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Ruth West Posted on Nov 11, 2017
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Kenmore washing machine not spinning

My washer has suddenly developed a problem with agitating and spinning. It still does both of them - sometimes. Is this the clutch, or could it be something else?

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Model #? Clutch has nothing to do with spin on older direct drive models Most likely a motor or timer problem.

Testimonial: "Thank you. It's a 90 series. After doing further digging, I did wonder whether it might be the timer."

  • Chris Huff
    Chris Huff Nov 12, 2017

    Sorry I meant to say clutch has nothing to do with agitation. It has a lot to do with spinning.

  • Ruth West Nov 13, 2017

    Thank you for the clarification. That's helpful.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 25, 2009

SOURCE: Direct Drive Kenmore Washing Machine will not spin

its possible the ears on the top of the drive tube have worn alowing the basket drive block to slip and not turn the clothes basket with authority, or the basket drive block has just worn from overloading and needs replacing.. is easy to verify by looking..
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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 16, 2008

SOURCE: Kenmore Series 70 Washing Machine - won't drain water

look at the bottom of the control panel on the end caps and back out the two screws then pull the control panel slightly forward and tilt it back then you should see gray wires either going in the body of the washer or to a switch on the left side un plug the harness and put a jumper wire across the connector going to the control panel then try spin

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  • Posted on Mar 25, 2008

SOURCE: washing machine agitator & drum spin during wash cycle

check the dogs in your agitater

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Archie Ferrarini

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  • Posted on May 21, 2008

SOURCE: Kenmore 70 Series Washer Spin Cycle Only issue.

It sounds like one of two things 1,A worn clutch .or 2.motor coupler is about gone,

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  • Posted on Jan 24, 2009

SOURCE: Kenmore 80 series top load washing machine won't agitate or spin

defective motor coupling,,replace..onthejob

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