It's a direct drive, so it's not a belt issue. I'll check the hoses, but
when it drains, it seems to drain pretty strong.

Once or twice in the last few weeks there was water under the cabinet, when
I looked under it seemed like it was coming from the front. That seems to
have gone away, but now we're often seeing an inch or two of water after the
spin is done. From what I've researched, it sounds like the pump is the
likely culprit, but I won't know until I open up the cabinet.

I'm not expecting to get 18 more years just with the pump, but if I replace
the pump and maybe a few other minor parts, it might buy me a few more years
before dropping down $500 for a new one.

- Mike O.

"Edwin Pawlowski" wrote in message
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"Mike O'Donnell" wrote in message
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I have an 18 year old Kenmore direct drive washer. Lately it's not been
draining the tub completely, and occassionally I've seen a small amount of
water leaking from the front. I'm pretty certain that I'm going to be
replacing the pump.

Could be the pump, could be what drives the pump (loose belt?), could be a
collapsing hose or blockage.


Any comments would be appreciated.

It's a crap shoot. Fixing the pump can get you another 18 years, but a
major component can go tomorrow. Know real way of knowing for sure.