Kenmore quit in middle of wash....... by: Anonymous
The same thing happened to our washer, I discovered it was the safety latch that connects when you place the lid down. I taped a piece of plastic to the lid where the original piece that makes the connection is so the contact was made with the switch when lowering the lid or sometimes placing some weight on the lid where the mechanism is (like a full bottle of detergent or a weight) will also work (hey don't judge, times are tough, service is expensive, this worked for us :), washer is still operating. Good luck!
Jul 18, 2011 Rating
FIX by: Anonymous
iTS YOUR SAFETY LID SWITCH ! 1 ZIP TIE AND 30 MIN / EASY FIX
May 23, 2009 Rating
Maytag vs Kenmore by: Anonymous
Our Maytag Heavy Duty washer is just over 20 years old and the clutch is beginning to slip so I believe its time for a new one. I read the above reviews and if the Kenmores only last 10 years they I am definitely staying away from that. Many manufacturers produce several name brands in the same factory but that does not mean they use the same parts. Does anyone have a sudgestion about the best models out there today. I am not into bells and whistles just basics.
May 03, 2009 Rating
Washer Quit, considering new Kenmore by: Roland
My 10 year old washer (Kitchenaid) stopped in mid cycle also. Was able to finish load of clothes and
drain water by removing agitator whenever drain/
spin function was needed.
Not sure whether to buy new parts $200 or just get
a Whirlpool or Kenmore which I have had good exper-
ience with.
Apr 25, 2009 Rating
Washer stops in mid cycle by: Anonymous
A year or so ago my machine also stopped in mid cycle. I think the reason was a bad ball bearing pack. This unit doesn't have a belt, which is a good thing, I was told. A repairman was able to fix it.
Yesterday, it was in mid cycle and sounded like it was grinding... that was the transmission. Then it stopped. It started again and I risked running it in small bursts to drain the water.
we ended up paying a repair man to tell us the transmission had gone bad. Cost of repair would have been $450.
Now we're trying to find a new washer.
Feb 22, 2009 Rating
kenmore washer by: michael
same thing just happened to us today. how did you drain the water?
