Is your washing machine rotating in one direction? If so, this guide gives you steps on how to handle the situation…
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Washing Machine Rotating In One Direction — Solved
Is your washing machine rotating in one direction? If so, look for the following issues…
1. Faulty Transmission (Top Loaders Only)
To replace a damaged transmission assembly in your top loader washing machine, take the following steps…
Step 1. In order to prevent electrocution and water leakage, ensure that your washing machine is unplugged from the power cord, and the water valve is turned off before starting this repair.
Step 2. Spread a rag underneath the two inlet hoses at the back of the machine. Using a pair of pliers, unscrew the COLD and HOT water inlet hoses from your washer.
Step 3. Use a screwdriver to loosen the bolts at the back of the machine securing the top panel. Put some tape on the lid of your washer to secure it. Lift the top panel and support it.
Step 4. With your flat-blade screwdriver, pry the tub cover off the tub assembly, then set it aside.
Step 5. Pull the cap off the agitator and use a socket wrench to loosen the bolt holding the agitator to the tub. Carefully lift the agitator out of the cabinet and set it aside.
Step 6. Use a tub nut wrench and a hammer to loosen the bolt holding the inner tub. Carefully lift the inner tub out of the cabinet.
Step 7. Use a hammer to knock the drive block off the shaft. Snap the top panel back onto the cabinet, then apply the screws at the back using your screwdriver.
Step 8. Tip the washing machine forwards carefully, then set it on the floor (get someone to help you if needed).
Step 9. Use a nut-driver to loosen the bolts holding the belt guard. Take the drive belt off the two pulleys, then set it aside.
Step 10. Unplug the electrical connector attached to the motor assembly at the bottom of the tub. Use your socket wrench to take out the bolts securing the motor. Lift the motor off the plate, then set it aside.
Step 11. Disconnect the wire harness attached to the start capacitor. Loosen the screw holding the capacitor, then take the capacitor off the plate.
Step 12. Unplug the connector from the shift actuator, then loosen the mounting bolt. Take the shift actuator off and set it aside.
Step 13. Loosen the bolt holding the transmission pulley to the bottom of the tub. Take the pulley wheel off the machine and set it aside.
Step 14. Pry the splutch housing, basket drive gear, and spring off the shaft, then set them aside.
Step 15. Use your socket wrench to loosen the bolts holding the transmission assembly to the bottom of the tub. Carefully slide the transmission out and set it aside.
Step 16. Prepare your new washing machine transmission for installation by removing it from its packaging.
Step 17. Slide the new assembly into place and secure it by applying the bolts with your socket wrench.
Step 18. Put the spring, basket drive gear, and splutch housing onto the shaft. Place the pulley on the mount and apply the bolt with your socket wrench.
Step 19. Mount the motor assembly on the plate and secure it by applying the bolts. Plug the wire connector into the motor.
Step 20. Put the start capacitor and shift actuator back on, then apply the screws to secure them. Plug the wire connectors into the terminals.
Step 21. Loop the drive belt around the two pulleys, then put the belt guard back on. Apply the screws with your nut-driver.
Step 22. With the help of another person, carefully lift your washing machine and set it on its feet.
Step 23. Loosen the bolts at the back securing the top panel. Lift the top panel, then support it. Push the drive block onto the shaft.
Step 24. Lower the inner tub onto the shaft, then apply the tub nut using your wrench and hammer.
Step 25. Snap the tub cover onto the tub assembly. Lower the agitator into the machine and apply the bolt using your socket wrench. Snap the agitator cap back on.
Step 26. Lower the top panel onto the cabinet, then snap it back in. Apply the bolts at the back using your nut-driver.
Step 27. Peel the tape off the lid, then reconnect the COLD and HOT water supply hoses to the inlet ports.
Step 28. Turn your washer’s water supply faucet back on, then plug the power cord back into the electrical outlet. To ensure that the problem has been fixed, try running a spin cycle.
