A washer that fills and doesn't do anything, or stops right after the wash cycle and then does not advance to the rinse cycle and drain is commonly caused by a lid switch malfunction. The lid switch is usually mounted under the washer top casing, on the right hand side on most top load models. It is activated by a plastic piece on the lid (called a "Lid Strike") through a small hole on the
rim of the wash tub opening. In many cases the lid strike breaks off the lid, or the lid switch becomes loose and no longer makes contact. Inspect the lid to make sure the lid strike is still intact, and then inspect the mounting screws (adjacent to the small opening on the wash tub
rim) and make sure they are snug. If you determine the switch to be defective, the following link explains how to replace one:
http://www.fixya.com/support/r385198-replacing_lid_switchIf the switch requires replacement, a new one can be purchased on line at
searspartsdirect.com, pcappliancerepair.com,
repairclinic.com, appliancepartspros.com. Just use your model number as your search criteria. All these sites offer competitive pricing, so
shop all them for the best price.
Take note of your symptoms:
1. Washer fills, may or may not agitate, will not advance to the rinse cycle, and will NOT drain - lid switch.
2. Washer fills, does NOT agitate or spin, but WILL drain - motor coupling.
If you still have questions, please let me know. If the suggestions I have listed do not match your washer symptoms, please post back and elaborate more on what the washer is/is not doing. That way I can provide you with better assistance. I hope this information is helpful to you.
Same thing just started happening to me. I know this is an old thread but can you tell me what part you had to get to have it fixed. Mine is doing the same thing it doesn't finish the rinse cycle and then spin and my machine is full of water still. The other day I put it to spin and it actually worked and drained the water but I ran another load and it's not working at all now. I was told it could be something to do with my timer or dial knob. And Sears just told me a timer switch is a 112 bucks. But I was wondering why someone said the lid switch needs to be replaced cause that part was only 36 bucks.
Found out if I held down on my lid it worked so it is my switch my screws were lose and wouldn't tighten back on there right. I could by pass the switch but I am just going to buy a new one cause my friend can put it on at no charge,
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