UGh Washing machine troubles

[foodfisher]

Re: UGh Washing machine troubles

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There's a part under the agitator(which lifts off if you pull up from the bottom evenly on two sides) called the "Air Bell Coupler" that attaches to a metal toothed motor shaft with one bolt. More than likely the plastic teeth have stripped off from this coupler, preventing it from sitting tightly on the shaft, thus causing the agitator to not "agitate" properly. You can get this from Appliance Parts & Consumer Electronic Parts | PartSelect. PS1517844 KIT - AGITATOR COUPLING
Cost is $7.15 plus shipping.

Good luck!

 

[Tim Frank]

Re: UGh Washing machine troubles

First post OP said he'd checked that, and it was 100%.

 

[foodfisher]

Re: UGh Washing machine troubles

Well, then i'll have to jump into Bruce's boat. Can get a working washer for $100 all day every day here.

 

[bigdee]

Re: UGh Washing machine troubles

Wow this is a tough one. Have you checked the motor capacitor? Once you give it a little pull to get it started does it continue to run? Does the motor get hot? Also try decoupling the pump.

 

[SigSaurP229]

Re: UGh Washing machine troubles

The motor does seem to get hot and it will continue to agitate after giving it a tug. I thought motor capacitor as well BUT I would think that would affect the spin cycle not the agitate cycle.

 

[bigdee]

Re: UGh Washing machine troubles

The motor does seem to get hot and it will continue to agitate after giving it a tug. I thought motor capacitor as well BUT I would think that would affect the spin cycle not the agitate cycle.

That sounds logical but maybe the start torque requirement is less for spin?? If in fact there was something binding you should feel the effect in the form of heat. It has been many years since I worked on washers but the GE used to be famous for getting a sock or wash cloth stuck in the pump. The shape of the impeller could allow it rotate in one direction but hang in the opposite. It is easy (used to be) to pop the housing apart and inspect.