Wash Machine Won't Spin or Drain Properly - Grinding Noise

Wash Machine Won't Spin or Drain Properly - Grinding Noise - Clothes Come out Wet!

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Жыл бұрын

Do your clothes come out wet after you have run your wash machine? Does your washer make a grinding noise? A $10 part and a little of your time might fix this problem and put your washer back in service.
This Whirlpool wash machine has a problem with the spin cycle which removes most of the water out of the clothes. I will walk you through the step by step process on how to fix it. This task requires that you remove the wash plate and I will show you how to do that.
Most newer wash machines have a plastic drive hub that engages the transmission drive shaft and the washer basket so the basket can spin and get the water out of the clothes before you put them in the dryer. Over time the plastic teeth or splines will wear out or the drive hub may break causing a weak or no spin cycle. Your wash machine might make loud noises as the drive hub goes bad and the spin cycle eventually stops working.
In this video I will show you how to diagnose, disassemble, repair and reassemble your washer to make this repair.
#washmachinerepair #washerrepair
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Although I have been following these procedures for many years; I assume no liability for any damage that may occur to any person or property as a result of the information provided in this video. I take necessary precautions (that I am aware of) when working on these projects but that in no way implies or creates any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any kind of particular result. Any injury, damage or loss of any kind to anyone or their property or anything related to information in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Helping U Online (this video).

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@kittykartel_ 3 ай бұрын

This video is so well made. Perfectly describes the issue I'm having. I appreciate that you include clear step-by-step instructions, are honest about prices, and also show things realistically like the difficulty getting the parts apart due to rust. May end up trying this on my own. Thanks!

@natalieinTX Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! You saved us a ton of money! We had 6 dimes under there and some hair wrapped around the small cap and it needed cleaned! I do use white vinegar to run through a cycle and clean it every now and then! It was making an awful noise. Running like a dream right now!

@user-th2ee9tl6k Ай бұрын

I have a washer with this problem, I will be trying this today. I loved your video. It was very informative, I wish more Techs can do theirs like this. Thank you

@Meghan92Foo Ай бұрын

This was the part of youtube i desperately needed. Thank you

@MrBenzo321 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Thank you! May god bless you and your family beyond abundance.

@helpinguonline 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!… God bless you too!

@gebs25 Жыл бұрын

This was super helpful. Thank you!

@helpinguonline 11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@emoneyblue 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing, I just love learning from your repair videos so please keep them coming.

@helpinguonline 4 ай бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@charliedelta9501 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Helping u Online., Perfectly explained as a good Master.🙏

@helpinguonline 11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@gunsmokefan1344 Жыл бұрын

Man hopefully you have saved me done what you said took washer plate off and plastic gear was stripped out but spline gears were good waiting on parts now and will let you know thanks again washer man!!

@helpinguonline Жыл бұрын

sounds like you are on the right track... Let us know how it goes

@gunsmokefan1344 Жыл бұрын

Just wanted to let you know got the hub spinning part and got it fixed and now our washer has never run this quite and good 👍 thanks again for your video!!

@helpinguonline Жыл бұрын

Way to go!!!... and thanks for following up.

@robbyddurham1624 Жыл бұрын

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIbUmKaGn915f6M next time order the metal one. It might even work with worn spline.

@victorcaraveo4997 Жыл бұрын

I did as you described, put wd-40 forty and did the job to take it out, thank you

@helpinguonline Жыл бұрын

Way to go!

@appliancerepairamerican 11 ай бұрын

Good tutorial, thank you for sharing

@helpinguonline 11 ай бұрын

thanks for your visit

@mariannewilliams138 11 ай бұрын

very informative

@firestorm-productions 6 ай бұрын

Nice, Thank You.

@JoseRomero-qu4wy Жыл бұрын

Great job your video help me to fix my problem

@helpinguonline Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@kimberlytereskun7120 7 ай бұрын

Very helpful! Thanks

@helpinguonline 7 ай бұрын

So glad!

@kcirmusic1 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! I'm trying to figure out why my year 2014 washer (Whirlpool #WTW4900BW) is not spinning the clothes as dry as it should. Is the wash plate supposed to move independently from that outer bottom ring and is it also supposed to spin very easily?

@Xavierstrainsandmotors 28 күн бұрын

in your video today can you show how to pull down the outer driver drum of the GE top load of washer in the front panel?

@AnthonyAttard-ix2cb Жыл бұрын

Man was it agitating to get the agitator off…😂 once off I noticed my hub needed replacing and my metal shaft has some wear, but I think it still has life,🤞🏻 I’m sure it will strip the new hub faster than OEM, but time will tell.

@helpinguonline Жыл бұрын

Sometimes they take perseverance. Good job!

@karltonpatrickhylton3024 8 ай бұрын

Yee HAAA!. You are a genius! Thanks so much for your great video

@helpinguonline 8 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@gerardogarcia4623 9 ай бұрын

thank you for sharing!!!

