Author Topic: Kenmore 70 Series washer won't agitate or spin (Read 24510 times)

fungas · « **on:** August 16, 2011, 01:41:29 PM »

Kenmore 70 Series washer won't agitate or spin just make humming sound. It does fill and drain but will not agitate or spin. Changed clutch two years ago. Washer made a sound as car tranny when it slips and then stopped just hummed. what could be wrong?

Model 110.92573200

AJ · « **Reply #1 on:** August 16, 2011, 01:47:19 PM »

First thing I would check in the motor coupler. The video at this URL will show you how to.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K1KHEogf3c

WHIRLPOOL 285753A Whirlpool Direct Drive Washer Motor Coupling, AP3963893

fungas · « **Reply #2 on:** August 16, 2011, 02:18:38 PM »

check it everything in order. could it possibly be the lid switch? has been given problem. I have to close it twice sometimes for machine to work.

AJ · « **Reply #3 on:** August 16, 2011, 02:45:29 PM »

You could by pass the lid switch and try it to see how it work.

JWWebster · « **Reply #4 on:** August 16, 2011, 02:50:03 PM »

Bypass

fungas · « **Reply #5 on:** August 16, 2011, 04:41:15 PM »

how do i test to see if my clutch has failed?

JWWebster · « **Reply #6 on:** August 16, 2011, 05:17:56 PM »

Take the cover off and bypass the lidswitch then do a load and watch.

AJ · « **Reply #7 on:** August 16, 2011, 05:32:57 PM »

Quote from: fungas on August 16, 2011, 04:41:15 PM

how do i test to see if my clutch has failed?

You said in your first post....

Quote

washer won't agitate or spin just make humming sound.

The clutch is only used during the spin cycle. The clutch does nothing during the wash cycle when the washer agitates, so I doubt the problem is with your clutch if your washer does not agitate.

If the humming sound is coming from the motor during the wash and spin cycle this would also lead me to believe the lid switch is working.

Quote

washer won't agitate or spin just make humming sound. It does fill and drain but will not agitate or spin.

This sure sounds like a classic case of a bad motor coupler, but being you said you check the coupler and it's fine I will be interested in knowing what you end up finding wrong with the washer.

JWWebster · « **Reply #8 on:** August 16, 2011, 06:20:14 PM »

I tore my whole dang washer apart one day, took the basket out, and even added another tranny, still could not get it to spin. Turns out the dang coupler was in tact but it was slipping.
Click on pix to enlarge them:

fungas · « **Reply #9 on:** August 17, 2011, 11:00:58 AM »

have taken machine apart. coupler in fairly new condition. plastic parts on clutch have grease on them. could this be the dilemma?

JWWebster · « **Reply #10 on:** August 17, 2011, 05:11:48 PM »

You can easily remove the innards of the clutch with a pair of pliers and clean the clutch surfaces up with brake cleaner. Then replace the tranny cover seal. Remove the cover and knock the old seal out then install a new seal using a little lubricant and a wooden block to keep from marring the new seal. Click on pic to enlarge. Compress the spring on the clutch liner and lift it straight out the clutch.

fungas · « **Reply #11 on:** August 22, 2011, 01:20:44 PM »

Thx for all ur replies

. Replaced Clutch machine working like a charm

AJ · « **Reply #12 on:** August 22, 2011, 02:07:07 PM »

Glad you got it fixed. I still don't see how a bad clutch would keep the washer from agitating.

Even with the clutch complete removed from the washer it should still agitate.

Anyway, thanks for the update.

Get Answers to your Appliance Repair Questions

ApplianceJunk.com

Appliance Repair Forum