Frigidaire Front Load Washer Won't Spin - How to Test the Motor

If you have a Frigidaire / Kenmore front load washer that won't spin, the motor could be defective. In this video I show you how to test the motor to help you get your washer spinning again.
Here are some Error Codes that may show up if you have a bad motor causing your washer to not spin.
E52, E55, E56, E57, E58, E59
Here is a link to buy a new motor for your washer.
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[@fweisman]

Bill, when I started to fix my washer I was dead-set on the motor being bad. After watching your video, I was able to test the bearing and the motor. Both which tested within the specs you provided. The last option was the control board. I promptly replaced it and BAM....Works great! Thank you so much! You saved me a ton of cash on buying a motor that was not necessary as well as calling a repair person. With the help of your video, I saved over 400 plus and a massive amount of time I would have wasted trying to figure this out. So thank you for taking the time to post this. Your information was accurate, detailed and in the end, served a purpose helping me figure this out....

[@DMJ160]

Are you referring to the MCU board you replaced?

[@jkjohn1433]

Thanks for posting this informative video. With a few used parts, I was able to get the washer back up and running. My motor control board was indeed bad. Washer was only spinning in one direction and not agitating or going to high speed. I was getting 7+ ohms on the motor, but not sure if that was also a problem (replaced anyway with a used motor in the low 6 ohms, which is slightly out of the range you specified). Let’s see if I can squeak a little more life out of this. You haven’t posted for a while, hope you are well.

[@1toolaholic]

anyone know where i can find a used motor new ones are out of my buget

[@will5916]

I have a 2018 Electrolux eflw317tiw that stopped completely and had e57. Performed this test on the motor with inepensive harbor freight multimeter. My motor only has 3 wires but the test is the same . Showed motor was good. Turned out to be the motor control board. This video saved me big money . Thanks for the video. Btw I was able to remove the control board without taking the whole back off, there is enough room to remove and replace. There is one blind #2 square drive you need to get to but I found it pretty easy.

[@viktormozharov300]

Great video, helped out a bunch. Love your videos. What is the next step to test when your motor tests out ok? Is the control board the problem? I have an E59 code, not getting a signal from the tachometer.

[@andyf80]

Very good video Bill! Thank you. I believe Fridgidaire has trademarked the sharp panels. They're legendary.

[@BillNewberry]

+Andy Fulenchek If you even look at the panels wrong, they'll cut your eye.

[@borjonx]

"You'll put your eye out!"

[@jimbola77]

thank's bill good video brother I love learning thing's that great people on you tube like yourself are willing to share I have fixed my own appliances thank you have a Happy New Years!!!

[@markfothebeast]

For those of you who have worn motor bearings, don't spend $50+ on bearings. I have a 2008 Frigidaire Gallery Washer/Dryer combo and the OEM bearings are labeled BB1-0622 AC. These can cost over $50 each. The size is 15X35X11 and the cross referenced part # is 6202-2RS (which cost less than $20 for a 10 pack). Now back to testing my motor...

[@eldeteproductions]

I have the same washer dryer that won’t spin. Tried door lock now Thinking it’s the control board which is pricey. What ended up being your problem?

[@markfothebeast]

@@eldeteproductions Geez, that was so long ago that I can't recall. I ended up scrapping it.

[@willcoappliancerepair]

Mr. Newberry thank you Sir. It was my tachometer sensor wore out but motor still good.

[@TheKamalpatel9]

I am getting E5E error on Frigidaire machine. No spin in any cycle. Just drain. Tested motor and pin 4 and 5 reading was 85 OHM. Replaced Speed control board but nu luck. Hoping on main control board replacement now. Great Video though.

[@allen3863]

Bill, Thanks for the information on testing the motor. Very good.

[@austinsmith905]

When resistance testing the windings, what does it mean when I get a reading (e.g. 5 ohms) for less than one second, and then immediately returns to zero ohms?

[@paulpietruszewski4226]

Bill, thanks for this video especially the warnings about the sharp edges. If I hadn’t listen to them I can imagine how much mor blood I woods have gotten everywhere. 😂. I bled but at least I found out it was my motor control board.

[@PhxJarhead]

I got 5.6 going from 2 to number 3 and 93 from number four to number five and you said it should be 4.6 and 105-130 are those readings okay or should I replace the motor it does freely spin and it looks like my belt is okay? Thanks

[@popsmccartney435]

Great job on the video, looking forward to the next one. Merry Christmas Bill to you and your family

[@BillNewberry]

+Pops McCartney Thanks! and a Merry Christmas to you and your family as well.

[@ladamadenadie1658]

My drum spins, I just installed a new suction motor (not sure if that's the name) and it still not draining properly, but I feel it did need a new one because the noise level drastically minimized. The spin is slow and I guess it's not wringing the clothes fast enough to remove the excess water. I will continue my quest to figure out what's up.😅 I wonder if maybe that belt on the back is lose?

