Kenmore Whirlpool Washer Not Draining and Spinning

Is your Kenmore or Whirlpool washer not spinning, agitating, or draining? Many things can be the cause of that but a broken lid switch ranks high up there as one of the most common problems. Different washing machines will have different symptoms but a lid switch is an easy first thing to check. In this video I show how to check and replace a door or lid switch on an older model Whirlpool washer. There are still many of those out there so I thought it'd be a good video to make. For a video that covers a whole lot more washer problems and how to order correct parts, check out the videos below:
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[@bigredjohnson6921]

I have watched a lot of your videos, awesome job, very concise and informative. You have saved me a ton of money. Thanks so much!!

[@WordofAdviceTV]

I'm glad to hear that! I appreciate you stopping by to leave this comment! You're welcome and may you have a phenomenal new week! 👍👍👍

[@karenwhite7056]

I love you, I love you, I love you! I just fixed my washer which was the same model as in your video. Your instructions were superb. Thank you!

[@jaydarl2]

I bought the part in early November but had been making do by using a screwdriver. That jerry-rigged fix was getting shaky, so it was time to install the lid switch. Thank you for making it easy. I can't imagine ever getting a modern washing machine. This is my third repair on this thing, and they have all been relatively easy.

[@brianally1531]

Well done! That was very clearly explained. Thanks a bunch!

[@user-kq7fd1sm2s]

Because of your easy to follow instructions and advice I was able to fix my washer, myself, for $20!! Thank you so much!

[@inh0usegraphics]

This is the best video I’ve found, taking the process step by step and even adding things to watch for that could cause problems. Thank you for making me look smart and for saving me money!

[@billhandymanbill2775]

Excellent step-by-step instruction! Thank you!

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Thank you Bill! Glad you liked the video. Have a wonderful weekend good sir! 👍👍

[@JamesGalford]

This exceptionally well-done video saved me a lot of money! Not only did it help me identify the faulty lid switch, but it provided all the necessary information to locate a replacement part for one-fourth of the price from a parts supplier and how to successfully install the new part. Thank You!!!!

[@marcbenson6320]

Great Video. Saved me a ton of money. Repaired switch with a 10 cent zip tie. Can't get much better than this. Thank you!

[@stevebradley4885]

I have the exact same washer and the exact same problem...I got lucky...Thanks for the time you put into helping me on this...thanks! I just sub'd...I will watch your other vids too

[@silvergrizzly316]

AWESOME Jay!!! Another few more videos and I can lose the number of my service technician😂. Thanks for sharing all that you do my friend and God Bless you and yours brother!!! 🇺🇲🕊🕊🕊🇺🇦

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Lol thank you Silver!! No worries brother, the majority of people would rather pay someone to do this than do it themselves so your business can only expand and thrive! 😉 And you bet! Thank YOU for always stopping by to take a look at the videos. 🙏🙂 May God abundantly bless you and yours in all spheres of life as well!!

[@user-zy7bw6nz9w]

great video, makes changing the switch very simple, saved a service call

[@cindygarcia530]

Omg I love you. Just saved myself hours of draining and testing with an ink pen!!!!

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Lol I love it, glad to hear you were able to get it to drain.

[@studypartner9643]

Boom 💥💥💥 what a great instructor

[@stevensantiago8106]

Great instructional video!

[@robertomichelalvarez6123]

Great video thanks!❤

[@Sayiam]

Thanks for the great video as usual.

[@WordofAdviceTV]

You bet, and thank you for stopping by to check it out! Have a marvelous weekend good sir!

[@jimharris1590]

Well done!!

[@harrydickson4575]

Another fine video 👍thumbs up

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Thank you Harry! And this is another fine comment from you my friend! 😄 Seriously, your comments will be legendary! Have a fantastic weekend good sir!!

[@user-ce4rd2tw2b]

thanks so much for all the info--great job; clips were missing on my machine, but someone zip tied it.

