Whirlpool washer

[SPOONMAN1]

I have a 5 year old washer that won't agitate under load. It will spin and agitate on test mode, just dogs out out with clothes in it. the motor will hum, just can't make the tub move. Any help appreciated. (does a little at 1st then nothing)
Thanks

 

[MTboatguy]

Sounds like the clutch on the motor is weak.

 

[Grub54891]

Or the motor went south.u

 

[Grub54891]

Or the motor went south.

 

[Bayou Dave]

Go to this site ( partselect.com )and enter the model number. Or try this page on the same site http://www.partselect.com/Repair/
It will troubleshoot the problem and give you ideas of how to fix it.

 

[bigdee]

The clutch lining is worn out. You can replace the clutch assembly for about $30. It is under the tub on topside of transmission.
It is slighty possible that the plastic drive coupler on the motor shaft is bad but it most cases the tub would not turn at all.

 

[ehenry]

I had a whirlpool top load that did what you are describing. THere is a kit to replace the plastic dogs in the agitator cone. Not expensive and easy to replace.

 

[bigdee]

I had a whirlpool top load that did what you are describing. THere is a kit to replace the plastic dogs in the agitator cone. Not expensive and easy to replace.

He said his tub was not turnining either so that points to the brake/clutch lining being worn

 

[ehenry]

danged if he didn't......I missed that. You're sure right! Too bad though.....sounds pricey to me.