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Friday, June 12, 2009

DIY Question: My Kenmore washer.....

DIY Question: My older model Kenmore washer starts cycle normally and stops working right before it should drain and agitate. What could be the problem and can I fix it myself?

Answer: It sounds like you have a bad lid switch. A lid switch could cost between $15-30 depending on your specific model and can be switched out fairly easily if you are mechanically inclined... Note "mechanically" inclined.

On Kenmores, Top Load washers, you would start by removing the two screws in the console and some are under the front two trim pieces of the console, or one on each side in the back of the console. Lift console forward and flip over. The lid switch harness is generally in plain view which depending on your model the connection should be off right center behind the lid. In newer models, the lid switch is in the back left corner. The lid must be raised to remove the lid switch. Simply remove and replace with new lid switch.

On an older model, after lifting lid, two phillips head screws should be in the mid to back of unit's top lip opening. For the older one you will need to remove the connection wire to the lid switch and the two bronze clips found on either side of the unit cabinet. Then you will need to pull forward on the cabinet to get underneath to remove the 5/16th ground wire screw found under top of the cabinet. Next, replace these items with the new lid switch.

**Always be sure your appliance is unplugged before beginning any and all work!

And as always........ fix it don't trash it!!!

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Good luck and hope that helps!

Food for thought.....

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