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Maryland Mom  
#1 Posted : Tuesday, August 21, 2012 11:04:52 AM(UTC)
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I washed a very full load of clothes, halfway through the rinse cycle the washer made a loud noise (screeching, grinding, whining). I watched for a minute and it wouldn't agitate. I closed the lid and put it on spin and the water comes out but the tub won't spin. I took out all the clothes and tried a cycle again and it barely agitates but still won't spin. Help!
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sidfink43  
#2 Posted : Wednesday, August 22, 2012 4:23:11 PM(UTC)
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I am guessing this is a direct drive Whirlpool model and it sounds very much like your coupling has failed. This is a very doable home repair, and there is a video on this forum for how to do it.
M.Lopez  
#3 Posted : Friday, August 24, 2012 3:17:33 PM(UTC)
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I have a Kenmore 90 series washer that was doing the same and I have replaced the coupler but still having the same problem. It will agitate but doesn't spin?
sidfink43  
#4 Posted : Friday, August 24, 2012 3:32:19 PM(UTC)
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Your problem is slightly different, in that the other post said the machine would not agitate and yours will. If it is agitating then the coupling is not the issue.

The most likely issue is the clutch. Replace it and check the brakes (see the Sticky by Richappy at the top of the washer page) and that should fix things.
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