Whirlpool 285790 Washer Clutch Band And Lining Kit OEM Part

My parents have the older 80 series washer and dryer that gets used way more than a consumer washer and dryer was ever meant to be used. The washing machine finally said im tired. During the spin cycle it was making a really loud squealing noise and during the agitation cycle it would barely agitate the clothes. So i ordered the basket drive to get rid of the squealing during spin cycle and noticed the dogs on the cams were warn and werent grabbing so ordered the whole cam kit to be safe and some extra dogs for the future. Now it agitates the clothes like a new washing machine and no squealing. The clutch and the coupler i order and replaced just to be safe because it seems to be a common part that goes out on these things. Parts fixed all the problems that i was initially out to fix, but when i was testing it out i noticed that sometimes it wouldnt spin the clothes dry, but if i opened the washing machine and closed it again. It would spin them dry. So apparent the cycle isnt stopping to allow the transmission to reverse and send the machine into spin. Im assuming its a timer problem, so that will be the next and last part i change and everything should be like new again. My dad is definately happy. Only spending a couple hundred bucks to fix the washing machine we have instead of spending a couple grand on new front loading washing machine and dryer like my mom would prefer.

I went online to AppliancePartsPros.com and found your trouble shooting web site. After finding out what your web site said was possibly the problem I then watched your website video on how to make the proper repairs to my make and model washing machine. I then order the proper parts to repair the washing machine from Appliance Parts Pros. I received the parts within 3 days of placing an online order. I have used Appliance Parts Pro before to repair my dryer and will used them in the future when needed to repair any appliance problems that I may have.

Changed timer, changed clutch band and drive as long as I was there. Then found lid switch in bad shape so I changed that also.

The APP DIY videos helped a lot - but I ran into several 'issues'. The tub and drive-block did not come off of the basket-drive shaft as easily as shown on the video. After 28-years of steady use, scale and gunk and corrosion had 'welded' the steel/aluminum/brass parts together. What finally worked was turning the spanner nut upside down and using a three-arm gear-puller to lift the drive-block and tub off of the basket-drive shaft. Corrosion on the basket-drive shaft also made its removal difficult. I eventually got the basket-drive out using a 5-lb hammer with a wooden block and then a wood dowel. The washer is good as new. The new drive train is running and even quieter than before. A note of thanks to Michael: the basket drive was damaged in shipping, poorly packed. One call to APP had a replacement on its way. The expedited shipping helped save my marriage. Thank you!!!

I did some research to diagnose the problem.After watching the videos I determined it needed a clutch kit. I didn't know the first thing about washing machines,but I ordered the parts and with the provided video,it was a piece of cake. Our washer works great now!