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Kenmore 80 Series Washing Machine: Why won't my Washing Machine spin?

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 05:56:51 -0700

My Kenmore 80 Series won's spin? It drains but won't spin on any setting.

⟐ Answered March 27, 2023 at 5:56 MST

Kenmore 80 Series Washing Machine: Horrible grinding sound when spin cycle ends.

Sun, 27 Aug 2023 08:24:36 -0700

After washing a blanket my washer made this awful grinding noise as the spin cycle stopped. Thinking it was just strain from a heavy sopping wet blanket I gave it a rest and tried a small load of clothing the next day. To be clear the washer still spins, agitates and carries on as normal all the way up to the spin cycle. Its not spinning enough to wringe out the clothes they're still soaked but it does spin. When the spin cycle ends it comes to a slow halt and makes this banging and grinding sound. What part could it be and what should I look for when I take this thing apart?

⟐ Commented August 27, 2023 at 8:24 MST

Kenmore 80 Series Washing Machine: Why my washing machine is not spinning?

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 16:16:04 -0700

My washing machine is not spinning. What can I do? I need help please

⟐ Commented October 03, 2022 at 16:16 MST

Kenmore 80 Series Washing Machine: Agitator no longer turns as it should

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 13:46:25 -0700

My washer will agitate, but sporadilcally. It does not work smoothly and mostly just vibrates, doesn't agitate. I can freely turn the agitator by hand.

⟐ Answer accepted July 27, 2018 at 13:46 MST

Kenmore 80 Series Washing Machine: No power after heavy load

Thu, 19 Apr 2018 12:51:27 -0700

We decided that it would be a grand idea to wash a large rug in the our Kenmore Series 80 washer. Doh! It got halfway through and lost power. The tub is still full of water.

I've confirmed that the unit has power to the control board. I can't find a fuse anywhere.

I'm not sure what to try next. The control board is only about $5, but it has no visible damage to it.

Is there a service manual for the Series 80 around somewhere? Any other ideas for troubleshooting?

I'm afraid I burned out the motor but it's a fair amount of disassembly (plus manually draining the water) to check that.

Wiring diagram that I found:

Control board:

⟐ Commented April 19, 2018 at 12:51 MST

Kenmore 80 Series Washing Machine: I need a outer tub. I need all part numbers that will match

Sun, 27 Aug 2023 23:49:54 -0700

I need all part numbers that will work for replacement

⟐ Answered August 27, 2023 at 23:49 MST

Kenmore 80 Series Washing Machine: Can't get transmission shaft out to replace the clutch

Mon, 26 May 2025 05:48:53 -0700

I have a kenmore series 80. It doesn't spin well so I think it needs a new clutch. However, the transmission is totally stuck and I can't remove the transmission shaft out of the drum. Is it just rusted solid and beyond repair, or what could i do to fix it? I also can't get the tub nut off, even with the special tub nut wrench.

⟐ Commented May 26, 2025 at 5:48 MST

Kenmore 80 Series Washing Machine: Water on the floor

Sat, 20 May 2023 20:49:42 -0700

Is leaking water underneath

⟐ Answered May 20, 2023 at 20:49 MST

Kenmore 80 Series Washing Machine: Taking too long to fill rinse water

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 06:17:51 -0700

Kenmore 80 washer..LONG time to fill tub for rinse cycle. When finally fills can manually move dial just past rinse label & starts spinning draining no problem. That is on cold rinse.. when moved to warm rinse it got ALITTLE better.

⟐ Answer accepted October 25, 2022 at 6:17 MST

Kenmore 80 Series Washing Machine: F7 E1 code keeps coming up

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 17:46:18 -0700

F7 E1 code keeps coming on. Washer will quit at various times, and often times won't even start. Lid lock light will flash at end of some cycles and I'll have to restart cycle. In test mode it works fine. Put clothes in and troubles start

⟐ Answer accepted September 18, 2020 at 17:46 MST

Kenmore 80 Series Washing Machine: Kenmore 80 series drive tub seal replacement

Sat, 31 Mar 2018 15:28:33 -0700

I replaced the tub seal on my Kenmore direct drive washing machine as shown on this youtube video (Whirlpool/ Kenmore Washer Repair: Drive Tub Seal Replacement (part #383727) - YouTube). When I had removed the outer tub I had noticed caked up dirt/grease along the bottom of the outer tub near where it would contact the inner tub and mounting stem. Thinking this was dirt, I cleaned it off and replaced the tub seal. I've put everything back together and now the tub makes a high pitched noise while in spin mode and does not spin correctly. Was I wrong to have cleaned that dirt off or was I supposed to grease the seal/mounting stem or space between the two tubs? What kind of grease is used for this?? Any help would be appreciated!!

