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andy5
Nov 29, 2007, 03:19 PM
I have a whirlpool washer about 20 years old and both solenoids are not working- could the problem be the timer unit? It doesn't agitate. (ocassionally does agitate but most of the time does not.)

Stratmando
Nov 29, 2007, 05:56 PM
Could be in the timer unit, Solenoids may be OK, you could hook up 120 volts to verify operation, 120 volt likely, verify voltage.

biggsie
Nov 29, 2007, 07:56 PM
It might be a good idea to check washers on fill hoses

The hose washer has a strainer in it -- Plugged?

Turn off water before checking these strainers



I think most washers have control for hot or cold water

Turn timer to fill position --- And switch hot and cold

This will tell you if the solenoids are working