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Kenmore Washer Series 90 Intermittent motor problems?

My series 90 (110.28902790) washer sometimes does not aggitate or spin. It happens randomly through different wash cycles. I have replaced the timer thinking it was the problem, but am now thinking it might be the carbon brushes on the motor itself. Any thoughts? I have confirmed it is not the door switch either. During the wash cycle, it might aggitate correctly and spin, but during the rinse cycle it might just sit there when it is supposed to be aggitating etc.. The reverse might happen as well. Any thoughts ? Also, a side note.. Looks like you can't replace brushes on the series 90 motor, might have to buy a complete new motor.. not good.. thx

Chad Hankins
January 2006

Kenmore Kenmore 110.28902790 Household Appliances, Washing Machines Washer Motor Agitate

I am now fairly certain it is the motor, I played with the brushes hoping to produce a better contact with the shaft. Ran a few more cycles and everything worked successfully. Now if I can just figure out how to replace the brushes without buying a whole new motor.. any thoughts ?

Chad Hankins
February 2006

Hello,

A bad motor will certainly act as you have decribed. Once a bad motor heats up it will kick off on the overload switch then after it cools, it will get up and run again till it heats up and shuts down again.

JP
February 2006