jeff1
05-09-2014, 03:10 AM
Whirlpool, Inglis, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Estate, Roper direct drive top load washers - Appliance tips of the week
A slow or poor spin - often this is a weak clutch
726 Washing machine clutch assembly with hardware, Manufacturer Number 285785 (http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=153&N=2670)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=tVc6SZ2DD4U
Leaking water onto the floor, esp near the front of the washer
Most often this is a bad drain pump.
727 Drain pump for belt-less direct-drive washer, one large port, one small port, Manufacturer Number 3363394 (http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=153&N=3296)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=DwV71h86Gxw
The washer will fill and drain but will not agitate or spin
Most often this is a broken or worn out motor coupler.
728 Drive motor coupler. New style with metal sleeves for added strength, Manufacturer Number 285753A (http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=153&N=1195967)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=9K1KHEogf3c
The upper 1/2 of the agitator will not move properly
Most often the agitator drive dogs are worn out.
729 Washing Machine agitator repair kit, Manufacturer Number 285809 (http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=153&N=470910)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=l6VXib7muCU
jeff.
A slow or poor spin - often this is a weak clutch
726 Washing machine clutch assembly with hardware, Manufacturer Number 285785 (http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=153&N=2670)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=tVc6SZ2DD4U
Leaking water onto the floor, esp near the front of the washer
Most often this is a bad drain pump.
727 Drain pump for belt-less direct-drive washer, one large port, one small port, Manufacturer Number 3363394 (http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=153&N=3296)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=DwV71h86Gxw
The washer will fill and drain but will not agitate or spin
Most often this is a broken or worn out motor coupler.
728 Drive motor coupler. New style with metal sleeves for added strength, Manufacturer Number 285753A (http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=153&N=1195967)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=9K1KHEogf3c
The upper 1/2 of the agitator will not move properly
Most often the agitator drive dogs are worn out.
729 Washing Machine agitator repair kit, Manufacturer Number 285809 (http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=153&N=470910)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=l6VXib7muCU
jeff.