20 Most Recent Whirlpool AWM029 Front Load Washer Questions & Answers

Whirlpool has been having problems with their tub bearings. Not an easy fix at all. But to me it sounds like you
may have a broken shock. Pull the bottom panel off (three screws on the bottom) and you'll see the shocks.
It will be obvious to the eye. If that is the problem you can replace just that one, but I would go ahead and
replace all four...hope this helps.

Hi from retired Englishman in SW France,

Here are my complete guidance notes for checking both the drain motor filter and the drain motor ;-0)
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If you are unsure where the filter is, it is often behind the front lower (kick) panel (or in some machines at the rear in an awkward position!) and most are held in by a round cover/knob. Sometimes the filter will not come out with the cover and you will have to persuade it to come out to play!

REMOVE POWER AND ENSURE YOU HAVE A WATER RECEPTACLE/RAGS TO SOAK UP THE WATER WHICH IS BOUND TO POUR OUT!
It's surprising what people have found in theirs! It is always worthwhile checking it on a regular basis.
Now- whilst the filter is removed it is normally possible to see the drain motor and ensure it is not jammed by a foreign object such as a needle or a toothpick. It should be able to be turned by hand/finger- the power IS OFF!
At this point it is also possible to test if the motor works. No clothes or water in the machine, select a spin cycle and put the power back on. You should be able to see the motor turning at some point, possibly straight away. If it doesn't work then the motor is malfunctioning!

Good luck!
John C

Hi from retired Englishman in SW France, Sun afternoon 14:41

I suspect that there must be something, possibly limescale, around the thread not allowing you to turn it OR the filter is not far enough into its recess. The filter might be restricted in movement by something further inside the pipe stuck between the filter and the drain pump motor.
I would advise looking closely into where the filter goes- with some decent lighting- to check ;-0)

Good luck,

John C

Take the panel out from under the door by removing the 3 screws on the bottom lip, once the panel is out you will see the pump built into the pump you will see what looks like a gas cap on a car, unscrew this cap making sure you have towels ready to mop up any water. Pull the cap out and remove any debris then put it all back together and you will be all set.

If you have any further questions feel free to ask.

Dimensions

• Overall Depth 21.26 in.
• Overall Height 32.28 in.
• Overall Width (Display) 23.43 in

Hi,

Unplug the washing machine and turn off the water.

Open the small trap door next to the drain hose connection on the back of the washer to gain access to the filter.

Good luck.

the drum belt is broken and this lets the belt tensioner ride on the motor shaft which gives you the scraping noise,you need to remove the front and top cover to replace the belt

Hi,
If you are having a problem with your top load washer then check out this tip...

Washing Machine does not Pump or Spin
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4617986-washing_machine_not_pump_or_spin

If you are having problems with your front load washing machine then checkout this tip...

Front Load Washing Machine not draining and or not spinning
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4784376-front_load_washing_machine_not_draining

heatman101

try with another preset(got 14), and see to compare whats happens, any way as another (dont remember who) tech of this forrum say, "if it not broke dont fix it"..good luck

just perseverence. being wide diameter it is sometimes hard to start the thread. what exactly is preventing you

It sounds like you need to cheak pump or drain hose for obstruction

Would help if you were more specific.....

the intermitten defec is the most eassy or dificult defec becouse could be any were.. from the ac plug to the motor itself but try these... gentels nock to the timer... coulbe a carbon dirty contact in side the timer.. bend the ac cord and swing it around to look for broken cable... if some of these give you positeve result change it.... good luck