[@claytonfite3197]

If I remember correctly the Switch is a safety switch if the door opens the washer will stop and will not start. Mine broke on a Kenmore and I did replace it. The job would have been easier if I had seen this video way back then. Nice CLEAN job Jay. :)

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Yes, it's exactly as you say. 🙂 Thank you Clayton! Hopefully you never have a lid switch problem again but if you do, may your repair go smoothly and trouble-free next time around! 😎 Have a fabulous weekend good sir!

[@claytonfite3197]

@@WordofAdviceTV It's been a great weekend. Late afternoon thunderstorms arrived. Whenever I run into a fix-it problem I check in with Word of advice for a video. Gotta try a pine float, on a hot summer day :) lol.

[@WordofAdviceTV]

@Clayton Fite Glad to hear the weekend was great! I cant resist one-upping you my friend, 😇 thunderstorms are good but we had a 4.5 earthquake here yesterday. The house shook. 😱 Good to know I am a go to channel for you and lol, do enjoy that pine float! 😄

[@philipbaio2237]

Great video thank you

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by Phillip, have a fabulous rest of the weekend!

[@cassandrakali]

Thank you so much!!! ❤

[@foxlake02]

Once I removed the switch, I saw that it had separated because the glue failed so I synched it back together with a wire tie and reassembled it. Works great and all it cost me was a wire tie.

[@MarioDallaRiva]

Oh yeah - great camera work 🤙🏼

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Thank you! I heartily agree! My videos would be much worse without her filming me most of the time. I will screenshot this comment and send it to my wife. 😄

[@fritzrobfern8154]

Good day..thank you for sharing your videos. I just asking if we have some remedy if the led switch is broken..?

[@WordofAdviceTV]

You're welcome! If you would rather not replace the lid switch, then simply jumper it with a wire nut like you see in the video before I replaced it.

[@KishBish]

THANK YOU!!! 🙏🏽💖

[@terryraymond7984]

Thanks for the tip for taking the main body off I thought that would be a nightmare to remove

[@TRiInCO]

Thank you!!!

[@amarmot3635]

Brilliant

[@netteparks9790]

I enjoyed watching your video. I have an old whirlpool it drains and spins on the two smaller cycles, but on the regular cycle, it doesn’t rinse or spin. I replace the timer that wasn’t the problem. do you think the lid switch could be the problem even though it drains and spins on the two smaller cycles thank you so much

[@MarioDallaRiva]

Awesome timing on your video! I’m seeing this condition on our Kenmore (which looks exactly like the one where you mention inserting a putty knife under the fascia). Would this condition generate a diagnostic code??

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Great to hear the video was timely! It depends on the model of your washer. Some will, some won't. If your washer is older then probably not, if it is a newer one and has a digital display, then probably yes. 👍

[@gila168]

Well done. Don't forget to slap the like button on your favorite washer cover.

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Lol thank you! I appreciate you stopping by and slapping on a comment 😉

[@amykhiry873]

Thank you for your video!

[@kkovler1]

My lid switch been broke for years and bypassed. As long as the person using the washer knows, no harm in doing this and no small kids around. it's just a safety device!

[@WordofAdviceTV]

I only agree! 😄 I have bypassed plenty of them too. I have a small curious George running around the house though so I replaced mine just in case. Even though the chances are miniscule, if he really does decide to check out the washer while its in a final spin it would be pretty bad.

[@nikkielaw83]

How do you bypass it?

[@horacecomegna335]

Not worth the fire hazard bypassing the lid switch, just buy a new switch!

[@kkovler1]

@@horacecomegna335 no fire hazard.

[@user-cg7jp7jt4v]

How do you bypass it

[@garrykrause2375]

HEYYY JAY--LOVE YOUR VIDEOS--NEED HELP--KENMORE WASHER OLD MODEL60 SERIES, WASHER WON'T RINSE OR SPIN AFTER AGITATION--HELP....

