Craig July 28, 2012 for Model Number LSC 8244DQO I bought a replacement pump for my Whirlpool washer, part #AP2907492. After watching the video on how to replace the pump, it seems that the receptacle on the pump, that slides over the motor shaft is too small. In the video, the pump seems to slide on with no problem. Do I have to use a hammer to tap the pump housing to get it on to the shaft?
1 Answer Hello Craig, It sounds to me as though the pump has leaked at some point in the past and the motor shaft has rusted. I have run into this situation quit a bit and it is very simple to rectify. Simply use a piece of sandpaper on the motor shaft and the excess will come off easily. Then the pump will slide on without much effort at all. DO NOT USE A HAMMER ON THE PUMP! If you do this, you will be re-ordering the pump as it will break under the impact of the hammer and if by some weird chance it doesn't, it will cause the seal to leak. Read More...
Marilyn T. July 26, 2012 for Model Number LSC9000PW0 A couple of months ago you told me how to install a new pump as our washer would not spin the clothes dry. We installed it and it worked fine, however, now it is acting up again and there seems to be water in the outer tub. Any ideas? Thank you, Marilyn
1 Answer Hello Marilyn, The inner tub has a balance ring made in it that is filled with a saline solution. When the load spins, the liquid will sling to the opposite side, balancing the load. They use a saline solution so the water won't stagnate. If this were to happen, the stagnated water could expose families to illnesses un-necessarily. The saline solution is benign so it cannot make you sick. Read More...
Catfish July 20, 2012 for Model Number kenmore 110.28803890 When washer goes into spin it dances all over floor. What could cause this?
1 Answer Hello Catfish. You will need to check and see if the suspension spring WPW10250667 is broke or bad and needs to be replaced. This will cause the issue you are having. Read More...
Carmen A. July 14, 2012 for Model Number taw800jQ0 My washer starts its cycle, but doesn't keep the water inside. What can I do?
1 Answer Hello Carmen, One of two things are happening. You either have the drain line taped up where it is sealed and this is causing a siphoning situation or the standpipe is too low and gravity is simply pulling the water out. Read More...
Ron June 26, 2012 for Model Number 11020722990 My washer does not always drain all of the water after the spin cycle. I have to put it through a 2nd spin to get all the water out.
1 Answer Hello Ron. If the unit is spinning, but not fast enough, you may have a bad clutch 285785 on the unit and it will need to be replaced. If the unit spins fine, but does not drain out, the pump may be bad and need to be replaced on the unit. Read More...
1 Answer Hello Robert. Check the lid switch and see if it is bad on the unit. If so, it will prevent the washer from draining and spinning. Read More...
Sherri June 23, 2012 for Model Number kemore 70 series (I guess model #110) I have a Kenmore washer w/ three problems: 1)screech noise after last spin cycle when washer is stopping. 2)small leak on the floor when I wash clothes. (not when just sitting unused) 3)small amount of water on the bottom of the tub/ clothes on the bottom of tub damp. Could this be the water pump, clutch or something else? Thanks
1 Answer Sherri, First check for a kinked drain hose, or clogged drain line, this would be a possible issue for the leak when used (only). The other possibility for the leak and poor drain would be a drain pump issue WP3363394 it could be clogged and or the impeller is damaged, or the impeller shaft is seizing, etc. The squealing noise at the end of the cycle would be a brake shoe issue 285438 Here's a link to a APP Repair Forum post that should help you out. [ http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/washer-repair/3265-replacing-direct-drive-washer-brake-shoes.html] Thanks Read More...
Michael June 22, 2012 for Model Number mvwc300vw1 The water will not stop coming in to the washer even when the machine is off. Can you tell me what I need to change to fix the problem? Thank you
1 Answer Hello Michael. You will need to replace the water valve WPW10144820 based on the information you provided. Read More...
Catman June 20, 2012 for Model Number RTW444DVQ1 When I turn the washer on the water goes into tub then on the the floor never worked on a washer. I removed the water pump to check for blockage but nothing don't know what to do
1 Answer Hello Catman. You will need to look for a hole in the pump or any of the hoses for water coming out. If you lean the unit back while filling, you can look under it for the leak. Then you will replace the part that is leaking in the unit. Read More...
Al May 09, 2012 for Model Number RAX7245KQ0 Washer fills up w/water in rinse cycle and then shuts off. Will not spin or dispose of water.
1 Answer Hello Al. You will need to check and see if the lid switch 3949247V is broke or bad on the unit. If so, this will cause the unit not to drain or spin out. 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...