kenmore 70s washer won't drain

i have a 70s kenmore washer that will not drain. it will fill and agitate, but not drain. to drain the water i lowered the drain hose to floor level and drained into a bucket. i checked the pump and it does not appear to be blocked. the propeller seems to turn ok, but having never looked at a working washer's pump, i guess i really don't know. the coupler also appears fine. also, while running a test i noticed the machine does not stop agitating when i opened the lid. this prompted me to replace the lid switch thinking it was bad, and since a bad lid switch seemed to be the problem for most. still having same problem with new lid switch.

not sure what to do next. could it be the pump despite a normal appearance to me? maybe the timer? any help is much appreciated!

 

Do you mean this machine dates to the 1970's?

Unless you can fix it with no significant expense it's time for a new washer.

You would never find parts for it unless there is someone who deals in used appliances around you.Most Kenmores are Whirlpools so maybe you could find something that way.

But if this machine is 30+ years old it's done what it was here to do.

 

my mistake. i meant 70 series (don't have the model# with me). it's about 7 years old.

 

LOL ok...

Well then it's definately a Whirlpool.I'm no appliance expert but I'd talk to Sears repair department and go from there.7 years is old enough that expenses would be a factor in how far you go with this.Also talk to someone who repairs appliances in general and/or Whirlpool.That washer was built side by side the Whirlpool assembly line and shares most parts.

If this will cost you more than a couple hundred bucks to deal with a 7 year old unit isn't worth repair unless and only unless the level of use over that period has been very low.

 

When you get home post model #. Machine is well worth fixing. Lid switch on older models the washer will fill, agitate, and than stop. Look in slot in top to see if switch as broken, Lever will be hanging down. or put hand under switch and hold it up and push down on lever with a pen or something. Timer needs to be in spin and on. Newer machines make sure the lid hinge screws are tight. Newer machines the it will fill than stop.

 

thanks for the reply, pugsl. here is the model #: 110.23732200. i replaced the lid switch yesterday, so that piece should be working properly.

 

does the machine make any noise at all in spin?

you will need to find the problem with a voltmeter and the wiring diagram.

 

Just a question did you plug the new switch back in? Have done that many times. Washer drains in spin cycle so it does not spin at all?

 

turns out my "new" lid switch was a bad one. put on a good lid switch on and it appears my problem is solved. 2 loads of laundry with no issues so far. thanks for the replies. great forum!