Capacitor testing

[Waynen]

Capacitor on Kenmore washer at motor, using Lazy Pups test of 9/05/04 I get a reading off the scale then its lowers to 0 is this a shorted unit or good? The meter go's of the chart not to the middle as per Lazy Pup test.
Thanks

[LazyPup]

If the needle does not move or if it goes all the way upscale and stays the capacitor is bad and needs replacing.

If the needle goes upscale, regardless of how high, then immediately starts moving back down like the windshield wipers on a car, the capacitor is good.

[Waynen]

Originally Posted by LazyPup

If the needle does not move or if it goes all the way upscale and stays the capacitor is bad and needs replacing.

If the needle goes upscale, regardless of how high, then immediately starts moving back down like the windshield wipers on a car, the capacitor is good.

My washing machine just stops and it starts again after I reset the dial and pull it out again, after waiting a while. It was, you would reset it and it would complete the wash, now in a matter of seconds it stops and will not start again for sometime and just stop again.
Thanks

[Waynen]

Originally Posted by Waynen

My washing machine just stops and it starts again after I reset the dial and pull it out again, after waiting a while. It was, you would reset it and it would complete the wash, now in a matter of seconds it stops and will not start again for sometime and just stop again.
Thanks

I feel as if I am not getting posted ? but I am new here, got hooked with Lazy Pup capacitator post. But it must be someting other than motor/capacitator?

[Dan O.]

Originally Posted by Waynen

I feel as if I am not getting posted ?

I see two messages you've posted here. Did you post more??

My washing machine just stops and it starts again ... after waiting a while.

That might be caused by the motor overheating and cutting out on its internal overload protector.

I have no idea what would cause that without knowing the brand of washer in question, its exact model number and which setting(s) the failure occurs on. If you need further assistance, please post that information.

You can find tips for locating the model and serial number identification tag on your appliances in the 'Repair Parts' section of my web site linked below.

Dan O.
www.Appliance411.com
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[Waynen]

Hi Dan! My washer is a Kenmore 110 --92583100 to be exact. The setting does not matter it happens in wash or spin it just stop's,the heavy dutie setting has not worked for a while it would not run on that setting yet it would run on the normal setting.

[Dan O.]

Originally Posted by Waynen

The setting does not matter it happens in wash or spin

That could indicate a problem in the motor itself although I have heard of some cases of timers having bad contacts and energizing several motor windings at the same time causing the motor to overheat too.

LINK > Kenmore 110.92583100 Washer Motor
LINK > 110.92583100 Washer Timer

I'm afraid some actual testing of the washer will likely be required to determine the cause in your case.

Dan O.
www.Appliance411.com
The Appliance Information Site
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[Waynen]

Dan I have meterd the motor and I got a reading on all colors to white( there are two white ?) I meterd the capacitor and it looks good to. Maybe time to look to control as you said? ? where to start ?
Thanks
P.S. I am from Toronto

[Dan O.]

Originally Posted by Waynen

I have meterd the motor and I got a reading on all colors to white

What kind of readings? A short (no resistance) would be bad.

Maybe time to look to control as you said?

Maybe but unless you're getting the right readings for the motor, I wouldn't suggest you rule it out just yet.

where to start ?

If you're unfamiliar working on washers and want to try to repair it yourself, you might want to consider getting a repair manual for it? Being that your washer is a Whirlpool built 'direct drive' model, the repair manual shown at the following link should describe most common tests and repairs.

LINK > Whirlpool/Kenmore 'Direct Drive' Washer Repair Manual

JMO

Dan O.
www.Appliance411.com
The Appliance Information Site
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[Waynen]

How do you check this thing out?