WASHER REPAIR: How to Diagnose an Actuator in a Top-Load Washer | FIX.com

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If you suspect that the Actuator is defective in your Top-Load Washer, you'll first want to run a few diagnostic tests to ensure it is in fact the defective part. It's very simple to diagnose the Actuator and in this video we'll show you how!
*Remember, this video is meant as a general guide for Washer repair. Your Washer may look a little bit different, but the installation/repair/inspection process should be similar across all Washers!
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Video Contents:
00:00 What is an Actuator
00:59 Easy Fixes
01:35 Running Diagnostics
01:51 Testing for Continuity
03:00 Other Options
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@brianseeney1364 8 месяцев назад

It would have been nice to see what pins you were testing with your meter. Your hand was in the way.

@sandybeckel64 4 месяца назад

I just cleaned the plastic lens on my actuator and my washer was up & running again. Thanks, good video

@brianseeney1364 8 месяцев назад

You are testing that wrong. The two pins on the end closest to the two black wires are the ones that go to the motor. They have continuity, but you won't get a beep sound. You have to turn a digital meter to the 20k or higher setting to get a reading. I took one apart to confirm that 100 percent.

@mickaelmcleod1143 7 месяцев назад

I was saying the same thing. I even got confused. Thank for sharing a comment.

@Tony-ef4zk 6 месяцев назад

I just replaced the one my washer twice. Didn't know to check 20k. Thanks for the info 👍

@georgeblackman450 9 месяцев назад

What should the ohms be on a good accuator. Mine is reading out at 625 and does not sound when on continuity.

@bleepnsheep2310 11 месяцев назад

Like to see the resistance test on the red shift motor. Im not sure about pin number location on jack J16 if its the first two pins mine must be totaly open.

@coviedogs 11 месяцев назад

Sir, do you know if the washer will still spin in manual mode even if this actuator is bad? I didn't get any resistance on the actuator pins, but the washer did spin in manual. I ordered the 40 dollar part anyway, even though im not sure. It wont spin, gets stuck on flashing sensing

@nicholegarcia1555 4 месяца назад

I have a Kenmore 500 series. When spinning it makes rubbing sound and then stops.. i bypassed the lock and i see the basket and impeller spin but at different speeds. When the impeller starts spinning it makes the noise. I trying removing the impeller but it is seized on . Would the actuator be the cause of the noise?

@ammarjett21 4 месяца назад

My whirlpool washer is draining but not spinning so clothes are still wet, but also will stop and start clicking in between filling up. If i change it to rinse and spin mode it will spin the water out the clothes. Is this the actuator or the clutch? Also if its the acuator does it have to be the exact model # (wtw4815ewo) because they all look alike and nobody is ever clear on if the model # has to be exact or if they all pretty much work....PLEASE HELP!!!!!

@user-py4kg3qx7x Месяц назад

What pins did you check what pin is ground what pins are motor? Can you discribe. Ie six pins from top to bottom and left to right ?

@markmarquez7348 11 месяцев назад

The actuator arm keeps popping out do you know why it would keep doing that

@wolfcommander6009 8 месяцев назад

Im on my 3rd accuator...the spot weld on the arm keeps breaking

@anurakboribun2560 2 месяца назад

Like if I have nothing better to concentrate my mind on right now but your partner cottonpicking guitar on the side

@jeremiahpanic7559 Год назад

My actuator is clicking and the washer wont start. Should I replace it...or is it something else?

@FIXTechGuides Год назад

It could very well be the actuator but before you replace it check to make sure the sensor part of the actuator is clean from any dirt or film . If the sensor is dirty it gives the board wrong information as to the speed and position of the gear case. May want to check and make the the electrical connector is is fitting the actuator tightly. Also, you typically should do a calibration when changing the the actuator.

@reversefulfillment9189 Год назад

I can't move the arm at all, it's seized. Can I assume it's bad without further testing?

@justindickerson780 Год назад

Mine is doing the same thing, did you get it figured out?

@reversefulfillment9189 Год назад

@justindickerson780 turned out the actuator was fine. I was getting low water pressure due to a failing well pump.

@txellitri Год назад

@@reversefulfillment9189do you have the part number for your actuator? I’m looking at mine right now and I’m unsure if I can test it the same way this guy does in the video

@user-yu6zg3ey1k 6 месяцев назад

If it’s good you won’t be able to move that manually

@roycehunt9659 Год назад

Do you know anything about ahmadiyya top-load washing machine like where the shift AccuWeather is located on that

@vancenutter5925 Год назад

Bottom of motor

@paint1016 8 месяцев назад

What if diagnostic doesn't work at all

@ryzezee8543 7 месяцев назад

I thought the actuator would be a selector switch, not a mechanical finger 😄

@vancenutter5925 Год назад

Terrible sound quality sounds like your may be eating something while you're talkin overall good but I thought it was going to be an outstanding video it first