Washer Will Not Spin Out Water

Name: William

City: Grand Rapids

Inquiry Type: Appliance repair question

Comments: 

We have a Kenmore washer, model 11020912990. It fills with with water and runs, however when the timer switch advances past rinse to spin, the washer shuts down and will not spin out water.

Hi William, 

Thanks for your note.
Check to see if the cold side of the water valve has failed. Set the wash for cold wash and see if it fills. If this is not it, there is a wig wag solenoid assembly on the transmission. Many times a wire will break or the wig wag is defective. 
Regards,

Joe Gagnon

Erratic Kenmore Washer

Name: Terrence 

City: Saginaw

Inquiry Type: Appliance repair question

Comments: I have a Kenmore Washer 110.26002010. It doesn't always complete the spin cycle and clothes are soaking wet. It's erratic and intermittent but happening more and more. I have read about the diagnostic tests and have some literature on them but wanted to get your input. 

Thank you.

Great show by the way!

Hi Terrence,

Thanks for your note. I do believe you have an old belt driven machine. You might be having a problem with the Wig Wag which is controlled by a drop in solenoid. You need a technician who knows these older machines.

Regards,

Joe Gagnon

Kenmore Washer DIY

Name: Hayward Davis

City: Flat Rock, MI

Inquiry Type: Appliance repair question

Comments: Kenmore washer 80 series Model 11082985820. Motor is running, water will not drain and agitator does not function AND drum does not spin. Trying to get an idea before attempting to repair...

Hi Hayward, 

Thanks for your note. I suspect the coupler between the transmission and motor is broken - very common failure on this machine. This is a do-it-yourself project. All you need is some start up directions. Call me on my radio show this weekend (734-822-1600 ) and I'll get you started.

Regards,

Joe Gagnon