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Stacy R
10-08-04, 10:42 AM
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Hello. We recently replaced the motor coupling on a 1999 Kenmore direct drive washer (model # 110.29852991). The washer wasn't spinning, and the coupling was in fact damaged. Now that the washer has been reassembled, it does spin, but now shakes pretty wildly. It does this even when tub is empty, so it wasn't a matter of an unbalanced load. The legs are in the same position as before, although I suppose they cold have become displaced, but they seem OK. I am wondering if we may have done something (or not) during reassembly, which may be the cause of this shaking. I am afraid to start using the machine again, lest I may damage something else. Any help or suggestions would be truly appreciated. Thanks!
Hello. We recently replaced the motor coupling on a 1999 Kenmore direct drive washer (model # 110.29852991). The washer wasn't spinning, and the coupling was in fact damaged. Now that the washer has been reassembled, it does spin, but now shakes pretty wildly. It does this even when tub is empty, so it wasn't a matter of an unbalanced load. The legs are in the same position as before, although I suppose they cold have become displaced, but they seem OK. I am wondering if we may have done something (or not) during reassembly, which may be the cause of this shaking. I am afraid to start using the machine again, lest I may damage something else. Any help or suggestions would be truly appreciated. Thanks!
Sharp Advice
10-09-04, 09:36 AM
Hello: Stacy R.
Very likely during the reassembly something was done incorrectly. You will need to retrace what was done and determine what is now different than before. May simply be something loose or not not reconnected as was prior.
A balancer may have been knocked out of it' s place or a tensioning spring not reinstalled correctly, etc.
Retail appliance parts dealers can also help determine what the possible problem may be. Bring the make, model and serial numbers. Appliance part stores and parts dealers are listed in the phone book.
Check back on your question several more times. Other members posting replies in this forum topic may offer you additional advice, ideas and or repair methods.
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Very likely during the reassembly something was done incorrectly. You will need to retrace what was done and determine what is now different than before. May simply be something loose or not not reconnected as was prior.
A balancer may have been knocked out of it' s place or a tensioning spring not reinstalled correctly, etc.
Retail appliance parts dealers can also help determine what the possible problem may be. Bring the make, model and serial numbers. Appliance part stores and parts dealers are listed in the phone book.
Check back on your question several more times. Other members posting replies in this forum topic may offer you additional advice, ideas and or repair methods.
Use the reply button to add additional information or questions. Using this method moves the topic back up to the top of the list of current questions automatically.
Helping Out Here Too.
Web Site Host, Forums Monitor & Multiple Topics Moderator.
Natural Gas Appliance Diagnostics Technician.
Personal Reminder:
Buckle Up & Drive Safely.
"The Life You Save, May Be Your Own."