[@OShackHennessy]

Great video man I like it. That footwear is not OSHA approved I’m reporting you. 👍

[@fisherbrown903]

Mr jay What is good one recommend dryer and washer to buy For home huse. Last longer not eazy broke from home deport. GE good? Ez repair. Is. Kenmore when whirpool

[@kerriweir2663]

I have a few questions and I honestly think your the only person here that can give me any answers. I have this same machine (it's my favorite too💯) So my lid switch broke and as a temporary fix I bypassed the lid switch and it worked for 1 full load cycle. The second cycle it drained and refilled for the rinse but now the timer stops ticking right after rinse and it won't drain or spin. After the timer passes the rinse label the ticking almost sounds like its ran by a battery and the battery is dieing and then it just stops a little past rinse and wont go any further, it wont tick or drain and if i turn the nob to spin myself nothing happens. But if i start the cycle over the timer sounds like it works perfectly fine again up until it passes the rinse label. Any idea what went wrong? Do you think the replacement lid switch will fix the issue or does it sound like my temporary fix for one problem caused me a whole new problem?

[@Eddy63]

Great vid ... I love the appliance repairs ... Did you recycle the float tooth picks 😂🤣😂 Your camera person ( I hope I used the right pronoun ) is awesome as well ... Thx ...

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Thank you Eddy! It's nice to hear that at least someone enjoys the appliance videos. 😅 But I do know that most of my audience would rather see HVAC content and I will have some videos lined up to make them happy. 😉 Haha nope, I think that toothpick didn't make it back to the pack. 😇 And thank you! I agree! My camera person is awesome 👍👍👍 I sincerely believe my videos would suffer in quality of not for her filming them. I will pass this comment on to her. 👌 Have a phenomenal weekend my friend!

[@amrunner4]

While you have the control panel lifted up, I would recommend putting a zip tie around the connection of that plastic hose to the pressure switch. When that slips off, there's nothing to stop the machine from overfilling the tub and flooding your laundry room. That's a weak point in it's design.

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Oh that's a great suggestion!! Thank you for pointing it out, those floods make a huge mess! Though rare but if it happens, oh boy is it a bad day..

[@classic287]

Nice. My old GE dryer comes apart similar to that. My Whirlpool washer is the matching unit to your dryer. Does my washer come apart like your Kenmore?

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Aloha Mr. Classic! Yes, if your Whirlpool washer looks like the Kenmore one in the video, the whole cabinet likely comes off the same way as well.

[@classic287]

@@WordofAdviceTV A young man reported for his first day of work at a supermarket. The manager greeted him with a warm handshake and a smile, gave him a broom and said, "Your first job will be to sweep out the warehouse." "But I'm a graduate," the young man replied indignantly. "Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't know that," said the manager. "Here, give me the broom, I will show you how."

[@WordofAdviceTV]

@classic287 I love it! 😂 Thanks for sharing Mr. Classic!

[@NoName-vq3zo]

God bless your family and you. If I had the money I would fly you over for all my appliance repairs so that they would get done correctly and with integrity. Incidentally, what is the specific model of that Kenmore washer? Thank you, friend.

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Thank you! I appreciate the thought. 😄 The Kenmore washer in the video does not have a specific series or model name. But if you were asking what the model number is, it is: 110.22432100

[@NoName-vq3zo]

@@WordofAdviceTV Thank you.

[@TM_Stone]

I want to give a shout out to my wife to help train me in replacing just about every part in my washing machine.

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Kudos to the wife!! Good comment, good shoutout. 😄 Blessings to her!

[@markkramer6616]

As a service provider those models will agitate with the lid open the lid switch only affects the draining and spinning. If it will not agitate or spin out then it's a drive coupler.

[@jdretiree2433]

If the lid switch was bypassed, what caused it to become un bypassed? Was the lid switch the reason your machine quit working? I can't imagine it was.

[@Roadhardd]

He never said the washer quit working. He said the lid switch was broken, and demonstrated how it didn’t click. He already knew it was bypassed since it still worked.

[@WordofAdviceTV]

@jdretiree Jimmy is spot on. 😎 Thank you for explaining it sir!

[@luccib7225]

I'm getting the clicking sound from the switch and the agitator seem like it try to move but it's like it's stuck on something.... the washer won't drain spin or agitate....

