Alright I need some help. My dishwasher won’t drain. It will cycle fine but when it is done it leaves water in the bottom. I don’t see any clogs or anything. Can anyone help me???
Most motors are simple enough to change as the wires are generally all captured in a connector of some type. The model number you provided is not in a normal Kenmore format, so I cannot speak to your specific washer, but as long as you can get to it, the replacement shouldn’t be to difficult. BTW, after several techs looking at the washer and not repairing it, how did you arrive at it needing a motor?
Hey Andre,
Looks like your model is 110.98573120 make by Whirlpool. You said the machine wasn’t draining, so if you set it for a spin cycle, what does it do? If it just sits there, then I am back to the lid switch as that will prevent any operation during the spin cycle. Does it fill and agitate when a cycle is started? Let us know what you are finding.
Hey Brian, sorry it took me so long, but I was out of town.
Ok, when I turn it to spin nothing happens then when I switch to a normal washing cycle it fills itself with water NON-STOP!
What’s my next move now?! Thanks!
Wow! It’s getting way out of my league now Brian…
I was about to ask you to come over but I just realized you’re in Oregon…are these parts simple to replace, cheap?
I am getting discouraged and don’t really have the money to get a new machine now.
I don’t know what the original issue was because my mom used to live here and all she said is the machine stopped working…she’s no longer in the country but I could try to find out if you think it would help.
Thanks!
Knowing what is wrong would go a long way toward solving the problem. Otherwise, you may end up spending money on part due to advice based on inaccurate information. As a technician, I like to deal in facts so knowing what the concern is allows me to ask better questions which eventually leads me to the possible problem. Without being able to trouble shoot the machine myself, I must rely on your input and use your senses for what it is doing.
As for the parts I suggested checking, they are not difficult to replace and as for cost, I would rarely use the term cheap when describing appliance parts, but by comparison, they are less expensive than a new machine. But we need to know what started the problem and what the problem is, or throwing parts at it will only get more expensive.
I am usually really persistent but I have no more time and patience playing Mr.Technician, I need to have it fixed and move on…can you recommend anyone (reliable)? Thanks.
Not knowing what part of the world you are in, my suggestion would be to visit some place like http://www.mypros.com/, see some of the technicians in your area and see how they rate with their customers.
Hey Brian, I installed the old motor back just to check if it works. When I switch it to spin it still doesn’t move BUT it makes this acute noise as if the cycle is "stuck" (just my perception) then I smell something burning from it…I guess that’s a clear sign it’s not working properly.
What can you say about it?
BTW, thanks for the website, I will check it out.
FYI, I am in Margate, FL.