Kenmore Portable Washer Shakes Excessively

[pumpkina]

Thanks.

How do I check the motor for an intact counter-weight?

 

[pumpkina]

I removed the top and found that all four washer suspension straps (#22 in the diagram below) were missing. I think that a new suspension strap will connect to the inside wire of the washer suspension rod (#23, below).

However, there's no bolt hole for the suspension strap to attach to the basket. It looks like they connected the suspension strap to the basket with Zip Ties. How do I connect the suspension strap to the basket?

Also, what are common causes of all 4 suspension straps breaking?

http://www.searspartsdirect.com/par...oryName=Residential Washers&brandName=KENMORE

thanks

 

[thomasortega]

That was my first guess...

They can break by fatigue or overload or simply because they got too old and brittle.

Easy fix. even easier...

 

[foraloysius]

I assume you're talking about a counterweight on the drum? That's something different than a counterweight on a motor.

 

[pumpkina]

Thanks

thomasortega referenced the motor counterweight: "Also check if the motor counterweight is on it's place.... if it falls, the motor weigh causes an unbalance."

How do I check the motor and the drum counterweight?

 

[thomasortega]

The counterweight is a metal block attached to the tub, opposite to the motor.

But as mentioned above, the straps are missing (probably broken, so you'll find a piece of them right down the suspension arm and another piece hanging on the top of the tub) Missing straps is the very first cause of OOB.

 

[yogitunes]

Thomas, how far are you away from it, I think you should race over there and give a helping hand....

I am sure there are more questions to be answered.....

 

[thomasortega]

I Just realized that....

Pumpkina, how far are you from South Los Angeles/ Torrance area?

If you're at driveable distance, it will be my pleasure to drive by and help you.