✨Roper Washer - No Agitation No Spin - EASY FIX ✨

✨Roper Washer - No Agitation No Spin - EASY FIX ✨
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[@bhavanapilli]

Thank you, your video helped me.

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

You’re welcome 👍😊

[@jnandez]

Thank you for making this video! Took me only 20 minutes of work and cost only $8.00, most of which was shipping!

[@misfit199]

Thank you for this video! Very easy to follow and right to the point. I found the replacement part at Walmart for $10 (after tax). I fixed the washer and now it's working even better than it has in years. And you saved me the cost of a repair man or a new washer. Much appreciated!

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Thanks so Much 😊❤️😊❤️

[@lilxlate]

You found it at Walmart? You maybe remember what it was called?

[@starhawke380]

Just had this exact problem, did a quick youtube search and found this video. 1hour later, after a run to the parts store, Im back int he washing business! Thanks a lot! Always been nervous about taking the motor and pump off, but you made it look as easy as it was!

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Nice job😊👍😎

[@jasonwright7712]

Thank you so much for posting this video! You just saved me from having to buy a new washer. I followed your video step by step and now I only have to spend about $20 on a new coupler! Amazing. Thanks again

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Nice job Jason 😊👍

[@salparedo]

This video rocks! Love the way to remove the front panel to get to the motor. Second repair with this part and this video has been the most thorough and efficient

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Thanks so much Sal👍

[@absmustang]

Thank you. You got me looking at the probkem almost right away. The spring in the switch rotted away. I'm using a jumper to get the load done.

[@merchantman3955]

Thank you,you also saved me the cost of a new washer for a $7.00 part! THANKS

[@chuckmadden2251]

Thank you! Saved me a costly repair bill or maybe even price of a new washer.

[@mothertucker885]

Thank you for this video. I fixed my washer without any issues. You saved me a bunch of money. You're awesome!

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Thanks so much😊

[@blabberjob]

Thank you so much. My model was slightly different than yours. I had to tilt it back to work on it from underneath but everything pretty much went as according to plan as you had laid out this very helpful video. Thanks again!

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Excellent, Thank you 😊😊😊

[@seantrautman2740]

Cracked motor coupler. Exact same cause of my washer fail. Was getting ready to buy a new washer but tired of adding to landfill so did a quick google and luckily saw your video. Thanks for putting a video like this together!

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Nice job Sean😊😊😊

[@nickmcardle7676]

Thank you so much I definitely would've given up here but I took off the motor to reveal a cracked coupler. You just saved me $200 ordered a new coupler on Amazon for $6.

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Great job Nick😊

[@499370mlw]

It was our motor coupler 👍 Thanks ✝️👍

[@clintonfuller1595]

Well my Roper washer just did this exact thing! Time to take a look and see if this is my problem. Thanks in advance!!

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Please let us know how it goes.

[@tatianacolindres2215]

Omg omg thank you !!! I just fixed my washer thank you 🎉

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Thanks so much Tatiana😊❤️👍

[@claytonhunt4571]

This video was very helpful it was exactly the problem thank you!!!

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Awesome, so glad it helped👍

[@dad16000]

Awesome video! Very informative I would have no clue

[@JoseSilva-pj8eu]

I just fix my washer thank to you and your video!!👍

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Thanks Jose👍

[@BarryWatson57]

Thank you so much! My 20 year old washer had the same thing happen! Now I just need to find the part! Liked and Subscribed for saving me a lot of money!

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Thanks so much Barry😊😊😊👍

[@BarryWatson57]

@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance After getting the part on Amazon it was a very installation job and we have done several loads of wash! Thank you again!

[@snoopylove594]

Very good job on it's very rare that I find a video that explains everything to the t thank you very much

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Thanks so much Silvia😊👍

[@karlbe8414]

Just reviewing the process. Done it 2x before on my Roper commercial, didn't have to take off cover, just tilt up 45' to get access. Last time I used the good halves of previous broken ones and it lasted 2+ years. In our triplex, its gets 6-7 loads/week. I bought 2 last time, for the next time. Thanks!

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Hi Karl, Leaning it back against the wall at 45 degrees is a great idea. Just make sure it’s supported so it can’t fall.

[@Jeff-bm4ff]

Ordered a 6$ part waiting to get in the mail... Washer is already apart waiting for its new coupler :) thank you for this.

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

6 bucks-nice job😊😊😊

[@stevanhidalgo13]

What's the motor coupler part number for this very same Roper washing machine you show repairing? I have the same model with the very same issue.

[@renefunes82]

Awesome thanks a lot 👍 for you video

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Thank you

[@damiansmith406]

whats the model number for the washer in the video?... I have the same one but cant find the model sticker on mines.

