Whirlpool Washer Transmission Repair (2007)
21 hours ago
- The washer would not spin but performed other functions, making it useless.
- Online forums and repair websites like fixitnow.com and repairclinic.com provided guidance.
- Disassembly revealed a broken shoulder pawl stud in the transmission as the cause.
- A Neutral Drain Pack was ordered online for $23 including shipping, which included upgraded parts.
- The author extracted the broken screw threads using an easy out and arbor press.
- After replacing old parts with new ones, the washer spun successfully.
- The repair cost $23 and time, versus an estimated $300 for a repairman or $600-900 for a new washer.
- The author values the educational experience and satisfaction of being able to fix it again.
- Additional tips included dealing with mud causing spin issues and a service manual PDF.
- A reader question highlighted a similar issue where a pawl came off its stud without damage.