110.28974891 Washing cycle worked great, no problems that I noticed. (granted I don't stand next to my washer everytime it washes) During the spin cycle however, my washing machine started a loud, fast clicking sound (about 4 or 5 clicks per second). When I went to inspect the noise, I saw that my ceiling light fixture was pulsing to the lurching sound coming from the motor. The spin cycle was not reaching top speed and was really irratic - slowish, then speed up a little, then slow again with no pattern or rythm. The click, the heave of the motor ,and the pulsating of my light fixture are all in unison. When the click would slow down, so would everything else.
I took all the clothes out, tried all the different spin cycles only to recieve the same results. I am very apprehensive about taking this thing apart, as I know nothing about washing machines. This does not sound like something that will just ''go away''. I've found this website informative, as your advisors sound very knowledgeable. I look forward to hearing a response. Thanks for your time. Please advise.
Its not your unit it your electricity,,you have to many thing on 1 breaker..the unit is asking for power ,,a washing machine needs a breaker of 15 amps by its self..put the unit on a oulet by its self..with no other load
bad timer,,,
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SOURCE: Kenmore 90 series - clicking during slugish spinning cycle
try your unit on a outlet by it self ,,nothing can be on this line,,sounds like weak ampage,,this machine needs 15 amps line by it self...
SOURCE: 110.28974891 Washing cycle worked great, During
Look for loose wiring connection at the motor capacitor (located beside the motor). Remove the connectors to the capacitor (one at a time), adjust connectors so they crimp the capacitor connection tabs tighter if necessary, and re-install. *Be very careful not to touch both capacitor connection tabs at the same time or you will get a good zap!*
If that doesn't help, you may have a defective motor.
Good luck!
SOURCE: electrical lurching and click sound during spin cycle
It appears your motor controller or motor has failed in this instance.
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This is not the issue. This washer has been on this circuit for last 6 years-- no issue. The machine has something wrong, not the electricity. Please try again.
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