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    wet10525 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    May 16, 2014, 12:33 PM
    My whirlpool washer sounds like it wants to start wash cycle but nothing happens.
    Kenmore washer will not do anything, it sounds like it wants to turn on for a second then just stops. I made sure it is plugged in, unplugged it and plugged it back in, I took the unwashed clothes out and tried all cycles, but other than coming on for a second it does nothing. It is only four years old. It is full of water that I will get out today.
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    May 17, 2014, 06:23 AM
    If it has filled with water and then stopped your problem could be the water level control. It is a switch that power comes into and first goes to the water solenoid valves and when the pressure on the diaphragm, via a plastic hose, gets high enough it switches over and sends power to a terminal on the timer and then to the motor and other devices. You will have to use a meter to check it out. Go buy a good digital multimeter from Home Depot, Lowe's, or Radio Shack, first. Here are the manuals you will need: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...c%20washer.pdf
    https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...e%20Manual.pdf
    https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...%20washers.zip
    https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...Electronic.pdf (This one has a chapter on using meters that is good.)
    You will find it easy to fix your washer using a meter since you do not have to guess.
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    May 17, 2014, 10:08 AM
    What to do to fix my washing machine
    My Kenmore washer fills up with water but does wash, just makes a noise like it wants to start. It is only four years old.
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    May 17, 2014, 10:17 AM
    I had the same problem and found this:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqeEf2IveSQ

    Easy fix for me. Not sure if you are having the same issue but it's something to look at.
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    May 18, 2014, 06:12 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by wet10525 View Post
    just makes a noise like it wants to start.

    Since your hearing noise, I would check the drive coupling on the motor.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0o95LEjBtM Here shows how to replace. Good luck and let us know what you find.
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    May 18, 2014, 11:22 AM
    You definitely need to check the lid switch, too. It is one of the safeties. If it came apart like the one on YouTube you should epoxy it and use a wire tie as shown. The epoxy will keep out the water, so carefully seal it all around the switch.
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