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Spug  
#1 Posted : Sunday, April 6, 2008 2:20:25 PM(UTC)
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I got an old direct drive Whirlpool Ultimate Care II Washer used from my in-laws about 4 months ago. All was well until today.

Everything was normal except the spin cycles. When it got up to speed the agitator would momentarily stop spinning accompanied by a loud "smashing sound"

I don't know anything about how these washers work, but if I knew what was broken I know I could change the necessary parts.


I just took a quick video of it in action, it just happened to die completely at the end, yay :( Now it just makes a loud grinding/motor noise and doesn't spin. It doesn't work at all now, in any part of the cycle.

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ApplianceJunk  
#2 Posted : Sunday, April 6, 2008 3:51:27 PM(UTC)
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Hi,

Cool video. I would remove the cabinet and check the motor coupler.
You can find videos on how to do both at ApplianceJunk.com

More people need to post videos like that. :)
Spug  
#3 Posted : Sunday, April 6, 2008 4:34:49 PM(UTC)
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After posting the video, I checked out youtube, there are so many good videos about washing machine repair there.

One of the videos advised checking the motor coupler, and after watching a disassembly video, I had the broken motor coupler in my hand in about 3 minutes.

I found the necessary parts online for $12, while I was there I ordered a new set of dogs for the agitator as well :D

So, for $25 plus shipping, my washer should be good as new.

Thanks for the reply, and the correct diagnosis,

Nick H.
ApplianceJunk  
#4 Posted : Sunday, April 6, 2008 4:43:16 PM(UTC)
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Glad to hear you got it repair. :)

YouTube is great. I believe we (ApplianceJunk.com) have the largest group of appliance repair videos on youtube at this time.


Have fun and enjoy...
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