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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.
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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