The spin cycle on my Kenmore Heavy Duty washing machine MOD # 14112300 is not working properly. The clothes are still wet after the cycle is finished. Not spinning fast enough.
When the clothes are wet at the end of a cycle, check these:
Motor coupler
Totest the motor coupler, re-start the washer in its spin cycle. Let themachine run for a minute, and then open the lid and notice whether thetub is spinning:
Spin cycle
Ifthe washer doesn't reach its proper spin speed, the clothes may be toowet at the end of a cycle. Check to be sure the load is properlybalanced and run a spin cycle again. If the clothes are still wet, youmay have a worn or loose belt (Maytag®), a worn clutch (GE®/Hotpoint®),or a worn motor pulley or tub bearing. Replace the applicablecomponent.
Alternatively, there could be clothes caughtbetween the inner and outer tubs. Read the "It spins but won't pump"section of the "It won't drain" section. Also, there could be otherthings that cause friction on the drive train. Seek the assistance of aqualified appliance repair technician.
Siphoning
Ifthe water that pumps from the machine goes right back into the machineafter the spin cycle, it may be because your washer is siphoning thewater from a laundry tub with a slow drain, back into the washer. Tryto improve the draining of the laundry tub. (Is there something stuckin the drain?) Also, be sure the drain hose doesn't reach more thanabout 4 inches into the laundry tub. If it does, cut off the excess.
Water-inlet valve
Water-inletvalves eventually fail. One problem that may develop with a water-inletvalve is that it can no longer completely shut off when the electricityis turned off to it. Then, the valve may leak and drip water into theclothes tub--you may notice that your washer has water in it when youhaven't used it for a few days. To fix this, replace the valve.
More information can be found here:
http://www.repairclinic.com/0088_11_1.asp#Level1_12
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The tub is spinning when I lift the lid so I think the coupler is fine. Could you explain how I would tighten the belt because I think that is the problem. The machine is only 5 years old, I was hoping to get 20 years out of it.
Thanks.
you may have a worn or loose belt (Maytag®), a worn clutch
(GE®/Hotpoint®),or a worn motor pulley or tub bearing. Replace the
applicable component.
machine not spinning clothes properly
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