Electrical appliance experts: motor or capacitor?

[pete3799]

I always check Amazon first.
https://www.amazon.com/Whirlpool-661600-Motor-Washer/dp/B0156N8KWU/ref=sr_1_17/156-8667334-4889756?ie=UTF8&qid=1473360210&sr=8-17&keywords=whirlpool+washer+wtw5300sq0

[Brian 162]

Originally Posted by MarkRobinson

I bought a new motor: another electrician there explained that if the cap was replaced yet is still bad, then the motors "starter windings" had been compromised & the motor was bad. Since I couldn't return the $80 in parts I had already tested, I opted for the $195 new motor (from Whirlpool). Sigh.

I feel your pain. I had the same machine. I replaced the cap. and motor. It lasted a year. The cap blew again and filled the basement with smoke.
I cut my losses and bought a new washing machine.
The washer was only 5 years old.
Good luck

[T77911S]

just curious.
did you ohm from R on the cap to Y on the motor?
that would check the switch contacts and the windings

[rick-l]

Is it fixed?

[MarkRobinson]

no no, the Ms. had me return the $195 motor & go find a new model. So the old now sits in the garage awaiting bulk-recycling pickup next week :/

[mattdavis11]

Sorry about the washer, but thank you for the reminder Mark.

[rick-l]

Originally Posted by T77911S

just curious.
did you ohm from R on the cap to Y on the motor?
that would check the switch contacts and the windings

While it is sitting on your front porch any chance you could do this to end our undying curiosity?

[DanielDudley]

Originally Posted by MarkRobinson

no no, the Ms. had me return the $195 motor & go find a new model. So the old now sits in the garage awaiting bulk-recycling pickup next week :/

Sounds like a good plan.