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JC Penney Washer has a burning smell

When your JC Penney washer has a burning smell, stop using it until you identify the cause. A washer burning smell or washing machine burning smell most often starts with the rotor and stator kit. Wet stator coils or shorted coated wires can make the direct-drive motor smell burnt or produce smoke. Test the stator coils with a meter, and replace the stator if it is smoking or visibly burnt. Next, inspect the main control board for burn marks, since a power surge or failed component can short it out. The motor control board can also burn when the motor shorts or a surge damages its components. Check the washer control board for the same signs. If the smell is more like burning rubber, examine the water pump belt and drive belt for wear, fraying, or slipping. A stuck water pump or idler pulley can create enough friction to burn a belt. Enter your JC Penney washer's model number to find the exact replacement part that fits your machine.

01 - JC Penney 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 - JC Penney 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 - JC Penney 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 - JC Penney 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 - JC Penney 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 - JC Penney 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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