[@brockmoore8564]

Is this part compatible with roper rtw4516fw2?

[@89Mirageman]

Our Roper is about 14 years old and it leaves oily spots on my cotton t-shirts. I'm guessing I have a seal that's seeping. Have you encountered this and is there a fix?

[@valeriemea]

First if all thank you for your time making this great video My problem is i have a roper Seem like the agitator want to work but barely moves What could the problem be It barely agiates

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Hi Valerie, Just need new agitator dogs. Very easy to unstall

[@Mrs24KB]

How do you take the top part off of the washer?

[@stacylangford8015]

You didn't say how you diagnosed the motor drive coupler. Experience told you, and that's good. I'm gonna get that experience soon, anyway ! Very good video, thank you! My machine washes and won't spin

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Thanks Stacey, You can tell when you start spin cycle and you hear clicking but when you raise the lid it’s not spinning.

[@stacylangford8015]

The coupler has a steel insert, on the half that is on the gear box. The insert was obviously wrong at the factory, because it was too long to engage the spline,and was just barely on the egde of the plastic. I had to machine the sleeve so it would engage the plastic. It works perfectly. Easy fix. Thank you

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Nicely done👍

[@azzir325]

My Roper needs me to switch it off and back on when the wash cycle ends in order to get it to spin. Otherwise everything is fine. Any ideas?

[@devonwilliams3886]

my rtw4340sq0 model will fill with water, but will not agitate, spin, or drain. Can you help? I do not see a lid switch anywhere.

[@starhawke380]

I had this problem with my roper years ago and it was the lid switch. Gotta be one someplace. Try calling the local repair place and ask them where it is. Good luck. I guess this being from a month ago, you probably already have it resolved...

[@sixsentsoldiers]

Is that the 132 Modulator?

[@joshjones3189]

Do they make steel couplers? That would be ideal!

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

The new ones have a steel insert that goes around the motor shaft.

[@blackcat2369]

This was great! I got my washer apart but nothing in the coupling or forks looks broken. I’ll put a new set on just in case, but if that’s not it, what else could cause it to not spin out?

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Great question Kaleen, If you don’t hear the motor during spin, you have a cracked case on your lid switch. It’s easy to fix with a zip tie. Let me know and I can send you a video on how to do it👍

[@blackcat2369]

@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance I put the new coupling on … and it’s still not spinning. And yes I can hear the mirror, just not spinning out.

[@marzman7]

@@snowscout1018 Same here. Wondering what to do next. Please update if you get it solved!

[@jarednichols3538]

@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance send me the video

[@matthewgarrison3816]

Awesome video with great instrusction. Camera work leaves something to be desired, it made me a little nauseous. The camera moves too much, maybe get someone else to hold the camera while you work and explain. Thanks for the video. It helped me

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Thanks Matt

[@joshuaward692]

My Roper starts with the water and will run the beginning wash cycle, but will not do the rinse cycle. If I set it to the spin cycle it also works. It's as if there is a dead spot in the know, but it is mid-cycle on permanent press, Normal, and gentle. It seems like some brain-box issue. What do you think?

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

When you set it to fill with cold water, will it fill?

[@shawnshoemate7141]

@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance Mine does the same. It will fill with cold water. After it starts, it agitates, drains, then sits there in the draining stage.

[@davidmalinowski7930]

thank you, i was able to make a salad spinner out of a free "broken" washer for just the cost of a coupler!

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Wow, nice job😊

[@kellybethmckelvey]

Nyla has that washer!!

[@shismith727]

What else could it be other than the coupler because my coupler is not broken

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Can you hear anything when it’s supposed to spin?

[@mustafaabdullah5756]

I have the same model, but it says heavy duty | super capacity | 8 cycle | 2 speed combinations in the middle. don’t know if it’s the same issue because it’s been working for a long time but it stopped working very recently, I’m thinking it’s because I did start washing heavy blankets and stuff very recently (kitten will not care where to potty if it needs to go). Im thinking it might be the same issue, where can you buy that item?

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Yep, I bet that broke the model coupler. You can order a whirlpool washer motor coupler from Amazon.com

[@mustafaabdullah5756]

@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance thank you so much! Much appreciated! 🙏🏽

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

I hope that fixes it👍

[@user-uk3iy1mi9o]

So our roper looks like this one, and it is tripping the breaker when it start to agitate. All the part you show in this video are good on our machine. Any idea what another issues could be?

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Can you use an extension cord to try the washer on a different outlet?

[@user-uk3iy1mi9o]

@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance The outlet is fine we run the dryer off of it as well.

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Can you send me an email at [e-mail] so I can give you more detail on the fix?

