Our washing machine has been noisy for ages and now the drum seems to be jammed. If i start a program it starts to fill with water and tries to turn but sticks as if its being jammed by something.
I've tried to take it apart to check but i can't even see a way to get inside it properly. just the top panel and a little panel on the back. how can i take the whole case apart?
please help!
james
our washing machine has just stopped spinning and i have checked filter which is free of blockages what is the possible cause off this and can i be talked through sorting this problem myself. there was no noise before it stopped which does not indicate a bearing has gone and the washing machine still fills with water my wma 31 has a hot and cold fill our washing machine has just stopped spinning and i have checked filter which is free of blockages what is the possible cause off this and can i be talked through sorting this problem myself. there was no noise before it stopped which does not indicate a bearing has gone and the washing machine still fills with water my wma 31 has a hot and cold fill
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Re: Drum wont turn
Sounds to me like the rear bearing is seized up. Seeing how you describe its been noisy for ages I would say the porblem is the bearing. Its not a easy jub to replace for a novice.The entire tub must be removed and taken apart to replace the rear bearing. To take the case apart its only the front panel with the door that that will come off. there should be a wire with a spring that holds the bellows to the door. remove that and the rest should come apart from the inside. Dont forget to disconect the dor switch.
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If the machine wasn't excessively noisy before and when you select spin only you can't hear the motor running its likely to be the carbon brushes in the motor worn down till they no longer contact stick a new set in if the carbon length sticking out the brass holder is less than around half an inch long
This seems to be a fault with the program controller unit or the water level sensor. The program does not advance further after the inlet is filled but operates the drain to exit water. Now the water level sensor must be checked as if this is not working in the stipulated time it will drain out. Also unless the water level sensor contacts on reaching of set level the motor must start.http://www.espares.co.uk/advice/washing-machines/a/7/1401/how-to-replace-the-bearings-on-a-washing-mach.html
Every few months, new things are done to improve washing methods. If washing machine is washing clothing cleanly, and no apparant fault code comes up, then it is how the controller is programmed and meant to be.
Normally I would think that the problem is with the drain system (faulty pump or clogged lines), but you told me that also "When the washing machine is not bein.g used the drum slowly starts to fill with water!!" therefor I think it can be a dafective inlet valve or a faulty control assembly. In either case, you will need a technician to fix this.
Front Load Frigidaire/GE/Kenmore Style
our washing machine has just stopped spinning and i have checked filter which is free of blockages what is the possible cause off this and can i be talked through sorting this problem myself. there was no noise before it stopped which does not indicate a bearing has gone and the washing machine still fills with water my wma 31 has a hot and cold fill
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