Amana washer spins weakly

Washer Repair
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First off, I am guessing on the age, I’ve had the washer for about 3 years and got it used. It doesn’t have any noticable rust, I’m guessing it is 5 - 10 years old.

Last night it pumped out, but wouldn’t spin. Motor was running. I pulled the front cover off and found that the idler pulley was below the belt. The pulley has a small chip off one edge. I flexed the belt, and pushed the pulley back up into what I assume is the correct position. Now the washer spins, seemed to me that it operated normally. However, my wife says that it only spins at "about 80%" and doesn’t drive the water out of the clothes as it should.:frowning:

Where do I look to find that other 20%?

Model # LWA30AW
Mfg # PLWA30AW
Serial # R 9704027339
Raytheon Appliances
Amana Washer

Thanks in advance.:slight_smile:

Unfortunately, there are later developments. After doing several loads of wash at 80%, the pulley has apparently jumped off track again, my son says it is once again pumping the water out, motor running, but not spinning. I am at work, so can’t confirm that the pulley has jumped until I get home tonight.

Again thanks

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Looks like the belt and the idler pulley wheel have to be replaced. I would recommend to check also the pulley shaft, both trust washers, the nut and the retaining ring (##11, 12, 7 & 13 on the [AP18758](http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?diagram_id=644201&&model_id=19248"]break down diagram[/URL]).

Here are the break down diagrams for the Amana washer http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?diagram_id=644201&&model_id=19248

Gene.

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Thanks for your help, you were right on all counts. I didn’t need the spring, it was back ordered, so I used the old one. For the benefit of any others that reference this post, uninstall the entire motor to change the belt, rather than trying to get the T25 screws out and removing the water pump. The motor comes off easily and goes back on just as easily. Just watch the wiring harness on top.

Again, thanks. Appreciate your help.