20 Most Recent Estate TAWS800JQ Top Load Washer - Page 3 Questions & Answers

Hello,

Sounds like the bearings may be going out, pretty common issue on this unit. You can watch several repair videos at the link below.

http://www.appliancerepairlesson.com/

Hi from retired Englishman in SW France,

Belts are not expensive- sorry I do not know how much yours would cost- and are easy to be changed by a competent person:-
REMOVE POWER FROM THE MACHINE AND REMOVE THE BACK.
The motor support bolts should be loosened and the old belt removed. Often putting the new belt on is a bit of a struggle, even with the motor 'loose', because it is new and smaller!
Once on it should be tensioned by pulling the motor against the belt firmly- but not over tight- and the motor support bolts tightened.
ON NO ACCOUNT SHOULD ANY FORM OF LEVERAGE BE USED TO TENSION THE BELT. THAT COULD LEAD TO DAMAGE TO THE BELT, MOTOR AND BEARINGS- EXPENSIVE!
If the problem turns out to be the motor, it is false economy to just have the brushes changed. Experience of others is that the brushes may only last months unless, that is, the motor is totally refurbished.
Hope this is your problem solved.
Good luck,
John C

Its the lid switch that is defective..located under the top panel portion of the machine and engages the lid when it shuts as a safety device....unplug and try to locacte it yourself.

How it works: Direct Drive washer If you need further help, reach me via phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/dan_73bbd84fe1d95b61

If all works except the spin cycle- replace the door safety switch

The buzz is the solenoid on the water valve. Is the water turned on?. Your screens could be clogged if you have hard water in your area.

To get to the water valve so you can replace it you must flip up the controls:

This video shows how to change the motor on one of these washers.
Not all are the same but the controls all flip up:

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Easy fix! no parts needed. Flip up the controls and see if the tubing has come off the water level switch. Remove the tubing and blow through it to get the sediment out the tub base. Reconnect The tubing and pump out the water before retrying
This vid shows how to get into the machine.


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Trigger? I am assuming you mean the door mechanism that allows the washer to operate?
Seems like it might be kinda tough to repair unless you know the trick: Their are several different style cabinets in the world of the direct drive washer. They all break down the same thoug in the long run. This older one has the screws exposed Ok at that connection right there you can verify with a meter if the lidswitch is gone. so you can replace that switch.
4 more videos showing different style models plus the manual and more is HERE
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As per the problem which you have mentioned,that the machine fills with water but it will not spin or drain but it agitates fine.As it agitates fine so the motor is fine.But this is the indication of transmission ,its not functioning the transmission is getting stuck up.But if the transmission is functioning properly then this problem is related to blocked drain pump line.There is something stuck-up in the drain pump.That is blocking the water to get drained and this is not letting the spin cycle to start.Remove the drain pump and check the hose to which the drain pump is connected.there will be some cloth or coins or any thing causing this or a debris collected in the drain pump,drain hose area. Or the transmission is the issue.If both checked ok and all is well then this issue is related to broken clutch that is causing the problem. -------

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The clutch could be sliping which will cause the washer to spin slowly. This page will help http://www.appliance-repair-it.com/washer-not-spinning.html

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More likely the lid switch. Here is a link that should help http://appliancehelponline.com/toplidswitchvideo.html

There are 2 screws behind the panel. Remove them to open the panel. From there, you can replace anything that you need to.

It is most likely the lid switch is bad. Look for a hole in top where lid closes. Put your hand under switch and hold up the switch. Push down on the lever through hold with pen or small screwdriver. Make sure timer is set to spin and on. Switch splits and than will not spin/ If that works you will need to replace switch.

If the problem you are having is that your Whirlpool top load washer won't spin dry the clothes, follow this procedure to determine if the problem is a broken motor coupler.
Set the washer on the regular cycle, large load and let it fill. After the washer fills to the selected level, the motor should start and the agitator should start agitating.
If you hear the motor running, but the agitator doesn't move at all, do the following. Stop the washer and set the timer on the spin cycle and let it run.
If the washer motor runs and the washer empties the water from the tank, but it won't spin, that is an indication that the motor coupler is not turning the transmission at all.

The motor coupler is made of two pieces of plastic called fingers and a hard rubber piece that goes in between the two fingers. One of the fingers is attached to the motor and the other finger is attached to the transmission. The had rubber round piece goes between the two fingers. When one of the plastic fingers breaks, the motor is no longer coupled to the transmission and the washer will not agitate or spin dry the clothes. The reason that the motor coupler breaks before it should, it is that the user overloads the washer.People stuff the washer with too much clothes, big comforters, small placer rugs, snickers, etc.

Another reason is that the washer is used every day; normally the washer is used 3 times a week. So if you have a washer that is 5 years old and you use it every day, it has the wear and tear of a washer that is 10 years old.

Replacing the motor coupler is not hard to do, once you see how the repair is done. You will save at least $100 by replacing the motor coupler yourself.

I hope this this information has been of help to you in determining if the motor coupler is the problem when your Whirlpool top load washer is not spinning the clothes dry.

Sounds like a lid switch problem most likely. When closing the lid, slowly lower it and listen/feel for a "click" when the lid is about 3 inches from being completely closed. If you don't, then you have a broken lid switch.

The model of washer you listed, TAWS800JQ, has two different possible lid switches and you get to them differently.



To get to the lid switch, you need to remove 2 screws that hold the control console in place. There is 1 on the left and 1 on the right of the console. They can either be on the front side and easy to see, or on the back side. Loosen those screws so that the console is free and you can flip it up and backwards out of your way.

One type of lid switch can be seen on the left side after you flip the control console up and back out of your way. There is just a little clip that holds it in place. The lid needs to be raised in order to remove the lid switch. Unplug the wiring harness and replace.

The other type, do this:
Then use a flat blade screwdriver to remove the brass spring clips on the left and right side of the washer that hold the front/sides/top on. Unplug the lid switch in the middle of the washer top and then you can remove the wrap-around cabinet. The lid switch is under the top and is held in place by clips and 2 screws.

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

Hi,

The suspension plate should be loose and float between the frame and base. The pin you saw was a shipping pin, they usually are caught in a little plastic cup attached to the base but sometimes fall to the floor, this is normal too. The tub being loose is normal for the top, it is held down by the springs below the tub but nothing on top. By a loud noise, what kind of noise is it? If it is a very loud ratcheting noise when it slows down then the basket drive(spin tube) and block need to be replaced. If it is a growling noise then that is pump and may be normal if the basket is not spinning. If this is the case look very close for an article of clothing caught between the tub and basket.

gently pry up the front seam of the washer- move it a ways from the wall. you may chip some porcelain, but they really don't want you to fix your own machine- check for a loose wire- there should only be 2. no loose wire? should be 2 screws take 'em out go to your local parts place, buy a new switch- replace the old one! shouldn't cost more than 10$ cheaper than a new washer! re-connect wires- doesn't matter which goes where. re-seat the top- wash away!!
UNPLUG WASHER BEFORE YOU TOUCH ANYTHING!!!
good luck!

Most Whirlpool washers (Estate is one of their brands) open the same way. Insert the blade of a 3" wide putty knife in the seam between the top and the front near the left front corner and push and then repeat near the right front corner to release the clips then lift like the hood of a car.