Good morning everyone,

Yesterday my wife told me that our 13-year-old washing machine was making something of a bad smell, and that all of the water was not spinning out -- clothes were very wet, but most of the water was gone from the tub.

This morning I filled it to less than 20% of the capacity with water and left just a couple small towels in it, and ran the spin cycle with the top open. It started somewhat slowly and got up to speed eventually, but the full speed probably wasn't reached for 45 seconds or longer.

Letting go of the "button" that allows it to spin with the top open, it stopped immediately. I then started the spin cycle again, but while holding onto the tub inside. I only ran it about 5 to 7 seconds like this, but it was VERY easy to hold onto it and keep it from moving.

This machine has been with us since it was new. I think we had one repair of about $200 6 or 7 years ago (performed by repair person), but I don't recall what that was. I've done a few minor repairs myself -- replacing a few springs, drainhose, etc.. So, I'm looking at a 3-way decision:

1- try to repair myself
2- pay someone to come check it out
3- buy a new(ish) one

Any suggestions of possible/probable causes?

Thank you all!
Andrew

Andrew,

It's about time for the clutch to start "slipping".

Part number: AP3094537