Kenmore washer Actuator problems

There could be several possible causes for your Kenmore top load washer not agitating or spinning. The actuator is one possibility, but it's not the only one. Here are some other potential causes to consider:
Lid switch: The lid switch is a safety feature that prevents the washer from agitating or spinning when the lid is open. If the switch is faulty, it may prevent the washer from agitating or spinning even when the lid is closed. You can test the switch by using a multimeter to check for continuity when the lid is closed.
Drive belt: The drive belt connects the motor to the transmission, which turns the agitator and drum. If the belt is broken or worn, the washer won't agitate or spin. Check the belt for signs of damage or wear, and replace it if necessary.
Motor coupler: The motor coupler connects the motor to the transmission. If the coupler is broken or worn, the washer won't agitate or spin. You can check the coupler by removing the motor and transmission and inspecting the coupler for damage.
Transmission: If the transmission is faulty, it may prevent the washer from agitating or spinning. This is a more serious issue that may require a professional repair.
Based on the symptoms you described, the issue could be with the actuator, but it's hard to say for sure without further testing. The actuator controls the shifting of the transmission from agitate to spin, so if it's not working properly, it could prevent the washer from agitating or spinning. You can test the actuator using a multimeter to check for continuity.
If you're not comfortable diagnosing or repairing your washer yourself, it's best to contact a professional appliance repair service to diagnose and fix the issue.

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your dogs may be bad in the agitater.. if u open the lid and turn the agitater back and forth does it rachet or does it turn freely both ways?

see the causes and fix it. God bless you
If your washer won't drain, check these: It spins, but doesn't pump It doesn't spin or pump It pumps, but the water returns It spins, but doesn't pump If your washer spins but doesn't pump the water out, the drain line is probably clogged. In many washers, a small sock or other piece of clothing can get between the clothes tub and the outer tub that holds the water. If the clothing gets between the tubs, it may then get into the drain hose that's attached to the pump--or even into the pump itself. If it's in the pump, you need to remove the hoses from the pump and pull the item out. To remove the sock from the outer tub port, open the washer's main access panel and remove the large-diameter rubber hose that connects the pump to the bottom of the outer tub. Then, using needle-nose pliers, try to grab and remove the clothing through the port. Sometimes you can't remove the stuck clothing from below. Then you have to remove the agitator, top of the outer drum shield, and inner clothes tub. This isn't easy to do--and you may need special tools--so you might be happier getting a qualified appliance repair technician to do the job. If the drain line isn't plugged, the problem may be with your pump. Even if the pump appears to be turning, the internal impeller may be broken. If so, you need to replace the pump. It doesn't spin or pump If your washer doesn't spin or pump water out but the motor is running, your washer probably has a frozen pump pulley. If so, you need to replace the pump. To check the pulley, remove the pump from the washer and try to rotate the pulley manually. If it doesn't turn freely--if it's frozen or stiff--replace it. It pumps, but the water returns If the water that pumps out of the machine goes back into the machine after the spin cycle, your washer may be siphoning the water from a laundry tub that has a slow drain, back into the washer. The usual remedy for this is to improve the draining of the laundry tub. (Is something stuck in the drain?) Also, check for these problems: If the drain hose reaches more than about 4 inches into the laundry tub, cut off the excess. If your drain hose is lower than the washer's cabinet, install an air gap/siphon break assembly.

The pump is likely damaged if it was leaking. Look for a ring of melted plastic on the face side of the pump. Check to make sure the hole is not rounded where the motor shaft enters the pump.
I'd replace the pump just to make sure the washer doesn't flood some time in the future even if the pump turn out to be ok now.

Vlad,
First Choice Appliance Service. Sacramento, CA

sounds like it needs a new belt

My washer was doing the same thing. I had a magic marker on the bottom of the plastic tub below the inner tub. The agitation cam could not release for spin. I remove the magic marker and she took off.
This video shows how to get the inner tub out:

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Good day,
Almost always the lid switch.
Here is a good tutorial on replacing it. It should be noted there are 3 different lid switches depending on your model, and as well, the screws that hold the top console may be in 3 different locations.
Bottom left and right, bottom left and right but under plastic end caps that have to be unclipped and finally on the bottom but at the rear.
Kenmore's are built by Whirlpool.


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