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Post# 161898   10/22/2006 at 11:39 (6,388 days old) by fredriksam (Sweden)        

Our Whirlpool washing machine at work has a few problems. The first problem is that it blows the fuses. This always happens in the last very spin (shortly after it has reached 1200 rpm. It begins "knocking" and then the fuses blow) Have checked the carbon brushes and they seemed ok.

Second problem: When intermit spin between rinses you hear its water left in the machine. It has this "special" noise you hear when theres still water trapped in the machine. I have checked the pump and it seemed to be fine. It does this even with small loads. You can hear the sound in some of the latest clips i have on Youtube.

Third problem: often when spinning the machine has this terrible "whining" sound. In the beginning it was heard rarely, now it does it in EVERY SPIN. Maybe its the belt that is slipping but i dont think so.

What do you guys think?




Post# 164393 , Reply# 1   11/1/2006 at 10:36 (6,378 days old) by fredriksam (Sweden)        

Update.

Well now. The machine is not working at all. It just stand there and you hear a sligt hum.

Great.

We have talked about what brand the new machine should be. I have voted Mielé, as i know these are great.

The very last thing that happened with the whirlpool was a "BOOOOM". That happened monday. The machine moved about 20 cm.

Hmmm..... Weird.

Post# 164395 , Reply# 2   11/1/2006 at 11:15 (6,378 days old) by samsungfl (United Kingdom/London )        

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Awwww Sorry to about hear that, I was quite fond of your Whirlpool, always looked quite good in video's you've made, thanx for doing them by the way too!:) Anyway, good luck with the new washer.:)

Take care, Richard

Post# 164431 , Reply# 3   11/1/2006 at 14:07 (6,378 days old) by rolltideroll ()        

The most I can tell about this one is that it may be the 'coupling' between the transmission and the motor that has seized up the motor which may explain the fuses blowing because of too many amps being pulled trying to start the motor. I know the whining noise you speak of. I have seen new or almost new kenmores and whirlpools develpoe this noise. I also have noticed that between the rinse and final spin that the timers have a glitch in them that sometimes stops all forward motion of the timer or it may just time out on its own without actually acomplishing the final spin.


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