Hi
I have a washing machine (with a matching dryer) which has been in the current house I'm living in, been using it for 8 years. I assume its from the early or mid 1980s. It's an Admiral made by Inglis (I'm in central Canada).
A few months ago I was washing a heaver load (5 or 6 pants) which caused it to have trouble agitating under most loads. This happens only with the normal and permanent press cycles. Gentle cycle and knit cycle work fine still.
I contacted a retired appliance repair man and he said he doesn't think it's the transmission but the solenoids. They may need regreasing. Parts are not available anymore but he said it's worth a try.
I also asked on reddit and someone gave the suggestion that the spring internal to the transmission has broken, causing the agitator to slip. The spring usually breaks due to water intrusion. These washers are whirlpool designs so the spring is on ebay if i'm up for the job. Someone else said I should try this forum to see what the experts will say.
Is there any other thoughts on what this could be and is it worth the time to try and fix?
I have video links below:
Thanks




I have a washing machine (with a matching dryer) which has been in the current house I'm living in, been using it for 8 years. I assume its from the early or mid 1980s. It's an Admiral made by Inglis (I'm in central Canada).
A few months ago I was washing a heaver load (5 or 6 pants) which caused it to have trouble agitating under most loads. This happens only with the normal and permanent press cycles. Gentle cycle and knit cycle work fine still.
I contacted a retired appliance repair man and he said he doesn't think it's the transmission but the solenoids. They may need regreasing. Parts are not available anymore but he said it's worth a try.
I also asked on reddit and someone gave the suggestion that the spring internal to the transmission has broken, causing the agitator to slip. The spring usually breaks due to water intrusion. These washers are whirlpool designs so the spring is on ebay if i'm up for the job. Someone else said I should try this forum to see what the experts will say.
Is there any other thoughts on what this could be and is it worth the time to try and fix?
I have video links below:
Thanks



