Why won’t my Kenmore washer spin or agitate?
If the washing machine continues to not agitate or spin, its drive motor may be faulty. This is not a common problem and all other parts related to this problem should be investigated before replacing the motor. If the motor is visibly damaged, it will most likely need to be replaced.
What causes a washer not to agitate or spin?
If your washer fills with water but doesn’t agitate, the problem is likely to be a faulty lid switch, a broken belt, or a problem with the motor. (Note: Direct-drive washing machines do not have belts.)
What would cause a Kenmore washing machine not to agitate?
If the washer won’t agitate the motor coupling might have failed. The motor coupling connects the motor to the washer transmission. It is designed to fail if the washer is overloaded in order to protect both the motor and transmission. If the washer won’t agitate the drive belt might have worn out.
How do I fix a Kenmore washer that won’t spin?
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Quote from Youtube video: Most likely this is caused by a bad lid switch and to fix it all we need is a Philips head screwdriver. And also a zip tie or cable tie zip tie or cable tie.
How do you run a diagnostic on a Kenmore washer?
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- With the washer empty, close the door.
- Push “control/on” or “Start”
- Select “Drain/Spin”
- Select “No Spin” by pressing SPIN SPEED touchpad.
- Push “PREWASH” option four times within 5 seconds. (If there is no PREWASH option, press RINSE HOLD 4 times in 5 seconds.)
- C:00 should light up and begin the diagnostic.
How do you reset a Kenmore washing machine?
How to Reset a Kenmore Elite HE Washer
- Press the “Stop” button twice, and then press the “Power” button. Video of the Day.
- Choose a wash cycle (e.g. “Normal”), and then choose your wash options (e.g. “Hot/Cold” or “Cold/Cold”).
- Press the “Start” button to complete the reset process and restart the washing machine.
How do you tell if your agitator is broken?
The agitator should start to oscillate back and forth, mixing up the clothes in the water. If the agitator does not move, double check that the sensor is depressed. If it still does not move with the sensor depressed, the agitator is broken and should be repaired.
What would cause a washer not to agitate?
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Quote from Youtube video: The coupler can wear out over time or fail if the washer is overloaded causing the tub not to agitate.
How do I know if my washer motor coupler is bad?
If the washer fills to the selected level and you hear the motor running but the washer is not agitating, set the dial on the spin cycle. If the washer drains the water and you hear the motor running (making noise but not spinning), it is likely you have a broken motor coupler.
How do you fix a Kenmore top load washer?
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Quote from Youtube video: Most top load washer repairs will require some disassembly of the appliance. Before you attempt this be sure to unplug the power cord. And shut off the water supply valves.
What happens when your washer doesn’t spin?
Normally, your washing machine won’t go into a spin cycle until it’s been drained. The drainage hose may become clogged with debris from your clothing, or it could be kinked. If the hose is kinked or crushed, it will likely need to be replaced.
Where is the belt on Kenmore washer?
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Quote from Youtube video: Just away from the cabinet. And untuck it from the top access panel set the whole family. And how if your existing belt is still on the washer.
How do you put a washing machine in diagnostic mode?
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Quote from Youtube video: You press the start button this will allow your washing machine to go into the test or diagnostic mode and this will isolate if you're having any issues the water will run the spin cycle will engage.
Is there a reset button on Kenmore Elite washer?
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Quote from Youtube video: Thing you have to unplug it in our case we had to pull the unit out from behind the cabinet. Or from under the cabinet. And then we hit the power button right there for 10 seconds.
What is diagnostic mode on washer?
The washer’s diagnostic mode can be used to troubleshoot washer problems by viewing logged washer errors, performing an automatic diagnostic cycle, or manually turning on and off different washer parts to test for proper operation.
How do you run diagnostics on a Kenmore 500 washer?
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Quote from Youtube video: Fully by all the green lights flashing in unison once you've entered the mode. You can continue to turn the knob clockwise to enter the different diagnostic modes such as error code mode.
How do I reset my washing machine?
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Quote from Youtube video: The machine gives you 30 seconds to lift the lid and close. It six times and once you start lifting the lid. You have 12 seconds to do the six repetitions.
What would cause a Whirlpool washer not to spin?
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Quote from Youtube video: The coupler can wear out over time or fail if the washer is overloaded causing the tub not to spin.
How do you fix a Whirlpool washer that won’t spin or drain?
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Quote from Youtube video: The connector off the lid switch. And with my VOC ohm meter set to continuity I'm going to check to see if the lid switch is good. And if it's not so we need to replace this lid switch here.
