Brent B Indianapolis , IN July 02, 2017 Noise during second spin cycle Started out as a replacement of the coupling between the motor and the basket transmission ( 2 of the 3 legs on the transmission side broken.. )... Bought a new pump, since I would have it off... or so I thought.. Metal output shaft into pump + years of moisture = pump rusted on. Put it all back together - runs fine... for a while.. Then the old pump bearings burn out. Back apart.. Cut the old pump off the motor. Reinstall everything... Nothing, Just sits there and buzzes... Now it's the motor.. Get the new motor.. Works perfectly!! Two things to remember: The Whirlpool units are easy to work on, and never use compressed air to clean out an old motor -- use a vacuum to get debris out of motor..... Read More... 5 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers, Socket Set
Christopher C Villa Park , IL November 23, 2015 Appliance: Kenmore Washer 11028732700 Motor When the repair guy assessed that I needed a new washing machine motor and told me it would cost about $500 to replace it, I decided I could just buy a new washing machine. My wife stepped in and let me know that apparently the washing machine and dryer needed to match. So after a trip to five stores, I realized that I didn't want to spend $1400 on a new set. Instead, I looked up the motor part and ordered it from AppliancePartsPro. It arrived as ordered and on time. After reviewing a Youtube How To video, I removed the old motor and installed the new one. It took me a little longer than the "30-60 minutes" indicated, but that was due to a stuck coupling that took awhile to wedge free and the lower motor mount bracket that was harder to snap in then anticipated. All in all, I finished the job in about 2 hours, with a little bit of grease on me and the floor. The washer works, I saved about $1150, and my wife thinks I'm the man! Can't wait to see what I need to fix next. Read More... 4 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours Tools: Screwdrivers, Socket Set
Joseph D Torrington , CT October 04, 2015 Appliance: Kenmore Washer 11027831600 Flats rounded out on coupler end of motor due to motor turning inside worn coupler Pulled back water pump hold down clips,lifted water pump off motor shaft and tied pump to leg to keep it put of the way. Removed two screws on motor with a 1/4 " socket and snapped off the hold down clips on motor. Removed old motor. Installed the new drive couplers on new motor and set them flush with a socket no bigger than the drive shft. Removed 4 old motor rubber standoffs,cleaned them and treated them with silicone installed on new motor . Making sure all new coupler parts were aligned with new motor I placed motor on mounting bracket,gave it a wiggle until it fell into place checking by turning coupler until agitator turned. Installed all above brackets Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers, Socket Set
Scott S Hammond , LA September 23, 2019 We thought it was the motor but it turned out to be the timer. I need to send the motor back Ordered a new timer. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers