Wow that great!!

This gives me hope

Me too! Im going to attempt it!

Same. I'm in that boat right now.

Glad it helped!

You are welcome! So glad I could help

Good job! Glad you got it fixed and glad to help!

Interesting... how did you know it was the lid switch?

@@FixerMerlin Well, it would fill and agitate and wash, but wouldn't spin or drain. If the lid is up, it won't spin or drain, right? So, I checked out the easiest solution first.

@@undertheseaslime2629 I taped both wires separately and then tucked them inside the washer between the drum and the side. So, yes, I basically cut them and disabled the switch since it had fallen apart anyway. Still working after 2 months! 🤠👍🏻

Nice!! $$$$

Love you too bro!!

Nice!!

Haha thanks!

Glad it helped!

So true, and also inexpensive at least in this case..

Great job!

You are welcome! 🤣Remember money saved is money you can spend on more tools!

Bill from gatesville?

@@FixerMerlin No, another Bill. He fixed it too.

I figured it out.

That’s what I’m nervous about! Putting it back together!

@@crystalcorrales1214 After you figure out the position of the clips that pop out when you lift off the switch panel, you can position them back the same way and it just snaps back on. From memory a year ago. I have no kids here, so I just bypassed the switch, essentially connecting the two wires to the switch together. This way, the washer will go through the cycles with the lid up or down. Basically defeating the safety. But again, No kids here and I know not to stick my hands in when it is spinning.

Fantastic!

You are welcome! Glad I could help

Interesting, maybe a bad switch/ timer? Let me know if you figure it out

Haha! Then it’s the perfect excuse to go buy some! 😈

@@FixerMerlin yes seriously! 😂☺️

I can’t remember but it should spin freely. Maybe your motor is kaput?

Good luck hopefully its an easy fix for you too!

@@FixerMerlin no clog. It had vibrated off the piece of wood I had keeping it level. So yeah easy fix lol. Thanks.

@@SplatterTheorist haha! Well that’s really easy then!

interesting, could be something else like the lid switch or the dial? Did you try jumping the lid switch to see if isolating it solves the problem? (careful if you mess around with electricity)

Does it spin freely? Also check power to the unit?

@@FixerMerlinmine spins it just doesn’t drain

The impeller blades spin freely? Could be the pump? I’ve also had one need a new timer/ control dial. Basically it had failed and would not turn the pump on at the preselected time. Not sure if that helps but good luck friend

@@FixerMerlinmy pump will spin but it has some resistance like it had something inside it but it will spin the rest of the way, would I need a new pump?

Not sure, maybe it’s just stuck on? If the clips are off maybe try gentle tapping and pry off with a screwdriver?

Im not completely sure but it was really Jammed in there.

It’s definitely worth your time to check the pump impeller first and see if that’s the problem. So satisfying to figure it out!

Interesting. If there’s power at the plug you could test to make sure the washer cord and plug or a connection haven’t failed somehow. It seems unlikely but I’d confirm there’s power to the timer. Check that something hasn’t come unplugged or disconnected. Check the lid switch!! Maybe the timer switch just decided to call it quits. If you’re comfortable with such things then test if the timer is allocating power to the the associated downstream connections as per the cycle demands. This could be done with a voltage tester or with the power off using a continuity meter, take precautions and don’t get yourself electrocuted.. if that’s what it is they’re not cheap but can be found locally or online for a reasonable price and are basically plug and play. If power is confirmed getting to the motor when it is called for in the cycle then maybe motor is fried. Hard to tell, but in that case it might make a humming noise or smell like burning wires. Those are a few things you could test for. Be careful when working with electricity be safe and if you’re not comfortable just call the repairman. Good luck and Sorry for writing a Novel, I’m highly caffeinated and ready to fix something 🤣

Kenmore 800 washer

Like the washer is damaging your clothes? Or they are coming out dirty?

Google the model number + ‘parts’ that should put you in the right direction, or take the old one to your local appliance shop and they should be able to id

⁠@@FixerMerlinhey I’m wondering if you can tell me on this Kenmore model why the water level dial won’t turn, it’s on extra small load and now it won’t turn back to right for larger load? Help?

My understanding is that kenmore was sold exclusively by sears, and seeing as they’re no longer in business I doubt the kenmore brand is being sold. I think there are other brands of basically the same machine but don’t know if they are still being made?

It’s not pumping?

@@FixerMerlin how do I fix that?

I’d start by ensuring there’s power to the plug, if so unplug it and manually remove the water with a bucket then have a look inside

You can use pliers to squeeze the little brackets, which loosens the ring clamps

You mean the hose clamps? Like incangold said just use pliers

If it’s full you need to pump it out or use something to empty the water otherwise it’s going to get all over the floor. Take as much out as you can and move it to somewhere like outside so you can drain it

I don’t think there is a filter?

Sorry I’m really not sure

Then I guess it’s a different issue?

As far as I know there is no filter on this type of washer

Like a fuse? What part was damaged?

@@FixerMerlin well it was the switch that wasn’t linking to the motor so my husband figured it out ! Cut the switch that was connected to the lid so say for instance we start the washer and we have to close the lid in order for the washer to run etc ! I hope understand!! Lol