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Admiral Washer has a burning smell

If your Admiral washer has a burning smell, stop using it and unplug it before inspecting the machine. A washer burning smell or washing machine burning smell most often points to a failed rotor and stator kit. Wet stator coils or shorted coated wires can overheat, smoke, and smell burnt. Next, inspect the main control board, motor control board, and control board for burn marks caused by a power surge or failed component. A worn water pump belt can slip on the motor pulley, while a frayed drive belt can slip on its pulley and create friction, causing the washer to smell like burning rubber, especially during the spin cycle. Check that the water pump, motor pulley, and any idler pulley turn freely, since a seized component can make a belt overheat. Do not operate the washer if you see smoke, melted wiring, or severe belt damage. Enter your Admiral washer's model number to find the exact replacement rotor and stator kit, control board, motor control board, water pump belt, or drive belt for your specific washing machine.

01 - Admiral 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 - Admiral Washing Machine Main Control Board

The main control board provides power to the various components of the washer. If the control board receives a power surge, or a component fails, the control board can short-out causing a burning smell. Inspect the control board for burn marks. A burnt main control board will need to be replaced.
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03 - Admiral Washing Machine Motor Control Board

The motor control board sends power to the motor. If the motor shorts out or a power surge occurs components on the board can blow out causing a burning smell. Inspect the motor control board for burn marks and replace if necessary.
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04 - Admiral Washing Machine Control Board

The control board provides power to the components of the washer. If the control board receives a power surge or a component fails, the control board can short out causing a burning smell. Inspect the control board for burn marks. If the control board is burnt, it will need to be replaced.
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05 - Admiral Washing Machine Water Pump Belt

The water pump belt can get worn and slip on the pulleys causing a burning smell. Check the motor pulley for wear and make sure the water pump turns freely.
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06 - Admiral Washing Machine Drive Belt

If the drive belt is worn or frayed it can slip on the pulley causing friction and a burning smell. Also check the components the belt is turning to make sure they turn freely. A stuck water pump or idler pulley can create enough friction to cause the belt to burn.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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