To determine if the lid switch assembly is defective use a multimeter to test the lid switch for continuity.
Kenmore 90 series washing machine won t spin.
If the water won t drain turn the machine off pull the drain hose out of the standpipe and check for a clog at the end of the hose.
Set the washer in the spin mode and see what happens.
Sometimes lint or debris can build up in this area and prevent draining.
The lid switch has to be closed for the drain and spin cycle on your washer to work.
If the rotor is damaged replace it.
If the washer will not drain the water and spin the problem is usually a defective lid switch.
The motor coupler appears to be ok.
Hello sears answers people i have an older kenmore 90 series washer model number 110 28912791 that wont agitate or spin.
If the lid switch assembly fails the washer will not spin.
If the lid switch is faulty it will fill and wash but nothing else.
Apparently the rinse cycle is completing but the spin cycle doesn t start so we have wet clothes.
Kenmore 90 series washing machine.
Try these two first.
To determine if the rotor is defective inspect the rotor for damage.
My kenmore 90 series washer works fine up until it comes to the drain and spin cycle.
It suddenly won t drain at all and won t go into spin.
Drive belt if the.
The tub is a bit off center.
When you try to restart the spin cycle it doesn t do anything no clicking.
A quick check you can do is to jump the lid switch and see if it will drain.
It works fine during the normal part of the cycle.
It will go thru the cycles fill and drain but n.
It is designed to fail if the washer is overloaded in order to protect both the motor and transmission.
The lid switch assembly prevents the washer from spinning when the lid is open.
If the lid switch does not have continuity replace it.
The motor coupling connects the motor to the washer transmission.