My kenmore 80 series washer ... the tub has stopped spinning although it still sounds as if something is spinning inside the tub isnt moving....does this mean it needs a coupling?

It's normal to hear some water in tub, it isn't normal for the rubber wheel to be hard to turn, you need to replace the pump, they are much cheaper on ebay

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i would check the motor coupler
it sits behind the motor before the transmission
this model
thre piece part that drives the transmission

most common problem is either the lid switch (made no sound) or the drive coupler(sounds like its working but no spin) also check for anything holding tub(nail trough basket jamming tub etc.)

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Are you sure you don't have a second rinse button that is selected.

Dear Cbelton

please inspect the following

Inspect the water supply connections

Inspect the drain hose

Inspect the water pump

Inspect outer tub for cracks or corrosion

Inspect the tub seal

Inspect the tub bearing

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it could be the direct drive coupling that connects the motor to the transmission. fill it up with water and see if it will agitate, if it will NOT agitate then it is a good chance that this is the problem.


worse case scenario is the transmission is bad, but this is unlikely.

The spin bearing or basket drive may be worn or seized. These components allow the inner tub to spin freely inside the outer tub. When this is the problem, you usually hear a loud sound during the spin cycle. Call a qualified appliance repair technician.

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lid switch is broke lever probley broke off or screw holes broke out due to off balance load forcing tub over against switch lever

You should still be able to drain the water by selecting a spin cycle and closing the lid, unless the lid switch isnt working