[@jamesmartin9991]

RIP BILL YOU WILL BE REMEMBERED

[@joelthiele1636]

Bill, you rock. Very helpful.

[@jesusortiz8499]

Great video. One question? how do you know how many homs you shoud get? what if you dont get ohms at all?

[@1toolaholic]

tech sheet taped to top of soap despenser will tell you. remove top and u will see it.

[@TheSlim8998]

No spin. Cause was a heavy blanket that really rocked it for a few seconds on spin. Drain came loose too so reattached that. Motor hummed but spins freely, got the 4.6 on the first 3, but tach is only 88. Is that ok, maybe just a different motor? Assume the motor control board is the issue. Thanks for any help!

[@CandiBenson]

I hope you still read your comments. I have a Fridgidaire Affinity front load washer and the drum is frozen. Error code E59. My washer is more than 15 yrs old. Is it worth me fixing it or should I buy a new one. About 5 years ago I replaced the control board and the door latch, so this isn’t its first failure. It has gotten to where it sounded like a jet engine taking off when it would spin and now it’s locked up. Thanks for any advice you can provide.

[@1toolaholic]

remove back center panel , remove belt, spin large pulley, should spin easy with no noise. if not bearing shot, or possible item stuck between tubs.

[@CandiBenson]

@@1toolaholic thanks. It was the bearing. It was a good washer and lasted about 15 yrs. I replaced the computer board once and the door latch. Other than that it was great, until it wasn’t. Even a woman can repair a washing machine with YT as a guide😂 Thanks for the reply.

[@Mia_FbaMyWay]

How do you test the motor if you dont have one of those machines??

[@BlackJesus1674]

My tac reading comes back with 88ohms would this be an indicator or why my washer won’t spin I’ve replaced everything besides the wiring harness

[@treymadison4592]

Im getting exactly 88ohms roght now too. Did you figure your problem out?

[@vincentrobinette1507]

If that's a three phase induction motor, I can't imagine anything being wrong, if the bearings are OK. Motors aren't usually the thing that goes wrong. I don't understand the tach leads on an induction motor, since it's frequency specific, and the spin, and wash cycles are just the matter of controlling the frequency, and adjusting the voltage proportionately to the frequency. Tach leads are necessary on carbon brush motors, because they are not self-regulating.

[@gonzgarr1592]

great video with great troubleshooting can't wait till your next one thanks bill

[@BillNewberry]

+gonz garr Thanks man! I appreciate the viewership!

[@gonzgarr1592]

merry Christmas and happy new year and thank you for all your great vidios

[@JamesDean-vl3uf]

Will this test work on all model motors? I have 2020 midea washer.

[@christianadanparedescarden3877]

Thanks a lot

[@senthilshunmugam685]

Useful videos thank you sir

[@HECKTICK007]

What does it mean if the numers drop from 4.0 down to 3.2 on all the first pins. Is that a good sign of a bad motor?

[@PhxJarhead]

I ordered a new motor from eBay it said the condition was new when I received it the motor does not spin freely sitting on the counter it seems to be locked up. Does this need to be connected to the washer to release any internal magnets?

[@TheJavaSync]

Can you explain how this motor speed control? Sometimes it runs slow - sometimes runs fast. Thank you

[@bigbear1499]

Loved it. My motor is good

[@hank987]

Nice Work!

[@juanluna1638]

Great video !!!!!

[@codecy92senpai]

What is the setting you need to put it on to get the correct reading

[@sydneydalpe7818]

Hi , should I expect same values for a motor that is from a Bosch front loader? Thanks

[@terencehood]

Hey Bill, I'm trouble shooting my GE Frontload Washer GFWN1100 series. I pulled the motor and tested the pins and got 5.4 ohms across each set of coils and 118 ohms on the tach and spins freely by hand, I also checked continuity to it's housing to make sure it wasn't shorting out. When I try to run a cycle it locks the door, looking from the top down I can see the drive wheel turns about an 1/8th turn, door unlocks, then relocks, fills to foam level, stops filling then the drain pump kicks on and drains the water out. Can this motor still be bad although everything tests out correctly? I went ahead and ordered an inverter board and, well it didn't resolve the issue. So i'm thinking i'm going to have to replace the main upper control board, maybe a faulty relay or something on it. I am getting an Error 54 in the test mode, which relates to a drive motor issue, I just really don't think the motor is bad. Got any thoughts on this?

[@MollyBrown8]

Did you check for continuity of the harness conductors?

[@donaldmerical9713]

What if you are getting slightly over 6 ohms on Pins 1 to 2, 1 to 3, and 2 to 3? I'm getting 6.2 ohms

[@sorrywrongnumber5280]

Did you figure out what the problem was? I'm getting around 6.8 ohms. I'm thinking the motor is ok, and the control unit is what needs replaced. I'm just trying to do a little more due diligence before I go ahead and order it. What did you do?

