It really depends on the brand. Maytags have front access, just remove two screws on the bottom of the front panel, then slide down.
Most washers, after being drained, can be set on their side and accessed through the bottom.
If you own a Whirlpool, Inglis, Estate, Roper or Kitchenaid, there is no belt, they are direct-drive. A new transmission is required.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
My Towels Come Out The Washer/dryer With Snags! What Can I Do?
Either the towels are not of very good quality (lots of loose strings in the fabric) or the machine is too rough on them. Try using a less vigorous wash cycle or get better towels.
Washer/Dryer combo?
Im looking to get a washer and dryer combo, they have this one at walmart.com : Haier 11 lbs.1000 RPM Front-Load Washer/Dryer Combo. Has anyone had any experience with this item? What do i have to do to hook it up?Washer/Dryer combo?
I haven't used one, but I haven't heard any good things about them, all negative.Washer/Dryer combo?
don't buy it get a whirlpool better made not too many tech like working on them
I haven't used one, but I haven't heard any good things about them, all negative.Washer/Dryer combo?
don't buy it get a whirlpool better made not too many tech like working on them
My Kenmore 70 series washer seems to be stuck in wash mode.... it wont rinse, drain, or spin. Help!?
It does not go into the correct mode when I turn the dial to the specific rinse, or spin, etc.My Kenmore 70 series washer seems to be stuck in wash mode.... it wont rinse, drain, or spin. Help!?
I don't know about the Kenmore 70 specifically, but mine used to get stuck and I had to reach in the back and move those two levers that let the washer shift from one mode to another. They are fairly large and slide horizontally.
If they are stuck you may have to push or pull fairly hard.My Kenmore 70 series washer seems to be stuck in wash mode.... it wont rinse, drain, or spin. Help!?
It could be your dial switch, or it could be your washer's transmission, which switches it from one setting to another, to be sure you need to get someone to check it out. Don't try to switch the settings manually you could really make matters worse, you should call a washer repairman, if it's still under warranty it won't cost to get it fixed.
More than likely your lid switch is broken. It is the most common problem. There is a safety feature built in that will not allow the unit to go into the rinse/spin without the lid being shut. If the lid switch is broken the unit does not know the lid is shut. go to www.searspartsdirect.com look up the lid switch part number and call round to your local appliance parts store. Should not cost more than about 40 bucks. Easy Easy fix.
I'm a little confused. What happens if you simply start the wash cycle? Does it seem to work normally but just not advance to rinse, spin, etc. If so, it could simply be a clogged drain hose or filter at the end of it.
If the tub doesn't empty completely after the wash cycle before it ';times out'; it may not allow the rinse cycle to begin, etc.
The other answers sound very good but, I look for the simple things first.
Alle the previous ideas are good when you figure out whats wrong and or need a part i suggest www.appliancepartssolutions.comworms
I don't know about the Kenmore 70 specifically, but mine used to get stuck and I had to reach in the back and move those two levers that let the washer shift from one mode to another. They are fairly large and slide horizontally.
If they are stuck you may have to push or pull fairly hard.My Kenmore 70 series washer seems to be stuck in wash mode.... it wont rinse, drain, or spin. Help!?
It could be your dial switch, or it could be your washer's transmission, which switches it from one setting to another, to be sure you need to get someone to check it out. Don't try to switch the settings manually you could really make matters worse, you should call a washer repairman, if it's still under warranty it won't cost to get it fixed.
More than likely your lid switch is broken. It is the most common problem. There is a safety feature built in that will not allow the unit to go into the rinse/spin without the lid being shut. If the lid switch is broken the unit does not know the lid is shut. go to www.searspartsdirect.com look up the lid switch part number and call round to your local appliance parts store. Should not cost more than about 40 bucks. Easy Easy fix.
I'm a little confused. What happens if you simply start the wash cycle? Does it seem to work normally but just not advance to rinse, spin, etc. If so, it could simply be a clogged drain hose or filter at the end of it.
If the tub doesn't empty completely after the wash cycle before it ';times out'; it may not allow the rinse cycle to begin, etc.
The other answers sound very good but, I look for the simple things first.
Alle the previous ideas are good when you figure out whats wrong and or need a part i suggest www.appliancepartssolutions.com
WASHER KNOCKING ON SPIN CYCLE.....?
Ok here is a new one for me. I have a washer that is knocking when you lift up the lid during the spin cycle. It sounds ok when it's spinning but when you stop it it makes a horrid knocking sound. I tested it empty and full with a balanced load and it does the same thing. It does not appear to be hitting the side while making the knocking sound. Any thoughts?
