I have a Roper washing machine, when I start it it fills with water as it should, but then when it should start the wash cycle it does nothing except make a buzzing/humming sound. Then to get the water out I have to manually turn the dial to the spin cycle and it will drain.

Any ideas on what my problem might be?

Roper Washer, February 2008

Motor problem - sounds like faulty start capacitor or start relay.
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dan, February 2008