Older Kenmore washer question

[stan]

Hi guys
Just helped a friend pick up a second hand kenmore washer model 110 92578210
Got it home, hooked it up, seems to work, but noticed that there is a long (about 8 min) pause after the rinse/agitate, before it goes into drain/rinse spin? Is this normal? Also noticed thar on the gentle cycle, that it fill for the rinse, but dose not agitate, just sits still (for about 8 min) then drains and rinse/spins?
Also wondered about how old it may be?
Serial # is ce2839560

 

[coldspot66]

Sounds like a bad timer.

 

[thefixer]

Washer was manufactured in July 1995. Timer part number is 3946452.

 

[stan]

Thank guys

For the info and part number.
I was over there yesterday and we ran a load, it seemed to go through the cycles just fine?
Going to hang on to that timer part # just incase!
Something I did notice, there is a small water drip twords the front of the machine? It's near the right foot? I took the cabinet off and looked, everywhere that I thought water could leak from is dry! It's puzzling, because there is no water connections near that spot? Felt the bottom of the tub as best I could, and nothing?
Any ideas?

 

[whirlcool]

On our WP machine when washing permanent press, the last 5 minutes of the cycle are slowed down agitation. Then one of the speeds of the motor went out and it just sat there for 5 min before continuing on and draining and spinning instead of agitating at a slower speed. Maybe that's what's wrong with your washer?

 

[stan]

Humm!

Thanks Allen!
Would never have thought if that!
All in all, and so far, it seems like a good washer! Even has a Hot wash Warm rinse cycle!

 

[thefixer]

In gentle cycle agitation, check for 120vac at motor connector orange wire. Pull on that wire to make sure it is not broken at connector. If you don't have power there, it's the timer. If you do have power at orange wire, then either the connection at the connector terminal is faulty or the motor switch is faulty. You can take the cover off the motor switch to check the contacts.

 

[stan]

Thanks Fixer

For the info!
Any ideas as to how a tiny amount of water would drip at that location?
I've had the cabinet off, but everything seems dry? Think it happens more so on Hot wash.

 

[whirlcool]

Those are good washers. You can still do laundry the way you want to do it rather than how the government wants you to do it. Plus parts for those DD washers should be available for the next 25 years, at least!

 

[thefixer]

No clue where that water is coming from. Would have to run the machine with the cabinet off to figure that out.

 

[stan]

Running with the cabinet off

is what I thought if try next! Thanks

 

[lorainfurniture]

It is very common for the water pump to drip, and the water runs down the frame and comes out at the leg. Next load, feel the metal clip under the water pump for moisture

 

[whirlcool]

Water drips can sometimes be hard to find. Water doesn't always drip at the point of the leak. It can be leaking on one side of the machine but the drips won't show until they reach the other side because of all the paths the water may flow over before it hits the bottom of the machine.

Watching the machine run with the cover off as suggested will make it much easier to locate the leak. Just be careful where you put your fingers during this operation!

 

[stan]

Thanks

Guys for the suggestions
I'm going over next week and run it with the cabinet off and try to find the leak. (Its worse with so HOT water use)
If it is the pump, is there a sealer or patching to fix? Or would it need a new pump? Is there a sealer that can be used if it's leaking from the tub?
Id like to save this one, it's a nice machine.

 

[whirlcool]

If it's the pump, I would just replace it. They are only around $25.00 with free shipping from suppliers on Ebay. I would check all the hoses and make sure none have gone brittle on you. Also check where they connect to the tub, the pump, etc.
Not that it's likely, but also check the water inlet solenoids to make sure they aren't leaking either.

 

[stan]

Looked those over before but..

Will do it again with cabinet off, and machine running.
I'm assuming it won't go through a complete cycle with cabinet off ?
(no longer connected to the lid switch)
Thanks Allen!

 

[whirlcool]

You may have to jumper the lid switch or the terminals where it connects so it will spin. Other than that it should work just fine.

 

[DADoES]

 
Yes, fashion a jumper wire across the lid switch connector block.

 

[stan]

Hi guys

Decided to run the washer with the cabinet off, and immediately spotted a small leak from the pump. So I've ordered a new one as suggested. I also spotted a small leak that may be coming from the tub seal, but that went away quickly. I try and deal with that if it persists later, as well as the possible timer problem. I noticed that the upper part of the agitator was not working properly, so I've ordered new dogs for it. The pump and the dogs are going to set me back all of $12.00 LOL
Pic 1 is where the pump drips.
Pic 2 is where I saw a drip, that might be the tub seal.
Let me know if you think I'm on the right track with this,