Can anyone here help me with a washing machine problem?

Larry_OHF · 08-26-2003, 11:01 PM

It still fills with water, but does not turn on, nor run any function besides fill up with water. I have removed the back and found amongst all the wires...a fuse-like item. It is a glass cylinder with metal ends, and a metallic thread in the middle of the glass. It does not look burned out, but I do not know if this is the fuse that might operate the main work of the machine.

Any ideas?

Faceman · 08-26-2003, 11:07 PM

I'm not sure but could it be that your outlet is blocked (needn't be fully).
Because with most washing machines if the outlet is blocked (needn't be completely closed can be just be mildly jammed) they can't pump water out therefore they won't spin therefore they won't wash.

Ares · 08-26-2003, 11:21 PM

Perhaps the Motor is burnt out?

I know our washing machine still pumped water into the drum thingie, but it wouldn't actually *spin* because the motor was burnt out.

Just a suggestion. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Larry_OHF · 08-27-2003, 12:44 AM

I will check these issues tomorrow. Thanks for the ideas. If anybody has more, please post them. I will be playing mechanic in the mañana.

Ziroc · 08-27-2003, 01:53 AM

Motor or the belt broke... Do you HEAR a motor when your click it to spin cycle?

Deejax · 08-27-2003, 02:12 AM

My vote is for the filter clog. [img]smile.gif[/img]

That's my number one problem with washing machines.

Though I had a short circuited dryer once.

Cloudbringer · 08-27-2003, 08:30 AM

Just a guess here, but I'd say most likely the motor or possibly your electric connection? I never had a problem with my old washer which was 12 yrs old this summer and in full working order when I gave it to the Salvation army after buying a new front loader.

My parents had the motor burn out, belts need replacing, electric wires need replacing, though...all sorts of minor to major things, so maybe it's a fixable problem, Larry. I think I just read in Consumer Reports that if the repair is going to be substantial, you should weigh that against the cost of a new one.

Ronn_Bman · 08-27-2003, 08:58 AM

Mine died this past weekend. It would fill with water, and the motor hummed but provided no action.

I found a local guy who works on appliances to check it out, and he replaced the engine for $80. Maybe I'll get another 10 years out of it now...lol. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Gandar · 08-27-2003, 11:13 AM

Does it stop filling with water when the water reaches the right level for the selected load size? If not, there is a little rubber tube that goes from the outside of the tub to an air-pressure switch which will have the load selector knob attached. if this tube comes off or gets a hole in it, it will not shut off the water and allow the cycle timer to start. If the water shuts off properly, listen closely and see if you can hear the timer(unless it is one of the new digital controls). If the timer is not running,(if the knob pointer does not move or the different cycles do not attempt to run, then the timer is bad.

Donut · 08-27-2003, 11:35 AM

Get the wife to rotate the drum by hand. is the resistance the same as it always was. If not the belt has broken or come off.

08-26-2003, 11:01 PM	#1
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 48 Posts: 14,759	It still fills with water, but does not turn on, nor run any function besides fill up with water. I have removed the back and found amongst all the wires...a fuse-like item. It is a glass cylinder with metal ends, and a metallic thread in the middle of the glass. It does not look burned out, but I do not know if this is the fuse that might operate the main work of the machine. Any ideas? __________________

08-26-2003, 11:07 PM	#2
Faceman Hathor Join Date: February 18, 2002 Location: Vienna Age: 42 Posts: 2,248	I'm not sure but could it be that your outlet is blocked (needn't be fully). Because with most washing machines if the outlet is blocked (needn't be completely closed can be just be mildly jammed) they can't pump water out therefore they won't spin therefore they won't wash. __________________ \"I am forever spellbound by the frailty of life\"<br /><br /> Faceman

08-27-2003, 12:44 AM	#4
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 48 Posts: 14,759	I will check these issues tomorrow. Thanks for the ideas. If anybody has more, please post them. I will be playing mechanic in the mañana. __________________

08-27-2003, 01:53 AM	#5
Ziroc Ironworks Webmaster *Bow to the Meow* Join Date: January 4, 2001 Location: Lakeland, Florida Age: 51 Posts: 11,722	Motor or the belt broke... Do you HEAR a motor when your click it to spin cycle? __________________ Ironworks Gaming's Official Youtube Gaming Channel

08-27-2003, 02:12 AM	#6
Deejax Manshoon Join Date: November 15, 2002 Location: Amsterdam Age: 48 Posts: 248	My vote is for the filter clog. [img]smile.gif[/img] That's my number one problem with washing machines. Though I had a short circuited dryer once. __________________ <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[firedevil]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/firedevil.gif\" /> Fire...

08-26-2003, 11:21 PM	#3
Ares Avatar Join Date: October 24, 2001 Location: Manetheren Age: 37 Posts: 556	Perhaps the Motor is burnt out? I know our washing machine still pumped water into the drum thingie, but it wouldn't actually spin because the motor was burnt out. Just a suggestion. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

08-27-2003, 08:30 AM	#7
Cloudbringer Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Upstate NY USA Posts: 19,737	Just a guess here, but I'd say most likely the motor or possibly your electric connection? I never had a problem with my old washer which was 12 yrs old this summer and in full working order when I gave it to the Salvation army after buying a new front loader. My parents had the motor burn out, belts need replacing, electric wires need replacing, though...all sorts of minor to major things, so maybe it's a fixable problem, Larry. I think I just read in Consumer Reports that if the repair is going to be substantial, you should weigh that against the cost of a new one. __________________ "Don't take life for granted." Animal (may he rest in peace)

08-27-2003, 08:58 AM	#8
Ronn_Bman Zartan Join Date: March 11, 2001 Location: North Carolina USA Age: 57 Posts: 5,177	Mine died this past weekend. It would fill with water, and the motor hummed but provided no action. I found a local guy who works on appliances to check it out, and he replaced the engine for $80. Maybe I'll get another 10 years out of it now...lol. [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ [img]\"http://home.carolina.rr.com/orthanc/pics/Spinning%20Hammer%20Sig%20Pic.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

08-27-2003, 11:13 AM	#9
Gandar Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: August 19, 2002 Location: Alton, MO Age: 58 Posts: 48	Does it stop filling with water when the water reaches the right level for the selected load size? If not, there is a little rubber tube that goes from the outside of the tub to an air-pressure switch which will have the load selector knob attached. if this tube comes off or gets a hole in it, it will not shut off the water and allow the cycle timer to start. If the water shuts off properly, listen closely and see if you can hear the timer(unless it is one of the new digital controls). If the timer is not running,(if the knob pointer does not move or the different cycles do not attempt to run, then the timer is bad.

08-27-2003, 11:35 AM	#10
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