Thank you for this seriously. I had this issue before and utilized your video method to fix. That lil flapper panel pushing it fixed the problem. Thank you dude.
Thank you so much! This is exactly what was wrong. I never would have thought to look at the lid switch. I ended up having to unscrew the switch, when I did I saw that the switch box was coming apart because the glue that held it together had come loose. I hot glued the switch box back together, screwed it back in place, and now it's working. One less thing my husband has to fix.
You saved my ass with this video. I got this washer used a few years ago and I didn't have the money for a new one. Problem solved and it was EXACTLY the same issue as in your video. Thank you so much!
I should have known to check this! Thank you so much. My mom's Kenmore 80 series did the same thing maybe 15 years ago, and a friend's did the same thing maybe 10 years ago, and yet I still managed not to think to check the lid switch when mine stopped working. I now remember that my friend fixed theirs with hot glue and a ballpoint pen cap.
Just like everyone else, I didn't think about the lid switch. I was ready to buy a new pump and saw this video. Turns out that the switch was broken and loose. Used a zip tie to put it back together and remounted it. Works like new!
God bless you exponentially Sir for sharing this video! I'm a type of guy who's not really mechanically inclined but I'm learning quickly. I had no idea why our Kenmore Series 80 was having the same problem as yours did but I checked the lid switch and it had fallen apart somehow. With the washer being over 15 yrs. old, I thought I was going to have to buy another washing machine and I was guesstimating that a appliance repairman (person) would have cost me about the same as a new one but thanks to you, I believe you've saved me hundreds of dollars and good on you for that!
holy sh*t?! this is magic hahah i just shook the thing and pressed my thumb down like you did and bam! it started draining on the spin cycle! thank you so much!
The switch was fried on mine, so I fixed it by shorting the leads. The switch is normally open, meaning if it fails it shouldn't spin. But on mine, the spring inside failed and welded itself between the contacts of the switch, making it normally closed. No wonder it would spin with the lid open!
It worked! I had already drained the washer with a plastic cup and pulled it away from the wall- hoping to find a reset switch or something. I decided to check youtube before I disconnected anything, and I found this video. Literally, I stuck a screwdriver into the little spring slot and the machine worked immediately. It has since stopped a couple of times, but I just stick in the driver and the machine goes on its way. At least I know the part that needs to be fixed- instead of paying for a service call to trouble-shoot. Good job, bud. Thanks for the video :)
This help me fix my machine that wasn’t draining. Thank you very much! My switch wasn’t fully broken, the switch just came apart. I tied some wire around it and not the switch holds together. Put the machine back together and the door pin now makes contact and triggers the switch again.
Thank you very much. I wondered if the little press in tab was the issue but nothing happened when I pushed it with my finger. But stick a screwdriver in there and sure enough it started right up and drained. I am thankful for this video. I thought the problem was most likely in the turn dial mechanism but thanks to you it is much easier work around
Just wanted to say thank you for the video,my machine had a seperated cassing on the door triger, I used apoxy glue and a small vice clamp, saved a few hundred bucks doing it myself.
Awesome vid as I thought my pump was toast. I always check out the 4 minute vids that have the same subject matter as the 20 minute vids and the shorter ones are usually the key...Thanks for taking the time to show this as this is what was wrong with my 80 series!
Worked for me today...Apr 25, 2020. Had already found a used W/D combo, agreed to price, was ready to go pick up BUT decided to look on YTube first to see if could find something and voila! Thanks
Our Kenmore 80 series stopped tonight, unexpectedly, as we were packing for a trip out of state --- yikes!! washer wouldn't drain, just like you describe in your video. I noticed that the screws holding the safety switch tab were loose. had the boyfriend tighten the screws, he set the cycle back to Rinse, and this time it drained properly!! Thanks for the tip; you saved us from a stressful start to our weekend!
Lol. Dude, you’re a life saver. I tore everything apart and was ready to buy a new one. Turns out that was exactly what was wrong, the plastic cleat on the lid was bent and not engaging the switch. 🤣🤣
Man I am so glad that I stumbled on to your page. I am leaving for oversees for my job assigment in couple of hours and I needed to fix this thing before leaving or my wife would have been very upset. It worked. Thanks
Asim Nasim You're welcome. Ours eventually died when the motor coupling tore loose. I pulled it out for an old used one someone gave me, a Kirkland brand from Costco. Turns out that this washer while several inches wider than the Kirkland when I dumped it over outside it is all dead air. The new washer is narrower and shallower but the basket is the same inside. I think if it ever fails on you don't spend much to fix it.
