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Thread Number: 94708
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
Kenmore Direct Drive: Bad Motor? |
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| Post# 1193475 11/12/2023 at 13:52 by BlockEight88 (Hobart, IN) | ||
Hi there,
I am trying to get this machine ready to sell (as I have 2 already). Unfortunately, it has developed an issue with spin. For some reason it won't high spin. I know it's not the transmission because that's brand new (the old one also did the same thing). I just replaced the clutch today and same thing. I'm thinking it may be a bad speed switch or the motor which is original has gone bad. It is noted that during testing, I had the machine plugged into 2 brand new orange extension cords. I noticed where the back plug that comes out of the control panel was hot, so I immediately unplugged it and called it a day. Below is a video. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you! CLICK HERE TO GO TO BlockEight88's LINK | ||
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Post# 1193481 , Reply# 1 11/12/2023 at 14:38 by DADoES  (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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| Post# 1193486 , Reply# 2 11/12/2023 at 15:33 by BlockEight88 (Hobart, IN) | ||
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Extension Cords | ||
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Post# 1193488 , Reply# 3 11/12/2023 at 15:45 by CircleW (NE Cincinnati OH area) |
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If you're using an extension cord that long, you will need an industrial cord with #10 wire - rather expensive (100$+). Those orange cords are usually #16. | ||
| Post# 1193496 , Reply# 4 11/12/2023 at 16:39 by BlockEight88 (Hobart, IN) | ||
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Post# 1193499 , Reply# 5 11/12/2023 at 17:33 by RyneR1988 (Indianapolis) |
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Wow, that's a strange sound that I've never heard before, kind of like the motor is winding up gradually and struggling to stay there. You say it's done this on both transmissions, old and new? Are all other speed selections ok or do they all sound like that? Which machine is this, the ultra fabric care or one of your elites?
Ryne | ||
| Post# 1193500 , Reply# 6 11/12/2023 at 17:42 by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas) | ||
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| Post# 1193504 , Reply# 7 11/12/2023 at 18:23 by BlockEight88 (Hobart, IN) | ||
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| Post# 1196059 , Reply# 8 12/26/2023 at 17:21 by dominic20 (Souix falls) | ||
direct drive washer nerd | ||
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