Frigidaire-White Westinghouse Washing Machine Help Frigidaire - White Westinghouse ( some Kelvinator ) Top load washers. Always remember Electricity is dangerous and should be treated with respect. Please pick a topic by Make and or problem.hope you find this helpful:-). White Westinghouse, Frigidaire washer: This washer is a belt driven washer. Older versions of these washers had the pump built on top of the motor, e.g.e.g. Newest style of this washer has a for the draining of the water.
One style has a transmission and newer one has a during the spinning of the washer. If one part of your washer quits, split your problem in 1/2.try to turn the belt by hand, either in agitation or spin to find out if it is capable to mechanically work, if yes, possible electrical problem (timer, switches, motor, etc). If washer still won't spin or agitate when you turn the belt by hand, possible mechanical problem (belt, transmission, pulleys, bearings, etc). Wash basket breakdown of older style White Westinghouse, Kelvinator, Frigidaire washer. White Westinghouse, Frigidaire washer: How to take apart This is the newest washer front, and pull down on the front panel to remove it.
Is a break down of what you will see, the most common parts of the drive can be accessed from the front. White Westinghouse, Frigidaire washer: - wont spin One of the largest problems with this washer has been the, you must check it out with a, if the switch quits you will lose power to the motor. Things can get caught between the tanks as well, this machine is bad for the center bearing tightening up and the spin will quit. This is a new close up of a typical lid switch.
You can temporarily join the wires together to test the motor and washer operations. White Westinghouse, Frigidaire washer: - burning belts Using the correct belt on this style of washer is important, there are several different belts depending on which model and year washer you have. The belt is a cloth belt which slips in the spin mode and acts like a clutch. Here is some possible reasons for why the belt might burn off. Rusty motor pulley.
Residue from burning belt must be cleaned off thoroughly from the motor pulley. Scorpion 350 mercruiser manual. Spring adjustment-must allow the belt to slip and act as clutch when getting up to spin speed. Something stuck in the pump. Drain hose must be clear and allowing the water to clear machine properly. The rubber backflow flapper in the drain is giving some problems. Some say to dispose of it. Do not try to pump water higher than five feet.
Water siphoning from the washer and washer agitating dry. Warped and wobbling transmission pulleys. I sell a lot of these that have come loose and wobbled out the center of the pulley. Tight center bearing. Replaced along with belt and water seal kit. Something between the tubs causing drag on the wash basket. This would also cause slow draining problems that could burn the belt.
These washers are known for the transmissions locking up in agitation and cooking belt.turning transmission pulley will free it again (like installing belt) and it will work for a couple loads.look at the transmission carefully. White Westinghouse, Frigidaire washer: - spins and washes at same time - Unfortunately the transmission causes this almost all the time:-( You will probably need a new transmission. White Westinghouse, Frigidaire washer: - leaks Check the ( this is a common pump ) first for a leaking problem, ( ) check fill valve, hoses, and center seal under the outer tank in the middle where the transmission goes inside the washer. The button catcher ( on older style washer ) on the side of the outer tank is also bad for leaking. See #'s 16, 17, 18 for the, grommet and clamp.
Replace them all at the same time, the grommet is glued as well as clipped into the outer tank. With the use of plastic drain hoses on many machines today, this has become a common leak trouble maker. The drain hose can and this will rub a hole in the drain hose. Changing a pump tips: The pump is pressed onto the motor shaft.
The motor shaft often starts to rust and the shaft swells out and holds onto the pump.tightly!! Often need to.remove power, remove the pump clips, remove the hoses from the pump assy. If the pump assy will not lift off of the motor shaft, you may need to remove the motor & pump together and break off the pump assy. A hammer and flat screwdriver can usually crack the old pump so it can be replaced. Sand/clean the motor shaft before installing the new pump. White Westinghouse, Frigidaire washer: - Noises Often something works it's way into the pump and makes a clicking or scraping noise.
Another bad spot on this washer is the snubber ring that sits between the base and the drive unit. Copyright © 2000-2018 ApplianceAid.com. All rights reserved. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: The Author of this web site assumes no responsibility for inconveniences or damages resulting from use of the information he supplies.
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For years, families have relied on the convenience of White-Westinghouse washing machines to keep clothes fresh and clean. However, these useful tools are complex and problems tend to arise after time.
If your washing machine isn't draining or filling as it should, use the right replacement parts to make the fix and prevent escalating issues. Test or Replace the Lid Switch There are many that may be causing the machine to not fill or drain properly, but you might want to start by checking the lid switch, as it is typically easy to access and affordable to replace. Test the switch by carefully engaging it manually and turning the unit on; make sure to keep your hands out of the drum when attempting this. Install a New Control Board The electronic control board or mother board acts as the brain of the unit by timing and executing its main functions. Filling and draining inconsistently is a symptom of a malfunctioning control board.
For more with the electronic control board, check out the customer support at Sears PartsDirect. Replace or Repair the Drain Pump If the machine produces a constant whirring or humming noise when it's trying to get rid of water, there may be a problem with the drain pump. Start by inspecting the pump for any debris and checking the seals for wear. Drain pumps are equipped with bearings that can freeze and spinning blades that can break; replace the entire assembly if necessary. Forget about expensive cleaner fees; let Sears PartsDirect help you save money by getting that broken machine back in action quickly and affordably.
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