the neutral drain kit
1 Answer Peewee, You will want to check the motor capacitor WP8572717 to make sure that it is good. The capacitor is a run capacitor and could be weak and when there is a load on it to spin it may not have enough power to allow the unit to start. If the capacitor checks ok then check the brakes to make sure that they are not dragging and if this is ok then the neutral drain would most likely be the issue. Read More...
Mike October 26, 2013 for Model Number mtw5740tq0 My maytag washer doesn't spin all the time. The agitator works fine and the pump is ok. But every couple of loads the drum doesn't spin. Leaving the clothes too wet.
1 Answer Hello Mike. Check and see if the drive block WP389140 is bad or if the clutch is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit. Read More...
Bob September 06, 2013 for Model Number Kaws777ezo When we let the washer sit loaded with clothes and water in it it leaks water . Is there a seal to check or replace or is it a hose connection problem?
1 Answer Bob, You will want to check to make sure that the pressure hose is not leaking. Also check to make sure that there are no cracks in the outer tub that would cause the leaking and check to make sure that the leak is not coming from the centerpost seal in the middle of the outer tub above the transmission. Read More...
Nate August 20, 2013 for Model Number LSR8233JQ1 Whirlpool Washer My washer is having an issue with the spin cycle, I've replaced the clutch and coupler (which both ended up being fine but I replaced them anyway). It will sometimes go into spin no problem, but other times it won't. The agitator works fine, and it pumps water out fine even when it doesn't spin. When it doesn't spin I can shake and bounce the basket a few times and it will eventually kick in, but every time it does kick in I hear a loud klunk sound. Not continuous, just a single klunk. Is the drain kit a possible fix for this?
1 Answer Nate, You will want to check the drive block on the unit, which is located under the tub. If in the center of the drive block you do not see 2 metal pieces in a groove on either side then the drive block is bad and would need to be replaced. Read More...
Steve June 04, 2013 for Model Number Whirlpool Thin Twin LTE5243DQ3 During the wash cycle, the washer agitates, drains, pauses (which I believe disengages the neutral drain function) then spins with intermittent spray; all normal. During the rinse cycle, the washer agitates, drains, never pauses, & never spins. It does perform the spray function & stops at the end of the cycle. Since spin works during one part of the cycle but not the other, I am led to believe that an internal cam switch in the timer that feeds the motor is not performing the pause that allows the spin function to begin. Do I have a bad timer or something else?
1 Answer Steve, You will want to check the motor winding for the high speed spin. This would be blue to white on the motor. Check the resistance. If the winding is bad then the motor will not spin in final rinse even though it spins during the wash cycle. If the motor checks ok then the issue will either be in the fabric selector switch or the timer. Read More...