@helpinguonline 9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@luke2042 3 ай бұрын

I'm having a similar problem now. A buddy is coming over later to help me look at it. I tried replacing the plastic hub drive part with a metal one. That didn't resolve the issue. I'll take a closer look at my drive shaft.

@andrewulrich4930 9 ай бұрын

Since the shaft teeth are gone anyway, you wouldn't lose anything by modifying the shaft to lock into the hub. Several different things you could do but perhaps the two easiest would be to grind matching keyways into the shaft and hub... I would do two of them opposite each other and use a piece of 1/4 round bar or bolt as a key.... The other option if you have a small enough right angle drill.... make a hole all the way through the hub and shaft, then insert a roll pin or bolt. Otherwise, if you can get both parts clean enough, you might try marine grade JB Weld, but that would be the least preferred method.

@helpinguonline 9 ай бұрын

Some good ideas.

@jane4678 3 ай бұрын

Thank u gonna take mine apart tomorrow

@meredithholzman407 Ай бұрын

I have an old washer that the motor burned out on. Kept it for spare parts. How likely is it for the drive shaft to fit the washer I'm trying to fix?

@dennishoryna2184 6 ай бұрын

We have a Maytag washing machine that we bought new in 9/21. It doesn't spin out the clothes unless you put it in the drain and spin setting. Won't spin out the clothes in any other setting.

@sherriBerri0910 Жыл бұрын

I got the washer plate off. Ive unscrewed the hub and pulled the pin out. I cant get the plastic hub off the shaft.

@user-en2lh8rk9r 11 ай бұрын

My hisense 10.5 kg automatic top loader washing machine wont spin what could possibly be the problem and i bought it like 4 months ago

@UAPCASA 3 ай бұрын

Helpful

@helpinguonline 3 ай бұрын

Glad to hear that

@EVAHONGERHOLT 11 ай бұрын

Same my washer it spin but still soaked after that

@arleneclawson1407 16 күн бұрын

I'll just be getting a new washer😮

@bobbyduguay1 8 ай бұрын

As a last resort... w/the drive splines all worn down. and the machine basically scrap.... I would try to install either the new or original part back on using a good 2 part epoxy like J.B. weld or equivalent. Then, after proper curing time, I'd suggest try to use the machine, if it works for a short or long time, at least you will have time to make arrangements for a replacement either new or used.

@gunsmokefan1344 Жыл бұрын

I have another question the washer we took out ,the one I fixed we are using ,I have another one that won’t stop filling up it runs over and I replaced the water filling part that connects hoses that didn’t help , what do you think it is thanks!

@helpinguonline Жыл бұрын

If your washer is filling with too much water, the two sets of contacts on the water level switch may have fused. Or there may be a leak in the pressure hose or air dome tube, which connect the switch to the tub. You can also check out this video starting at 4:15 kzbin.info/www/bejne/raq0hX54n5Vmmas

@brandy1965mustang Жыл бұрын

Hi! I have an older Whirlpool washer that won’t spin and makes a horrible noise! how do I find the model number so I can try and find parts? The only # on the lid is 4217141 or do I need disconnect and pull it out? I’m a 67 year old woman and don’t want to pull it all the way out if I don’t need to

@robw992000 Жыл бұрын

I got the 7/16 nut of and did everything to pull the plastic up and wont budge. I used wd 40 put screws into the holes attached to 10g wire. Nothing. I tilted machine on side and braced with my feet and wont budge. Are you sure there is not another clip or screw under the washer? I've been tugging for 3 hrs now. Any advice ? Thanks again

@helpinguonline Жыл бұрын

There is not another clip on the model shown in this video... I actually had the same problem as you and put a 2x4 across the top and strapped the 2 wires to a tie down strap... pulled it tight... then put the 7/16 bolt back in (not all the way) and tapped it with a hammer to break it loose. It was rusted solid and as you saw in my video and the shaft /gears were toast... Poor design. Many machines will not be this difficult and can be repaired. When you get yours off it may or may not be worth repairing?...

@helpinguonline Жыл бұрын

I also soaked mine overnight with PB Blaster which works better than wd40 to free up parts.

@lander77477 Жыл бұрын

My "admiral" brand washing machine had the problem of no spin cycle, i lived with it for awhile but now theres no movement whatsoever, so i'm done with that thing and just replaced the whole machine

@lynettelocklear2619 Жыл бұрын

I have a whirlpool washer , it is stuck in drain mode . What could be the problem? Thanks in advance.

@robbyddurham1624 Жыл бұрын

did you unplug it for several minutes and try again? there's a way to reset without unplugging. I don't remember it. I know it's been a month. update us if you feel like it

@TheXyyHive 10 ай бұрын

Ok what happens if you do “create another problem “ & drop the screw down? What do I do lord??😭

@negan17 Жыл бұрын

Trying this solution, but the plastic retaining clip is stuck and wont slip out, any tips on how to get it out to check underneath?

@helpinguonline Жыл бұрын

Use a large flat head screwdriver… Stick it into the closed end of the clip (The bottom of the U) And twist it. That should get the clip started to come out and then you can work its way out.