[@chrisscott8003]

Did you ever find a solution? Took mine sort today thinking the same thing but the coupler is intact. Won’t agitate or spin. Tripped the breaker on spin the first time and second time around it was stuck on spin and full of water

[@user-uk3iy1mi9o]

@@chrisscott8003 Yes we had to change the breaker. We just built the house in 2018 but apparently the breaker was no good. We gave the washer to his brother and they havnt had any issues with it since.

[@danielwylie-eggert2041]

5/5 stars

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Thanks so much Daniel 😊👍

[@AndrewAppenheimer-vg9mi]

Can anyone tell me the best place to order these parts?

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Amazon will have it.

[@dianeking1]

Thank you! can you post a link to buying that part?

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Here you are Kenny: www.amazon.com/Whirlpool-285753A-Motor-Coupling/dp/B008YDS7WS

[@dianeking1]

Thank you, This saved me some $$$

[@saderiabrace3121]

My agitator doesn't work during spin cycle if load is is more than 3 pieces of clothes...is that the same issue as the video??

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Yours is a bad clutch that needs to be replaced.

[@DavidCircleTime]

When the washer goes to spin I hear a grinding noise? Think this fix is the same issue?

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Can you send a video of that to: [e-mail]

[@nikilemley2996]

Mine won’t spin or agitate but it sounds like a lawnmower. It is draining water. Do you think it’s this?

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Just needs a new motor coupler👍

[@dr.pickle5842]

Should I unplug my washing machine before I work on it?

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Yes, thanks for asking.

[@lj180817]

What if it just won’t turn on?

[@kevinmulholland6721]

Why washer keeps trying to drain when empty , but it wont spin

[@phillipporter9611]

Okay it's about 7:45 on my roper washing machine I replaced activator and it still won't work can you please tell me what may be my problem

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Can you hear anything when it should be agitating or spinning?

[@phillipporter9611]

@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance no I can't hear nothing

[@phillipporter9611]

No can not here anyting

[@phillipporter9611]

I guess no more suggestions

[@phillipporter9611]

Can anyone help me with my roper washing machine

[@johnstevens9258]

What else could it be I tore my Roper apart and the motor couplings were good

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Do you hear anything when it’s supposed to spin?

[@heatherbarnes6444]

I have the same problem and I hear a humming

[@breannehenry3841]

I took my Roper washer apart and this coupler is not broken. My machine will fill with water and drain but does not spin or agitate. It sounds like it is maybe trying to spin and the motor is going but the clothes just sit. What else could it be?

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Can you send me a video of the sound it makes during spin to: [e-mail]

[@jerryohanlonhighperformance]

Have the same problem wondering what's going on? I know this is a year old do you still check the videos?

[@joshuahayford7790]

Ok so mine wont spin and its not that part. So any suggestions on which way to go?

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

What sound does it make during spin?

[@joshuahayford7790]

@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance it drains the water out but sounds like it tries to spin. It sat for 10 years. Cant even spin the drum by hand

[@mimijuarez3202]

So if the washer won’t agitate this will fix the problem???

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Yes, That should fix it👍

[@infamousxx]

I did all this, new coupler etc and still. No.spin cycle with grinding noise

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Thank you, Can you send me a video of that to: [e-mail]

[@infamousxx]

@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance the grinding noise stopped but ill send a video 6 secs the most since Gmail limits

[@addisonsmommy2011]

How do I get water out of my washer? Went to do a load of laundry and my washer filled up but won't agitate, spin or drain what do you think it could be?

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

What’s the model number?

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Sounds like the lid switch.

[@acres90]

Mine is doing same thing...just makes a very quiet hum but wont do anything

[@acres90]

@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance rtw4516fw

[@devonwilliams3886]

I found the following site for more free help. www.repairclinic.com/RepairHelp/How-To-Fix-A-Washing-Machine/47-122-892539-/new/Roper-Washer-won-t-spin-or-agitate-RTW4340SQ0?r=%2fShop-For-Parts%2fa11b122d892539%2fModel-RTW4340SQ0-Roper-Washing-Machine-

[@sean9374]

Mine agitates and will spin without a load but as soon as there is a load, it will bog down. I can't spin it up by hand and something starts clicking on the controls until it shuts off altogether. I've replaced most everything (coupler, clutch, brake shoes and gearbox) and nothing has fixed it. I am at my wits end. I have no idea what else it could be.

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Nice job Sean, Can you check to see if some clothing item got stuck between the spin basket and the plastic tub? Just need to pull off the cabinet and then pull off the the white plastic ring and fish out the clothing item with a straightened coat hanger 👍

[@sean9374]

@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance yeah, I've had both the inner and outer tub off. There's no clothing. It acts like a bearing is seizing up but there's no bearing in this one that I can see. Is it possible that the drive block is worn to the point that out let's the spin tub too close to the plastic tub?

