Kenmore / Whirlpool Washer Not Spinning 1

Detailed video on how to troubleshoot a bad clutch on your whirlpool or kenmore washing machine. How to remove check and replace the clutch.
New Style Motor Coupler
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6 Band Clutch Ring
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Kenmore Washer
Whirlpool Washing Machine
Washer will not spin the clothes dry

[@fosterfamilyfaith]

First of all, thanks for the helpful video. Second...do NOT buy ANYTHING but the genuine clutch kit. Those 6 pad rings or clutch kits are more likely to be TRASH than not. I installed a knockoff once. The clutch pads were worn out in a MONTH. We do a LOT of laundry, but that's nuts. I checked with a local appliance parts place...they've never seen a 6 pad ring that is a genuine part. I read the Amazon reviews AFTERWARD and found out that the "3 star rated" 6 pad clutch I bought had entirely either 1 star or 5 star ratings. The 5 star ratings were from people who just installed it (machine works great at first). The 1 star ratings were from people who wrote their review after 4-6 months and the clutch had failed. 6 junk pads are not better than 3 good ones! Shalom!

[@GalactusOG]

Is this the same for newer models?

[@WillKlein]

Our washer stopped spinning; though I could hear a motor. I figured it was old, and it would be at least $200 to have whatever fixed. My hands are full with two little kids, a nursery project we need done yesterday, stuff to fix up in a house we bought last year. It's Labor Day weekend... why not buy a new one? I was all ready to check out, of course buying a matching dryer, stands, pushing my cart well into the thousands. I stopped and thought, "Let's check KZbin. I should at least do a little troubleshooting." This comes up, and I quickly realized how simple this would be. It was the coupler! Thanks for explaining everything so well, and giving a non-handy dude the confidence to DIY.

[@goodhorsekeeping]

How do you know it's not the dogagit on my kenmore??? I just bought a new machine and now I am thinking I could have fixed it.

[@vickimaples4453]

Thank you Bill Newberry! I watched your video on washer not spinning and determined it was the clutch not working. I ordered the clutch and the coupler just because and fixed my washer myself. I'm a 52 year old woman. My repairman told me that I needed to buy a new machine and I had to talk my husband into letting me try. My washer is fixed! I'm so excited and proud that I did it with your help! Thanks for all that you do.

[@natasha301]

Sorry it wouldn't let me finish my post. It's a gold nail, half of it is flat and the end of the nail has two holes. Any idea what it could be for?! It's a kenmore 90 series btw. Would appreciate any help!

[@braindojo4128]

that little metal ring is a mystery....just dropped into the bucket and i'm wondering what to do with it.

[@louieportillo5384]

Hey Bill how did you get the front face off just with flat head

[@insanefatboy5002]

What do you think it could be when my GE top load washer is in the spinning mode , the tub sounds like it’s spinning 5 times faster than it should or it use to sound. It did this for a few months. Now, it has started ,when it’s agitating, one direction it sounds normal but the other direction , it sounds like something metal is hitting the inside of the side panel? ANY IDEAS

[@19garrett94]

hi I tried removing the clutch and tested it and it does seem a lil loose but I noticed when I tried to spin the brake no matter the direction nothing moves or spins

[@tikalianshogun7411]

Not only do you show how to fix the problem, but you do it step by step and in a well lit area... Also you keep a smooth continuity to your explanation and attack of the problem... Great job!

[@arrow282]

Great video! I fixed the coupling in my washer for just $5.75 and an hour or two of labor. I wish all the DIY videos on KZbin were like this. Thanks again!!!

[@ellend.8920]

Bill, You rock! Your videos guided me and my husband through removing the outer case, replacing the coupler, and putting the case back on. All because you explained everything so well. $18 for one updated and stronger part, NO need to call a service tech. Thank you!!!

[@bryannavaughan5832]

40+ y.o. female just diagnosed our washing machine with the help of your video. Need a new clutch! Appreciate your clarity and attention to detail, along with the part numbers for parts needed to fix.

[@davelefevre8738]

Outstanding pair of videos - I should have watched these before muddling around myself. Once I found these it was all clear. Make sure you follow the steps and keep good track of your parts. RIP Bill.

[@datphing]

Thankyou so much Bill! I am a mum with 3 young kids in Australia. Our ''Made in USA" Whirlpool stopped spinning - the only time anything has gone wrong with it in nearly 15 years of use! I followed your KZbin clip, found the broken motor coupler; ordered the new part & have just finished fitting it. I am so so HAPPY!! The machine is now working as normal again! Thankyou so much! X

[@Harmony96]

Thanks for this video (and the Part 2). I have a 15yo Whirlpool washer and I've repaired it three times. First time was the motor coupling. I didn't find a video until after the repair, lol. My machine had been making a "chunky" sound when agitating, is best I could describe it, before it finally quit working all together. I was working off a repair manual and trying to figure things out, and needlessly disconnecting hoses from the pump and flooding my laundry room and subsequently shorting out a CGFI circuit. Then when I put the motor back on, I installed it upside down and the place where I needed to reattach the wires was on the opposite side. Oops. Good times, lol. But I got it working. Next repair was the lid switch. Suuuuuper easy compared to the motor coupling. Then today I replaced the clutch. Couldn't have done it without your videos. This repair would have gone a lot smoother if I didn't also have to replace my valves in the wall of my laundry room, both of which had gone bad, lol. But, everything is back in place and working again, yay.

[@dedgar301]

Thanks Bill. I just did what you told me. I didn't trust that I could actually pull it off, so I did my laundry this morning for $5.00 at a laudrymat just to make sure I have clothes for work tomorrow. I came home and fixed the washer and it works great. I even replaced the clutch too. Congrats on getting over a million views on this video too. How does it feel to know you helped over a million people! Thanks so much.

[@patrickmetz6050]

This was SUCH a huge help for my Whirlpool washer. My issue wasn’t the focal point of this video but he did mention it. It was the CORE of the plastic part of the motor coupler. It was stripped, but I could barely tell from looking and testing w my hands. It still gripped the bolt when I turned it by hand, but it felt a little loose on the initial 1/4 inch turn and THEN it would lock in place. But like he said, when the washer really gets spinning, it apparently wouldn’t grip. Once I bought a new piece ($18 for the set of both plastic pieces and rubber piece they go into), it’s spinning perfect again!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!! HUGE HELP!!

[@MarkWilliams-yh4zz]

Thank you!!! Excellent breakdown of each part, their purpose and most importantly how they function. I’ve never done this type of job before and this video helped me tremendously. That said, I don’t my other half is too happy as was hoping to go buy a new washer and dryer today...Not so fast, lil lady! Bill just saved me $2,000...thank you