2. Control Board Failure
To replace your washing machine’s control board, here are the steps you’ll need to take…
How To Replace Top Loader Washing Machine Control Board
To replace the control board in your front loader washing machine, take the following steps…
Step 1. Disconnect your washing machine from the power outlet before starting this repair in order to prevent electrocution.
Step 2. Loosen the screws at the back of the machine securing the control panel rear access cover. Take the cover off and set it aside.
Step 3. Detach the control panel from the base and set it face-down on the lid of the machine.
Step 4. Unplug each electrical connector attached to the control board (ensure that you take note of where each plug goes).
Step 5. Using a screwdriver, loosen the screws holding the control board to the panel. Take the board off the panel and discard it.
Step 6. Prepare your new washing machine control board for installation by removing it from its packaging. Mount the new board on the panel and apply the screws with your screwdriver.
Step 7. Plug each electrical connector into its appropriate terminal on the new board. Lift the control panel and snap it back into the housing.
Step 8. Put the rear access cover on the control panel, then apply the screws with your screwdriver. Plug the power cord back into the outlet, then try running a wash cycle to make sure the problem has been fixed.
How To Replace Front Loader Washing Machine Control Board
Take the following steps to replace the control board in your front loader washing machine…
Step 1. Unplug your washer’s power cord from the outlet before starting this repair in order to prevent electrical damage.
Step 2. Using a Philips screwdriver, take out the bolts holding the top panel to the cabinet. Pull the panel backwards about an inch or so, then lift it off the machine.
Step 3. Slide the soap tray out of the detergent dispenser, then press the tab inside to release it from the housing.
Step 4. With your screwdriver, pry the control panel off the cabinet, then unplug each connector attached to the board (ensure that you take note of where each plug goes).
Step 5. Loosen the screws holding the control board to the panel using a Philips screwdriver. Take the board off, then discard it.
Step 6. Prepare your new control board for installation by removing it from its packaging. Mount the new board on the control panel, then secure it by applying the screws with your Philips screwdriver.
Step 7. Plug each electrical connector into its appropriate terminal on the new board. Snap the control panel back onto the cabinet, then secure the panel by applying the screws with your Philips screwdriver.
Step 8. Slide the soap tray back into the housing. Place the top panel on the cabinet and apply the screws at the back to secure it.
Step 9. Plug the power cord back into the electrical outlet, then try running a wash cycle to ensure that the problem has been fixed.
3. Defective Motor
Here are the steps you’ll need to take to replace the motor in your washing machine…
Motor Stator
Replace the motor stator in your washing machine with the following steps…
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How To Replace Front Loader Washing Machine Motor Stator
Take the following steps to replace the stator in your front loader washing machine…
Step 1. In order to prevent electrical damage, ensure that your washer is disconnected from the power outlet before starting this repair.
Step 2. With a Philips screwdriver, loosen the screws at the back of the machine securing the rear access panel. Lift the panel upwards, then pull it off the cabinet.
Step 3. Loosen the bolt holding the rotor assembly to the back of the tub using a 17mm socket wrench. Take the rotor off the machine, then set it aside.
Step 4. Disconnect the electrical connectors attached to the stator assembly. Use a 10mm socket wrench to loosen the bolts holding the stator to the tub. Take the stator off the machine, then discard it.
Step 5. Prepare your new washing machine stator for installation by removing it from its packaging. Mount the new stator at the back of the tub, the apply the bolts using your socket wrench.
Step 6. Connect each electrical connector to the appropriate terminal on the new stator. Put the rotor assembly on the stator, the apply the bolt to secure it.
Step 7. Put the rear access panel back onto the machine, then apply the screws using your Philips screwdriver.
Step 8. Plug your washing machine back into its electrical outlet, then try running a spin cycle to ensure that the problem has been fixed.
How To Replace Top Loader Washing Machine Motor Stator
Here are the steps you’ll need to take to replace the stator in your top loader washing machine…
Step 1. Make sure to disconnect your washing machine from the electrical outlet and turn the water supply valve off before starting this repair in order to prevent any damage.
