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Washer Doesn't Agitate
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There
is nothing quite like the feeling you get when, upon checking the
status of your clothes, you find your washer filled with nice, soapy
water along with a full load of dirty clothes and that's it. Nothing
else is happening- the washer is not spinning, moving or agitating.
Before
you make the phone call for help, try these tips:
1)
Verify a circuit breaker isn't tripped
2)
Advance the timer control dial slowly 360 degrees-
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If
the washer starts spinning, then we know the motor and drive
belt are fine but that there is something wrong with either
the timer control dial or the agitator solenoid. Call in a professional
for this.
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If
the washer doesn't budge, then verify that the drive belt(s)
is attached and not broken by removing the back panel. If the
belt is broken, replace it. If it is loose, then tighten it
by loosening up the bolt holding the motor and moving it on
its swingarm (much like a car alternator) until there is a 1/2
to 3/4 inch deflection in the belt.
Some washers use reversing motors. It's possible the motor works
on the spin cycle but not on the wash cycle. If so, call a pro.
3)
Visually inspect the lid safety switch- Is it loose or cracked?
If so, the washer might work intermittently, stopping at different
cycles.
4)
Check motor and drive belt- Remove the main access panel
(usually in the back). Is the motor spinning, but the drive belt
isn't? If so, then you have a drive belt problem. Go here.
If the motor isn't spinning, then go here for washer
motor troubleshooting.
If
none of these tips resolve the problem, then there's probably a
more serious problem with either the motor, the transmission or
the agitator itself. If this is is the case, call in a pro.
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HELP!!!
Not sure what is the issue it spins and all only thin it does not agitatek
WIll appreciate your help. Pls resond to jainajitk@gmail.com
Thank you,
S. Larke
I had these symptoms and was about to mess with the dial and solenoid but found it was a little 1A 250V fuse. Popped over to Walmart and got a fuse !@#$$ortment with one in there. That fixed it right up!