whirpool top loader won't agitate or spin, does fill and drain
crwdns2934249:0crwdne2934249:0:
Got an older Whirpool top loading washer (direct drive). Fills and drains as expected, but won't agitate or spin. The timer goes through the cycles as expected, and I can hear what sounds like a motor turning in there, but it doesn't translate into agitation or spin.
I don't think it's the lid switch as it does make the expected click, and it IIRC this washer will still agitate when the lid is open.
The other symptom is that I cannot turn the agitator with my hand. Or I can only turn it a little bit. Usually with the washer off I can turn it pretty well with just hand strength. Does this indicate a broken coupler or clutch?
Thanks for your help!
whirpool top loader won't agitate or spin, does fill and drain
crwdns2934249:0crwdne2934249:0:
Got an older Whirpool top loading washer (direct drive). Fills and drains as expected, but won't agitate or spin. The timer goes through the cycles as expected, and I can hear what sounds like a motor turning in there, but it doesn't translate into agitation or spin.
I don't think it's the lid switch as it does make the expected click, and it IIRC this washer will still agitate when the lid is open.
The other symptom is that I cannot turn the agitator with my hand. Or I can only turn it a little bit. Usually with the washer off I can turn it pretty well with just hand strength. Does this indicate a broken coupler or clutch?
Thanks for your help!