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Frigidaire Washer has a burning smell

If your Frigidaire washer has a burning smell, smells like burning, or gives off a burning rubber odor, stop the cycle and inspect the machine before using it again. The most likely cause is a failed rotor and stator kit. Wet stator coils, shorted coated wires, or a smoking stator can create a washing machine burning smell, and the stator coils can be tested with a meter. Next, inspect the main control board for burn marks caused by a power surge or failed component. The motor control board can also short or burn when the drive motor fails or a power surge damages its components. A damaged control board may produce the same washer burning smell. If the boards and motor test properly, check the water pump belt for wear and slipping, then inspect the drive belt for fraying, friction, or signs of overheating. A stuck water pump, motor pulley, or idler pulley can make either belt slip and burn. Disconnect power before inspecting internal parts, and replace any visibly burned or damaged component. Enter your model number to find the exact replacement part for your specific Frigidaire washing machine.

01 - Frigidaire 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 - Frigidaire 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 - Frigidaire 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 - Frigidaire 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 - Frigidaire 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 - Frigidaire 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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