Will fill, will drain, Wont agitate, wont spin.

[IAMWOMANDAMMIT]

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I put a load in the washer and walked away. I heard a squeeking coming from the basement. The washer had filled completely but when it came time for it to agitate, it only squeeked. No movement. When it is time to spin, the water drains, but no spinning occurs.

Ive never had any trouble with it. Used it yesterday.

Any suggestions before Ill have to call the repair fella?

Thank you!!!!

 

[Mad Mac]

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Let's start with a make, model number and approximate age. Then we can get a feel for what you have.

 

[IAMWOMANDAMMIT]

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Kenmore 70 Series. Heavy Duty Super Capacity Quiet Pak Washing Machine.

Serial# CK 2021160

Model# 110.20702990

Approximately 4 years old.

Never hinted at a problem until today.

 

[jeff1]

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Hi,

By the model# this is a direct drive style.

**The washer had filled completely but when it came time for it to agitate, it only squeeked. No movement. When it is time to spin, the water drains, but no spinning occurs.**

The motor coupler may be broken.

The link above has take apart and coupler info

jeff.

 

[IAMWOMANDAMMIT]

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Well you are right. One of the PLASTIC couplings instead of being octagonish was completely worn down to a sphere. It wasnt grabbing at all.. Why would they not machine a coupling out of heavy metal or aluminum on a HEAVY DUTY WASHING MACHINE. It was made from the cheapest plastic. Obviously they would know in a few years it would need replacing. Today I will pick the necessary pieces up and let you know if I was actually able to install them myself!!

Thank you very much. !!!!!

 

[Dan O.]

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IAMWOMANDAMMIT wrote:

Why would they not machine a coupling out of heavy metal or aluminum on a HEAVY DUTY WASHING MACHINE. It was made from the cheapest plastic.

Better to break a cheap piece of plastic than burn out a $$$+ motor or break some part of the suspension system when the machine is overloaded or runs into an unbalance problem??

Of course, what you would prefer to pay for repairs is up to you.

BTW. "Heavy Duty" has been used as a marketing name for years, I don't know that it has any real qualifications behind it. Have you ever seen a clothes washer (besides a small portable model) that wasn't marked "Heavy Duty"?

That label seems to do its job ...from a marketing standpoint anyway. Consumers actually think it has some meaning.

JMO

Dan O.
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[jeff1]

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**Well you are right. One of the PLASTIC couplings instead of being octagonish was completely worn down to a sphere**

Glad we could help!!

jeff.

 

[IAMWOMANDAMMIT]

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OH MY GOD. Im actually doing a load of laundry! Replaced coupler and taa daaa, washer works! THank you sooo much for your help. WHo knew the internet was good for anything other than pornography?



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[Dan O.]

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IAMWOMANDAMMIT wrote:

Im actually doing a load of laundry! Replaced coupler and taa daaa, washer works!

Glad to hear it, thanks for the follow up.

Dan O.
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