Whirlpool 3RLSQ8533 Top Loader

[geoff1]

Have just been to out local hotel who have two of these machines.

One spins intermitant ( Water has drained away ok) but when I was there it worked ok.

The other does not spin at all. The round can above the gear box appears to be spining around ok but there is no drive to the tub.

Would this be clutch faults on these?? Have only ever replaced a pump on one before and would appricate any information and advice on these

Many thanks

Geoff

[electrofix]

Re: Whirlpool 3RLSQ8533 Top Loader

not unusual for spin clutches to be contaminated with gearbox oil

may need to change box as well

easy fit remove paddle then gearbox is only held on by 3 bolts comes out with clutch attached

Dave

[geoff1]

Re: Whirlpool 3RLSQ8533 Top Loader

Hi

Thank you for that – will take motor off tomorrow and check gear box etc.

Are these prone to any particular faults on the drive system other than leaking oil?

geoff

[jackster]

Re: Whirlpool 3RLSQ8533 Top Loader

Most common fault is a broken motor coupling, easy and cheap fix to be honest.

[geoff1]

Re: Whirlpool 3RLSQ8533 Top Loader

Hi

Thank you again for replies.

Took of motor/gear box and checked the motor coupling which looked ok and was driving throught to gear box. also no oil had leaked out of gearbox.
The one machine has no drive on spin and the other will no start intermitant (motor always starts up.

Does it sound like just the clutch still??

Geoff

[electrofix]

Re: Whirlpool 3RLSQ8533 Top Loader

your descriptions are a bit vague but

the first one

if on spin the clutch on top of box is going round but machine does not spin then yes most likely clutch

second machine if motor always starts but no movement then will normally be drive coupling

gearboxes dont fail very often mechanically but have had the odd one

Dave

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