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

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Size:  8.0 KB Washing machine clutch assembly with hardware, Manufacturer Number 285785



Leaking water onto the floor, esp near the front of the washer
Most often this is a bad drain pump.

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Size:  5.0 KB Drain pump for belt-less direct-drive washer, one large port, one small port, Manufacturer Number 3363394



The washer will fill and drain but will not agitate or spin
Most often this is a broken or worn out motor coupler.

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Size:  5.8 KB Drive motor coupler. New style with metal sleeves for added strength, Manufacturer Number 285753A



The upper 1/2 of the agitator will not move properly
Most often the agitator drive dogs are worn out.

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Size:  7.5 KB Washing Machine agitator repair kit, Manufacturer Number 285809



jeff.