110.26712693 Kenmore 70 series grinding sound and thumping

[Dkammauf]

Model Number

110.26712693

Brand

Sears Kenmore

Age

More than 10 years

So my Kenmore 70 series washer is making a grinding sound and then when it goes to spin it gets off balance and starts banging the side. What would i need to repkace to fix these issues?

 

[rickgburton]

Take the cabinet off and temporarily bypass the lid switch. With the cabinet off you can get a better idea where the noise is coming from. Remove the agitator and inner tub then put it in a spin cycle and see if it still goes off balance.

 

[Dkammauf]

Ok i will try that, thank you

 

[rickgburton]

This video will show you how to get the cabinet off:

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[Dkammauf]

How would i bypass the lid switch?

 

[rickgburton]

Disconnect the lid switch connector and use a short piece of wire to short the two wires in the connector. Do NOT short anything to the green wire.