Thread Number: 92108
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
Kenmore Elite - Foul odor after Spin? |
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Post# 1166632   12/15/2022 at 13:50 (469 days old) by BlockEight88 (Hobart, IN)   |   | |
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Hello everyone. So I'm hoping someone can help me out. My 2002 Kenmore Elite direct drive washer appears to be emulating a foul odor (kind of like rotten eggs) after spin. The machine has been rebuilt and thoroughly inspected. I'm not sure what may be causing this, but it may be the pump, as that's original. The pump has been removed and cleaned. I did not observe anything visual inside of there which may be getting stuck on the impeller. I am also not noticing any usual sounds during drain. It appears to be working as it should.
My second guess is that maybe the motor is having some kind of issue. I have visually inspected that and everything looks ok. The clutch, drive basket assembly, and motor coupler are all new. Anything advice or input would greatly be appreciated. Below is the last video I made of the washer. Maybe you guys could hear something abnormal than I am not hearing. |
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Post# 1166640 , Reply# 1   12/15/2022 at 15:01 (469 days old) by CircleW (NE Cincinnati OH area)   |   | |
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It could be a buildup of scum in the drain hose causing a foul odor. Also check the drain, as sewer gas could be coming from it. |
Post# 1166641 , Reply# 2   12/15/2022 at 15:07 (469 days old) by BlockEight88 (Hobart, IN)   |   | |
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Post# 1166651 , Reply# 4   12/15/2022 at 17:15 (469 days old) by BlockEight88 (Hobart, IN)   |   | |
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Post# 1166653 , Reply# 5   12/15/2022 at 17:27 (469 days old) by coldspot66 (Plymouth, Mass)   |   | |
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check the underside of the tub ring. |
Post# 1166654 , Reply# 6   12/15/2022 at 17:30 (469 days old) by BlockEight88 (Hobart, IN)   |   | |
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Post# 1166659 , Reply# 7   12/15/2022 at 19:10 (469 days old) by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas)   |   | |
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Post# 1166660 , Reply# 8   12/15/2022 at 19:15 (469 days old) by BlockEight88 (Hobart, IN)   |   | |
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Post# 1166666 , Reply# 9   12/15/2022 at 19:46 (469 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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It’s not unusual for this type of odor to develop sometimes in the hoses etc. it will be totally eliminated if you’re laundering things properly with a little bit of bleach when you’re doing light colors also be sure you’re using hot water and good detergent
Otherwise it’s nothing to be concerned about it won’t affect the laundry, etc. It’s just a sign that your laundry is not been disinfected fully. John |
Post# 1166675 , Reply# 10   12/15/2022 at 20:04 (469 days old) by BlockEight88 (Hobart, IN)   |   | |
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Post# 1166682 , Reply# 11   12/15/2022 at 20:49 (469 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Post# 1166760 , Reply# 12   12/16/2022 at 14:05 (468 days old) by BlockEight88 (Hobart, IN)   |   | |
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Post# 1166823 , Reply# 13   12/17/2022 at 07:40 (467 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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The motor in direct drive washer can make a, hot or a burning smell they run pretty hot but I would never describe that smells rotten egg smell.
It take the cabinet off after you’ve run it and see if the motor smells hot I can’t imagine a pump making a smell at all, but that’s the thing about this business. You see things that you’ve never seen before. John. |
Post# 1166833 , Reply# 14   12/17/2022 at 11:06 (467 days old) by BlockEight88 (Hobart, IN)   |   | |
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Post# 1166994 , Reply# 15   12/18/2022 at 19:58 (466 days old) by BlockEight88 (Hobart, IN)   |   | |
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It was in fact the motor. I took the pump off and ran it in spin and confirmed the foul smell is in fact coming from the motor. Does anyone have any advice on how to proceed. The drive motor could be a little expensive and I am hesitant to purchase a used one and run into the same issue down the road.
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Post# 1167000 , Reply# 16   12/18/2022 at 21:24 (466 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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I’m glad you figured out the problem I would probably do nothing about it unless the smell is really that bad.
Number two I would put a used motor and if you do want to change it, these motors are quite reliable and they’re quite expensive a new three speed motor probably cost $250. Check the voltage while the washer is running on full load under high speed, spin or agitation voltage should not be dropping more than a few volts. When the washer is running it should definitely not be getting under 105 V that will make the motor run hot and smell. John |
Post# 1167009 , Reply# 17   12/18/2022 at 22:15 (466 days old) by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas)   |   | |
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