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Mon morning our 19 year old Whirlpool quit during the first spin cycle. I could hear the motor running, and water was filling and draining, but no spin and the agitator wouldn't turn. DW and I concluded I'd be buying us a new washing machine this week. Did some research online and concluded that new washing machines can be expected to last 3-7 years, no matter what you spend. That seems criminal IMO. A new one like we'd want would be $750 or more.
So while researching I decide, since the washing machine seems to be dead, why not take it apart and see if I could figure out/fix it. If I can't, no worse off anyway. So I layed it down in the kitchen, removed the agitator, water pump, wiring harness, gear case and motor. When I separated the gear case from the motor, I could see the coupling was shot. Went online, found the part at a local appliance parts store, replaced and put it all back together and voila, it runs like a top again. Did a load of towels to confirm.
The new coupling cost $23 with tax. The motor and gear case are heavy duty, I am sure they don't make them like that anymore.
Needless to say I'm thrilled. DW was impressed, though it's a good thing she didn't see the kitchen during the day. Must be true, 'simple things amuse simple minds...'
So while researching I decide, since the washing machine seems to be dead, why not take it apart and see if I could figure out/fix it. If I can't, no worse off anyway. So I layed it down in the kitchen, removed the agitator, water pump, wiring harness, gear case and motor. When I separated the gear case from the motor, I could see the coupling was shot. Went online, found the part at a local appliance parts store, replaced and put it all back together and voila, it runs like a top again. Did a load of towels to confirm.
The new coupling cost $23 with tax. The motor and gear case are heavy duty, I am sure they don't make them like that anymore.
Needless to say I'm thrilled. DW was impressed, though it's a good thing she didn't see the kitchen during the day. Must be true, 'simple things amuse simple minds...'
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