Kenmore top load washer a few years old i have to slam the lid shut to make it start to agatate, could it be the button around the tub that stops the washer when the lid is open

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You are in bad shape. Your sensor that supposed to close your cover might be broken or malfunction. I just had my problem last week and i very pissed. This will cost you almost the same price as you buy a new machine. $59 for sears technician to diagnose your machine, $156 ht got labor charge and $230 dollar for that bad part. The same machine cost around $660 dollar at the sear store right now. I am trying to fix it myself if I can.

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Replace the water pump. The seal is leaking.

Terence Fourie

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• Posted on Sep 21, 2009

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Its a tricky repair. there is a spring that sits on the base of the motor. You need to remove the pulley and plastic gears to gain access. This spring is slipping causing drum not to spin correctly. Remove it and clean properly with solvent . If broken replace. Reinstall and retry.

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if you are saying that the washer finishes the load of clothes and timer goes to off and water is filling the tub after this then you have a bad water valve on the back of the washer.disconnect the water lines and change out the valve

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For replacement parts - head on over to PartSelect.com or RepairClinic.com and enter in your full model number for a full parts listing.
I recommend both sites because ...


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PartSelect has a great schematic database for locating the part on your unit and great "testimonials" for each part that often times includes HOW-TO information.
RepairClinic has pictures of each part they sell and also a great how-to and troubleshooting for basic repairs.


If your unit has never been serviced - there should still be an original service manual enclosed in plastic taped to the inside of the shell.
In the service manual are Error codes, maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting steps you can follow.


Anything too complicated or beyond your scope should be handled by a professional.

If you think you want to tackle the repair - and have gotten stuck on a step - reply to your question and I will be glad to help you out.




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