The Clutch is an OEM part for Whirlpool washing machines. It is crucial for the proper functioning of the washer's spin cycle, connecting the transmission to the inner tub and facilitating the movement needed for spinning and agitating. The clutch ensures that the tub reaches the appropriate spin speed, thereby effectively removing water from clothes.
Causes of a bad clutch can include wear and tear from regular use, overloading the washing machine, or damage due to an imbalance during the spin cycle. When the clutch becomes faulty, the washing machine may struggle to spin or agitate correctly, affecting the overall efficiency of the appliance.
Symptoms of a bad clutch include:
- The washer not spinning or agitating properly
- Excessive noise during the spin cycle
- Wet clothes at the end of the cycle
- The washer stopping mid-cycle
This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Bearing on the gearcase failed and caused some fatigue on rotor and clutch. Jason W. • Kingston , TN • December 05, 2023
We watched the videos posted on AppliancePartsPros.com website several times before starting the work. Once we were confident of the process, we jumped in with the complete disassembly of the washing machine's drum rotating assembly...everything that touched the drum or made it rotate. My son and I disassembled and inspected each part for wear/damage and ordered replacement parts based on condition. The parts came in within 3 days of ordering. My son and I took 3 hours to reassemble and...
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