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pete3799 09-08-2016 11:40 AM
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 09-08-2016 06:46 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by MarkRobinson (Post 9273200)
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 09-09-2016 06:19 AM
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 09-12-2016 07:57 PM
Is it fixed?

MarkRobinson 09-13-2016 12:15 PM
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 09-13-2016 02:57 PM
Sorry about the washer, but thank you for the reminder Mark.

rick-l 09-14-2016 11:57 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by T77911S (Post 9274071)
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 09-14-2016 02:20 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by MarkRobinson (Post 9279394)
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.


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