Despite the fact that this is one of the crappiest top-loading washers ever built, replacing the clutch (a common repair on this machine) ain’t too bad a job– about half an hour and two mugs on the world-famous SUDS-0-Meter.

Here’s the brand new clutch and pulley assembly you’ll need for this job (click the pic to [...]

Technical bulletin from Maytag on this problem.

Went on a service call for a Maytag washing machine that had overflowed and made a messy flood in the basement. After pulling the water inlet valve, the reason for the flooding was readily apparent: one of the protective inlet screens had been removed! (click for larger view)
This is called the stupid plumber’s trick. Don’t [...]

See this post for help narrowing down a problem in your washer’s drive train (motor, coupler, transmission, clutch), shown in the diagram below (click for larger view).
One sign that the clutch is slipping is that it’ll feel really, really hot after running for just a few minutes.
Once you’re sure you’re dealing with a slipping [...]

…a.k.a., FTF530FJ Canadian. (Have I told you that I love Canada? Oui, oui! As a matter of freakin fact, the Samurai’s paternal family hails from Saskatchewan.)
Sublime Master RegUS has posted the wiring diagram, tech sheet, parts manual, and service manual fer ya ratcheer. Come git you some!

Next time you need to open up your Whirlpool-built direct drive washer (also sold under the Kenmore label), be sure to check the motor shaft and pump drive hub for rust. If you’re replacing the drive coupler– a very common repair on this otherwise fine machine– then you have to remove the motor and pump [...]

GE washer goes,
“Click-click,” when starting to spin.
Needs motor upgrade.

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The two most common causes of knocking noises and instability in this washer during high speed are: 1) a bad shock absorber and 2) a bad “drum support spider“.
On these washers, if a shock absorber is bad, it’s usually obvious — you just need to get some eyeballs on ‘em. Just remove [...]

Oooo, you done stepped in it now, Hoss. You messed it up real good. Momma’s gonna whup you good when she gets home… unless you read this topic at the repair forum raht naya and fix that bad boy.
And now, for your further meditation, the haiku version of this post:
LG washer [...]

Freebie of the Day: Whirlpool Duet Sport Washer Service Manual
More Helps on the Whirlpool Duet Sport Washer:
War Story: Whirlpool Duet Sport Washer Full of Water and Won’t Pump Out
Fault Codes for the Whirlpool Duet Sport Washer
Comparing the Duet Sport with the Full-Sized Duet

Sublime Master of Appliantology Willie B explains how the pause programmed into the timer affects and controls the transmission’s ability to shift into neutral during drain (”neutral drain”). >> LINK

Replacing the Rear Drum Bearings in an LG Front Loading Washing Machine; A Narrative from a Master Appliantologist: http://bit.ly/ss03G

Washing Machine: Water Mysteriously Appears in the Drum or Tub While the Machine is Not Being Used. http://bit.ly/OeTDL

Sherry wrote:
Duet washer:
Problem- control is locked.
Solution- all the way to the right of panel, push & hold “end of cycle” for 3 seconds(It’s actually written beneath button).
Domo, Sherry! And lots more appliance repair revelations on the Duet washer ratcheer.
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Front-Loading washer,
drain pump hummms but will not drain.
Gookus stuck in pump.

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Keith wrote:
This is a weird gravity defying question for you folks & I tried searching but…… Today we have our washer on the 1st floor in the kitchen….we’re redoing the kitchen & the washer will join it’s sister in the basement… There is no plumbing the basement as the basement is well below grade. The [...]

Tommy wrote:
I have a LSQ9544KT0 whrirl pool washer. I washed a load today wemt down 30 mins later the wsher was full of water. it would not drain out, I messed with the nob when I put on wash the wash gator would turn when it came time for the [...]

Friggidaire washer
E47, no spin.
Replace the door lock.

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The LR error on your non-spinning Maytag Neptune is usually, though not always, accompanied either by a burn spot or a blown fuse on the Motor Control Board.

Burn Spot on a Maytag Neptune Washer Motor Control Board (click to enlarge)

Blown Fuse on a Maytag Neptune Washer Motor Control Board (click to enlarge)

Either way, [...]

I was snowshoeing in the White Mountains when I got the call.
“Hello, Samurai? My washer is full of suds and water and it won’t pump out or run or anything! I have a baby and we need to wash diapers. Help me, Samurai Appliance Repair Man, you’re my only hope!”
I assured [...]