20 Most Recent Roper RAX4232KQ Top Load Washer - Page 5 Questions & Answers

If the motor is running you likely have something caught in the pump. The fins in the pump hitting something will make funny sounds. Brand and Model number always helps.

There may be a crack in the pump housing. I once found a paperclip in the pump housing that punctured a hole when it was propelled by the pump impeller.

Does the machine have a filter that needs cleaning at the bottom front of macine

Sounds like the clutch is malfunctioning. Not an easy DIY job -- probably need a service call.

sounds like the inlet valve is bad. if you have a volt meter it is simple to check. first thing to do is remove the screw in each endcap on the conrtol panel. then pull to you and lift up and let it hang to the back of the washer. you will see a connector for the lid switch on top of the washer. disconect it. on each side on the top there is a clip that holds the cabinet to the back of the washer. use a flat blade screw driver and remove the clips. now grab the cabinet and tilt up and move it to you. now on the right you will see the water valve. it will have 2 connectors on it. one clear one red. clear is the cold water valve.use the ohm meter to check the valve.make sure you have 120v to it and if you do disconect the wirs and ohm the solinoid out. should be between 450 -650 if you get no reading replace the valve.

this is a whirpool style direct drive. most likely coupler is broken. it's a small part, between motor and gearcase about as big around as a silver dollar but thicker. lean the washer back so you can look under it and look right behind the motor. not a major repair. worth fixing. You will want to remove the cabinet so if you decide to do it mssg back for more info.

Washer has a motor coupling between gearcase and motor. This coupling is probably broken.

Troubleshot and discover faulty (cracked) lid cover switch. Replaced switch.

sounds like your lid switch is defective. if it will fill and agitate but not drain/spin, the most common problem is the lid switch....your machine thinks the lid is open

CHECK YOUR WASHER DRAIN PROTECTOR. GO TO www.repairclinic.com AND ENTER YOUR MODEL NUMBER. SCROLL ALL THE WAY DOWN AND CLICK THE RED 100, THEN LOOK FOR PART 541811. FIND IT AND CLEAN IT OUT. YOU TIMER ONLY ALLOWS A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF TIME TO DRAIN THE WATER OUT AND IF THIS PART IS CLOGGED THEN THE WASHER DOESN'T HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO EVACUATE THE WATER.

first check you lid switch let me know..

Check the springs, and make sure the water ring still has water in it.

exact same as a whirlpool, for they own roper, amanas do not have couplers..... the kenmore might if the model starts with 110.********* or 118.*********

There are a few things that can go wrong, If the washer doesn't adgitate or spin then probably the coupler is broken, lean the washer back and look under the machine between the motor and transmission you will find the coupler. (very common)

Coupler Part# 285753A $22.95

If its agitating but not spinning, check the lid switch, (easy check just listen for the click when you shut the lid, Or you can bypass it with a jumper wire under the console there are only 2 screw that hold the console down they are philips and either located in the front lower corners or the back lower corners)

Lid switch Part# 3949247 $42.95

If lid switch is good and the motor still doesnt run you might have a bad timer (RARE)
Timer Part# 3954563 $95.95

If you can hear the motor running but its not spinning and you have rulled out the coupler then your probably looking at a clutch (common problem) either the clutch isnt grabbing or the brake isnt releasing both problems solved with the clutch kit

Clutch kit Part# 285785 $44.95

Worst case your looking at a transmission, (uncommon) to rule out, make sure its agitating, then put washer in spin cycle. look under the washer to see if the clutch bell is spinning. if its not then you will need a transmission.

Trans Part# 3360629 $172.95

if its making loud noises when it stops spinnig then the block is bad.

Block Part# 389140 $14.95

Well I'm going to do my best to fix your washer. First unplug the washer and turn off the water. If you have a shop vac take the drain hose out of the drain, and through the drain hose vacuum the water out of your washer. If you don't have a shop vac go to the auto parts store and buy a pair of radiator hose clamps. Then facing the washer locates the two screws. They will either be in the front or rear of the control panel or back them out far as you can. Once you have done that pull the control panel slightly forward, and tilt it back on the hinges. Now unplug the lid switch wire but don't forget to plug it back when you’re done. Next locate at the rear of the washer body the two gold clips then push forward, and take careful note of how they fit. Then pop them out with a screw driver tilt the washer body forward at 45 degree angel and walk forward with the body, and set it down. Now you will see the white pump and motor assembly. You should see two clips holding the pump to the motor pop them off, and pull the pump off the motor shaft. Now if you fell the need to remove the pump use the radiator hose clamp. Take them and clamp the hose coming from the tub but it’s not necessary for the repair. Next disconnect the wiring harness from the motor (note the position of the harness for reassembly). Remove the two 5/16 inch screws from the motor clamps and pop the clamps off. Once that is complete, remove the motor put the new coupling on the motor and transmission shaft. I use a socket and a hammer

flip up the control panel and then tilt the casing forward a bit. slide the casing under the lip of the front of the base.(I just push it with my foot a bit) make sure the tabs at the rear of the base go into the slots in the casing you are trying to put back on. push the clips down and you should be set.

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With an error code the only way to find and to repair this is,

First unplug the washer and wait a few minutes then restart it like rebooting your computer when its acting strange!
If it corrects the problem GREAT!!! WE WIN!

How old is the washer?

If the appliance is 10 years old or more you it may not be advisable to put good money into bad!
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If not only a trained laundry tech can make the electronic diagnoses.
Like we used to be able to fix my own cars, but not today they need diagnostic equipment!
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poss carbon brushes or motor fault

if the appliance has a induction type motor could be that the running capacitor is failing coul be the motor itself