It will fill up and drain just fine. The agitator isn't turning. So my wash is not spinning dry or washing. The motor is running so I don't think it is a belt(terms might be wrong). I did a load on all the cycles and it doesn't work on any of them, so I don't think the timing is off. So I am pretty sure it is the agitator.Is this something I can fix myself? or is it better to call a plumber? I really don't think I need to replace the whole machine. Any ideas would be appreciated.
2007-11-07 07:25:09 · 6 answers · asked by TBECK 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Below is the part that is defective.
It is an easy fix:
coupling replacement:
unplug machine.
the outer portion of this washer
can be removed from the inner
workings by flipping up the
control panel and popping
the 2 rear quick clips
and unpluging the lid switch.
once the case is removed,
the tub,motor and pump
assembly will be easily accessible.
to get to the broken coupling
remove the pump first then
the motor,both are held
together with quick clips.
line up the part and replace
the motor, pump, and
case in reverse order.
2007-11-07 07:35:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the job of an Appliance Tech, not a Plumber. Could be the "dogs" in the agitator that have worn out. These look like fingers that engage the agitator. Could also be a broken belt.
2007-11-07 15:31:09 · answer #2 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
if you can freely turn the agitator in both dicertions, the it is the "Dogs" just pop open the top of the agitator and look down when you turn it, if you can see them come out, but they don't grab the sides, then thats it. They are only about $4 at an appliance part store.
2007-11-07 18:22:38 · answer #3 · answered by doodledoomom 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a clutch at the bottom of the drum that connects the unit to the motor, if that clutch is gone out then it would be more cost efficient to buy you a new one.
The cost to get a plumber out to look and see if that is the case would not be worth it.
A quick test, if you can hold the drum still while the unit is running then the clutch is gone. you should not be able to hold the drum still at all.
Good luck.
2007-11-07 15:32:26 · answer #4 · answered by spook7098 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
May be the transmission. If so it would be better to purchase a new unit.
Check around--some private label brands are manufactured by the big name brands.
2007-11-07 15:41:04 · answer #5 · answered by Fred F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
15 years old... Time to get a newer model, it will run better and will be more cost efficient, Good luck
2007-11-07 15:54:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