It is a Whirlpool model.
Thanks,
MichaelWASHER KNOCKING ON SPIN CYCLE.....?
i had a washing machine that did that and the noise was coming from the drum brake to stop the tub from spinning.WASHER KNOCKING ON SPIN CYCLE.....?
ya shocks or transmission problem maybe
if you need a part definately check out www.appliancepartssolutions.com they are fantastic!
shock absorbers
It is a Whirlpool model.
Thanks,
MichaelWASHER KNOCKING ON SPIN CYCLE.....?
i had a washing machine that did that and the noise was coming from the drum brake to stop the tub from spinning.WASHER KNOCKING ON SPIN CYCLE.....?
ya shocks or transmission problem maybe
if you need a part definately check out www.appliancepartssolutions.com they are fantastic!
shock absorbers
Washer & Dryer!!!?
Hi everyone...Could anybody please tell me can I hook-up a washer-dryer in my apartment or does it need all the plumbing work??? Thanks in advance...Washer %26amp; Dryer!!!?
There are apartment size washers and dryers available in North America. (don't know where you are from). Sears puts out the ';Lady Kenmore'; line which is built by Whirlpool. The washer hooks up to your sink like a portable dishwasher and the dryer operates on 120 volts rather than 240V. They work pretty well. In fact, Elton John has a set that he takes with him on tours. ( I know, I fixed them for his wardrobe manager a few years back when he was in our city)Washer %26amp; Dryer!!!?
You probably need the plumbing . . .
. . . but there are ways around it. Actually hooking up the dryer is far more problematic than the washer.
please feel free to contact me for further info
Unless your apartment has a washer/dryer hook up you cant use them.
You can get a portable washing machine that hooks up to your sink faucet in the kitchen, and then air dry your clothes.
Use a stack-able ELECTRIC unit.
Keep wheels on the washer to push near kitchen/bath sink.
There are dryer vents avail at home depot/Lowe's that include a small bucket you will need to fill w/H2O every so often to collect the lint.
You can purchase special sink adapters at any hardware store.
good luck.
Are u serious?....You have to have hot/cold hook ups and a drain for the washer. The dryer has to have a vent hook up, electricity and if gas...a gas line connection.
There are apartment size washers and dryers available in North America. (don't know where you are from). Sears puts out the ';Lady Kenmore'; line which is built by Whirlpool. The washer hooks up to your sink like a portable dishwasher and the dryer operates on 120 volts rather than 240V. They work pretty well. In fact, Elton John has a set that he takes with him on tours. ( I know, I fixed them for his wardrobe manager a few years back when he was in our city)Washer %26amp; Dryer!!!?
You probably need the plumbing . . .
. . . but there are ways around it. Actually hooking up the dryer is far more problematic than the washer.
please feel free to contact me for further info
Unless your apartment has a washer/dryer hook up you cant use them.
You can get a portable washing machine that hooks up to your sink faucet in the kitchen, and then air dry your clothes.
Use a stack-able ELECTRIC unit.
Keep wheels on the washer to push near kitchen/bath sink.
There are dryer vents avail at home depot/Lowe's that include a small bucket you will need to fill w/H2O every so often to collect the lint.
You can purchase special sink adapters at any hardware store.
good luck.
Are u serious?....You have to have hot/cold hook ups and a drain for the washer. The dryer has to have a vent hook up, electricity and if gas...a gas line connection.
Washer problems?
i have a top load roper washing machine, when the spin cycle comes on it does not spin abd all of my clothes are soaked. Can someone tell me what is wrong and how to fix it.Washer problems?
Here's one other relatively simple thing to try before calling a repairman.
Many washers have a safety switch that prevents them from going into ';hyper-spin'; with the door open. Sometimes, the switch gets busted or stuck so it thinks the door is open even thought it isn't. Look around the recess, where the lid closes, for a small hole, if there is one, look on the corresponding part of the lid for a plastic nubbin that is supposed to go into the hole when the door is closed, and see if it is busted off. Some machines have a switch at the hinge side of the door that senses when the door is closed, this could be out of adjustment.
Added: From your description, I am assuming the agitate cycle is working normally. If the agitate cycle isn't working either and, when it's in the agitate or spin cycle you hear a motor running without anything happening in the machine, see the repair given by Sean below. For some machines, if the safety switch is broken, it will neither agitate nor spin, but if this is the case, you won't hear the motor running.Washer problems?
