So i have the front load Frigidaire front load washing machine. It will not spin at all. I replaced the front door lock motor thingy as I was told it could be part of the problem, since I could open the door at any time during the cycle. I have replaced that and installed a new motor and I still cannot get the machine to spin. Please help.
Will the machine tumble back and forth? Does it pump the water out even though it does not spin?
Appliance Ninja said:
Will the machine tumble back and forth? Does it pump the water out even though it does not spin?
no tumbling whatsoever. Yes it will pump water out. If it pumps everything out, I have no idea.
Thank you! The motor controller is mounted on the base of the machine, under the tub. Can you get a look at that electronic control for any visible damage or burn marks? Also, there is a fuse on that board. Do you have a meter to test it with?
Appliance Ninja said:
Thank you! The motor controller is mounted on the base of the machine, under the tub. Can you get a look at that electronic control for any visible damage or burn marks? Also, there is a fuse on that board. Do you have a meter to test it with?
No visible damage or burn marks. I have a cheap volt meter somewhere. How would I test this.
There should be a setting labeled Rx1, when the probes are touched together, the needle should move. A probe on each side of the fuse should also make the needle move. Does it?
Appliance Ninja said:
There should be a setting labeled Rx1, when the probes are touched together, the needle should move. A probe on each side of the fuse should also make the needle move. Does it?
I’m looking at the diagram and the box and do not see rx1. Is this there the connected plug goes into the control?
The Rx1 will be on your meter, you asked how to use it to test the fuse… 
Appliance Ninja said:
The Rx1 will be on your meter, you asked how to use it to test the fuse…
Silly me. I’m looking at the circuit board and seeing r14 and became confused.
I’m using this volt meter.
The picture did not come through, sorry. The setting will be marked Rx1 or have a horseshoe looking symbol. When the probes are touched together, the needle should move.
Appliance Ninja said:
The picture did not come through, sorry. The setting will be marked Rx1 or have a horseshoe looking symbol. When the probes are touched together, the needle should move.
It’s a digital one. I’m assuming i need to test where the prongs enter the control unit. Assuming I’m doing it right I’m getting nothing on voltage and getting a resistance reading
Are you testing the white fuse that is mounted near the edge of the board?
Appliance Ninja said:
Are you testing the white fuse that is mounted near the edge of the board?
Maybe this will work. The one in the middle? Yes I’m testing it. No reading
Awesome, that board is bad and the reason your machine is not tumbling! Very well done! That board you need is available below!
http://www.appliancepartspros.com/frigidaire-speed-controller-assembly-134149220-ap3967975.html
Appliance Ninja said:
Awesome, that board is bad and the reason your machine is not tumbling! Very well done! That board you need is available below!http://www.appliancepartspros.com/frigidaire-speed-controller-assembly-134149220-ap3967975.html
I hope it’s worth it replacing that board in this machine.
If the tub is not real noisy when it spins, it probably is.
Appliance Ninja said:
If the tub is not real noisy when it spins, it probably is.
Tub sounds about the same as it did 10 years ago when we got it (minus all that damn change stuck inside it, i need to figure out how to get it out)
Thank you for all your help
Receieved the part today. Works like new. Thank you so much
That is great news, nice work! Thank you for taking the time to share your success story, I appreciate that!
Hello Appliance Ninja, I have the same problem - everything except spin. I have replaced the pressure/level switch, the door lock assembly and the speed control board and still no spin. Pump out is fine, fill and water level fine, tub back and forth tumble is fine, just no final spin. Any ideas? Thanks