Have a Whirpool washer Ultimate 2 and it stopped spinning today. How do i fix it? What is wrong with it?

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have a Whirpool washer Ultimate 2 and it stopped spinning today. How do i fix it? What is wrong with it?

It is a top load washer. It rinses fine yet when it goes into a spin cycle, it doesnt move. I smelled a burnt smell when I went to check on my load. It did seem to make any weird noises while washing or spinning, it just stopped spinning. Any help will be appreciated. How much will this cost and can I do it myself? Thanks.

Answer 1

shoulda got a Maytag

i don't know much about washers, but it sounds like the belt that drives it stopped. or maybe the burn was from the friction of the belt trying to spin, but whatever it is attached to is seized.

tilt the washer and see what it looks like underneath

Answer 2

most common problem with Whirlpool washers not spinning is a broken lid switch or a motor coupling.

Answer 3

does the water drain out? if it does there is a plastic gear that is broken it cost me 40 bucks plus install

Answer 4

Sounds like your belt and cheap to fix. Im a girl and did it