My Kenmore front loader works correctly most of the time. It will run for months without any problems. However, occasionally, it will refuse to change cycles. It will do this for a few days, then for no apparent reason start working correctly again.
When it is acting up, it does not seem to be any particular cycle that it struggles with; it seems to be all of the cycles. I can turn the knob to a new cycle, and the washer will perform that cycle but not continue. The washer is able to do all of its cycle functions: it can add water, tumble, spin, and drain.
As an example, I can turn the knob to a tumble cycle. The washer will tumble for a few minutes, alternating directions as it is supposed to do. Then the washer will stop tumbling and sit there indefinitely doing nothing. If I turn the knob to the final spin, the washer will do its full spun. Then the washer will begin draining and never stop draining.
Any help on what the problem may be or suggestions for things to try will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
When it is acting up, it does not seem to be any particular cycle that it struggles with; it seems to be all of the cycles. I can turn the knob to a new cycle, and the washer will perform that cycle but not continue. The washer is able to do all of its cycle functions: it can add water, tumble, spin, and drain.
As an example, I can turn the knob to a tumble cycle. The washer will tumble for a few minutes, alternating directions as it is supposed to do. Then the washer will stop tumbling and sit there indefinitely doing nothing. If I turn the knob to the final spin, the washer will do its full spun. Then the washer will begin draining and never stop draining.
Any help on what the problem may be or suggestions for things to try will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.