My Kenmore washer fills but won't spin. What is wrong?

On Whirlpool-built top-loaders, a failed lid switch or worn drive coupler is a common cause. On front-loaders, a door lock or drain pump issue may stop the spin. Knowing the model prefix helps narrow it down.

Should I add a drain pan under the upstairs washer in my Indian Land home?

It is a good idea, especially if the pan's outlet can be piped to a drain. A pan will not stop a burst hose, but it catches slow drips and small overflows before they reach the ceiling below. We can point out whether yours is in place and draining correctly.

My Indian Land front-loader smells musty even though it is only a few years old. Is something broken?

Usually not. Humidity, cold-water washing and too much detergent let residue and mildew build in the boot, dispenser and pump filter. Clean those parts, use the recommended amount of high-efficiency detergent and run the cleaning cycle. If the smell returns quickly, we can check for a drain problem that leaves water sitting in the machine.

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Kenmore Washers: What We Check First

Kenmore washers came from Whirlpool, LG and Frigidaire. The model prefix 110 usually means a Whirlpool-built top-load or front-load washer, 796 points to LG, and 417 to Frigidaire front-loaders. Top-load Kenmore washers from Whirlpool are especially common in older homes, and many are still running. Front-load Kenmore Elite washers were often LG-built. Laundry pairs from Sears were often sold as matched sets, so the dryer beside the washer may share the same maker and the same model prefix.

Lid switch failure on Whirlpool-built top-loaders stopping spin
Drive coupler worn on older direct-drive Kenmore top-loaders
Drain pump clogged on LG-built front-load Kenmore Elite washers
Front-load door boot mildew and bearing noise as machines age

The full explanation, including what you can safely check yourself and when repair beats replacement, is in our Kenmore washer repair guide.

Protecting the floor below the laundry room

A second-floor washer sits over a kitchen, family room or garage ceiling. Fill hoses that bulge near the fittings, a drain hose that pops out of the standpipe during a heavy spin and a washer that walks off level on a slightly springy floor are the usual sources of a leak. Turning both valves off before a vacation is a small habit that prevents the worst outcomes.

Front-load washers are popular in Indian Land's larger homes, and their door boots collect water and lint in this humidity. Wipe the boot after the last load and leave the door cracked. If the machine stops with water in the drum or flashes a drain error, the pump filter behind the lower front panel is the first thing to check, with a shallow pan and towels ready.

What the technician tests

We check the pump, the inlet valve, the door lock and the motor, and on newer machines we read the stored fault information through the service mode. We also look at the hoses, the drain pan and whether the washer is level. You get the diagnosis and the price before we start, and every repair carries our 90-day parts and 30-day labor warranty.