This washer is driving me crazy! I have fixed my own appliances for years and have never had a problem, so get ready. This washer acts normal until it’s time to agitate, if you jocky the timer around and force it backwards it might start agitating and runs fine until it’s time to agitate again. I have replaced timer, centrifugal switch, motor, capacitor and water level switch. (all used parts) I have checked wiring harness for shorts. Please help my wife is making me go to the laundry mat. Thanks in advance, Dan
Check the wiring at the timer plug. Look for corroded/burnt pins, burnt/broken wire. If ok, replace the timer with a new one. Buying used appliance parts is never a good idea unless that’s your only option. If you buy the timer from APP and it doesn’t solve the problem, you can return it.
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Eric
Thank you Eric for your reply. What are the chances of the original timer and the used replacement timer acting the same. Do you have any other suggestions. If I have to buy a new timer, I can replace the entire washer for less money. Thanks again, Dan
That’s why I suggested checking the wiring. The fact that you can make it work by messing with the timer indicates a problem in that area. More likely a wiring issue. With wiring diagram and meter in hand, I could tell you the problem in short order but that doesn’t do you any good over this forum.
Eric