I've decided to change the motor coupling. Even if it's good, it's going to go eventually. Thanks Martin for the offer and info.
2004 Kenmore Elite Washer Mod. 110.24952300
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I've decided to change the motor coupling. Even if it's good, it's going to go eventually. Thanks Martin for the offer and info.
Thanks Glenn. If the coupling is good, it's gotta' be one of those you mentioned.
Ordered.
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I decided to change the "dogs" as well.
Knob has been replaced, but damn, they couldn't make it anymore complicated.
Below is the video of the whole convoluted process:
Remember when you could change knobs by just pulling the old one off and pushing the new one back on!SILLY design!
Absolutely Rex!
And remember you could also just unscrew some of them counter clockwise. Without a doubt, a step backwards for Whirlpool.
And remember you could also just unscrew some of them counter clockwise. Without a doubt, a step backwards for Whirlpool.
Well finally getting around in replacing the agitator dogs and the motor coupling. Pictures to follow.
tim90650
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I bought one before
With the matching electric dryer version, for my sister in Utah, used for $175. They were quiet but a hose broke after sometime and flooded the kitchen of their second floor duplex, thank goodness for renters insurance. If I remember correctly the spray rinse started at the same time as the spin. I kind of thought that was effective.
With the matching electric dryer version, for my sister in Utah, used for $175. They were quiet but a hose broke after sometime and flooded the kitchen of their second floor duplex, thank goodness for renters insurance. If I remember correctly the spray rinse started at the same time as the spin. I kind of thought that was effective.
It's been a workhorse Tim. In constant use for 16 years.
Well this is embarrassing. See kids this is what happens when you don't clean out the fabric softener cup in a year.
The dogs were beginning to shear off pieces.
After a good cleaning.
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The motor coupling.
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Notice how much larger/robust the replacement coupling is compared to the original.
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Piece of cake.
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I ordered some minor parts. Hinge brackets (WP21097) and a Lid seal (WP8054939).
<script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>Notice how much larger/robust the replacement coupling is compared to the original.
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I did a temporary lid bypass to see how the machine is washing now with the new dogs. Video to follow.
On order.
While not a OEM water inlet valve, I trust the Robert Shaw name. For reference the original valve part # WP3979346. It still works fine, just replacing it due to age.
While not a OEM water inlet valve, I trust the Robert Shaw name. For reference the original valve part # WP3979346. It still works fine, just replacing it due to age.
An oddity.
I usually wash warm wash/warm rinse. I noticed last night that while the warm wash fills correctly, now there is no warm rinse, it's cold only. Could the water inlet valve be going bad? Or perhaps the water temperature switch?
I usually wash warm wash/warm rinse. I noticed last night that while the warm wash fills correctly, now there is no warm rinse, it's cold only. Could the water inlet valve be going bad? Or perhaps the water temperature switch?
yours may fall in the series where the spin spray is warm, but the rinse fill is cold...
a little trickery they threw in there.....
a little trickery they threw in there.....
No Martin, it has always filled up in warm water for rinse.
From what I've read, it seems that it is indeed the water temperature switch. I am going to check it with a meter to to be sure. If it's bad, it will be an easy replacement, IF I can find the part. So far it's NLA.
Part #WP661615 (7 positions).
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Louis
I feel your pain
I bought this Maytag in 2009 when they came out with load sensing. I wanted one modern machine to use.
This has been very good with the exception of this switch. This switch controls water temp and load sensing (water level) on this machine. Everything worked well for the first ten years, then it decided that all rinses would be tap hot water.
I've replaced this switch 3 times now. The current switch has been good for the last year so fingers crossed.
Don't give up, but try to find a genuine FSP switch if possible.
Bill
I feel your pain
I bought this Maytag in 2009 when they came out with load sensing. I wanted one modern machine to use.
This has been very good with the exception of this switch. This switch controls water temp and load sensing (water level) on this machine. Everything worked well for the first ten years, then it decided that all rinses would be tap hot water.
I've replaced this switch 3 times now. The current switch has been good for the last year so fingers crossed.
Don't give up, but try to find a genuine FSP switch if possible.
Bill
