My washer just stop draining all together it makes a sound like it wants to spin but wont and now i just have standing water in it and it wont drain. but it will wash and fill up. Please anone can you help me. Sears want $135 just to come look at it. Thanks all.
door switch might have went south.it is on top of the frame(the little tab hanging down off the lid trips it) you have to take the top of the washer off to see it.they cost about 15.00
Couple of things it might be. Belt might have broke or come off spin motor. Pump might be bad or clogged. Check the drain hose it maybe crimped. If you are a DIY then Google the make and model number for the Service Manual. This will give you an idea of how to get to the parts. It may be simple (I had draining issues and it turned out it was a sock in the pump. removed the sock washer still running fine to this day.) Otherwise look for a second hand appliance shop, their service techs are allot less expensive than Sears. I'm guessing it is the belt. Easy fix.
Usually, the switch that senses that the washing machine door is closed (a safety thing) isn't working. Since you have power, sounds as if the timer is fine (and they seldom break). You can usually get to it by taking two or three screws out of the back of the machine (the part sticking up where the timer and other switches are located.) Then you will find that there are a couple of little latches and the top will slip out. You don't even have to disconnect the wires usually. The top then will pull up from the back, because it is usually just held with a spring type arrangement. Then you can see the switch. Most appliance houses have them and they are not expensive. So, if you are handy, you can see if it is the switch. Also, it is one of the cheaper fixes if you call an appliance repair man. Depends on what the house calls in your area are.
Look under the front of the machine. If you see a small pile of ground up rubber or plastic, you have broken the coupler that connects the motor to the wash basin. The motor turns the wash basin to use centrifugal force to force the wash & rinse water out. This part can be bought pretty cheaply and you can replace it yourself if you have some fairly basic tools or maybe know someone who is handy with tools. I did this myself once and the $20 or so it cost was certainly worth not hiring a professional to overcharge me for it.
