Kitchen Large Electric Appliances - Washing machine dilemma

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ShadowWolf_87
08-13-08, 07:19 PM
My son decided to put 2 sleeping bags and pillows into our washing machine, though to his discovery, didn't work, as now it seems our washer is not spinning. I've tried it on Spin only, and all it does it make a wirring noise.

If anyone can assist me, I'd greatly appreciate it

pugsl
08-14-08, 04:41 AM
Need type and model # to realy help but sounds like you have Whrilpool, Kenmore type so here is a link to repair
http://repair2000.com/coupling.html
Don't look for black under the machine newer ones just crack. Let us know if thats the problem and if it's fixed.
JNSwater
08-17-08, 10:24 AM
Shadowwolf...
Does it agitate? It might be that the agitator dogs got stripped out or the motor coupler snapped due to the heavy load. Check out that coupler. Your machine is a direct drive. Couplers are not to hard to replace and the couplers are not very exp[ensive. Hopefully one of the techs will jump in here and direct you on how to change!;)

JNSwater

ShadowWolf_87
08-20-08, 09:18 AM
Thank you for your help the problem is now resolved. It turns out that the pin fell out, so the gear along with the belt slipped down. Nothing needed to be replaced, just reinserted.

Again, my thanks,
ShadowWolf