If you do decide to replace the transmission, you will need to plug your washer back into the power source once the repair has been carried out and check if the problem has been solved. You must be logged in to post a comment. Whirlpool Washer Not Spinning? July 7, Washer Repair. Locate the lid switch check your manual if necessary.
Once located, you will need to remove the lid switch and then check it for continuity with a multimeter. If the lid switch has no continuity, it is defective and will need to be replaced.
However, if the test shows continuity, it is working correctly, and you can reconnect it to the washer and move on to checking the next component. Drive Belt The second component in your Whirlpool washer to check is the drive belt. To check the drive belt: Make sure the power is still turned off. Locate the drive belt consult your manual if necessary. You will have to remove the top and side panels to access it.
Inspect the drive belt to see if it is broken or loose. You also need to check that it is connected to the pulleys correctly. If the belt is damaged or broken, it will need to be replaced. If the drive belt is fine, you can move on to checking the next component. Drive Pulley The drive pulley works with the drive belt to make the washer spin around. To check the drive pulley, you need to: Make sure the power is switched off.
Locate the pulley the drive belt goes through it. Inspect the pulley for any signs of wear and tear. If it is defective, it will need to be replaced. However, if it is working correctly, it is not the source of the problem, so you can move on to checking the next component. Motor Coupling The next component to check is the motor coupling. Locate the motor coupling check your manual if necessary.
Inspect the motor coupling to see if it is cracked or broken. If it is broken, it will need to be replaced. If it is not defective, you can move on to checking the next component. Door Latch The door latch is what ensures the door on your washer stays closed while it is running through a cycle. Check your manual to find out if your washer has a mechanical or electrical door latch. In this case, the water may flow back into the washer. Make sure the drain hose is not kinked or clogged.
Straighten the hose for adequate water flow. Remove any blockage from the drainpipe of the utility sink. The wash load must be balanced and not tightly packed. A large unbalanced load could result in a reduced spin speed and wet clothes at the end of the cycle. The washer must be level. If not, the load may become unbalanced, causing the machine not to spin correctly. Cycles with lower spin speeds remove less water than cycles with high spin speeds. The load may need to be rearranged to allow even distribution of the load in the basket.
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If the lid switch is bad you will not hear the motor running when in spin. To check the lid, first unplug the washer. Then you need to take out the two screws that hold the control panel in place one on each side, you may be able to see them in front, you may have to snap off two covers to see them or they may be on the back then hinge the control panel up.
Once its up, you should see a plug attached to the case with three wires - unplug it. Now using your ohmmeter , check to see if you have continuity between the two outside wires make sure the lid is closed on the female plug end the one still attached to the case after you have unplugged it.
If you do not have continuity; the lid switch is bad and needs replacing. To replace the lid switch, you have to remove the two clips on each side of the case under the control and lean the case over in the floor. Then you should see the lid switch and the wires going to the plug, remove them and install the new lid switch.
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