110.20702991 Kenmore 70 Series not spinning by itself, drains fine

[amygee]

Model Number

110.20702991

Brand

Sears Kenmore

Age

More than 10 years

Hello! I have a Kenmore 70 Series washer. Sometimes it spins, sometimes it does not. There are no other issues with it.
The times that it does not spin, if you start to manually spin it yourself, it eventually catches on and continues to spin for the rest of the cycle.
Any advice? Any specifics (pieces and or videos) that you can share would be very helpful.
This group helped me fix my fridge so I’m hoping it can also help me with my washer!

 

[Jake]

Hi, When I worked for Sears, I saw this happen all the time:

FIXED - 110.26422500 Kenmore washer intermittent spin problem

Kenmore washer model I have an intermittent spin problem with our Kenmore washer. Sometimes it spins out, sometimes not. Currently about 50/50. We've put up with it for months and can find no pattern. It can happen in any mode or load size. I replaced the timer and it solved nothing. When the...

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I'll say the same thing to you that I said to him.

I'd first check your motor coupler and see if its worn out(rubber shavings on your floor) or if any of the plastic fingers on it have broken.

Here's the motor coupling for your model:
285753A Motor Coupling


If your motor couple looks fine, then you'd need a new clutch. Whenever I replace the clutch I always replace the basket drive assembly as well, as they both work together.

Here's the clutch for your model:
285785 Clutch Assembly


Here is the basket drive assembly for your model:
W10820043 Basktdrive


Videos to replace each part are included on each part page.

 

[amygee]

This is so helpful - thank you so much! I’ll report back.

 

[Jake]

Ok, sounds good.

 

[amygee]

Replaced the coupler (it was worn) but it’s still not spinning correctly. I’ll try the clutch!

 

[amygee]

Ok, sounds good.

Are the non-branded parts (eg off Amazon) any good? I’m in Canada and finding it difficult to find the genuine products online.

 

[amygee]

Hi, When I worked for Sears, I saw this happen all the time:

FIXED - 110.26422500 Kenmore washer intermittent spin problem

Kenmore washer model I have an intermittent spin problem with our Kenmore washer. Sometimes it spins out, sometimes not. Currently about 50/50. We've put up with it for months and can find no pattern. It can happen in any mode or load size. I replaced the timer and it solved nothing. When the...

www.applianceblog.com

I'll say the same thing to you that I said to him.

I'd first check your motor coupler and see if its worn out(rubber shavings on your floor) or if any of the plastic fingers on it have broken.

Here's the motor coupling for your model:
285753A Motor Coupling


If your motor couple looks fine, then you'd need a new clutch. Whenever I replace the clutch I always replace the basket drive assembly as well, as they both work together.

Here's the clutch for your model:
285785 Clutch Assembly


Here is the basket drive assembly for your model:
W10820043 Basktdrive


Videos to replace each part are included on each part page.

Hi Jake - I replaced the coupler and clutch. The machine is working MUCH better. The remaining issue is - sometimes it does not start to spin on its own after the last rinse cycle. It will drain then once it’s hits the spin tab, keep draining until the cycle is over. If I turn it off and back on, it will start spinning. The spinning also makes quite the squeaking noise (which is totally manageable, but wanted to mention in case it was related to the fix).
Please let me know if you have any suggestions.