GE WSM2700RBWWH

[jambatt]

Motor draws 7amps with belt off and set to spin. Draws 7.5 amps with belt on and agitating. Motor cuts in and out with belt on and set to spin. Amps jump from 7.5 to 22.5 each time motor cuts in and out. Capacitor or motor???

[Samurai Appliance Repair Man]

Let's test that capacitator:

Good capacitor will do this when you put your meter probes (Rx1K scale) on the terminals and then reverse 'em:

Bad, naughty, shameful capacitor will do this:

[RegUS_PatOff]

GE WSM2700RBWWH made by Frigidaire

similar to:

WSM2700WAWCC

Owner Guide 131990700en

Wiring Diagram: 131990700en

Parts Manual: 95358016

[jambatt]

Bad, naughty, shameful capacitor..................new one on the way. Thanks guys. Little bugger is tucked into the left back corner behind tub. Not as easy to access as the Friggy made ones.

[Samurai Appliance Repair Man]

So, even when you reversed the leads, the meter went straight to 0 ohms and stayed there? If so, then yep, it has deeply dishonored you. Deal harshly with it's insolence.

[RegUS_PatOff]

Bad, naughty, shameful capacitor..................new one on the way.

did you order the GE WH12X845 ? $ 43

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OR the Friggy 131212301 ? $ 3

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MAY be the same

Friggy is 233 - 280 MFD 110 VAC