Whirlpool Belt Drive Top Loading Washer Drain, Transmission, & Suspension.
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Drain Pump:
The washer's drain pump spins a small internal paddle that propels the water out of the washer into your home drain. small items like coins and socks are fairly common to cause your washer to not drain properly. The only fault code related to the washer's drain pump is Error F9 E1. The most common problem with the washer's drain pump is not draining or slow to drain. Washer drain problems can often be fixed by clearing coins or other blockages from the pump or pump intake.
Tub:
The washer tub is obviously designed to contain your clothes and the wash water. Not many problems occur with these washer parts apart from damage that may cause a leak. A washer that is not draining may need to have the inner washer tub removed to be able to access and clean a screen cap protecting the drain pump intake.
Gearcase:
The washer's gearcase transfers the energy from the motor through the belt and pulley to the drive shaft for agitation and spinning. There are two main types of gearcase transmissions for this washer type. One with a long driveshaft for an agitator, and one with a short one for models that use a wash plate instead of agitator. The main problem that happens with this part is an even, rough grinding noise during spin. This is caused when the center seal leaks, allowing water to leak into the gearcase bearings creating loud washer operation. Error codes related to this part are Error F7 E7 in extreme case, but usually just a lot of noise. Another cause for noise in spin is the drive pulley becoming loose and dragging against the pulley and belt cover!
Suspension:
The washer's suspension is in charge of balancing the wash tub during spin. It is fairly normal for a washer to go out of balance with one large heavy item in the wash, like a pillow or blanket. However, if the washer regularly has balance problems even with all like items the the suspension springs may need to be replaced. The fault code related to the suspension system is F0E5
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