We have a Frigidaire (front load) washer from Nov.2006. The washer will move back and forth during the wash cycle, and it seems to drain, but when it goes to spin - nothing.
So we call out an appliance repair service and they quote us a repair cost of nearly what a new one will cost. (We say no thanks and pay the $65 call fee.)
The quote says that the main controller is bad (part number 134743500). Does this sound right? It looks like I can buy it for less than $150. Is it something that I can replace myself?
Or is something else possible wrong and this guy’s quote is possibly inaccurate?
Thanks for any help!
I will look into it more, but I read through your blog and the first thing I noticed different was that ours does not move during the spin cycle at all (that one said it tumbled).
Thanks
When it is time for the spin cycle, if your washer drains and just sits there, then the lock is not the problem, but then we are looking more at the control board. The tech sheet contains a set of tests that you can do to verify if it is the control or the motor controller that is causing the problem. Let us know if you need help with the tests.
Thank you so much. Now I have to figure out how it comes off. The one on the dryer just pops off. I am sure I cannot be as lucky…grin
David