[@SlingbladeJim]

I have replaced the door switch, the drain pump, the water valve, the entire control board, and the motor today....it lights up but doesn't run. Is there a reset technique???????????????????????

[@carlovelasco6343]

Is lubricate can't be use to make the motor run freely?

[@raymondstewart9861]

What needs to replace if it get a e9f code on my Electrolux front load washer?

[@cfantasticseeallgood]

how much this repair would cost?

[@wesleysullivan8047]

around 300 maybe more

[@roypedimonte4541]

thanks

[@kevinhancock4064]

Changing it 4 me us simple but whow did u know yours was knackered ? I'm having a machine trip the electrics I changed the mains filter but no luck I currently have the main board out not programme board btw (control ) and motor out but would a bad motor trip it ? It spun fine on last wash

[@mrtodd3620]

All of his numbers were good. He is changing out a good motor just to show how it is done.

[@kevinhancock4064]

@@mrtodd3620 ah ok Turned out our motor was good heating element going in later tested while disconnected and didkt trip

[@kerriepersad1780]

are all motors for machines the same

[@JamesMorgan-vf9zm]

What is there isnt a 5 pin and its only a 3 pin on the motor?

[@leroydalton173]

Semper Fi Marine!

[@mustang0072]

my 4 and 5 pin only goes up to 85 is the motor good

[@timroberts5706]

The washer tech data sheet that came with the machine says 80 to 130 ohms is good

[@L.ARomero]

😅help... i don't why if my machine say E5b or E56? 😮is the last number/letter the strange... 😢 and my machine doesn't laundry but the spin only is working partly(?) I dont know if was the motor or the motherboard...😮

[@ICOY1020]

Have a video on how to check the control board?

[@BillNewberry]

+ICOY1020 The motor in the video was a good one. I will be making a video on how to test the motor control board on this washer soon. Thanks for Watching!

[@aliazazy9119]

how much and you need engine washer fell Automatic to work and thank you

[@jamesglass741]

How to change bearings in motor

[@dougjamesvandals]

Hmm ohms are all within specs for motor so control board?

[@MollyBrown8]

Apparently all of those wire harness connectors are not the same. I would love to have had one like yours. The one I had has a 1/16” plastic tab tucked in between the male and the female surfaces that is a pain in the a.. to retract. I had to use a lock pick.

[@MrJuanChiChi]

Ok, so I tested my motor and all of the ohms tested at 5.5 ohms except 4 to 5. That one showed 90.5 ohms. So I guess the motor is bad but then again you say at the end that 4 to 5 only relay speed info to the control board right? Anyways, I guess It still needs replacement.

[@elchaka1515]

How can you test the motor outside manually

[@PillarsOfHeaven]

Is it common to get 3 ohms for these motors?

[@AlysonWilson-ik3di]

Did you ever figure the answer to that? We are getting 3.5

[@specialrepair]

hi few days ago Changed board.The problem is that the program makes normally powered, cut it heats, the drum spins left and right, spin INTERMEDIATE but at last SPIN opens and closes the relay and a current of the motor gives a not.end the technician who came told me that blame the tachometer Motor while not not make any trouble codes when you doing the diagnostics test the lights flash 8 times.means motor HELP me if you know something thanks model gorenje wa50060 art.n 157264 ser.n

[@maryrobertson6772]

nice 'James Bond' in the bg

[@mustang0072]

how do i know if the motor is good

[@MBA-pz6tu]

Why a washing machine sometimes smell like a plastic is burned?

[@moe9800]

Your link to a new motor doesn't work

[@vincentheslin9636]

If your motors no good, makes a great paper weight.

[@lalajfes5425]

Please test motor

[@TekChiDotCom]

Hi Bill. I'm not getting any error codes because mine's an older 2003 Frigidaire GLTF1670AS. The motor I have is model 131770600. Would the same Ohms measurements apply to that? Here's a short video of mine (buzzing and attempts to spin): kzbin.infoUYPLqRYRjbo Need help figuring out what the issue is. Thanks for any help!

[@claudiahernandez7262]

En español por favor,. Gracias

[@feri2900]

سلام در مورد لباسشویی ما میتونید راهنمایی کنید من رو .موتور نمیچرخه.my wash machin is not spin.can you help me in whats app or call.i am in iran.

[@josephbohme7917]

Period these Washers are a complete ripoff- for what they cost and why they fail should be free warranty for 20 years. Worst design ever fails each and every dumb reason.

[@wesleysullivan8047]

lol. try buying a new washer that will break much quicker.

[@markzzzzzzable]

what if it reads 8 ohms is that too high

[@markzzzzzzable]

7 last try and the rpms is within range