Step 2. With your pliers, unscrew the COLD and HOT water supply hoses from the ports at the back of the machine (some water will spill out, so ensure that you keep a rag nearby to clean any leaks).
Step 3. Carefully tip your washing machine backwards, then set it on the floor (get someone to help you if needed).
Step 4. Use an adjustable wrench to loosen the bolt holding the rotor assembly to the bottom of the tub. Carefully lift the rotor off and set it aside.
Step 5. Using a socket wrench, loosen the bolts securing the stator to the bottom of the machine. Pull the stator off the tub, then unplug the electrical connectors attached to it.
Step 6. Discard the stator and remove the new one from its packaging. Mount the new stator at the bottom of the machine and secure it by applying the bolts with your socket wrench.
Step 7. Plug the electrical connectors into their appropriate terminals on the new stator.
Step 8. Mount the rotor on the stator, then apply the bolt using your adjustable wrench. With the help of another person, lift your washing machine upright.
Step 9. Reconnect the HOT and COLD water supply hoses to the ports at the back of the machine.
Step 10. Plug your washing machine back into the electrical outlet, then turn the water supply faucet back on. Try running a wash cycle to ensure that the problem has been fixed.
Drive Motor
Here are the steps you’ll need to take to replace your washing machine’s drive motor…
How To Replace Drive Motor In Front Loader Washing Machine
To replace the drive motor in your front loader washing machine, here are the steps you’ll need to take…
Step 1. Ensure that your washing machine is unplugged from the electrical outlet in order to prevent electrocution.
Step 2. Using a screwdriver, loosen the bolts at the back of the machine securing the rear panel to the cabinet. Take the panel off the machine, then set it aside.
Step 3. Carefully pull the drive belt off the motor pulley and transmission pulley, then set the belt aside.
Step 4. Unplug the electrical connector from the motor assembly at the bottom of the tub. With a socket wrench, loosen the bolts holding the motor to the machine. Carefully pull the motor out of the cabinet, then set it aside.
Step 7. Prepare your new washing machine drive motor for installation by removing it from its packaging.
Step 8. Mount the new motor at the bottom of the tub, then apply the bolts with your socket wrench. Plug the electrical connector to the terminal on the new motor.
Step 9. Loop the drive belt around the two pulleys. Put the rear access panel onto the cabinet, then apply the screws with your Philips screwdriver.
Step 10. Reconnect your washing machine to the electrical outlet, then try running a spin cycle to ensure that the problem has been fixed.
How To Replace Drive Motor In Top Loader Washing Machine
Take the following steps to replace the drive motor in your top loader washing machine…
Step 1. Shut the washing machine’s water supply faucet and disconnect the power cord from the outlet before starting this repair.
Step 2. Unscrew the HOT and COLD water supply hoses from the ports at the back of the machine (we recommend keeping a rag nearby in case water spills out).
Step 3. Pull the drain hose out of your home drain. Tip your washing machine forwards, then set it on the floor (get someone to help you if needed).
Step 4. Use a 5/16 inch nut-driver to loosen the bolts holding the belt guard. Take the belt guard off and set it aside.
Step 5. Remove the drive belt from the two pulleys. Unplug the electrical connector attached to the motor assembly, then release the wire from the retainer.
Step 6. Use your socket wrench to take out the bolts holding the motor assembly to the mounting plate. Discard the old motor and remove the new one from its packaging.
Step 7. Mount the new motor on the tub and use your socket wrench to apply the bolts. Plug the wire harness into the new motor assembly.
Step 8. Loop the drive belt around the two pulleys and put the belt cover back on and apply the screws to secure it.
Step 9. Lift your washing machine upright carefully, then insert the drain hose into the home drain.
Step 10. Reattach the two inlet hoses to the ports at the back of the machine. Turn the water supply faucet back on, then plug the power cord back into the outlet. Test the machine by running a wash cycle.