Kitchen Large Electric Appliances - GE WVSR1060A1WW washer won't agitate but spins.

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jcrawshaw
10-12-05, 10:36 AM
:( Approx 5 yrs old. Will fill then the motor comes on and spins the belt, that agitator moves a fraction of a turn, then stops and the motor and belt continue to spin. After the wash cycle, the machine drains fine and goes into the spin cycle. Any guess as to what I'm looking at for a problem and can I fix it myself?

Thanks in advance.
James Crawshaw

joneq
10-12-05, 10:53 AM
Possibly part # 310 on this photo.

http://www.partselect.com/ModelFrames.aspx?ModelID=874004&ModelNum=WVSR1060A1WW&mfgModelNum=&ManufactureID=2&Selected=00107072i03&Position=3&mfg=GE&Type=Washing-Machine&Mark=3

or the inside of the agitator where it keys in.
jcrawshaw
10-12-05, 11:51 AM
Ok, I'll let it drain and check it out. Will it be easy to tell if that's the problem. Again, thanks alot.

James

joneq
10-12-05, 12:25 PM
yes. Can you turn the agitator by hand now. If the piece is broke I think the agitator would turn pretty easy
jcrawshaw
10-12-05, 12:34 PM
:D Hey, thanks so much for your help. It does spin really easy....got it apart and the plastic teeth inside the drive bell are pretty much worn smooth. Calling now to see if I can find one in town or if they can have one for me tomorrow. Again, thanks alot for your help.

James
joneq
10-12-05, 12:39 PM
No prob. Glad to help.
timmpdx
07-16-09, 05:07 PM
Mine does the same thing i took it apart as you said! part 310 moves freely in both directions. The teeth on it are fine?????? Any suggestions???
daddyjohn
07-16-09, 07:50 PM
It turns on the shaft?


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David_Thompson
07-16-09, 08:03 PM
its hard to tell visually that the splines are trashed. you can feel it easily however