Kenmore washer won't spin?

hello
i replaced the coupler on my kenmore 80 series washer
and it did'nt not fix the problem i think my has had it's last load
good luck

violet
August 2006

More than likely, the motor coupler is busted. This has been very common on my Kenmore Series 80 washing machine.

It is likely the result of washing too large of a load - continuously. The coupler is a plastic piece that resembles a football tee. There are two plastic pieces and a black round piece rubbery/plastic material that makes the two work together.

Here is how to access it:

Turn the mashing machine on it's back. Pull the clips off the water "turbo" (two hoses connected to it at the motor). Then use a 1/4" socket to remove the two screws that secure the motor clips. Remove the clips.

The motor should be able to be removed at this point. Remove the motor - you are now looking at the motor coupler - you will know it when you see it.

This is an easy fix-it-yourself repair. The part from SEARS is only about $12 - $13......

Good Luck -

If this doesn't fix it, then you are in the same boat I am in. Mine will spin when there is no load, but as soon as I throw even a towek in mine, it will not spin at all. I can take my hand and spin it and it will work....but not on it's on.

I am assuming that themotor is gone now - I have replaced the motor coupler three times on min andthat is not the problem this time.

Kevin Andrews
May 2005