FEX831CS0 Frigidaire combo washer dryer won't agitate

[Emuld123]

Model Number

FEX831CS0

Brand

Frigidaire

Age

6-10 years

The washer fills with water but will not agitate, there is no noise from motor after it fills. if I advance it manually it will drain and spin but not agitate, I checked the pressure switch and it does click . I also blew out the hose to the pressure switch and it did not have any blockage . I replaced the timer ( which looked used when I got it) but that did not change anything. is there anything else it could be ? is there a way to test the timer to see if that is the problem ? Thanks for your help

 

[sonyiac]

The washer fills with water but will not agitate, there is no noise from motor after it fills. if I advance it manually it will drain and spin but not agitate, I checked the pressure switch and it does click . I also blew out the hose to the pressure switch and it did not have any blockage . I replaced the timer ( which looked used when I got it) but that did not change anything. is there anything else it could be ? is there a way to test the timer to see if that is the problem ? Thanks for your help

Hi. Did you figure out what the problem was? I have the exact same model with the exact same issue. Thanks!

 

[Emuld123]

Hi. Did you figure out what the problem was? I have the exact same model with the exact same issue. Thanks!

No, I think it may be the transmission but not sure how to test it without replacing it ? slim chance it could be the capacitor which would be a heck of alot easier but have not tested that yet ?

 

[sonyiac]

I figured out what my issue was. There was a makeup brush that apparently came out of one of my pockets wedged down in between one of the fins of the agitator and the tub preventing it from turning. Once I yanked it out the washer runs fine! Good luck. Hope you figure it out.

 

[Emuld123]

No, I think it may be the transmission but not sure how to test it without replacing it ? slim chance it could be the capacitor which would be a heck of alot easier but have not tested that yet ?

That was an easy fix. still trying to figure out my issue, unfortunately nothing wedged in the agitator . Thanks

 

[Davidmary2]

That was an easy fix. still trying to figure out my issue, unfortunately nothing wedged in the agitator . Thanks

I had the same problem, turned out to be the lid lock on the washer. Make sure you can hear it click when you close the lid.