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Kenmore front loader goes off balance




By Honeydoo on Aug 31, 2007

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My Kenmore (417.40042990) goes off balance on spin cycle but on high spin it is bouncing just about hitting the sides and front to back. I have replaced the two top springs and the two shock absorbers on the bottom.While this is going on i can hear a thumping but can not find out where it is coming from.The machine is 7 years old and has a belt from the motor to the tumbler.I have tried checking for play from the bearing on the big pulley and no play. Also,if we do not use the machine for a couple of days it gets a mold smell even if we leave the door open. Any advice? Thanks Bob email bersie50@yahoo.com

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Dec 16, 2008

-   brand new and it bounces all over the place...it is ballanced perfect
could there be something wrong with it........brand new...it bounces on most load on the spin....unless i have a very even load of socks or something.....thank you
tableclocks@hotmail.com-   tableclocks

Dec 29, 2007

-   kenmore frontload washer is off balance-   Guest

Dec 29, 2007

-   kenmore frontload washer off balance-   Guest

Solution #1

posted on Aug 31, 2007
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dovi

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Replace the belt. A loose or a tense belt could be the reason for those noises.
Regarding the mold smell, make a boil wash (with no clothes and detergents) put in the powder's drawer a cup of bicarbonate of soda.
It should clean the machine and remove out the bad smell.
Good luck!
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Solution #2

posted on May 07, 2009
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plvire

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My front load kenmore washer tub bounces really hard before going into a full spin. can anyone tell me what is wrong with this. thank you
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Solution #3

posted on Apr 24, 2009
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THis thread is an incredible link to read.. there are many issues surrounding front loader washers and the smell.. please read and you will find a few "remedies" and also find the "source" of the smell so you can eleviate it!
Good luck!
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