Okay, new door switch but washer spinning sluggishly Sometimes spins at full speed under load but always spins normally when it is empty. Pump is fine, steady stream of water discharge and there are no obstructions. Used our test door switch and it does the same thing as the new one so door switch problem is ruled out. No error codes. The belt does not appear to be slipping. Sometimes with only a towel in it, it will get up to speed but only when there is one minute left on the timer and doesn't spin long enough. Take the towel out, and it works perfectly. Luckily, customer brought this thing to our shop but is has started to consume lots of time. If repairclinic had a board in stock we would replace it just to see what happens. Other than that, any suggestions?
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Frigidaire Affinity Washer FAFW3517KR1 spin problems
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Posted 28 December 2012 - 04:23 PM
The simplest explanation is most likely the correct and least expensive one, unless it's your compressor or motherboard" Occam as an appliantologist
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Posted 28 December 2012 - 05:33 PM
Bad drum bearings will bind the drum and make it do weird things under dynamic conditions (geek-speak for "spinning"). Check 'em out:
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Posted 28 December 2012 - 09:25 PM
Unfortunately, that was one of the first things we checked. New development, tonight we could not put it in test mode....looking more and more like a board problem.Bad drum bearings will bind the drum and make it do weird things under dynamic conditions (geek-speak for "spinning"). Check 'em out:
The simplest explanation is most likely the correct and least expensive one, unless it's your compressor or motherboard" Occam as an appliantologist
"When you have eliminated all the impossible, whatever remains, however implausible, must be the logic truth; unless it's your compressor or motherboard." Mr. Spock as an appliantologist
"I think, therefore I have no earthly idea why this thing is not working...I got nothin'...". Rumored to have been uttered by a frustrated Descartes while diagnosing his GE Profile.
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Posted 29 December 2012 - 01:37 AM
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Posted 29 December 2012 - 06:05 AM
If the control board will not go into test mode, then it is bad right off the bat.
I suppose this would also be true with just about any board?
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Posted 29 December 2012 - 07:25 AM
I suppose this would also be true with just about any board?
. It is probably true here but I'm not sure if it is true across the board (pun intended). .... http://appliantology...03600/?p=245055
That's one of the reasons I always advise check your thermistors although I may seem to be...
Edited by DurhamAppliance, 29 December 2012 - 07:44 AM.
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The simplest explanation is most likely the correct and least expensive one, unless it's your compressor or motherboard" Occam as an appliantologist
"When you have eliminated all the impossible, whatever remains, however implausible, must be the logic truth; unless it's your compressor or motherboard." Mr. Spock as an appliantologist
"I think, therefore I have no earthly idea why this thing is not working...I got nothin'...". Rumored to have been uttered by a frustrated Descartes while diagnosing his GE Profile.
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Posted 29 December 2012 - 04:15 PM
. It is probably true here but I'm not sure if it is true across the board (pun intended). .... http://appliantology...03600/?p=245055
That's one of the reasons I always advise check your thermistors although I may seem to be...
Good pernt, Brother Durham. Only thing that bothers me about the resolution in that topic you linked to was why the thermistor would have caused the board to not go into diagnostic mode. Only thing I can think of is that the thermistor was shorted and loading down the board. Do you recall what the failure mode of thermistor was in that case?
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Posted 29 December 2012 - 05:47 PM
Good pernt, Brother Durham. Do you recall what the failure mode of thermistor was in that case?
No, I don't remember. Should have been more diligent in fleshing out my theory. This was the second time it happened to me. The first time and birth of my theory was about a year ago with a GE fridge GSS25WGPAWW. Could not get it in test mode to check themistors. Tested them manually and replaced bad ff thermistor. Solved problem and I was able to get in test mode. Next time I will record thermistor ohms as well as volts. Never delved into volt checking of thermistors at the board as I saw no need. Could be something to look at with regards to load.
As I ponder your question a bit more, it is possible those boards were becoming bad in that they could not handle any load issue created by a failed thermistor. I did create one of those shunt load testers for GE mainboards but have rarely used it. Would have been useful to know the results if I had used it.
Edited by DurhamAppliance, 29 December 2012 - 05:48 PM.
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The simplest explanation is most likely the correct and least expensive one, unless it's your compressor or motherboard" Occam as an appliantologist
"When you have eliminated all the impossible, whatever remains, however implausible, must be the logic truth; unless it's your compressor or motherboard." Mr. Spock as an appliantologist
"I think, therefore I have no earthly idea why this thing is not working...I got nothin'...". Rumored to have been uttered by a frustrated Descartes while diagnosing his GE Profile.
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Posted 31 December 2012 - 11:27 PM
For what it's worth, I always have a crazy hard time getting E-lux laundry machines into self-test. The procedure their engineers program in is further proof that Elux/Frigidaire will only hire engineers who hate field technicians with a passion.
I have had a lot of front loaders that were fine machines but installed incorrectly. What's the flooring like under this beast? Is it on a pedestal?
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Posted 01 January 2013 - 01:14 AM
Edited by DurhamAppliance, 01 January 2013 - 01:15 AM.
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The simplest explanation is most likely the correct and least expensive one, unless it's your compressor or motherboard" Occam as an appliantologist
"When you have eliminated all the impossible, whatever remains, however implausible, must be the logic truth; unless it's your compressor or motherboard." Mr. Spock as an appliantologist
"I think, therefore I have no earthly idea why this thing is not working...I got nothin'...". Rumored to have been uttered by a frustrated Descartes while diagnosing his GE Profile.
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