John March 27, 2013 for Model Number Whirpool 9800PW2 Thanks for helping me resolve a problem with a motor coupling part. I bought in town because I needed the machine today. I have reassembled my machine (GREAT video help!) and the machine is walking and shaking. Any suggestions? Thank you
1 Answer Hello John, The rear legs of these machines are made on a ratcheting device. As per the manufacturer, if these units are scooted even 1/4 of an inch, the unit should be re-leveled. Leveling these is not done with a bubble level but by simply equalizing the weight of the machine to each of the four feet so it doesn't wobble. This is done on this design machine by tilting the unit forward onto the front feet and the rear feet off the floor. When the weight comes off of the rear feet, the ratcheting device will make an audible "click". This sound is the device going back to the centered position. If you hear no sound when the unit is tilted forward, the device is most likely stuck due to rust or dirt build-up on the mechanism. In this case, you can tilt the unit forward and tap on one of the rear feet with a wrench or something to drop both rear legs to the centered position. When the unit is lowered back onto the rear feet it will be in its' centered position and should operate normally. Read More...
Ed March 24, 2013 for Model Number Maytag mvwc5esxw0 During heavy load, the machine stopped working. I removed the clothes so just the water is in the tub. It's not spinning, and if I try to select spin, I hear humming and smell something electric. I see references to lid switch and pump, think its one of these?
1 Answer Ed, Yes, you'll want to check to see if there is something stuck between the tubs and or in the drain pump WP3363394. The humming noise and smell presumably, is the motor trying to turn, but it can't, so the lid switch is working. Read More...
John B. March 18, 2013 for Model Number LSQ9564JQA WE have a sour smell coming from the washer.I have cleaned with vinegar, and baking soda.Is it possible that the pump is bad and letting smell back in from the drain.Thanks for any help on this. John
1 Answer John, If the installation is correct, there is always a small amount of water in the drain pump and hoses. This works as a seal and keeps "stack gas" from enterring into the machine. As long as the drain hose is not "sealed" to the drain pipe, you should be fine. The most likely issue is a build up on the tubs from detergent, softner and dirty and oil from the articles washed. You may want to use a product like "Affresh" W10549845, to remove any residue from the tubs. Read More...
Robert March 11, 2013 for Model Number whirlpool washer How can I tell if washing machine water pump is bad? It looks OK. . The hoses are not clogged.
1 Answer Hello Robert. If it is not stripped, clogged, or leaking, then it should be fine. Read More...
Aj Y March 07, 2013 for Model Number Roper Model # rax4232kq0 My washer is not draining consistently, Sometimes it will drain and sometimes it will not. When it does not drain, I will remove all of the clothes and then it decides to drain the water. This works most of the time. Other times it drains when it decides to.
1 Answer Hello Aj, You will want to check to make sure that the pump is not clogged or damaged. Check to make sure that the drain lines are clear. Read More...
Jean March 04, 2013 for Model Number mvwc6sww1 Maytag washing machine will not fill washer. Pull knob and nothing happens. It will spin however.
1 Answer Hello Jean. Based on the information you provided, you will need to order and replace the temp switch WPW10248240 on the unit. Read More...
Kevin February 25, 2013 for Model Number LSR8233JQO I have an older whirlpool washer, model #LSR8233JQO, and it seems to fill up and go through the agitation part of the wash, but when it reaches the rinse to spin part the dial doesn't advance, leaving the water in the tub.
1 Answer Hello Kevin. You need to check and see if the lid switch 3949247V is bad and will need 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...
1 Answer Hello Joe, If the unit is squeeling when the pump is on before it actually spins then the pump would need to be replaced. If it only happens when the tub is spinning then it would more than likely be the brake W10820043 that is not fully releasing. Read More...
Shane February 20, 2013 for Model Number wtw57esvwo Washing machine started out with water not filling up to proper level. Now it doesn't fill up at all. Spin cycle still works, but no water even on rinse cycle.
1 Answer Hello Shane. Based on the information you provided, the sensor switch WPW10292584 is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit. Read More...
Orr, P.R. February 20, 2013 for Model Number WTW554OSQO If the pump is ok and the hoses connected to it are split or leaking how do you get new ones or how do you replace them. It does not show where those two hoses connect from the pump.
1 Answer Hello Orr, The pump to tub hose part number is 285871 and the drain hose part number is WPW10096921. To access the hoses you would need to take the cabinet off unit. This is done by removing screw from rear of control panel and rolling the control panel to expose two clips that hold the cabinet in place. Remove the clips an lift cabinet off. Read More...