Brand:Whirlpool Model Number:WTW4816FW2 Main Symptom:minimal agitation What happens & when:When in wash cycle the agitation only slightly moves in each direction. Makes a hum at each interval as if trying but barely moves in each direction. Spin cycle has plenty of power so we know the motor is strong. I pulled the splutch apart and found the smaller plastic clutch half was sheared off, no brainer repair there. Ordered and replaced the splutch. Same symptoms, …barely moves in agitation mode. Will check splutch again and reset control board. Any thoughts?
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When the washer goes into the spin cycle, you mentioned that it spins with power. Is that with a load of clothes in it,If it only struggles with clothes inside, it sounds like the motor could be getting weak.
Also, have you checked the capacitor? If so, what reading are you getting on it? That will help determine if the capacitor is still good or if it could be causing the issue.
Have you tried putting the washer into diagnostic mode? If so, did it display any error codes? Those codes can really help narrow down what’s causing the issue.