Whirlpool Washer won't spin to finish

[RobG]

Whirlpool Washer Type 113-01, model LCR7244HQO washes and rinses, but does not spin to complete the cycle. I would appreciate any suggestions as to what can be done.

[Dan O.]

Originally Posted by RobG

Whirlpool washer model LCR7244HQO

...does not spin to complete the cycle.

What does it do instead? Stop right at that point (motor and timer too) or does the timer continue on to the end of the cycle just not spinning??

Does it drain?

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[RobG]

Thanks for your prompt reply. The timer keeps going and it drains. It just does not spin. Thanks again.

[Dan O.]

Originally Posted by RobG

It just does not spin.

Will it still agitate during the wash?

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[RobG]

Yes, it agitates and seems to be working fine except that it does not spin near the end.
Thanks,
Robert

[Dan O.]

Originally Posted by RobG

Yes, it agitates

Good.

Can you hear the main motor (not the pump motor) running/trying to run when it should be spinning?

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[RobG]

It's hard to tell over the sound of the pump, but it seems the motor is not on. I will run it again and listen more carefully. What is the diagnosis in either case, motor working or not working? Thanks very much.

[Dan O.]

Originally Posted by RobG

it seems the motor is not on.

Than there could be a problem with the lid switch not being activated, the electronic control or even the water level switch. I might look into the functioning of the lid switch first.

JMO

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[RobG]

I ran it again and set it at minimum wash size. While agitating with about 1/3 the amount of water, it started filling it up. I stopped the machine and set it to drain-spin. I used a screwdriver instead of the lid and repeatedly pressed on the switch until the machine did spin and drain.

What does that tell us? The water level sensor?

Thanks for your help.
Rob

[HayZee518]

then I'd say its the lid switch - a nylon button may have worn. or the contacts inside corroded