Whirlpool Spins Slowly Sometimes not at all

Washer Repair
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My 6 year old Whirlpool washer fails to spin at high speed. It spins slowly most of the time. Sometimes it will not spin at all. I can stop the spinning completely by holding the basket.

There was a post with a similar situation for a different model Whirlpool last month that had a couple of recommendations. One was transmission, one was belts. I don’t think I have a belt and I believe the gearbox is ok since the rest of it seems to be working. But ???. It seems like a ‘clutch slippage’ problem to me. But again, ???.

It’s model number LSB6200KQ0. Here’s Whirlpool’s part list:
http://shared.whirlpoolcorp.com/assets/pdfs/literature/Repair%20Part%20List%20-%208179635.pdf

Any guidance is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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The first thing I would check is the drive block (#17 on the [AP3094537](http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?diagram_id=114022&&model_id=264661"]agitator, basket and tub break down diagram[/URL]).

You can find the complete instruction in on of my previous posts: http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/washer-repair/373-not-spinning.html

break, clutch and gear case break down diagramThe second candidate for the failure suspect is the clutch (5 on the ).

Here are the break down diagrams for the Whirlpool washer http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?diagram_id=114022&&model_id=264661

Gene.

P.S. You were right - there is no belts.

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You might have to use the special spanner wrench to get the drive block nut off
or you can use a short pipe wrench, just saw off a bit of the handle.
It sure seems you have dragging brake shoes. Go to the the general section of this site and you will find my procedure to fix them, involves grinding off some of the pads.But you will need to loosen the spin basket to fix.When you get the spin basket out, check the plastic filter to see if it is dragging in the bottom of the tub.

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Hi Gene and Richappy,

Thank you so much for the help.

The special tool was required to remove the spanner nut and even then it required a few good hits with a mallot in order to break it free. But once free, the process proceeded well.

I was able to inspect all of the items you suggested above.

The clutch was the culprit. I replaced it with part number AP3094537 (the clutch assembly). While there was still material left on all parts of the clutch’s mating surfaces, the wear was apparent when compared to the replacement part.

Thank you!
Rob

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How long takes for the burner to light up since you start it cold?

Gene.

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Gene It takes about 3-5 minutes

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I HAVE WATER LEAKING FROM LOWER CORNERS OF DOOR . ALSO AFTER ALL CYCLES AND WATER HAS DRAINED OUT, ISTILL SEE WATER STANDING IN BOTTOM OF TUB.:confused: