The washer fills, agitates, and drains but will not spin.
My wife washed two heavy blankets and said they we still soaked when the washer finished. I checked it out and it looks like the load was overbalanced. The heavier blanket ended up on one side of the washer.
I rebalanced the blankets and tried rewashing. same thing happened and this time there was a definite smell of something hot.
I took the blankets out and tried the spin again, no joy. I took the front cover off. The motor runs, the belt tensions but it will not spin. I can move the tub pulley clockwise but not counter-clockwise.
One other clue. I have noticed that for about 4 months during the spin cycle that it seems to make quite a bit noise, like maybe a bad bearing.
Is it possible that the BEARING - UPPER SPIN is out? Would that cause this type of thing? Or do you think it something more drastic like the tranmission or motor?
Thanks for your help!
Well, given that it agitates it is not likely to be the transmission, but is likely to be the tub bearing. The problem you noted earlier is probably the tub bearing hanging up the motor somewhat, and you big wash load was probably the catalyst for complete failure. Replacing the tub bearing seems in your future.
Hope this helps, and let us know how it turns out.
Good luck.
I guess my next step is to take the tub out and check that bearing.
I have never taken one of the apart before. I have the front off and I see how to get the top up.
step 1. remove the splash tub cover
step 2. remove the agitator
step 3. remove the inner tub
step 4. remove the outer tub
step 5. remove and check the bearing
Does this sound right? Is there an easier way to replace the bearing?
Thanks for your help!
That’s about right. There is no easy way to do this.
You may want to order the repair manual. It will be a big help, and useful for the future. You have a rather expensive machine, and it should last for a long time.
http://www.appliancepartspros.com/part_details.aspx?part_id=3219882
Good luck.
It is is the bearing on the bottom of the tranmission assembly. gravely, sticky, noisy.
Does this mean I need to replace then entire transmission assy? from the parts manual it looks that way. I can’t see how to get that bearing off and I don’t see a separate part number for it.
Sigh.
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my washer will not spin the supper spin bearing is set up…is it hard to replace…is their someone who can walk me thru the process
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Well, given that it agitates it is not likely to be the transmission, but is likely to be the tub bearing. The problem you noted earlier is probably the tub bearing hanging up the motor somewhat, and you big wash load was probably the catalyst for complete failure. Replacing the tub bearing seems in your future.
Hope this helps, and let us know how it turns out.
Good luck.
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how do you replace the bearing…we can not get the tub out…what do we do…we are torn down but can not remove the tub.
need help take the tub out…broke down…agitator out…took some nuts out …still cannot remore it…
Hi Sandra
If you will start a new post with your full model number and a good description of what your original problem was and exactly what you have done so far I am sure someone to help you.
Thanks