Kitchen Large Electric Appliances - Spin Cycle Sticks (Sometimes)

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TheRoman
12-14-07, 09:10 PM
Hi all,

Something is going on with my washing machine. Sometimes the basket doesn't spin when the washer hit the spin cycle... I have to manually get it going.

At first, I thought it was because the load was too heavy, but it seems to sometimes happen with lighter loads as well.

Is it possible there's some kind of buildup beneath the basket?

Any suggestions as to how I can remedy this?

daddyjohn
12-15-07, 10:55 AM
Can you tell us the brand and model # of the machine?
TheRoman
12-15-07, 05:18 PM
Sure! Here's the specs:

Kenmore 80 Series
Mod 110.25842400
Type 111

If you need any additional info, please let me know. Thanks!

daddyjohn
12-15-07, 09:19 PM
Your machine is a direct drive style and it has a drive coupling between the motor and the transmission. It sounds like the coupling is on it's last legs. Repalcing coupling is a cheap and easy fix.

For pics/info of how to remove the cabinet and repalce the coupling

http://www.applianceaid.com/procedures.html

Let us know how you make out
TheRoman
12-16-07, 10:00 AM
John,

Is there a way to tell if the couping is definitely going before I replace it, or do you recommend I replace it anyway? Is there anything else I should look for while replacing the coupling?

Thanks!
daddyjohn
12-16-07, 01:50 PM
You'll know when you look at it. The black cushion piece may be worn down, a finger[s] might be broken/cracked or the bore hole in the center of each half may be worn. A new one is under $20 and the replacements have a metal insert in the bore holes.