About 40% of the time will not spin

Washer Repair
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I have an intermittent spin cycle issue. About 40% of the time the washer does not engage the spin cycle. Water drains completely from the tub. When it does not spin I can hear, what I believe is the motor spinning [a little louder that it’s normal sound]. If I open and close the lid I hear a clank sound [like maybe brake being released] and then it will engage the spin cycle. Any idea what part I need to replace? Thanks.

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HI.

Based on your description there is a bad timer. After the drain is completed timer suppose to make a short pause which allows the transmission to engage the spin.
If the washer drains nonstop without the pausing - it’s a bad timer.

The timer 8541270

Here are the breakdown diagrams and http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?model_id=5135510

Thank you. Post the results.

Simon.

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Could the timer be defective in such a way that it would cause it to fail intermittently?

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Hi.

Yes. It’s possible.

Simon.