Kenmore Washer Not Spinning Or Draining

How to repair a kenmore washer that sounds like it s spinning but it s not.

Kenmore washer not spinning or draining. If a lid switch does not have continuity replace it. No matter what type of kenmore washer you have check the drain pump for any type of foreign debris as anything blocking it will cause your washing machine to not spin and not drain. This captures the steps to repair a kenmore 80 series washer with a bad lid switch. If the washer is not agitating or spinning but will drain then you probably have a broken motor coupler shown in the first video link below part 285753a.

The switch can be b. It s common for small socks or other small clothing items to get into the water drain system and clog the hose leading to the pump or the pump itself. The broken switch keeps it from draining or spinning. If the washer does agitate let it continue to agitate for a few minutes.

The lid switch assembly prevents the washer from spinning when the lid is open. If the lid switch assembly fails the washer will not drain. I asked this question already but the answer was to replace the start capacitor. The motor coupler is on.

If the washer won t drain there might be a clogged pump or hose. This is a very simple repair you can easily do yourself. Multimeter to test each of the lid switches for continuity. I have to order one as i cannot find anyone in tacoma wa who has one in stock.