My trusty old Kenmore series 70 washer Model # 110.91278100 stopped mid-cycle and is not re-starting. During a load of laundry yesterday the washer filled and agitated for the first wash cycle but did not drain (or move on to the rinse cycle).
I noticed a slight burnt smell at the time.
I tried re-starting the machine at different points/cycles, it made a buzzing, but it did not start. Eventually the buzzing stopped but washer still did not start.
Today, the water has gone down. But still when I try to start the machine, it the buzzing sound is back - it seems to be coming from the bottom where the capacitor and motor are - and it still doesn’t start (or fill or drain).
The lid switch seems to click as always. I replaced the lid switch, motor couplers, and timer in Nov. 2021.
Based on what I have read in other posts I am thinking it might be the capacitor, motor, or motor starter switch? I am asking for advice for:
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What would be the best order to troubleshoot the capacitor, motor, and motor starter switch?
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What is the best method to test the capacitor, motor, and motor starter switch to tell which part is faulty (before buying)?
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Best method to get the remaining water out of the machine?
Thanks for any help anyone can offer.