@markthomas9703 9 ай бұрын

Metal hub and JB weld and I'm using it until the rest wears out .

@christinehoward7867 8 ай бұрын

This is exactly what's happening to my whirlpool washer just bought it new 6 months ago and of course they never warranty them longer than that , such a crock lol, single mom , and I'm not handy at all I don't even know what some of this stuff means lol

@DebbiePike77 Жыл бұрын

My whirlpool no agitator stopped something, like thoroughly draining. It does spin. Only had it 4 years. Repairman said $500 in new parts.

@brianpulley8652 Ай бұрын

My Kenmore 500 series will drain but not spin at the end of the cycle but instead acts like it's trying to agitate instead but stops and says complete and of course the clothes are still wet...you can run it through its calibration cycle and it spins fine...im stumped and its only 6 years old.

@dantestokes8692 5 ай бұрын

What if it doesn’t have the drive hub? I went step by step pulled up the wash plate and saw that there was no drivehub. So I figured it just might be the model. Mvwb765fw2

@michelleking1008 Жыл бұрын

I bought the new part but my pin will Not go back in. Any ideas?

@helpinguonline Жыл бұрын

Make sure it is properly lined up and fully seated

@jasminer1215 Жыл бұрын

This happened to me too, but then I noticed the replacement part is not 100% lined up. There's a spot where the bolt holes look aligned, but it doesn't seat down all the way. Then there's a spot that seats easily but the bolt holes look 70% aligned. I had to place the drive hub where it could seat allllll the way down before the clip would go in, but then it was night and day easier!!!

@4x4forever79 9 ай бұрын

Wonder if you could just jbweld it on there lol

@charlesschulz811 Жыл бұрын

Saw this same repair in another video. They make a metal hub that you can use instead of a plastic hub. The stronger teeth might have enough grab on the worn shaft to extend life for awhile. Disappointed he did not try a metal replacement.

@MasterD67 11 ай бұрын

Link to the other video?

@andrewulrich4930 9 ай бұрын

Weld it! ❤

@familyman3573 5 ай бұрын

@@MasterD67 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIbUmKaGn915f6M

@mindsablank8061 4 ай бұрын

Some parts are meant to be sacrificial to protect other more expensive parts.

@nezeitawhite1108 Жыл бұрын

What if machine is saying hf

@mikonguyen6246 Жыл бұрын

I went and bought an impact driver and that screw said "you're measly tool shant loosen me!" Any other suggestions on getting it kloose?

@helpinguonline Жыл бұрын

Sounds like yours is really rusted in place. I would try to soak it good with something like PB Blaster or some other product to free up the rust. As it is soaking... maybe over a couple days... keep trying your impact driver. The hammering effect is helpful in breaking things loose. The only problem is if your screw is rusted solid it may break the screw. Hope it works out for you. A side note.....Years ago we had a stuck well at our farm. It was connected to a wind mill and frozen solid. We were advised to pour Coke down the well and low and behold it worked. Not sure what affect that may have on your washer?

@mikonguyen6246 Жыл бұрын

@@helpinguonline I grabbed some PB the same time I got the driver. Also used a regular 7/16 wrench and hammered the sides. Then used my steam cleaner to see if that would loosen. Tried the impact driver again last night and accidentally let go of the plate while using it and noticed the bolt was just spinning. Figured it’s stripped now, and from my further research on that, I diverse that the transmission shaft is shot. Which isn’t worth the replacement in terms of money and buying a used washer from the local appliance store. But, from watching a lot of your videos I’ve learned things if anything ever needs to be fixed again. When I started I told myself the worst I could do was break it worse than it already was! Your videos helped instill some confidence in me for future repair jobs as a 33 yr old woman! And that’s just as worthy of fixing the original problem to me. So thanks for your helpful comments and videos!

@helpinguonline Жыл бұрын

That could be the case as it was for me on this repair. I am not real impressed with this style washer. Sorry I couldn't help more. I admire your effort and the impact driver you purchased should come in handy for other projects... God Bless you and lead you in His care...

@raypalermo1603 4 ай бұрын

Do you have a part number .That looks like my machine.

@JuanVazquez-jt7wj 3 ай бұрын

Excellent tutorial went straight to the problem not pre done

@Marie15a 8 ай бұрын

What if it spins when it’s empty but not when it has a load. Even a very small load.

@helpinguonline 8 ай бұрын

My guess is you have the same problem just not quite as advanced as the wash machine in the video.

@karenhutt5402 Жыл бұрын

I changed everything but I CANNOT get the pin/clip back in!!!!

@helpinguonline Жыл бұрын

without seeing it… I would think you either do not have it seated all the way down or lined up properly. I would double check that. It may be a Tight fit with your new drive hub.

@jasminer1215 Жыл бұрын

This happened to me too, but then I noticed the replacement part is not 100% lined up like the original. There's a spot where the bolt holes look aligned, but it doesn't seat down all the way. Then there's a spot that seats easily but the bolt holes look 70% aligned. I had to place the drive hub where it could seat allllll the way down before the clip would go in, but then it was night and day easier!!!