John H Brockton , MA September 10, 2015 You could here the motor try to start but nthen just hum Found the motor switch was fried. So replaced that and the capacitor. Starts fine now. Read More... 28 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Richard M El Dorado Hills , CA June 17, 2016 Dead capacitor Replaced Capacitor - now it works like new. Read More... 5 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers
Chad J Jackson , WI June 17, 2016 Washer didn't spin and they're was smoke coming from the bottom near the motor Replaced the motor start capacitor. Read More... 3 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers, Wrench Set
Walter S Melrose Park , IL October 05, 2020 Appliance: Whirlpool Washer - Direct Drive LSB6400LW0 Blew up capacitor After changing the motor coupler last week, the machine was leaking some. Did not think much of it, seems I cracked the pump housing when putting it back on. I took the road of, at least its working again, cant complain about a little water on the floor. Ended up frying both the motor switch and the capacitor from spraying off the cabinet and onto the switch. Could have just been the 70.00 pump, instead, a 200.00 bill for the three parts. Challenging part is rewiring that motor switch one at a time so you put them in the right place. Read More... 2 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers
Luis M Boca Raton , FL October 25, 2014 Bad capacitor Replace with new part. Read More... 2 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers