20 Most Recent Speed Queen AWS44NW Top Load Washer Questions & Answers

Remove the belt check the idler pully- should turn freely. If tight you shoud replace , pulley,shaft and maybe belt.

Check the belt and idler pully The pully shoud turn freely

Are there coins or buttons in the load?

the motor spins with out the belt , makes me tend to discount the capacitor I would be looking for a tub brake that is not being opened to allow the tub to agitate there are solenoid activated brake under the machine the applies a brake when you lift the lid during wash, when the program is finished have a technician check it out

You can also dilute the fabric softener with tap water which allows it to be more free flowing and distribute itself better.

sounds like a bad transmission

The machine is probably not leveled properly. To level the machine, partly fill it with water. Make sure that the drum is standing in the middle of the machine and then adjust the machine until the water is at the same level all around at the nearest set of holes to the water. Check that the drum is still in the center of the outer drum. Make sure that the adjusting feet are all firmly on the floor and that you cannot rock the machine at all by hand. A top loader must be 100% level or it will shake.

the washer transmission has failed.

Sounds like a failing timer. Have it checked by a qualified technician.

Hi from retired Englishman in SW France,
It is necessary to ensure absolutely that the machine has all 4 feet very firmly on the floor, and I mean firmly ;-0)
Doesn't matter whether it is empty or not but switch it off then-
very firmly push one front corner diagonally into the centre of the machine and see if the machine moves or rocks AT ALL, even the slightest. If it does you will need the open-ended spanner which came with the (new) machine........which of course went missing a long time ago?!! An adjustable spanner will suffice.
Adjust the foot under that corner downwards until it is very firmly- almost pushing- against the floor but not so far that the corner lifts up!
If this corner did not rock do the same to the other.
Once you cannot rock the machine the slightest little bit, screw the locking nuts up tight to the underside of the machine so that they will not move. Ideally the rear feet should also be locked.
(If this has not cured the problem it is possible that the internal suspension is malfunctioning- but you can see the springs. Shockers?)

If this has assisted you please consider a 4 thumbs up for the rating.
Thanks and good luck!
John C

have you yryed wiping the inside of the drum down with a rag and running it threw a empty cycle with bleach...

Hi from retired Englishman in SW France,

I'm sorry but it would be impossible for someone here to diagnose remotely how the leak could be caused. All that can be suggested is that you call for a service engineer ;-0(
Sorry again we cannot help.
John C

Hello,

Pull the drawer out there should be a small plastic tab located in the back corner. Depress this tab and pull the drawer out.

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