My washing machine was fine the other day…then I tried to was a small load and the machine went kaput. The machine made it through the wash cycle, but it is unable to drain.
I remember the machine spining for a few seconds…then clicking or humming…then nothing…then it would repeat (20 or so times). When I heard that, I thought it was odd behavior.
I unplugged it and plugged it back in…still can’t get it to drain. I thought I smelled something burning too.
I haven’t yet taken it apart to see what is the problem.
Any ideas where I should start? or should I just buy new? I think the washer was around $400 when I got it.
I just tried to get the washer to drain again. With the door open, I turned the dial to spin and held down the door switch. The machine did nothing…but hummed.
Next, I did the same but turned the dial to wash…the machine agitated!
So…I now know the door switch works…and it appears that the motor works.
Side note…I used a bucket to get most of the water out. While doing so, I found a few small pieces of gum and a gum wrapper. Hmmmm.