Thread: Washer won't spin or agitate

WHen I moved the washer, I found a peice of white plastic beneath it. Being the "detective" I am, I turned the machine on its side and found a broken white "thing" I have no clue what I am looking at so I attached a photo. Hopefully someone can make an identification from what I have.

OK not fair...answering my own questions. The motor coupling was trashed, broken into peices. I will hopefully pick up a new set tomorrow. Is there anybody that thinks that this is the problem? or did I stumble across an unrelated issue?
THanks

Hi,

Your better than you thought, answering your own questions.

Yup, from that photo looks like your motor coupling is broke.

Here's the motor coupling for your model:
Manufacturer's Number: 285753A
285753A

Read #2 and #5 here on how to access and change it:
http://www.applianceaid.com/procedures.html

Before you put the new one on, turn that gearcase shaft clockwise and counterclockwise to make sure its not locked it and turns fairly easy. I've seen gearcases lock-up and snap that puppy clean off.

Jake

THanks!! I will check the gearcase shaft as soon as I get home from work.

Sounds good, let us know the outcome.

Jake

Good to go!! two successful loads of laundry with no trouble. THe spin cycle seems to stop more abruptly than I remember, but the wife is happy

Good job fixing it, glad its running again.

Jake