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garywool93  
#1 Posted : Thursday, March 19, 2015 9:40:02 AM(UTC)
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Washer fills normally and agitates but then does not drain or spin. Bailed out the water from the tub - still would not spin. Tried different settings on the timer (i.e. permanent press/gentle/etc.) - does not pump the water out or spin. I'm guessing not motor related as fill/agitate work. Is this the timer failing? Any insights would be helpful. Thanks. This is my son's washer, a poor college student, so we would like to try to repair ourselves if possible!
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fairbank56  
#2 Posted : Thursday, March 19, 2015 1:25:45 PM(UTC)
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Most likely a faulty lid switch. This switch only affects drain/spin cycle. The type of switch on this model is prone to coming apart. They can be glued back together or cinched with a small tie wrap or you can just replace it.

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garywool93  
#3 Posted : Saturday, March 21, 2015 12:22:56 PM(UTC)
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Thank you for the quick response.
we purchased the lid switch and installed it and the washer is working again.
My son and I appreciate the forum.
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