Whirlpool Duet, model WFW9151YW00, won't go through spin cycle
Whirlpool Duet front load washer, model WFW9151YW00, won't go through spin cycle but does agitate. It will drain most of the water no problem but then after the drum turns back and forth a few times, it pretty much just stops moving but the pump sounds like it's still trying to pump water out for a long time. But the little bit of water left seems like it's being pumped back and forth in the line. I can see the drain line that goes to the wall drain moving around like the machine is trying to get the water out but it appears the water is just going back and forth in the line. This goes on for several minutes until finally the machine just stops. It's a pretty loud pumping noise like a cycling back and forth sound. The pump has been replaced, the two control boards (front panel board and control board next to it) have been replaced but hasn't changed. Tried to run diagnostic test and was able to get it into diagnostic mode with the 123, 123, 123 pressing of 3 buttons but couldn't seem to get any error codes. I couldn't really figure out how to test things once in diagnostic mode. It did spin a bit, but pretty weakly in diagnostic mode at one point. It also did a real weak spin when I ran a test wash. Left the towel I threw in totally wet.
Any ideas? There is another circuit board attached to the motor and it looked ok visually. I checked the wires coming out of the motor (3 wires) and got continuity between each one and nothing to ground so it appears the windings are not shorted. The machine seems to fill, agitate and drain the bulk of the water without any problem.
Thanks for any insights on this!
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Also, there are no error codes that appear. It just times out while pumping away.
by Chris
Solution was to replace shocks. Turns out it was an out of balance issue. But weird that there are no sensors for this, no error codes. After replacing all control boards and pressure switch it turned out to be just bad shock(s). Just came across this on another whirlpool compact unit. But this one wobbled quite a bit when trying to spin but never got into high spin. Machine will keep trying for a while then shut down. Bad shocks. Easy fix.
by Chris
I have the same issue with Wet Clothing At The End Of The Wash Cycle.
1. The washer work OK when I put it through the Diagnostic Test. Tub fills with water, In the Wash cycle: The tub turns clockwise and counter clockwise, Tub drains out completely, the tub spin cycle went from low to high spin without any issues. I also checked for “Error Codes” on the CCU and found no issues.
2. I removed the door switch and tested it out completely. No Issues.
3. I replaced all the shocks on the tub and tested the machine again, it still registered an out of balance condition and left the clothes in the washer soaking wet
4. I checked the MCU for loos connections, bad capacitors, burned resisters, and diodes. Found no visible problems with the board or motor.
After all this I still have a washer that is not out of balance, but somehow registers an out of balance condition. I would like to know what sensor registers an out of balance condition, so I could adjust or replace this sensor instead just replacing parts.
by Janet Maynard
Hello I am having a similar issue but mine doesn’t spin at all and don’t drain? Any ideas maybe the pump?
by Chris hart
Cleaned out the drains, new pump, throws codes. This machine is heavy for me to pull in and out all the time. Could it be the board. Please help me, I'm too old and no money to continue replacing everything. Please someone.
by Joyce
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