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Kenmore Heavy Duty model 60 problem
We have a Kenmore washing machine that recently developed a problem.
The load was out of balance a bit, and instead of shutting down (isn't that how it's supposed to work?) it started banging violently and I had to run in there and open the lid to stop it.. since then, it's worked ok, but has developed a unhealthy whirring sound whenever it's spinning. The agitation works ok (and sounds normal), and it still spins.. but it sounds like the motor is really struggling and something in there is not matching up properly, kind of like a pair of gears that aren't aligned right or something. I don't know a damn thing about washing machines, so am at a loss on what to look for. I gather this machine is direct drive and that there aren't any belts to worry about. Basically, I'm wondering if this is a motor/transmission issue, and if it's worth digging into at this point... if the repair bill is likely to be high, I'll just retire it and pick up a new one. THanks! |
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