[MtnBikerChk]

I cracked open the washer tonite. And I can tell you it's NOT the coupler or the switch. Beyond that, I can't see anything wrong which means its the the motor or the pump - or both!

Here's the machine with the top off:

 

[MtnBikerChk]

Here's the switch. Although the plastic that held the screws in place came apart in my hand, electrically they were still passing the current and the switch itself was working

 

[MtnBikerChk]

Here is the coupler which is dirty but in tact:

 

[MtnBikerChk]

and last, here's Velocity wanting to help:

 

[H8R]

I know it's just the laundry room, but GAWD - that carpet is awful.



Good luck!

 

[MtnBikerChk]

I know it's just the laundry room, but GAWD - that carpet is awful.



Good luck!

it was there when we moved in - and it makes it nice for "not caring" about what we spill on it

 

[firetoole]

yea but can you put it back together?

 

[splat]

Wheres the Belt ?

 

[SK6]

see, I was right....

 

[Dartman]

That's funny right there Ralph!!

Yeah that's the same POS Whirlpool washer that I just tossed in the dump. The switch in mine broke just like your picture so the lid actuator couldn't touch it. It ran for six months after I fixed it and the transmission died with a very loud gear grinding noise (which you didn't mention) and it wouldn't spin anymore. I could never get mine to level itself and it would jump around the laundry room and I guess that eventually killed the tranny.

I replaced it with a Maytag with a belt drive and the self leveling mechanism works on it.

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=218746-99-MAVT546EWW&lpage=none

Mike

 

[JRB]

I knew it was the pump.

Good job, MBC. Now go kick Phil in the nuts and call it a job well done.

 

[DirtyMike]

I cracked open the washer tonite. And I can tell you it's NOT the coupler or the switch. Beyond that, I can't see anything wrong which means its the the motor or the pump - or both!

Here's the machine with the top off:

One more Electricalpart to check before getting a pump and motor...... Need to check out the Timer switch. Most likely the switch is no longer telling the motor when to operate so the pump can drain it. Thats teh one you turn to turn it on. If tis a timer switch, they can run anywhere from 50 bucks to 300. That coupler there is looks just like the one on a Lightning truck Blower..

 

[MtnBikerChk]

yea but can you put it back together?

that was actually tougher than taking it apart!! I couldn't get the front back on nicely. ink:

 

[MtnBikerChk]

One more Electricalpart to check before getting a pump and motor...... Need to check out the Timer switch. Most likely the switch is no longer telling the motor when to operate so the pump can drain it. Thats teh one you turn to turn it on. If tis a timer switch, they can run anywhere from 50 bucks to 300. That coupler there is looks just like the one on a Lightning truck Blower..

tooooo late!! Lowes is coming today with the new one and I'm telling them to take the old one away!

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Cats are always willing to help.

 

[MtnBikerChk]

Cats are always willing to help.

actually, I found she had stuffed a dozen or so toy mice under there - she probably wanted them back! LOL!

 

[BigMike]

that was actually tougher than taking it apart!! I couldn't get the front back on nicely. ink:

Its ALWAYS easier to take somthing apart than it is to put it back together!

So in taking the washer apart, what were you hoping to accomplish? finding and replacing the non working parts?

 

[MtnBikerChk]

Its ALWAYS easier to take somthing apart than it is to put it back together!

So in taking the washer apart, what were you hoping to accomplish? finding and replacing the non working parts?

um, yeah.

 

[I Are Baboon]

Here's my idea of fixing something: REPLACE IT.

 

[JRB]

Cool - where's the cat???

 

[valve bouncer]

Have you been having trouble with your washing machine?

 

[SK6]

Have you been having trouble with your washing machine?

Yeah, their Flux Capaciter is on the fritz...

 

[Westy]

I hope IRB dutifully fetched cold beers for MBC as she wrenched.

 

[-dustin]

wow, i have never seen carpet in a laundry room before. that seems so strange.

and what's up with cats "hiding" stuff under appliances, only to never be able to "find" them? Layla does the same thing...and whines for hours until Mandi or i dig ______ out from under the fridge.

 

[dirt-dart]

and last, here's Velocity wanting to help:

nice cat!!!

 

[laura]

Here's my idea of fixing something: REPLACE IT.

look at all those lights and buttons. my washer has two knobs. TWO!!!!!!!


I can't wait to have my own house, with my own appliances.

 

[Brian HCM#1]

Here's my idea of fixing something: REPLACE IT.

NICE!!!! We were going to get the Whirlpool, now we're getting the Kitchen Aid because we get a $750 rebate since we're buying a dishwasher and fridge too.

 

[McGRP01]

Who doubted you would crack that puppy open? I wouldn;t have doubted it for a second!

 

[TreeSaw]

I hope IRB dutifully fetched cold beers for MBC as she wrenched.

 

[Qman]

FWIW, the appliance guy I usually deal with for Miele stuff gave high marks to the Whirlpool Duet washer.

I'll drink to many appliance headache free years for you.
...and to tearing the hell out of the old one to see what the hell....nice work!

Also, if this is a rental place then disregard but a college roomate and I had that same reasoning about the carpet we put in our dorm room....It worked great until we discovered that you also have to not care about what's growing under it.