Amana speedqueen washer not agitating

[jeffb]

Hello! Our faithful washer (about16 years old) suddenly won't agitate. It will fill , drain and spin. The motor will spin the other direction for agitate but the belt doesn't move. Stuck transmission? Can these transmissions be taken apart and repaired? Model#ALW880Q

 

[combo52]

It is a lot of WORK [ and money ] to repair if it needs a transmission and that is not even considering trying to fix the old locked up transmission.

 

If you want another similar type washer look for a used WP-KM DD washer and fix it instead.

 

John L.

 

[rp2813]

16 years is really impressive for one of those.  How many belts did it chew up?  If it was like the one we had for nine years (ours was a '97), my guess would be three or four of them.

 

I would junk the machine and go buy some Lotto tickets. 

 

Anything you buy as a replacement, vintage or new, will rinse better than your Amana ever did.

 

 

 

[jeffb]

Thanks guys! It's been a great washer, and yes, I've put two belts on it so far I've actually had it apart before to put a new tub seal in, so I know how big a job it is. Is it possible that it's a bearing? Even though it will still spin?. If we buy a new one what would you recommend? I've read the bad news about the new Speed Queens.

 

[rp2813]

Yes, stay away from the new SQ machines (apologies to the grand total of one member here who thinks otherwise).

 

You can comb through CL and try to find a 2017 or older SQ if you like the long stroke agitation.  Nothing else on the market currently will provide that.  Nothing.

 

Prepare to be advised that Whirlpool-sourced direct drive is your best option.  I don't care for DD machines due to their short stroke agitation and annoying thumping. 

 

[jeffb]

Could someone please explain how the braking mechanism works? Are the "pads" supposed to be tight inside this groove?

 

[jeffb]

Ok, please disregard the brake question above, I figured that out. And I found the culprit inside the gearbox. The teeth are wiped out on this piece. Of course the question now is, will it be possible to find one?

 

[mrsalvo]

EBay??? Maybe someone on here will know.

 

[lorainfurniture]

You have to buy an entire transmission, I’ve never seen those for sale individual

 

[washman]

search online, the tranny unit is available and unless you are against it, I would get one, replace the broken one and have a washer that cleans properly.