Hello,

I just picked up a used GE Profile model WPSR31202WW washer from a friend. I should first state that while it's seen light duty, it was sitting on a covered porch in the California mountains for a month or longer after they'd upgraded.

I tested it today, and the washer will run through normal cycles but will not spin. There is the sound of a motor spinning, and a slight burnt smell. I'd read that it could be the hub, hub nut, split ring or washer assembly. I took apart the washer, but need assistance diagnosing the problem. The hub nut (the aluminum one) and the hub seem okay. The split ring is well, split. But there looks to be no washer, just some dirty residue. From this photo, it looks like the washer is indeed gone/dissolved. Could this be the problem?



FYI, I can turn the lower pulley by tugging the belt easily clockwise, it takes more effort counter-clockwise. I understand the transmission can be the issue as well.

Thanks for any input regarding this machine.

Patrick

If your willing to gamble a little, replace the tapered piece in the picture and put it back together. The washer IS there. remove the tapered piece and clean EVERYTHING there up, put on the SPLIT RING and TIGHTEN THE tub nut TIGHT!!!! I bet it will work!!!!:)

Apologies to Gene, I just checked the link and saw the tranny kit price. Yeah, that could be a dealbreaker.

I'll give it a go. The reason it's way up high and crooked like that is because I pulled it up there to clean out beneath. But it's a small part and worth a try. Thanks!