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Montgomery Wards Washer has a burning smell

When your Montgomery Wards washer has a burning smell, stop the cycle, unplug the machine, and inspect it before using it again. A washer smells like burning most often because the rotor and stator kit has wet or shorted stator coils, especially on a direct-drive motor. Check the stator for smoke, burnt insulation, or a burnt odor, and test the coils with a meter. Next, inspect the main control board, motor control board, and control board for burn marks caused by a shorted component or power surge. A worn water pump belt can slip on the pulleys, while a frayed drive belt can create friction and a washer smells like burning rubber. Check the motor pulley, water pump, idler pulley, and other belt-driven parts to make sure they turn freely. Do not operate the washer if you see melted wiring, smoke, or severe damage. Enter your Montgomery Wards washer 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 - Montgomery Wards 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 - Montgomery Wards 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 - Montgomery Wards 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 - Montgomery Wards 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 - Montgomery Wards 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 - Montgomery Wards 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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