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Thread Number: 64908
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
Whirlpool Top Loader Won't Wash/Spin |
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Post# 875370 , Reply# 1 4/2/2016 at 18:22 (2,938 days old) by whirlykenmore78  (Prior Lake MN (GMT-0500 CDT.)) |
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| Post# 875375 , Reply# 2 4/2/2016 at 19:20 (2,938 days old) by Stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK) | ||
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| Post# 875384 , Reply# 3 4/2/2016 at 20:00 (2,938 days old) by brucelucenta () | ||
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If it still fills and drains, then it is the coupler. | ||
| Post# 875390 , Reply# 4 4/2/2016 at 20:58 (2,938 days old) by Stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK) | ||
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Post# 875421 , Reply# 6 4/3/2016 at 07:18 (2,937 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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 You've pretty much answered the question with your confirmation of additional details above ... but a simple way to find out is ... check for a broken coupler. :-) Disassembly is not difficult, and if the coupler IS broken then you're already there to replace it. Your model has anchor screws on back of the console endcaps. Remove the screws, pull the console slightly forward then flip upwards and back (it's hinged at the top corners). Disconnect the lid switch harness and remove the two clips that anchor the cabinet to the rear panel. Open the lid and tilt the cabinet forward and off the base. Unclip the pump from the motor and move it aside (the hoses do not need to be removed). Disconnect the motor harness, remove the screws from the anchor clips, and unclip the motor from the transmission ... which exposes the coupler ... half on the motor and half on the transmission. Be sure to tap the coupler halves on so they're flush with the end of the respective shaft. | ||
| Post# 875451 , Reply# 7 4/3/2016 at 10:22 (2,937 days old) by hoovermad (England) | ||
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It is the coupler. When you replace it make sure you get the updated version, it's stronger and won't break as often. | ||
| Post# 875458 , Reply# 8 4/3/2016 at 11:26 (2,937 days old) by paulinroyton (B) | ||
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Whirlpool Hi guys. Thanks for everyone's help and advice. Have ordered the new coupler and it's the latest one so much stronger. Part should arrive by Tuesday. 😀😀 | ||
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Post# 875476 , Reply# 9 4/3/2016 at 15:11 (2,937 days old) by panthera (Rocky Mountains) |
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Before you take her apart and put her back together again, You might want to watch one of the youtube videos on this. They're really easy to do, but there's a few tricks to know (cough, pump housing clips, cough) which can save you enormous time and trouble. Here's one of several.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO panthera's LINK | ||
| Post# 875546 , Reply# 10 4/4/2016 at 02:03 (2,937 days old) by paulinroyton (B) | ||
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Whirpool @panthera Thanks for video link. Have looked at a few video links and this one looks interesting. Just waiting for part to arrive then the operation starts. 😀 | ||
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Post# 875570 , Reply# 11 4/4/2016 at 08:20 (2,936 days old) by panthera (Rocky Mountains) |
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Paul, | ||
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Post# 875588 , Reply# 12 4/4/2016 at 10:48 (2,936 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Laying the machine all the way on its back as shown probably will cause some spillage of the residual water in the tub/pump. The example machine is completely dry so no spillage. The coupling pieces may not come off quite as easily as shown, particularly the newer style with metal insert. He also didn't tap the coupler halves properly into position such that they're flush with the ends of the motor and transmission shafts. Leaving them too far extended puts a bind on the motor. | ||
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Post# 875592 , Reply# 14 4/4/2016 at 11:59 (2,936 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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I think making them inadvertently spin drain causes more strain on the coupler than was intended.Whatever additional strain is involved is buffered by the spin clutch, not much effect on the coupler. Keep in mind that the original direct-drive design did a spin-drain. Neutral drain was put into effect a couple/few years later and there was no change to the coupler at that point far as I know. There are any number of machines in existence that spin-drain due to worn neutral-drain components in the transmission to no appreciable ill-effect on the couplers. | ||
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Post# 875700 , Reply# 16 4/5/2016 at 13:42 (2,935 days old) by panthera (Rocky Mountains) |
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Paul, Good for you! You know also now how to replace/repair just about every single thing which can (but seldom does) go wrong with this machine. This post was last edited 04/05/2016 at 14:07 | ||
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