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Thread Number: 54048
Maytag automatic washer trouble here today! Help |
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Post# 764045 , Reply# 1 6/16/2014 at 17:14 (3,600 days old) by goatfarmer  (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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Post# 764047 , Reply# 2 6/16/2014 at 17:25 (3,600 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Gary, do you know how to remove the from panel? If so, remove the panel and inspect the motor with your nose for any odd smells.
If that seems fine, make sure the washer is unplugged, tilt the washer back slightly and support it with something about 4 inches high (like 2 short 2X4's stacked. Then reach under and move the belts one direction, then the other by hand to make sure nothing is binding.
If that seems OK, remove the belts to inspect for ware. If they seem fine, reinstall, put the washer back flat on the floor. Then plug it in and set to spin. Listen for any odd sounds / noises. If the washer stops short again, carefully check the motor to see if it's hot.
Report your findings here.
Kevin | ||
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Post# 764062 , Reply# 3 6/16/2014 at 18:18 (3,600 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 764092 , Reply# 4 6/16/2014 at 21:27 (3,600 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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Running the motor without belts
That is a great suggestion, and can rule out the motor quickly as the source.
In this instance I would spin the drive pulley in both directions, by hand. It should turn easily in both directions. Clockwise would spin the tub, and counter would agitate. Also try spinning the pump pulley by hand. Again, it should spin freely. More than likely the belt is what caused the bad smell. As a small kid I used to do this all the time when I would play with the washer. :) Ben | ||
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Post# 764110 , Reply# 5 6/16/2014 at 22:13 (3,600 days old) by Kenmore71 (Minneapolis, MN) |
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Post# 764178 , Reply# 6 6/17/2014 at 08:36 (3,600 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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Post# 764240 , Reply# 7 6/17/2014 at 16:23 (3,599 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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Running sans belts | ||
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