I have a Kenmore washing machine that was purchased in 1988. The
agitator is making a grinding noise and partially 'slipping' as it
tries to do its thing. The suds also don't get completely rinsed away
on a normal cycle. I have the parts list and diagram for the unit,
model # 110.82892300, Kenmore Advantage. If I had to guess, it seems
like there is something wrong in the gear case, part number 389246.
It has several gears with teeth, and the sound the agitator makes
might be these teeth slipping.

I may have already answered my question, but does this seem like
something work repairing, or should I just get a new unit?

While I am posting, I had just changed the input hoses to the washing
machine, and then on the next cycle, the downstairs powder room toilet
bowl filled up with suds! The toilet is directly below the washing
machine, so I guess there might be some partial blockage below where
the two drains meet, and then when the washing machine empties, it
backs up into the toilet bowl. Not that big of a deal, and it keeps
the bowl clean! It doesn't overflow or anything, so is this something
I should call a plumber for?

Thanks!

BrianEWilliams wrote

I have a Kenmore washing machine model #
110.82892300. The agitator is making a grinding
noise and partially 'slipping' as it tries to do its thing.
If I had to guess, it seems like there is something
wrong in the gear case, part number 389246.
It has several gears with teeth, and the sound the
agitator makes might be these teeth slipping.

Is the sound coming from the bottom of the appliance where the
transmission (gear case) is or at the top where the plastic agitator
is??

You're model has a 2 piece agitator and it is common for the agitator
'dogs' in it to wear leading to noise. It usually has nothing to do
with the transmission. You can see an agitator repair kit for your
model which includes the 'agitator dogs' at the following link and
read about replacing them at the second.

http://www.appliance411.com/data.php?rc=2921

http://tinyurl.com/2lmzp

The suds also don't get completely rinsed away
on a normal cycle.

Maybe you're using too much detegent for water conditions, there a
problem (partially plugged, kinked, etc.) in the drain hose or
connecting hoses or pump?

While I am posting, I had just changed the input
hoses to the washing machine, and then on the
next cycle, the downstairs powder room toilet
bowl filled up with suds! is this something
I should call a plumber for?

It definitely has nothing to do with the washer but *might* be the
cause of the washer's draining problem?

Dan O.
-
Appliance411.com
http://ng.Appliance411.com/?ref411=Kenmore+washer

=Ð~~~~~~

A 16 year old washer is not worth spending much on repairs. Get a new
one.
Des

"BrianEWilliams" wrote in message
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I have a Kenmore washing machine that was purchased in 1988. The
agitator is making a grinding noise and partially 'slipping' as it
tries to do its thing. The suds also don't get completely rinsed
away
on a normal cycle. I have the parts list and diagram for the unit,
model # 110.82892300, Kenmore Advantage. If I had to guess, it
seems
like there is something wrong in the gear case, part number 389246.
It has several gears with teeth, and the sound the agitator makes
might be these teeth slipping.

I may have already answered my question, but does this seem like
something work repairing, or should I just get a new unit?

While I am posting, I had just changed the input hoses to the
washing
machine, and then on the next cycle, the downstairs powder room
toilet
bowl filled up with suds! The toilet is directly below the washing
machine, so I guess there might be some partial blockage below where
the two drains meet, and then when the washing machine empties, it
backs up into the toilet bowl. Not that big of a deal, and it keeps
the bowl clean! It doesn't overflow or anything, so is this
something
I should call a plumber for?

Thanks!

"Dan O." wrote in message ...
BrianEWilliams wrote

I have a Kenmore washing machine model #
110.82892300. The agitator is making a grinding
noise and partially 'slipping' as it tries to do its thing.
If I had to guess, it seems like there is something
wrong in the gear case, part number 389246.
It has several gears with teeth, and the sound the
agitator makes might be these teeth slipping.

Is the sound coming from the bottom of the appliance where the
transmission (gear case) is or at the top where the plastic agitator
is??

You're model has a 2 piece agitator and it is common for the agitator
'dogs' in it to wear leading to noise. It usually has nothing to do
with the transmission. You can see an agitator repair kit for your
model which includes the 'agitator dogs' at the following link and
read about replacing them at the second.

http://www.appliance411.com/data.php?rc=2921

http://tinyurl.com/2lmzp

The suds also don't get completely rinsed away
on a normal cycle.

Maybe you're using too much detegent for water conditions, there a
problem (partially plugged, kinked, etc.) in the drain hose or
connecting hoses or pump?

While I am posting, I had just changed the input
hoses to the washing machine, and then on the
next cycle, the downstairs powder room toilet
bowl filled up with suds! is this something
I should call a plumber for?

It definitely has nothing to do with the washer but *might* be the
cause of the washer's draining problem?

Dan O.
-
Appliance411.com
http://ng.Appliance411.com/?ref411=Kenmore+washer

=Ð~~~~~~


Thanks, Dan. If the dogs are worn, does that lead to the agitator
"slipping" as it tries to spin the clothes? That's what is happening
with the unit, and if it is just worn dogs (love that phrase), then it
seems well worth repairing.

Dan O. wrote:

You're model has a 2 piece agitator and it is common for the agitator
'dogs' in it to wear leading to noise. It usually has nothing to do
with the transmission. You can see an agitator repair kit for your
model which includes the 'agitator dogs' at the following link and
read about replacing them at the second.

http://www.appliance411.com/data.php?rc=2921

http://tinyurl.com/2lmzp

Other possible cause is the plastic "thrust washer" which fits between
the two sections of the agitator - it commonly leads to that kind of
noise complaint.