hot point washer model vwxr4100t2wb it just stoped spinning. It drains all the water out but it does not go into spin cycle. Is it over for this old model??? or is it worth to repair it ??? I replaced the draining pump last year. Please advise.
Yes it is a top load machine. How dificult and expensive would it be if I did it myself??? Is there any way to perform a test to find out if it really is the clutch??? Thanks in advance for all the help you can provide.
on U.K. hotpoint top loaders the clutch is not as bad as it sounds, it is most likely the cluth "shoes" which have worn. these are easy to replace but if you dont know what they look like when not worn its hard to say what they look like, except they become pointed.
they are to be found under the "bell" of the main motor, I used to tip m/c forward (some one holding it is a very good idea) and then change the shoes.
they will also smell for the first few spins as they are "bedding in" (been called to new m/c for "funny smell when spinning" only to find owner never had top loader before and its clutch shoes bedding in
as for cost, no idea
this also assumes that your m/c build is the same as that as a UK hp top loader
i would suggest easiest fix is to ask at local repair centre for a pair of clutch shoes for your washer, un plug mc, remove all pipes, tip mc on its side (requires 2 people) and compare what you have brought to what you can now see under the main motor
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