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Kenmore washer drains but won't spin.

Hello, I have a sears kenmore model 110 20902990 washer that doesn't spin but does drain. The motor is turning but drum doesn't engage. It did smell as if something was hot or burning. Also there was some black dust (rubber) under the machine. thank you!

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yloera Nov 01, 2007

Have the same washer . drains but does not spin. Also makes a loud noise during the time of spin cycle. How do I repair it ? or does it have to be a professional?
Anonymous Dec 13, 2007

Hi. I have the same washer and mine stopped spinning and had the black dust under it so I was told I should replace the motor coupler. I am in the process of doing that but the new set has a metal sleeve and it seems like it does not want to go on very easily. I'm just wondering if I should (lightly) hammer it on or not or if I should look for some new couplers without the metal sleeve. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Anonymous Feb 09, 2008

No smell of burned motor. It goes through the cycles and makes the noise of spinning and even discharges water but the drum doesnt spin. Everything else including rinse cycles work.
Anonymous May 05, 2008

I also have Kenmore and experience the same problem, it works through the cycle fine. Then it drains. But does not spin, although i hear the motor running. Please help.
Daniel123xxx May 05, 2008

I also have kenmore and have the same problem. It goes through the cycle fine, drains, but it does not spin. Please help me repair it.
Rick2009 May 11, 2010

I have the same washer and have just ordered the motor coupling from Sears. Could you give me instructions regarding the finesse to replace this part?
Anonymous Mar 20, 2014

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Sounds like the motor coupling has broken, fairly inexpensive part but does require some finesse to install. let me know if you decide to attempt it.

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