My husband and I actually went out to purchase a new washer because neither one of us at the time wanted to deal with actually trying to figure out what the problem was. And I didn't want to call a repair person to come in because everyone knows they charge you just for them showing up. I still have the washer but it doesn't actually work. I decided to keep it thinking that maybe someday I would get around to figure out was wrong so as of right now it is sitting in our basement being used as a shelve.
My husband had been doing the laundry on the day that the washer went. I went to the kitchen and thought that the washer sounded funny so I went into the basement to check. At first I thought that maybe my husband had put to many towels into the washer causing the Aggitator (I know that this is not the correct spelling) not to be able to move. So I removed some of the towel but no luck. You actually can't even turn it by hand. So I am thinking that it's a belt or that something is stuck. Any ideas ↑ |
Yup ok ....does the timer work first question? In otherwords when you set it to start will it fill automaticly...or nothing happens? Test around the dial in the various cycles...if it ticks or moves the timer is working....if not that would be the reason nothing is happening. So start there.
If the timer is working ok.......fills....empties...but no spin....take the cover off the back of the machine. Unplug first!!!!! Safety first always. That adjitator has a stem....be logical it has to be around the middle of the machine one the inside too. Now look if its a belt you will see its broken....or is very loose just worn. If its a metal part that has slipped off that makes it go back and forth you will see that too. Also.....depending on the make it could be a small motor that drives the belt or the metal part. Follow the belt and or the metal part to see if it goes round something that might look like a small motor. Usually they are just a part with a metal housing and a couple of wires that go from that, back to the timer. Maybe three of four wires.....but the important thing is ...is the belt or the metal part attached to it or around it? Maybe a wire is loose...or the motor for that part needs replacing.
Go and look when you can an tell me what you see. Dont be afraid to call the maker....or go to their website and ask a tech. Let them know you have been looking and this is what you find. If some guy on the other end of the phone sounds like......."oh dont know, you would have to bring it in"...crap....call someone else there are tons in the book and you will likely strike someone who will be willing to assist . Between all of us I bet you get to the bottom of it and learn a ton along the way.
Keep me posted.......REMEMBER HONEY......SAFETY FIRST ALWAYS....UNPLUG.
Oh and ps.....dont worry if at any time with any thing if you get a wire crossed. I mean....you hook the positive to the negitive instead of the other way around.......nothing is going to happen....it just wont work. So change it, to start the process of elimination. Unplug first ....change....plug in and test.
Sorry I know none of you are idiots.....I just want people to be safe. ↑ |
| I am currantly in Indiana so I will check when I get home on Wednesday or Thursday and let you know. Thanks ↑ |
| Alrightie....too that possible motor driving the belt....it would have a pully like end on it to spin the belt if it has one. ↑ |
| okay maxie heres my problem my jacuzzi tub i know i spelled that very wrong anyway the tub that is suppose to blow out some buubles and relax you isnt so relaxing it wont turn on when i push down the button and i cant find were the dagone motor is i think i might know but if that is were it is then someone sealed it up anyway can you help would love to be bubbly again !! oh and i did check thr breaker box to reset it and it stiil didbt work . ↑ |
Hi Charla....ok hon....two things it could be.....one you pump is just not working....that can happen over time they just wear out. Two......under that button is what is know as a relay switch or points.....these points sometimes just burn out.
Is there on that hot tub a way to get into that button area? Are their screws present and some kind of cover there....if so Unplug that puppy first!!!!! Turn the breaker off. Take the panel off. If the buttons are like on an older model washer/dryer or you stove....sometimes you have to remove the knobs first....then the panel. Once you get that far....you will figure out how to get the points out....located right under the knob...they might look like something in a kids toy....all they do is make contact when the button is pushed. Springie like. You push they contact let go and they are apart. If you remove them you hold them to the light if necessary and have a peek. If you see black where it would touch together....they are burnt out. Just replace that part.
Now as for the pump.....is there a filter system...? Is it built into the pump? If so make sure it is clean and free of any debries. Either way.....someone has got to get that enclosed area open so you can see the pump. Turn on the hot tub and see if you even hear it working. If it sounds terrible rough like an old car just getting by with a lot of choking and girgleing sounds....it might not be operating effiecently. Therefore just not doing the job at all. Or very poorly at best. If its running, one of you put your hand to an water outlet in the tub.......if the water is flowing through....it works...and you are back to the points. If nothing is happening....if its making a horrible sound.....or buzzing ...if anything, then the pump could well be gone. Has to be one or the other.
Unpluged of course and breaker off check the wireing to and from......the button area. To likely a electronic board....just to be sure the connections are still all good........most likely they are just fine....but check to be certain.
Your hubby might know.....I dont think this is the trouble but could be one more possibility.......does that pump require primeing? If for any reason you can recall it was disconnected......sometimes...depending on the system....it has to be primed. The water pressure has to build up enough to get the flow on the go LOL! Just another thing to check.
Remember cover for button comming off.....UNPLUG TURN THE BREAKER OFF TOO]]]VERY IMPORTANT hon! Let me know how it goes.
Ya companies will often send you say an adapter...or part or whatever is missing if you write them. Take the make model and to the website and write the customer service department or tech....and ask kindly ...."My hot tub is not working and we found the points for the jets are burnt out could you please assist by pointing me to my nearest dealer or may I order them from you? We so enjoy this hot tub and miss the relaxing jets at the end of our nasty long days Thanks in advance." Chances are Charla they will send you the part for free so many companies are very good this way. I have have adapters.....and parts of near every discription....even for my Kohler potty. LOLOL!!!!
Anyway let me know hon. ↑ |
......I have had.....parts for ......potty........sent FREE.
Sorry hon....thats what I ment.. ↑ |
| Another way to explain primeing is.....ya need to ensure that there is water in the line.....and the pump.....cuz see if there is air trapped somewhere the pressure is not going to happen....just an add explaination. Just girrrrrrrgiles and chokes ...works but doesnt all at the same time. Pumps should...NEVER BE RUN DRY. They must have sufficent flow in order to preform. ↑ |
| thank you so much maxie my nieghbor came over and her and i cleaned the filter that was the problem thank goodness yea a nice relaxing bubble bath tonight for me thanks again !!! ↑ |
Charla how wonderful. So glad it wasnt the pump....expensive they are! Must have been clogged good! Just like your dryer ...well sort of. If the pipe from the dryer to the lint pipe/flex pipe....has major build up....drying time is near endless. Also can cause a fire....so freeing up the line or in your case the filter is the best news....since it wasnt a huge replacement or repair issue. The points wouldnt have been much...but a pump?! Nasty!
Sorry Charla.....is it you who has the hubby deployed? I know one or two of the girls here have mentioned that...just cant recall who. Point is, I am really happy your neighbour helped you out. ENJOY! ↑ |
| no maxie my hubby isnt deployed but he cant even plunge a toilet so god only knows what he would have done to the tub !! ↑ |
| You are so nuts.........LAMO!!!!!!!!! ↑ |
| Just wondering EthansMom0213....did you ever get a chance to look at that washer hon? ↑ |
