Speed Queen
No Agitation / Wash Action Failure
Washer fills with water but will not agitate
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Broken drive belt (if belt-driven), Failed drive motor, Faulty motor capacitor, Stripped agitator spline or coupling
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Unplug the unit before accessing the motor, belt, or agitator.
- 1. Listen for motor: During wash, listen for motor humming. A hum without movement suggests a seized motor or broken belt.
- 2. Check belt: Remove rear or bottom panel to inspect the drive belt. Replace if broken or heavily worn.
- 3. Agitator check: Try to rotate the agitator by hand. If it spins freely without resistance, the spline or coupling may be stripped. Remove the agitator and inspect the coupling; replace as needed.
- 4. Motor and capacitor test: Test motor windings and capacitor (if equipped) with a multimeter. Replace any components that are out of spec.
- 5. Reassemble and test: After replacing parts, run a small wash cycle to confirm proper agitation.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Drive Belt / Agitator Coupling
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