washing machine question

[Use Less]

When I plug in my old washing machine, I hear machine buzz when I pull the knob out on a wash cycle, but the agitator doesn't move. It does spin when it's on "spin". It's removed from water supply and outlet, so I can't try to fill it and see if it will run. Is something else broken?? I have a new one ready to install. I'd rather give the old one away than stick it by the street. Those who might take it probably can't handle/afford a repair, though. Thanks.

[feather]

I spent a few hours for a few days trying to figure out what is happening with our washing machine, over Thanksgiving.
It stopped agitating, and it stopped spinning.
I wrote down the model number and then looked at youtubes.
I tore open the front of it with butter knives, my tools of choice.
It will agitate and spin if empty but the weight of the water won't let it do either.
There is a vacuum hose that I blew out.
One said to unplug and let the computer inside reset itself.
None of these things worked, but I felt like I accomplished something.

So the answer is NO, whatever the question is.
I have no idea what REALLY is the problem. Maybe since it is 10 years old, the belt is tired and needs to be replaced so I ordered one. The problem started with LARGE loads, more water, and not so much of a problem with smaller loads, less water.

So DS washed his big load of socks, and they were sloppy wet. We drained them and hung them on the line, and they froze last night. How fun! About an hour ago I told DS how much fun I was having with his laundry (me helping him by folding tshirts and underwear) and I asked him if he also wanted to have FUN by helping me take the still damp socks off the line. He joined me for the fun. I honestly do enjoy it, the wind, the ice, the frozen clothing. Him....I haven't taught him to enjoy it yet. He laughed at me. (not so much with me)

[Cabin Fever]

Where is the buzzing sound coming from? The dial knob or somewhere else in the machine?

So, if you do not pull the knob during the wash cycle, are you saying the machine will still wash, rinse, and spin as normal with no odd sounds? And, the only problem being the buzzing sound if you happen to pull the knob during the wash cycle?

[Use Less]

Nov 24, 2018 2:43:28 GMT Cabin Fever said:

Where is the buzzing sound coming from? The dial knob or somewhere else in the machine?

So, if you do not pull the knob during the wash cycle, are you saying the machine will still wash, rinse, and spin as normal with no odd sounds? And, the only problem being the buzzing sound if you happen to pull the knob during the wash cycle?

If I set the dial at wash, and pull the knob, I can hear a buzz or hum, but nothing else happens. If I set the dial at spin, it will spint. The machine is disconnected from water and drain. The new machine is in there, so not practical to try to reconnect. I've read online about problems like drive block falling, bad belt, motor coupling, and so on.  

[kkbhf]

Is it a Click-bzzzzzzzzzzzz? Could be the solenoid that lets the water flow, which might be normal.

[Cabin Fever]

Nov 24, 2018 3:42:49 GMT Use Less said:

Nov 24, 2018 2:43:28 GMT Cabin Fever said:

Where is the buzzing sound coming from? The dial knob or somewhere else in the machine?

So, if you do not pull the knob during the wash cycle, are you saying the machine will still wash, rinse, and spin as normal with no odd sounds? And, the only problem being the buzzing sound if you happen to pull the knob during the wash cycle?

If I set the dial at wash, and pull the knob, I can hear a buzz or hum, but nothing else happens. If I set the dial at spin, it will spint. The machine is disconnected from water and drain. The new machine is in there, so not practical to try to reconnect. I've read online about problems like drive block falling, bad belt, motor coupling, and so on.  

Refresh my memory. Does pulling the knob start or stop the action the knob is set to? Can you hear where the sound is coming from? Is it coming from the knob or down low in the machine?

The reason I ask these questions is that I did a major repair on our machine a few months ago (see below)

[Use Less]

Pulling the knob out starts the machine. The sound is down in the machine. Not worth a major overhaul, imo, considering age and condition.

[Cabin Fever]

Nov 24, 2018 15:40:03 GMT kkbhf said:

Is it a Click-bzzzzzzzzzzzz? Could be the solenoid that lets the water flow, which might be normal.

Yes, I think you may be right. The buzz sound may be coming from the solenoids that open the cold and hot water supply valves, which is normal. You just can hear it when the washer is hooked up due to the over-riding sound of the rushing water entering the washer drum.

I suppose if Use Less wanted to, she could fill the washer drum using buckets of water or a hose to the normal fill line (I'd set it to the small load setting so there wouldn't need much water). Then, if the machine starts to agitate when on the wash setting, I'd say there is no problem.  If you do this, just make sure the drain hose is routed to a sink or or a large bucket when it gets to the spin cycle.

[Skandi]

If it worked when you put it away I suspect it's just not doing anything because it has no water.

[Bear Foot Farm]

I'd set it by the street and not worry over it any longer.
That's the same as "giving it away" because someone will come by and pick it up.

[Use Less]

Dec 1, 2018 6:08:46 GMT Bear Foot Farm said:

I'd set it by the street and not worry over it any longer.
That's the same as "giving it away" because someone will come by and pick it up.

Around here, metal gets gone in minutes.But I have heard there are people in the village renting washing machines, so I feel bad to let a functional one go for scrap. If it's going to be that, my nephew will take it away eventually. Both he and his folks have scrap piles at their houses. The plan is for him to borrow a trailer from work, and take his, theirs (and mine) all at once.