[TheForge] ot testing a washing machine motor.

[Darrell]

Terry,
Most of the washer motors that I have worked on have a centrifugal start
switch. It engages the start windings and kicks out when the motor comes up
to speed. I have seen where the switch slipped on the shaft and no longer
made contact for starting.
With the belt off of the motor can you apply power and spin the shaft by
hand and get the motor to run?
Darrell

http://www.machinemaster.com
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "terry l. ridder" <terrylr at blauedonau.com>
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Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2004 12:39 AM
Subject: [TheForge] ot testing a washing machine motor.


> hello;
>
> the maytag washer is acting up. i have narrowed the problem down to
> either the timer or the motor. i have a wiring schematic for the machine
> but it is not clear how the start windings are energized and
> de-energized. it is a single speed motor. any hints, suggestions,
> comments as to how to test the motor would be appreciated.
>
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> terry l. ridder ><>
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