⟐ Edited March 31, 2018 at 15:28 MST

Kenmore 80 Series Washing Machine: Machine not Agitating/Spinning and Draining

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 10:16:34 -0700

Hello, I have a Kenmore model 110.29882890 that was making loud banging noises when washing/spinning. I ended up changing the wear pads and changed all of the suspension springs and the counterweight balance spring. When I hooked up the machine and turned it on, it filled with water but wouldn’t agitate or spin (this wasn’t an issue originally and was working fine). It did a humming sound and I could hear the timer calling for the next step (ratchet/grind sound). After inspection below, I ended up replacing the coupler (the black rubber was worn and had some minor cracks) and the clutch band (just the inner band as the small white pieces on the machine were cracked). I also checked the dog agits and those were in good shape. Put everything back together and when I turned it on, nothing. It’s making the same humming noise and I can hear the timer (same ratchet sound). There’s a very faint burnt/smokey smell but not sure if it’s the machine or the fact that I changed everything. The only difference from before is that now the agitator doesn’t turn at all when I try to manually turn it inside the washer tub. I can’t move it left or right. Water is still in tub. Any ideas on what I can check? I can’t find any additional info beyond changing the aforementioned parts from what i’ve seen on google/youtube. I’d appreciate the help!

⟐ Reopened March 11, 2022 at 10:16 MST

Kenmore 80 Series Washing Machine: Washer not spinning under known making weird noise

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 00:04:51 -0700

My washer runs thru the wash and rinse cycle but will not spin. When it gets to the spin cycle the knob makes weird noises and it will skip the cycle but also still drains

⟐ Commented November 29, 2021 at 0:04 MST

Kenmore 80 Series Washing Machine: Agitator not working; machine makes weird buzzing noise on spin cycle

Sun, 02 Aug 2020 11:32:29 -0700

My washing machine agitator has quit on me. When the timer hits the spin cycle, I hear a vibrating/buzzing noise, with a slight whine, maybe? Sorry for all of the words, it’s hard to describe the sound. To be clear the machine is not vibrating- the sound is similar to when your phone vibrates on a hard surface. I’m semi-handy with DIY projects so I’m not afraid to do this but I have no idea where to start troubleshooting.

Kenmore 80 Series Washing Machine: How to remove the agitator

Sat, 31 Mar 2018 15:35:08 -0700

I have a HD 80 Series Kenmore Washer (110-82692820) that will not spin. I've exchanged the motor coupling and bypassed the lid switch so I know that these are out of the equation. I've got a brake ready to install but I can't remove the larger agitator portion. I have removed the upper agitator portion but the larger lower portion has a sealed bearing object centered at the top of the larger upper agitator portion. Working WD-40 and pulling upward on the larger portion hasn't given me any results at removing the lower and larger agitator portion. Any ideas on what I may be missing? I've viewed many YouTube videos and read many articles but none reveal any solutions. Is there a special tool needed besides more ingenuity to remove the agitator? Any answers would be greatly appreciated.

⟐ Edited March 31, 2018 at 15:35 MST

Kenmore 80 Series Washing Machine: Help to Remove the Top

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 19:22:57 -0700

I've taken apart plenty of washers but this one is different and incredibly frustrating. I have a Kenmore 80 Series 110.16862502 and I cannot open it up to change the latch switch. Any suggestions? Nothing like it online anywhere. The back is one piece and the side caps are screwed to the control panel from the inside.

⟐ Answered August 27, 2025 at 19:22 MST

Kenmore 80 Series Washing Machine: My kenmore series 80 wont spin or drain

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 09:22:22 -0700

why wont my washer spin or drain

⟐ Answered November 10, 2024 at 9:22 MST

Kenmore 80 Series Washing Machine: Why isnt my washer pumping any water into the machine

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:45:36 -0700

i put it on ultra wash and it doesnt put any water and starts to spin

⟐ Answered April 17, 2024 at 12:45 MST

Kenmore 80 Series Washing Machine: Why will it not drain

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 14:20:54 -0700

Washing machine agitates and when it comes to their ring cycle will not drain

⟐ Commented January 07, 2024 at 14:20 MST

Kenmore 80 Series Washing Machine: Where is the lint trap on a Kenmore Series 80 washing machine?

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 20:47:44 -0700

This washer was in a house I bought, but the previous owner didn't heave any appliance manuals. The lint trap probably needs cleaning, but I don't know how to find it. It's a model #23832100.

⟐ Answer edited June 29, 2023 at 20:47 MST