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My Kenmore washer fills up ok but it makes a humming sound from down in the motor area when it is supposed to do any kind or running operation agitate, rinse or drain. But, it is able to drain water, but there too it makes a humming sound. What might be my problem? Can it be fixed? Thanks Len
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Motor Coupling
If the washer won't spin or agitate the motor coupling might have failed. The motor coupling connects the motor to the washer transmission. It is designed to fail if the washer is overloaded in order to protect both the motor and transmission.
Drive Belt
If the washer won't spin or agitate, check the drive belt. If the belt is broken or if it isn't tight on the pulleys the washer won't spin or agitate properly.
Lid Switch Assembly
If the washer won't spin the lid switch assembly might be defective. This is a very common problem. The lid switch assembly can fail either mechanically or electrically. Test any electrical switches with an Ohm meter for continuity. The switches should have continuity according to their design.
Drive Motor
If the washer won't spin or agitate the drive motor might be defective. This is not common. Check all of the other related parts to this symptom before replacing the motor. If the motor is visibly burned out or physically damaged, replace it.
Stator Assembly
If the washer won't spin or agitate the stator assembly might be burned out. The stator is essentially one half of a motor, it interacts with the tub by creating a strong electro-magnet. If the stator burns out the washer won't spin or agitate. Check the stator for continuity per the wiring diagram with the machine. This part is often misdiagnosed.
Rotor Assembly
If the washer won't spin or agitate the rotor assembly might be bad or damaged. The rotor is essentially one half of a motor, it interacts with the tub by creating a strong electro-magnet. If the rotor fails or is damaged the washer might not spin or agitate. Check the rotor for damaged magnets or other defects.
Door or Lid Latch Assembly
If the washer won't spin or agitate the lid switch assembly might be defective. This is a very common problem. The lid switch assembly can fail either mechanically or electrically. Test any electrical switches with an Ohm meter for continuity. The switches should have continuity according to their design.
Door Lock Motor and Switch Assembly
If the washer won't spin or agitate the door lock assembly should be checked. The door lock can fail either mechanically or electrically. Test any switches on the door lock with an Ohm meter. The switches should have continuity according to their design.
Motor Control Board
If the washer won't spin or agitate the motor control board might be defective. The motor control board provides power to the motor as well as direction and force. If the motor control board is defective the washer may not work at all or function properly.
Transmission
If the washer won't spin or agitate the transmission might be worn out or defective. There are numerous more likely causes when a washer won't spin, which should be checked first.
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All of your suggestions refer to if the washer "won't spin or agitate" You missed the important diagnostic: it spins but does not agitate. This is a critical differential, and should point to something more important in diagnosing the problem.
Seldom, please don't keep us in suspense, tell us what it is. He didn't say it would spin, just drain.
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