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wash machine doesnt spin anymore.......hmmmmm noise?

whirlpool......15 yrs....never had an issue......discovered saoking wet clothes......machine fills with water.....empties....but does not agitate or spin.....makes wrrrrrrrrr.......hummming noise..........time to replace or fix..??

thanks for input............tony
Anthony, December 2008
If it is a top loader it probably won't have a drive belt. There is often a rubber & plastic coupling between the motor & the gearbox drive shaft which breaks. Easy to fit & not too expensive.

Lincoln Appliance NZ, December 2008
If it is a top loader it probably won't have a drive belt. There is often a rubber & plastic coupling between the motor & the gearbox drive shaft which breaks. Easy to fit & not too expensive.

Lincoln Appliance NZ, December 2008
Simple one here I think - and cheap! Sounds like your motor is turning nicely but the drive belt has broken. If you pull the machine out, disconnect and remove the top or rear cover I expect you will find the belt sitting at the bottom of the machine - 15 yrs is quite good really! If you can get a new belt and fit it yourself definitely worth doing!

Richard, December 2008
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