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philthis1
01-07-07, 06:14 AM
Hello,
My mom has a magic chef HD Washer 20 lb capacity, I thought the model was W20JN58 but that doesn't work; might be W20HN. Washer won't agitate, it will spin and will drain. The motor seems dead during agitate cycle, the timer knob is alittle touchy but ok. I asked about the water level and she said it didn't seem to fill to normal, so after cking it seemed ok and filled fine for me. So i've ck'd the lid switch, water level, timer and they seem ok but I did notice something that seems very abnormal. I know as soon as the lid is lifted while in the spin cycle the drum should stop spinning, and of course at the end of the cycle; but this washer does it instantly.within 2-3 secs. It doesn't even complete a partial revolution, It's dead stopped!! I wish it was excellent brakes but this uncanny. Somehow related to why won't agitate?????
There isn't any noises, no leaks, no burning smells so what do u suggest next?
My mom has a magic chef HD Washer 20 lb capacity, I thought the model was W20JN58 but that doesn't work; might be W20HN. Washer won't agitate, it will spin and will drain. The motor seems dead during agitate cycle, the timer knob is alittle touchy but ok. I asked about the water level and she said it didn't seem to fill to normal, so after cking it seemed ok and filled fine for me. So i've ck'd the lid switch, water level, timer and they seem ok but I did notice something that seems very abnormal. I know as soon as the lid is lifted while in the spin cycle the drum should stop spinning, and of course at the end of the cycle; but this washer does it instantly.within 2-3 secs. It doesn't even complete a partial revolution, It's dead stopped!! I wish it was excellent brakes but this uncanny. Somehow related to why won't agitate?????
There isn't any noises, no leaks, no burning smells so what do u suggest next?
DIYaddict
01-08-07, 12:22 PM
Welcome to the DoItYourself.com forums :)
I'm no pro, but for no agitation, here are some troubleshooting info you can read from this site:
http://www.repairclinic.com/0088_11_1.asp#Level1_4
"If your washer doesn't agitate, check these:
Lid switch
Motor coupler
Belts
Clutch
Drive motor
Drive pulleys
Transmission
Agitator
Lid switch
If the lid switch is defective, the washing machine may not agitate or function at all. The switch is inside the washing machine main housing near the door frame. Often you have to raise or open the top or front of the washing machine to get to the switch. If it's defective, you need to replace it.
Motor coupler
Many washers produced by Whirlpool® use a small, relatively inexpensive motor coupling. It's plastic and rubber and is mounted to the shaft of the motor on one side, and to the transmission on the other. Over time, the coupler wears out and fails. If this happens, you need to completely replace it.
Belts
Many washing machines have one or two belts. If a belt is broken or badly worn, you need to replace it with a genuine belt from the manufacturer. (Some washing machine belts are designed with special characteristics not found in automotive belts.)
Clutch
If your washer was made by GE®, it may use a clutch for agitating the clothes. As the clutch wears out, it may prevent the washer from agitating well or at all. If the clutch is worn, you need to replace it. For this job, you probably want to hire a qualified appliance repair technician.
Drive motor
Many washer brands use a reversing motor. For agitation the motor runs in one direction, for spinning and draining, the other. It's possible for a motor to burn out in one direction and continue to operate in the other. If this happens, you need to replace the entire motor.
Drive pulleys
The motor or transmission drive pulley may be worn and unable to turn the drive belt. If so, replace the pulley.
Transmission
The transmission could have either of these problems:
Older washers produced by Whirlpool® have a transmission with an electro-mechanical shifter. If the shifter becomes even partially defective, the unit may not agitate properly or at all.
The transmission may have a worn or broken gear, or some other internal problem.
If you suspect a transmission problem, you may have to call a qualified appliance repair technician to repair it.
Agitator
The inside of the agitator--where the transmission shaft attaches--can become worn, and strip out the spline that allows the agitator to properly grip the shaft. Then the transmission shaft rotates back and forth as it should, but the agitator doesn't move properly. If this happens, you may need to replace the agitator and/or the transmission spline."
I'm no pro, but for no agitation, here are some troubleshooting info you can read from this site:
http://www.repairclinic.com/0088_11_1.asp#Level1_4
"If your washer doesn't agitate, check these:
Lid switch
Motor coupler
Belts
Clutch
Drive motor
Drive pulleys
Transmission
Agitator
Lid switch
If the lid switch is defective, the washing machine may not agitate or function at all. The switch is inside the washing machine main housing near the door frame. Often you have to raise or open the top or front of the washing machine to get to the switch. If it's defective, you need to replace it.
Motor coupler
Many washers produced by Whirlpool® use a small, relatively inexpensive motor coupling. It's plastic and rubber and is mounted to the shaft of the motor on one side, and to the transmission on the other. Over time, the coupler wears out and fails. If this happens, you need to completely replace it.
Belts
Many washing machines have one or two belts. If a belt is broken or badly worn, you need to replace it with a genuine belt from the manufacturer. (Some washing machine belts are designed with special characteristics not found in automotive belts.)
Clutch
If your washer was made by GE®, it may use a clutch for agitating the clothes. As the clutch wears out, it may prevent the washer from agitating well or at all. If the clutch is worn, you need to replace it. For this job, you probably want to hire a qualified appliance repair technician.
Drive motor
Many washer brands use a reversing motor. For agitation the motor runs in one direction, for spinning and draining, the other. It's possible for a motor to burn out in one direction and continue to operate in the other. If this happens, you need to replace the entire motor.
Drive pulleys
The motor or transmission drive pulley may be worn and unable to turn the drive belt. If so, replace the pulley.
Transmission
The transmission could have either of these problems:
Older washers produced by Whirlpool® have a transmission with an electro-mechanical shifter. If the shifter becomes even partially defective, the unit may not agitate properly or at all.
The transmission may have a worn or broken gear, or some other internal problem.
If you suspect a transmission problem, you may have to call a qualified appliance repair technician to repair it.
Agitator
The inside of the agitator--where the transmission shaft attaches--can become worn, and strip out the spline that allows the agitator to properly grip the shaft. Then the transmission shaft rotates back and forth as it should, but the agitator doesn't move properly. If this happens, you may need to replace the agitator and/or the transmission spline."