Stucked motor??? Good day I have a whirlpool dish washer Model DU840DWGQ1 The motor would not start it just moves and than it is sort of stucked I think. Should the motor run freely cause mine turns but not that smooth. I took appart the motoer and it runs freely eithout the sal mounted. if I install the seal it turns heavy please advise Thank you

SOURCE: Washer will not run pump

Check your lid switch. This is a tell tale symptom of a lid switch gone bad. The washer fills, agitates, but will not spin or drain. The lid switch is located along the right hand side of the lid opening on most models, but some newer models have a switch in the left rear of the lid. Simply open and shut the lid several times and listen for a distinctive "click" of the lid switch as you open and close the lid. A lid switch usually runs about $35 to replace. If you provide me with your washer model number (usually located under the lid somewhere) I can give you the part number you need. That is...if the lid switch is the problem. The only other problem that I have encountered that caused the same symptoms, was a bad timer. Timer vs Lid Switch: Lid switch is a cheaper fix. I would try this option first. Let me know if this helps and/or if you need more guidance.

SOURCE: Maytag Neptune fron load washer No-spin, noisy motor

Fang, there is no clutch. That's a 3 phase motor and the growling that you hear is one of the windings (phases) has failed. There is a new motor conversion kit from Maytag. The part number is 12002039. It lists for about $215.00 and can be purchased at your local appliance parts retailer or ordered online.

Replacing this motor may seem daunting if you've never done one... but can be accomplished in about an hour or so. If this is something you feel comfortable repairing, go for it. There are no special tools required and an instruction sheet comes along with the new motor. (if you do the repair, you'll find that it'll run quieter than when it was new. The new motor has been completely redesigned as well as the electronic motor controller that comes with it.)

You've already removed the rear panel, all that's left to get to the motor and motor controller is to remove the front panel. Here's how to do it;

Open the washer door, remove the 2 screws at the door hinges, then remove the 2 screws opposite the door hinges. Now grasp the side panels (one hand on each side) near where the top panel meets the front panel and pull toward you. Now close the door. Then tilt the front panel down to about a 45 degree angle and lift it off of the lower clips.

Look at the lower right and left of the machine, you'll see a brace on each side. Remove the lower screw (5/16" socket or nut driver) of each of these and rotate the braces out of the way.

Now simply follow the instructions that came with your new motor and install it. When you're finished, rebuild in the opposite way.

*TIP---> There's a 5/16" bolt you'll remove with a 1/2" wrench or socket that holds the old motor in place. DO NOT reuse this bolt! Go to a hardware store and purchase a 5/16" -18 x 1 1/4" bolt, a 5/16" (M8) washer and a 5/16" lock washer and use these when you're ready to tighten the motor down.

*TIP 2--->  After you have the new motor in place and all the wiring done in the front, THEN  move to the back and install the bolt/washers that you just purchased. Don't tighten it down yet, though... just start it by hand and leave the motor swinging loose. Now install the belt, starting with the motor pulley first then loop it over the drive pulley and rotate it around. Rotate the big pulley several times and watch it at the motor... make sure the belt is riding true on that pulley. Now, use a screwdriver and put a bit more tension on the belt by prying the motor to the right. Not much, just a little. Then tighten the motor mount bolt.

(you may want to print this out, huh?)

Anyway... sounds complicated, but it's not. Those Maytag 5500's are worth the repair. Good luck! And if I can help further, let me know.

SOURCE: Whirlpool Duet won't run

Ok... so I had the problem, tried a couple of things... nada. So I stared at it and thought for a minute and looked at all the buttons. I looked a the button to the way right that said something like hold down for 3 seconds. I did it and all of a suuden it worked. I hope this helps you guys out.

SOURCE: whirlpool duet sport washer something stuck between drum

Having the same problem when draining think there is change stuck somewher making the loud noise during the cycle how do you open up the duet sport, to check?

Tom Zwiebel

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• Posted on Jan 31, 2009

SOURCE: kenmore 90 plus series: heavy duty super capacity won't agitate

this is the site to find out how to fix your washer.
you have a broken drive coupling.
it probably wont agitate or spin, but will fill and drain.
you need to remove 2 screws from the control panel, hinge it back and then remove the 2 brass colored clips that hold the cabinet to the base. once you do then pull the entire cabinet forwards to a 45 degree angle and pull it off the base.
then pull the 2 clips off pump and then 2 more on the motor. that will allow you to get to the drive coupling. you will find it to be broken.
replace it with part number 285753a for about 15-20 bucks.