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Inglis Washer won't spin or agitate

When your Inglis washer won't agitate or spin, the direct-drive motor system is the first place to look. A damaged rotor and stator kit is the most likely cause, especially if the washing machine won't agitate or spin and you notice a burning smell, smoke, or evidence of wet or shorted stator coils. Next, inspect the motor coupling, which connects the drive motor to the transmission and can break from overloading or normal wear. If the motor is not receiving power, the control board may be faulty, but test the lid switch assembly or door switch first. A broken or loose drive belt can also keep the washer from agitating or spinning. Less commonly, the timer fails to send power to the motor, so rule out the other components before replacing it. Finally, test the lid switch assembly for continuity because the washer will not spin when the switch does not confirm that the lid is closed. Enter your model number to find the exact replacement part for your specific Inglis washing machine.

01 - Inglis Washing Machine Rotor and Stator Kit

The stator is part of a direct drive motor that electrically drives the outer rotor. If the stator coils become wet or the coated wires on the coils short out, they can produce a burning smell. You can test the stator coils with a meter. If the stator is smoking, or smells burnt, it will need to be replaced.
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02 - Inglis Washing Machine Motor Coupling

The motor coupling connects the motor to the washer transmission. If the washer is overloaded, the motor coupling will fail in order to protect both the motor and transmission. The motor coupling can also fail due to normal wear. Inspect the motor coupling to determine if it is broken. If the motor coupling is broken, replace it.
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03 - Inglis Washing Machine Control Board

Since a washing machine control board provides voltage to nearly all of the washer's electrical components, a faulty board may not be sending power to the drive motor during the wash or spin cycle. If power is not reaching the drive motor, you should first confirm the lid or door switch test properly with a multimeter. If the lid or door switch is working properly, the control board is likely at fault. You can inspect the board for signs of burning or a shorted-out component. You can also use a multimeter to test the power output terminals on the board after reviewing the appliance's wiring diagram.
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04 - Inglis Washing Machine Drive Belt

Inspect the drive belt to determine if it is broken or if it is loose on the pulleys. If the drive belt is broken or loose, replace it.
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05 - Inglis Washing Machine Timer

If a washer is not spinning or agitating, you should first determine if the drive motor is running and if power is reaching the drive motor. If no power if reaching the drive motor, and the lid swith assembly or door latch test appropriately with a multimeter, then the timer is likely malfunctioning. Since this is rarely the case, you should confirm all of the other likely defective components are functioning normally before considering a timer replacement.
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06 - Inglis Washing Machine Lid Switch Assembly

The lid switch assembly prevents the washer from spinning when the lid is open. If the lid switch assembly fails, the washer will not spin. To determine if the lid switch assembly is defective, use a multimeter to test the lid switch for continuity. If the lid switch does not have continuity, replace it.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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