Whirlpool Washer Repair – Louisville, OH (LSR5132PQ0)

A Whirlpool washer on E Broad St in Louisville, OH was leaving laundry sitting in water with a buzzing noise every time the timer knob was pulled out to start. Samuel traced the problem to a failed start capacitor and a broken motor start switch, then replaced the drive motor assembly and capacitor to bring the machine back to full operation.

The Problem

Buzzing noise when knob is pulled out to start

The Repair

Complaint: buzzing when timer knob pulled to start, no agitate or spin. Found motor hums in both directions and only takes off when hand-spun. Tested start capacitor 661606/WP8572717 – open. Inspected motor start (centrifugal) switch 3952056 – physically broken; switch no longer available separately. Start winding checked at motor plug pin 3 (Y) to pin 5 (W-BK): 7.9 ohms, OK. Motor hand-spins freely both directions; gearcase and coupling OK.

Repair: replaced main drive motor with WP661600 (includes start switch) and replaced start capacitor with WP8572717 (tested 220 µF, in spec). Ran unit through a cycle: fills, agitates, drains and spins normally, starts on its own in both directions with no hum. Repair complete.

Parts used: WP661600 (motor drve), WP8572717 (capacitor)

Appliance Repair in Louisville, OH

Louisville is in Stark County, an area we cover regularly from our base here in Louisville, OH. We also serve Alliance, North Canton, and Hartville. If you have a washer or any other appliance that needs attention, Louisville Appliance Repair is owned and operated by Samuel Willhite, a master-certified technician. If your appliance needs service, schedule online or call (330) 693-9163. You can also find us on Google and read verified reviews from customers across Stark County and surrounding areas.

Photos: View on Flickr