[@steelcrusher]

👍👍

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Every time I see your username, I always think "nice!" that's a manly ID!" 😄🤜🤛💪💪 You don't by chance curl up frying pans into burritos do you? 😎 The giant fish in the picture is a great complement to the name too. 👌 Also, thank you for stopping by good sir! Have a grand weekend!

[@netalekh6443]

👍👍👍😃

[@parkerfritts8374]

I have my lid switch bypassed and water still won’t drain. Verified a good connection between the wires

[@terryraymond7984]

my kennmore lid switch the switch itself came apart

[@bgregg55]

Wait...It had been working fine with the busted lid switch workaround so why wouldn't it spin?

[@tahirfarooq2551]

Hi, no new video on AC since you shifted. Waiting anxiously.

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Don't worry my friend, I should have some videos on mini-splits, portable AC, and roof-top units coming up. 👍

[@davidmckinney6577]

👋👋👋👋 hello 👋👋👋👋 good buddy Jay it's good seeing you again buddy I miss talking to you back and forth in text like we use to it's been a true blessing to me in getting to know you buddy 🙏 you sure have the right name to your channel with the name words of advice because you sure have been a good friend to me through the rough and bad time's I love you all like family.. me I'm on my fifth week of dealing with sciatica it's been a nightmare I have good days and bad pretty good day today I guess it just means I'm getting older and the older you get the more different things happen to you but I'm going to keep my head up and keep on going buddy and hope for the best. Tell everyone I said hello and much love you and your family your the nicest guy I never met it would be awesome to see you all in person for sure.. Arnold 🐕 isn't feeling well it's the hot weather he stays in and I have to keep it super cold 🥶 in here to keep him satisfied his Dr increased his fouresmide pills it's just because my little boy his heart ❤️ is getting weaker but I hope and pray 🙏 God will bless me with him for many more years

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Hello David! Good to hear from you and it's good news that today was a good day for you! It was great getting to know you too my friend, in the good ole days when Bigfoot was still doing well.. Yes, I used to post a video twice a week, then once a week, and now every other week. I have other KZbin channels I am trying things on and more projects going on in life besides KZbin so things sometimes get pretty busy. It sure sounds like old age brings with it many challenges.. My parents are in their early 70s and they are feeling it too. Heart problems, blood pressure, back, etc.. I hope that going forward you will have much more good days than bad days and may your sciatica be healed in the name of Jesus! We appreciate the greetings David and aloha to you from the sunny state of Hawaii! I am careful not to make any promises but if the Lord wills it and I end up in your state, it would be an honor to meet up with you in person. May Arnold stay in good health as well and stay with you for many years to come! God bless and take care David! 👨‍👩‍👦🤙🤙🌴🌞⛱

[@davidmckinney6577]

@@WordofAdviceTV thank you so very much Jay 👊🤘✌️🤙 for the comment yes it would be a honor to see you I'm not anything special and I'm sure not good looking like you Im just a middle age man trying to make it I feel pretty good today but Arnold 🐕 isn't feeling well he kept me awake off and on last night coming to my bed panting im going to call my vet this morning and talk to her about his condition and try another approach in something to help him I have to keep this house just as cold as I can get it for him he can't take the heat bigfoot got the same way if I could get the weight off him it would be a true blessing because his weight is getting the best of him and I have tried so many diets and spent thousands of dollars trying to keep him going and especially bigfoot I got to go through his records back when he first started having problems and I started taking him to the Dr and I added up all the money I've spent on chemotherapy and radiation and other treatments and all of his medications it was like fourteen thousand and three hundred dollars but I don't care about the money 💰 because like I told my vet I said I couldn't never spend enough money for what he has meant to me same way with Arnold 🐕 I'd give everything I own to try to save him but it doesn't work that way I just got to take it day by day and try to make the most of every day you know buddy... yes I remember that first video of you I watched and I remember thinking to myself right there is one very smart and special guy I could just tell that you were my type of person you have helped me out with advice and I have fixed a lot of people stuff thanks to you and you have been there for me as a friend when I needed one you just got a good way with words to me even though I have never seen you just talk to you through KZbin but to me you are family buddy I wish you were my son because I sure love you like a son and I love your family I always keep you guys in my prayers and thoughts God bless me with your friendship because I don't talk to nobody else on KZbin like I do you..

