Amana ALW480DA Top Load Washer - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Remove the impeller as well and see if that helps

PLUGGED WATER PUMP HOSE OR WATER PUMP

there is a bolt under the fabric softner dispenser (if you have one) if not, its a plastic cap on the top of your agitator which pops off by hand or a butter knife.. then there is a bolt under there that holds the unit down..grap the bottom of your agitator and loosen the bolt and remove it...then lift up carefully on the whole thing..careful not to loose the seal and bolt to put the agitator back in place....good luck..

The motor is probably arced welded for a short. Call a tech

go to local part store get belt ..then pull it up on you tube

You might have a faulty belt change that might be your problem

take the bottom panel out(2 screws) then the upper panel out(its clips)
now the pump need to take off the shaft 3 screws then you can put the new belt in it with tention from the pully roller... try to see if there are video for that in youtube...good luck not so EZ to do :(

Sounds like you have a bad lid switch. PART NUMBER 27001095.

You will need to replace the timer. Here is the part you need to order.To replace, remove the back cover of the console, remove the knob, unplug the timer and be sure that you have the unit unplugged from the wall before making any repairs!The part comes with a 365 day, any part, any reason return policy.

Does it make a clicking or a metal on metal noise when it starts the spin cycle?

Is the drain hose above tub level?

Steps for Replacing the Belt

Tools needed:
Nut driver or socket set.
Torex screw driver.

1. Unplug the power cord from the
electric socket and remove the
front panel.
2. Disconnect the power coupling
from the motor.
3. Disconnect the 2 hoses from the
pump. Be aware that the pump
still contains between 1 and
2 cups of water, and it WILL
all come out.
4. Remove the belt from the idler
arm, pushing the belt UNDER the
idler arm. Yes, your hands will
now be quite greasy.
5. Remove the belt from the main
transmission by pushing the belt
under the transmission pulley.
6. Remove the 4 bolts that hold the
motor assembly to the washing
machine body. Remove the motor
assembly with belt from the
washing machine.
7. Turn the motor upside-down. With
the torex screwdriver, remove the
3 bolts that hold the pump to the
motor. Remove the pump from the
motor (in my case, the motor shaft
fit into a slot in the pump; while
it was snug, it was not melted or
rusted, and did just come out).
8. Clean pump and motor as desired.
9. Install new belt and reverse the
steps to re-install.

its proberly the drum bearings or you have something stuck in the drum was the machine getting noisy before this happend if so it will be your drum bearings

Hi,

Problems with a washing machine not spinning or not draining are often interrelated..

If you are having a problem with your top load washer then check out thistip...

Washing Machine does not Pump or Spin


If you are having problems with your front load washing machine then checkoutthis tip...

Front Load Washing machine not draining and or not spinning


heatman101

CHECK IF THE MOTOR IS RUNNING.
CHECK THE FAN BELT.
CHECK THE CONTROLLER.
LASTLY IT CAN BE THE WIRING ALSO.
REGARDS.
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The water valve is acting as if it has something stuck in the valve holding it open just a bit.You need to take it off and take it apart carefully and clean it out.The water valve is the part where the hot and cold hoses hook to the washer.Hope you found this helpful and thank you for using Fix ya.

Hi from retired Englishman in SW France,
The first thing to do is to have the leak investigated by somebody there as we could only offer a list of guesses ;-0)
Once it is empty and carefully lifted onto its side, it should be possible to inspect the hoses and clips and hopefully identify the culprit. In some cases it might even be possible to affect at least a temporary fix whilst obtaining the necessary spare.
Sorry we could be only of limited help in this instance- it's very difficult diagnosing this sort of problem remotely ;-0(
Good luck,
John C

If the unit hums and sounds like it's running but doesn't spin or agitate you've probably got a bad coupler. Open the unit and take the pump and motor off and see if the coupler is broken or missing (This is most often a plastic/rubber part which usually breaks down into three pieces and hooks your transmission to your motor). If it is missing or damaged, replace it. Good luck.

you either have a bad valve, bad air switch, or a hole in the air tube leadinf to the switch. An easy way to check the valve is turn the washer on and while its filling unplug it. If the water stops immediately you valve is probobly ok. if it takes a few seconds to stop or doesnt stop at all your valve is bad

You gonna have to get a hack saw and carefully cur the pump away from the shaft. If you bang on the motor shaft you will ruin the motor.

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