Whirlpool AWM336…needs new pump I think

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  • September 1, 2006 at 10:56 pm #20494
    flyingmonkey
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    Hi all

    Our 7 year old washer keeps sticking on cycles and not going on to rinse.

    I have read through this site and others and I think it is too old to have electronic load balancing. Looking at a few of the posts on here it looks like it needs a new pump.

    I am reasonably competent with electronics but would it be cost effective to repair the washer or is it time for a new one?

    Thanks

    Nick

    September 1, 2006 at 11:03 pm #187243
    gegsy
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    Re: Whirlpool AWM336…needs new pump I think

    Hi Nick
    It could be faulty fill valve,heater or thermostat also. Pump if required is around the £53.
    In what way does it stick ie- what can you see and hear?
    Un plug appliance if you are going to fault any further :plug:

    Greg

    September 1, 2006 at 11:28 pm #187244
    flyingmonkey
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    Re: Whirlpool AWM336…needs new pump I think

    Thanks for quick reply.

    It sticks as in the dial gets to a certain point (usually a or b) and then all that happens is that the drum just fills and drains as if it is at start of the cycle (good job we’re not an a water meter).

    If I manually jog dial on it kicks back into life.

    Tonight I had to mess around for ages to even get the washer to go past the fill cycle.

    Thanks

    Nick

    September 2, 2006 at 12:02 am #187245
    gegsy
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    Re: Whirlpool AWM336…needs new pump I think

    Hi Nick
    Sounds like a possible blockage in the fill pressure system and/or timer problem.
    Without being hands on its hard to tell 😕
    You may want to consider an engineer. Please use the link below to find one.

    Regards

    Greg

    September 7, 2006 at 8:53 am #187246
    flyingmonkey
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    Re: Whirlpool AWM336…needs new pump I think

    Many thanks – I will get some quotes.

    September 11, 2006 at 4:33 pm #187247
    flyingmonkey
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    Re: Whirlpool AWM336…needs new pump I think

    Just had some good news: after checking all our warranty info it turns out that we registered for the Whirlpool 10 year parts guarantee.

    I phoned Whirlpool to make sure we wouldn’t get stung for labour, etc and all we pay is £72.50 and that covers all the labour costs until the problem is fixed.

    Looks like a good deal so I will go with this option unless anyone knows of a reason not to?

    Thanks

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