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washing machine motor is humming and not spinning is the motor bad or could it be something else?

Submitted: 522 days and 13 hours ago.

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Value: $15

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can you tell me what kind of washer it is?

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Expert:	a1speedyappliance
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Answered:	6/18/2008

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i own and operate a 1 speedy appliance here in tennessee.i am a certified appliance technician

522 days and 13 hours ago.

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its a kenmore 80 series model number XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX i believe

Posted by a1speedyappliance 522 days and 13 hours ago.

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does it drain the water out?

522 days and 13 hours ago.

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Reply to a1speedyappliance's Post: no iit didnt drain after the last load. i think my wife overlaoded it. i disconnected the water pump from it and spun the motor manualy but when i turn it on the motor just humms like a stuck starter on a car

Posted by a1speedyappliance 522 days and 13 hours ago.

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do you know if there is a capasitor on the motor? it could be bad but most likely you need a motor. check and see if the tub moves. make sure you dont have something stuck between the inner and outer tubs. a sox or something like that . i need to get to bed. lot of work tommoro. i'll check back in morning. thanks bryan

522 days and 13 hours ago.

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Reply to a1speedyappliance's Post: ill check thanks for the help

Posted by a1speedyappliance 522 days and 4 hours ago.

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your welcome . if i can do anything else just ask. bryan

521 days and 19 hours ago.

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i check to see if the tub moves and it does so i gues a new motor it is. thanks for your help

Posted by a1speedyappliance 521 days and 16 hours ago.

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sorry had to work. It probably is the motor. not to hard to replace though but could be expensive depends on if it is a two speed or three. If need to know how to change it I'll be glad to help. thanks bryan

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washing machine motor is humming and not spinning is the motor bad or could it be something else?

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can you tell me what kind of washer it is?

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its a kenmore 80 series model number XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX i believe

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does it drain the water out?

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Reply to a1speedyappliance's Post: no iit didnt drain after the last load. i think my wife overlaoded it. i disconnected the water pump from it and spun the motor manualy but when i turn it on the motor just humms like a stuck starter on a car

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Reply to a1speedyappliance's Post: ill check thanks for the help

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your welcome . if i can do anything else just ask. bryan

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i check to see if the tub moves and it does so i gues a new motor it is. thanks for your help

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sorry had to work. It probably is the motor. not to hard to replace though but could be expensive depends on if it is a two speed or three. If need to know how to change it I'll be glad to help. thanks bryan

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