My washer is a Kenmore 80 series top loader and it just stopped dashing right in the middle of a wash. It is also making a noise a kind of winding sound. It won't spin out either.

If this is a top loader then the vacuum line has come off of the dashpot or the water level switch is broken. UNPLUG the power-Standing in front of the washer, pry off the plastic trim strips on the left and right of the dash (control panel) Now you'll see a screw at the bottom where the strips mounted, remove ans KEEP the screws, now the dash will lift up and fold back, giving access to the parts.

unless some thing inside the washer is broken i would say the drum bearings have started to wear out badly,,,my washer will easly take 3 king size bed sheets and covers,,,that not a lot realy,,,how old is your unit? and how many washes has it done,,,years old and 1000's of washes?

all front loaders do is save alittle water,motor and pumps aree almost the same,kenmore makes the 300,400,500,600,series know and they will last forever,and if you do need a replacement part they are dirt cheap,because all parts are universal-mike

Recommend contacting Kenmore directly for assistance Kenmore Customer Care Customer Service Information

Screws holding the lid switch was broken. Had to replace lid switch.

try to wash by 1/2 load the same cycle maybe the problem come from overload laundary

The following link explains step-by-step how to replace the lid switch on a Kenmore Top loader:

http://www.fixya.com/support/r385198-replacing_lid_switch

This is a simple repair. If you have any questions, or need additional assistance, please let me know.

Make sure all springs are still in their place tilt the machine back and look under it and you can see them. 2nd all legs must be level as well as the floor.

time to look for a new washer, this is a gearcase problem, or cluth. Not easy to fix , unless know how.

check the screw feet, on the front corners, one may be not screwed down far enough to be 'tight' to the floor allowing a small movement that makes a lot of noise, halting under pressure suggests this is the case