Several things could be wrong, the drive belt may be lose or broken, the transmission gears may be stripped, the sending unit may be inoperative, etc. Thats why there are trained repairmen who can make that determination and repair.
I have had very good luck with this troubleshooting site.
http://repairclinic.com
Give it a try. It should help you isolate the problem quickly. They also sell hard to find parts but they are a bit pricey. Especially on shipping of small parts.
Bert
My guess is the motor coupling (part # 285753A) it is located between the motor and transmission and acts like a belt would. I am assuming the unit is direct drive as almost all wpl products within the last ten years are. With it being a direct drive the motor has two shafts, one connects to the pump which is why the water is gone because the motor is turning the pump. However, the clothes are still wet because the coupler, which connects to the other side of the motor is broken and won't turn the transmission so it won't spin. To replace the part follow these steps.
1. Unplug unit
2. Tilt it up and go from the bottom
3. Remove the two clamps on the pump which is located at the bottom front center, then push the pump over to the side after clamps are removed.
4. Next disconnect wiring to motor and capacitor if present
5. Remove clamps from motor, some will have a screw holding each clamp in place some won't. Just be careful to support motor when removing the upper clamp as it will fall.
6. Pry the coupler off of the back motor shaft and transmission.
7. Now replace coupler, you will prolly have to ';pound'; the new part on the shafts. I usually use a short socket extension and vise grips in the field. Just light taps until the coupler is even with end of motor shaft and trans shaft.
Hope this helps
Try turning the breaker off count to 20 then turn it back on.
You also could have over loaded the washer take some stuff out and reset the washer with the breaker.
You have some good suggestions . . But, try first:
rearrange the machine's hose that is put into the drain pipe. Gravity %26amp; age sometimes 'flattens' or put a 'bend' in the hose. If there is a kink in that hose, the water will NOT drain out.
Otherwise, it could be belt or the timer or some of the other suggestions.
Here's one other relatively simple thing to try before calling a repairman.
Many washers have a safety switch that prevents them from going into ';hyper-spin'; with the door open. Sometimes, the switch gets busted or stuck so it thinks the door is open even thought it isn't. Look around the recess, where the lid closes, for a small hole, if there is one, look on the corresponding part of the lid for a plastic nubbin that is supposed to go into the hole when the door is closed, and see if it is busted off. Some machines have a switch at the hinge side of the door that senses when the door is closed, this could be out of adjustment.
Added: From your description, I am assuming the agitate cycle is working normally. If the agitate cycle isn't working either and, when it's in the agitate or spin cycle you hear a motor running without anything happening in the machine, see the repair given by Sean below. For some machines, if the safety switch is broken, it will neither agitate nor spin, but if this is the case, you won't hear the motor running.Washer problems?
Several things could be wrong, the drive belt may be lose or broken, the transmission gears may be stripped, the sending unit may be inoperative, etc. Thats why there are trained repairmen who can make that determination and repair.
I have had very good luck with this troubleshooting site.
http://repairclinic.com
Give it a try. It should help you isolate the problem quickly. They also sell hard to find parts but they are a bit pricey. Especially on shipping of small parts.
Bert
My guess is the motor coupling (part # 285753A) it is located between the motor and transmission and acts like a belt would. I am assuming the unit is direct drive as almost all wpl products within the last ten years are. With it being a direct drive the motor has two shafts, one connects to the pump which is why the water is gone because the motor is turning the pump. However, the clothes are still wet because the coupler, which connects to the other side of the motor is broken and won't turn the transmission so it won't spin. To replace the part follow these steps.
1. Unplug unit
2. Tilt it up and go from the bottom
3. Remove the two clamps on the pump which is located at the bottom front center, then push the pump over to the side after clamps are removed.
4. Next disconnect wiring to motor and capacitor if present
5. Remove clamps from motor, some will have a screw holding each clamp in place some won't. Just be careful to support motor when removing the upper clamp as it will fall.
6. Pry the coupler off of the back motor shaft and transmission.
7. Now replace coupler, you will prolly have to ';pound'; the new part on the shafts. I usually use a short socket extension and vise grips in the field. Just light taps until the coupler is even with end of motor shaft and trans shaft.
Hope this helps
Try turning the breaker off count to 20 then turn it back on.
You also could have over loaded the washer take some stuff out and reset the washer with the breaker.
You have some good suggestions . . But, try first:
rearrange the machine's hose that is put into the drain pipe. Gravity %26amp; age sometimes 'flattens' or put a 'bend' in the hose. If there is a kink in that hose, the water will NOT drain out.
Otherwise, it could be belt or the timer or some of the other suggestions.
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