[@davidmckinney6577]

Let me know buddy about your other channels and I will subscribe to them as well

[@WordofAdviceTV]

@David McKinney Sorry to hear about Arnold not feeling good. My sister has 3 cats that she loves in a similar way so I kind of understand what you mean when you say you are willing to spend whatever amount on them. My sister is like that too. It sounds like lately even though it is getting warmer outside you are probably dressing up in the house since you have to keep it nice and cold. It is commendable that you are ready to go so far for Arnold and what you did for Bigfoot. May Arnold feel better soon! I am happy that my channel and comments have been a help for you and that you found a friend in me. We appreciate your regular prayers and blessings. May God bless you and yours abundantly as well! I pray for you too. Don't forget to take care of yourself too, not just Arnold. As for my other channels.. I've had many. 😅 There's no need to follow them as I am not as active with them as I am on Word of Advice. If you just want to see them out of curiosity though, right now these are the channels I am working with: 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗶 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: kzbin.infovideos I used to make these myself but now hire somebody to make the videos for me. 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁: kzbin.infovideos This used to be a big compilation channel of mine. KZbin got a lot more strict with copyrighted material so I had to erase all my compilations or close the channel. Then I tried doing life advice videos on random topics, then random non-advice videos, then tried hiring a freehand artist, followed by 2 digital artists. Those videos don't seem very promising so now I plan to get a chameleon and make this whole channel into a shorts channel and perhaps rename it to "Daily Dose of Chameleon". That's just a potential plan though, we'll see where that goes... 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡: kzbin.info/door/WGLfdGOQUrKK9dYdEq4qAgvideos I am more involved with this one but plan to slowly phase out in my replies as replying to people in Spanish is a bit time consuming.

[@devon9822]

Mine acts weird with a big load and won’t spin properly. It will also stay stuck in spin. If it’s a small load, it does fine.

[@nicolekear3911]

It could be if the washer is overloaded or unbalanced.

[@Roadhardd]

I never met a lid switch I didn’t bypass. I refuse to buy a washer with a lid lock.

[@WordofAdviceTV]

Lol, I love it. 😄 The man whom all lid switches fear. Some argue it is not needed, others insist its very unsafe. As a person I knew used to always say: "different strokes for different folks" 😉

[@publicmail2]

There always a story about someone sticking their arm into a spinning machine, and losing it.

[@Samlol23_drrich]

I heard that story but with a foot. I bypassed my lid switch so ill let you know....

[@WordofAdviceTV]

@AD Electronic Teardowns I have heard the stories as well but never met anyone who knew someone to whom this happened. But yikes, if imagined, that would be a gruesome experience. 😱

[@WordofAdviceTV]

@samlol23 Lol, tread carefully Sam 😄😉

[@Samlol23_drrich]

@@WordofAdviceTV literally......

[@bradleypollack5658]

Part Number???

[@terryraymond7984]

no but taking that main body off sure is easier as you brought out.

[@paulshinn5394]

Did not watch video (lid switch)

[@mysticwine]

Kenmore is designed to fail. You get what you pay for!

[@gijoeret]

can't watch this, too many ads

[@KMT15]

My washer isn’t draining/ spinning ona normal cycle. But, when I then put it into “spin/ drain”, it will drain and spin??

[@123spleege]

there is a screw, which you can see the hole for, at the rear of the washer. this one screw holds the body to the back panel. In this video, the screw is missing. it is more work but, this screw must come out which requires pulling the washer far enough away from the wall to access it.

[@tacoofmyex4960]

Hey I loved the videos I’m actually trying to fix mine today there’s a part that’s not working I’m not sure what it is I have a photo of it if your on Instagram or Facebook if you can help me.