Kenmore 80 Series Washing Machine

[Leo427]

Hi,

I have a Kenmore model #110.20882990. It sounds like I have a similar problem. My washer, approx 9 years old, will not spin. I hear the motor turning, but no movement of the tub.

If it is a stripped spin gear, is it worth repairing? If so, is it something I can do fairly easily? (I consider myself handy with tools.) Also, what would I need to buy? The entire gear case, coupler, spin gear only, etc.

Thank you,
Leo

Model 110.20882990

[Al Capone]

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[whirlpooltech]

Hi,

Chances are it's just a bad motor coupler.

The first thing you need to do is remove the washer cabinet and take a look at things.

Check out this motor coupler repair guide.

http://appliancejunk.com/motorcoupler.pdf

[jumptrout51]

There is a Direct Drive coupling video on page 2 of the Whirlpool thread that might be helpful.

[Leo427]

Thank you all for your replies. I took apart my washer as per the motorcoupler.pdf and the video on the Whirlpool page. I found that the coupler piece on the motor shaft was spinning freely because the hole was rounded. I think I should be fine after the new coupler is installed.

I'll let you know how it turns out.

[JamesAnderson]

Leo,
If it is not spinning, but TRYING to spin, the motor coupling has broken. Locate and remove the 2 screws that secure the console to the cabinet. Tilt the cabinet backwards, and remove the 2 gold clips, and disconnect the lid-switch harness. Tilt the cabinet forward, and off of the base. The motor coupling is located behind the pump, and then the motor (bot h must be rem0oved for access). The part number is 285753A (it might have an "A" at the end, if they have used up their old stock). I hope this helps!


WHIRLPOOL 285753A Whirlpool Direct Drive Washer Motor Coupling, AP3963893

[Leo427]

 
Thank you to everyone who directed right to my problem. I installed the new motor coupler. (With the guidance of the tutorials I found on this forum of course!) It went very smoothly. Back up and running!
Thanks again! Great forum!

[Leo427]

Just a point of interest regarding the new parts I installed. The plastic coupling parts have metal inserts now. The old ones were all plastic. Apparently, rounding off of the keyway causing slippage is a common problem. I should be good for awhile!

Unless something else breaks of course!