Washer works fine until it reaches the spin cycle. I tried all the settings on the timer, still no spin. Motor was replaced about 6 months ago. Searched this forum and went through the brake, clutch, drive coupler and checked the tub for a jam. All seems good. Once the timer reaches spin, the motor hums loudly, then the thermal switch kicks out. I spun the motor by hand thinking it might have a dead spot, but no go. Problem originally seemed intermittent, but now appears constant. What next?
I would do the tranny coupler test in my sticky, "replacing direct drive washer brake shoes", seems like you have jammed brake shoes.
Thanks for getting back to me. I checked the brake shoes, nothing worn or ugly. Took the assembly apart, cleaned and lubed everything with the same no spin results.
I would pull the cover off the timer and check, probably bad/ burnt contacts, AP2907903.
[FONT=Comic Sans MS]Good call. Pulled the timer, opened it up and got the contact block out. Carefully, I opened each contact and found 2 burned and ugly. I assume since you posted the PN for the timer, the contact block isn’t available separately?
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No parts available for the timer. I would replace the timer as it probably got damaged by the old motor.
Changed the timer, still have the same problem. Now what?
Did you check the lid switch?
Yes, bypassed it.
Check the timer plug, could have a burnt wire.
All the terminals look good. Nothing burned or loose. Here’s a funny thing. After checking all the terminals, I plugged the timer back in, I turned on the machine and everything worked! So I tried on/off, on/off about five times, then it stopped working on the spin cycle again. Now I’m back to the same condition, everything works except spin cycle. Is it possible the capacitor is bad?
Check the water level switch, blow in the small plastic hose to it, might have a clog.
Checked the hose. no clogs. Turned on the machine, then blew into the hose, no difference. Motor still hums, then the thermal limiter switch kicks out. I appreciate all your help, but this is frustrating. What next?
Possible pump clog, or bad brakes. Did you do the tranny coupler test in my sticky?
Some of the first things I checked were the clutch, brake and tranny coupler.I had the pump disconnected from the motor, still no spin cycle, just a humming motor then the thermal limiter shuts it off.
Assuming this is a two speed motor, does it just fail in low speed or high speed?
I’ve never noticed if it is a two speed motor. Not to sound dumb, but how would I find out?
Your schematic on the back panel behind the control panel will show high and low speed windings. If the motor still fails in any cycle, that would show it’s not the problem. Unplug pump and turn the motor clockwise till tranny engages spin. If hard to turn, you have something jammed.
This is getting to be one of those things that must get fixed as a matter of principle. Did what you posted, no difference. I was so deep into this thing that I pulled the motor, plugged it in, nothing but a hum. I spun the motor by the coupler, then the motor came up to speed. Is there anything in the wiring that would cause this or is the motor bad again?
You are not getting start current in spin mode. The same start winding is used in spin and agitate mode and the current direction is switched by the timer, but the current is shut off by the centricical switch once the motor gets up to speed, so it’s possible the centrifical switch on the motor is bad.