My washing machine won't spin during the spin cycle. It seems to run fine for the rest of the washing cycle but when it gets to the spin cycle, the tub just stall and there is a faint smell of burning rubber. In the past I have been able to get it going by spinning the tub by hand, and then the tub would take off but that seems like it no longer works. I have a Whirlpool Estate washing machine Heavy Duty, Super Capacity, 8 Cycle, 4 speed combination, and it is about 4 years old.

Model # SM 8280867

Isaac Singer, March 2008

Thinking of 2 things either the transmission is out or the clutch is burnt out and the drum basket and possibly the drive shaft broken as well. Prices vary greatly by how many of these things are broken but should run between 100-200 including labor.

Jake58, June 2008