Lost agitation in washer


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Old 02-16-07, 09:34 AM
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Lost agitation in washer

At the end of the pre-wash cycle, I heard this strange rattling sound. It sounded like a chain slipping. I do heard a motor running. The timer is working. It fills and empties. However, the machine NEITHER agitates nor spins.

Before I tip the thing over to check out the motor, I'd appreciate a few opinions on whether some replaceable part broke, or if I now have a giant planter on my second floor.

Oh, it's a Kenmore Ultra-Fabric, at least five years old.

[I also ripped a decorative part of the body of my car off, have a hole in the windshield - at least it hasn't cracked - and the vet says I have to come in for a conference about the dog's x-rays. This just is not a good day.]
 
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Old 02-16-07, 08:09 PM
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Sounds like you have a broken motor coupling. Here is a link:

http://reviews.ebay.com/Whirlpool-Kenmore-Direct-Drive-Washer-Coupling-Repair_W0QQugidZ10000000000168777

you may have to copy and paste into your browser.

Hope this helps..
 
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Old 02-17-07, 06:44 PM
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Thank you very much; I've been researching new washers, and fixing this one is sounding more and more attractive.
 
 

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