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Whirlpool washer doesn't spin
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Model: LA5550XPW7 Brand: Whirlpool Age: More than 10 years
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BIGBALDGUY  
#1 Posted : Monday, April 25, 2011 5:59:15 PM(UTC)
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Washer works fine until it reaches the spin cycle. I tried all the settings on the timer, still no spin. Motor was replaced about 6 months ago. Searched this forum and went through the brake, clutch, drive coupler and checked the tub for a jam. All seems good. Once the timer reaches spin, the motor hums loudly, then the thermal switch kicks out. I spun the motor by hand thinking it might have a dead spot, but no go. Problem originally seemed intermittent, but now appears constant. What next?
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richappy  
#2 Posted : Wednesday, April 27, 2011 2:10:51 AM(UTC)
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I would do the tranny coupler test in my sticky, "replacing direct drive washer brake shoes", seems like you have jammed brake shoes.
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#3 Posted : Wednesday, April 27, 2011 4:00:10 AM(UTC)
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Thanks for getting back to me. I checked the brake shoes, nothing worn or ugly. Took the assembly apart, cleaned and lubed everything with the same no spin results.
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richappy  
#4 Posted : Wednesday, April 27, 2011 8:05:49 AM(UTC)
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I would pull the cover off the timer and check, probably bad/ burnt contacts, AP2907903.
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BIGBALDGUY  
#5 Posted : Wednesday, April 27, 2011 5:45:35 PM(UTC)
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Good call. Pulled the timer, opened it up and got the contact block out. Carefully, I opened each contact and found 2 burned and ugly. I assume since you posted the PN for the timer, the contact block isn't available separately?
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richappy  
#6 Posted : Thursday, April 28, 2011 1:17:38 AM(UTC)
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No parts available for the timer. I would replace the timer as it probably got damaged by the old motor.
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#7 Posted : Friday, May 6, 2011 9:23:48 AM(UTC)
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Changed the timer, still have the same problem. Now what?
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richappy  
#8 Posted : Friday, May 6, 2011 12:14:22 PM(UTC)
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Did you check the lid switch?
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#9 Posted : Friday, May 6, 2011 1:18:06 PM(UTC)
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Yes, bypassed it.
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#10 Posted : Friday, May 6, 2011 3:59:34 PM(UTC)
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Check the timer plug, could have a burnt wire.
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