[@sean9374]

@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance I FIXED IT! All I can say is that I will never NOT inspect my drive block again. Yes, the drive block was so worn out, it allowed the spin tub too bottom out on the outer tub. And all it took for me to learn this valuable lesson was a new gearbox, clutch, brake shoes, coupler, drive block and tub nut. 😂 💸💸💸💰

[@damiansmith406]

So my agitator spins if i manually spin it but when clothes are in the basket, its as if the motor isnt strong enough to spin with the clothes...I've also tried running the washer without clothes in the agitator works fine. just when I add clothes it doesnt want to spin. Can anyone help me out? Also the tub spins to drain water as well. so i dont know what it can be.

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Yep, You need the new super cheap dogs for you agitator 👍

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

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[@ericacsmith08]

@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance its more like the base of the agitator isnt spinning completely..the top portion that houses the agitator dogs works correctly.

[@jerryohanlonhighperformance]

@@ericacsmith08 Eric did you ever get a reply I'm having the same issue

[@christinedotson9909]

Could you hear the motor running though before you fixed it? My fills with water but then doesn't do anything, makes no noise nor sound

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Your lid switch might also be part of agitation. If the washer thinks the lid is open it won’t agitate. This is always true for spin and sometimes true for agitate.

[@christinedotson9909]

@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance You was right. The connector that goes to the lid switch was slightly melted. I bypassed it temporarily until my new one comes in

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Nice job😊

[@christinedotson9909]

@@waynv1835 I had to bypass the lid switch where it would run with the lid open or closed.. Mine had went bad. After that, everything started working correctly

[@johnhaste7189]

Mine agitates but won't spin. I replaced the clutch but it still won't spin.

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Hi John, It’s highly like.y you just have a broken lid switch. You can wrap a zip tie around it’s broken case and it will run again👍

[@phillipmadutch]

@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance do you have the part number so I can order the same thing you did in the video

[@singlemommingit7384]

Mine agitates but when it goes into spin it gets stuck and sounds like a jet plane

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

What model is it?

[@bagginsbandb]

what if the bottom is spinning but the shaft is not?

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Just need to replace the agitator dogs.

[@marywhite4631]

Do the roper washer has a belt

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

It has a motor coupler instead.

[@marywhite4631]

@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance ok thanks I see a little belt hanging near the couple where is it off of

[@marzman7]

@@marywhite4631 I saw that belt, too. It isn't connected to anything. I don't know what it's for. It just sits up near the transmission area.

[@gettindrunker]

Thanks! These washers are absolute junk. I miss the good ole days with stuff that lasted. This thing has been into too many times.

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

I agree with you

[@10YearOldTom]

Just took mine apart. This piece is intact. I might have a motor issue

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Does the motor hum when it should spin? Might have a small sock caught in the pump.

[@luisgarcia9717]

@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance thank you so much for this because I did everything else and was about to give up until I looked at this comment and saw your reply and checked the pump and there was a sock 😂

[@leeke5910]

I know this is easy for you but my adhd brain would still mess this up

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Give it a try, I can help you with advice👍

[@cynthiawilliams948]

PROBLEM: I followed the video step by step only to see the coupler was intact. Nothing broken. But my machine still will not spin

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Can you hear anything when it’s supposed to spin?

[@cynthiawilliams948]

Yes i hear the motor going but the agitator tried to turn but stopped. Didnt even turn a half turn. Cannot move it with my hand

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Darn it. That means that the transmission is faulty. Once the agitator does a slight turn do you hear the motor hum?

[@RobSmith]

@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance Hello, this sounds like mine. I just pulled it apart and couplers are good. Is it worth changing the transmission?

[@johnstevens9258]

It agitates but won't spin

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

Most often it’s a bad lid switch

[@kathleenbosgraaf6643]

My Roper will spin and drain, but will not agitate.

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

What happens after it fills with water?

[@katbos4995]

Quick and Easy 5 minute Appliance Fixes: It fills, doesn’t lock, then drains. No matter which wash setting. But, If I flip the switch to spin and drain, the door locks, it spins and drains. Ty for you reply, wasn’t expecting a reply :)

[@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance]

You’re welcome. It should just lock when set for spin but not during fill or Agitate . I think the water level switch needs to be replaced. It’s supposed to tell the timer that it’s full and ready to Agitate. It’s not doing its job.

[@katbos4995]

Quick and Easy 5 minute Appliance Fixes : Thank you so much! Didn’t know there was a part like that :)

[@dqmitchell3004]

If I could "see" what you were doing it would make a difference