This video led me in the right direction. The lid switch in my Kenmore is activated by the right side hinge, hidden within the housing. The screws had come loose and the hinge no longer contacted the switch. Thanks.
mine was so bad, that by trying to locate I got electro-shock :) ,... so disconnect power before doing that ! THANK YOU - YOU SAVED US A HUNDRED OR TWO!
Very informative with a good sense of humor! ! Our appliance repair guy was in an accident. Ours is loose! We have nothing to lose in trying. Thank you!
That's fucking hilarious, it worked on mine too. EDIT: Adding to this.. unplug the washer and take the two screws out right above where that little switch flapper is, make sure you're holding the entire assembly otherwise it might fall into the inside of the housing. Pull the switch assembly out and inspect it, mine had cracked and opened up causing it to not engage properly. Wrapped a ziptie around mine and threw some electrical tape on there for good measure and it works again! If the switch is completely pooched, do what the other guy in the comments said and just wire the bastard together permanently.
WOW! I cannot thank you enough for posting such a simple fix that saved not only money but the laundry too! May you have many views to bring you some riches.
your awesome!!!! thank u sooooo much!!! i gave the swith a tug and found it was loose! stated to drain right away!!!!! being a sibgle mother of 3 ..we really need our washer to work lol 💖 thank u for posting this video!!!!
Thank you so much!! My washer is an even older version of this kenmore in your video and I was having the same exact issue, up at 3am trying to figure out how to get my washer to drain. TH-cam for the WIN once again. 7 years later and still so helpful!!
Try this before Spending Any Money on getting a repair person out, works like a charm !! Here I was preparing to purchase a new drain pump lol. Thanks Nelson Studios
Thank you! I did both things you showed in the video, but no luck, so I opened it up. There was a zip tie around the switch. We bought ours used and repaired and I am guessing that what broke for the original owners was this switch (specifically, the glue seal failing) and then the shop we bought it from did the zip tie trick. I opened up the switch and one of the contacts was broken off. ---> I ended up cutting the two black wires and wire-nutting them together.
Holy crap I thought it was a joke! I put an enormous comforter in mine and thought I killed it when it would not drain. I tried to get it to work for days and thought for sure I broke it somehow! After this video I just wiggled the switch thingy and yeehaw!!!@@@
I have the same washing machine and the same problem. I'm confused about what you're feeling for when you put your finger under into switch area? My lid is straight and not bent. Thanks
Do you have a little post sticking down from the underside of the lid? It will stick into a corresponding hole in the top of the washer when closed, that is the switch. Should make a nice clear *click* when the two meet. Switch can come loose, tab can break off, that's what I am feeling for. Unplug first.
HOLY shit, that actually worked. Laughing myself silly. THANK YOU!!!! For other viewers, I have an even older version of this. Probably like 30+ years old. Just SLAMMED the lid down and tried to spin again and there it went went.
Hi there your machine looks just like the one I have my model number sticker is missing and I want to purchase a part but they keep asking me for the model number does your panel say kenmore 80s Series heavy duty Super capacity plus quiet Pak three speed motor with four speed combination Ultra rinse system? If so I would appreciate you sharing your model number please and thank you
This is a good but its titled washing machine not draining, but in this case what is happening it works then it shakes the lid up so that the switch would open and not allow it to proceed thru its entire cycle. Machine not draining is more so with a drain pump or kinked hose. So its kind of titled wrong.
All machines I have owned or worked on will not drain and spin with the lid open. It is 100% true of this particular Kenmore. If the switch is bad the machine thinks the lid is open, thus the switch is keeping it from draining. Your information is wrong.
OMG You're a genius...thank you. Just thought before I called a repair man, I might just look on you tube!
Thank you for this seriously. I had this issue before and utilized your video method to fix. That lil flapper panel pushing it fixed the problem. Thank you dude.
It worked 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
All I had to do is remove the soft piece around the point so it would have more contact
Just setup a repair that I can now cancel thanks to this!
Tried it last. Bingo bango. Did the trick preserved grocery money. Many thanks
Saved me a new washer. Thanks!
Thank you! Worked like a charm!
Saved my night/morning. My man.
You just saved my butt from having to tell my step dad our washer is broken!!
Awesome, laundry sucks
Awesome man. Thank you so much. Worked right away
I can honestly say that I love you.
Saving money with unprofessional hacks in my love language.
Thank you! It did the trick!!
Thank you so much! This is exactly what was wrong. I never would have thought to look at the lid switch. I ended up having to unscrew the switch, when I did I saw that the switch box was coming apart because the glue that held it together had come loose. I hot glued the switch box back together, screwed it back in place, and now it's working. One less thing my husband has to fix.
+Brittney Sanchez Nice save.
a couple of small wire ties around the switch box guarantees the glue will never come undone again. Mine has been solid 5+ years now.
omg this worked! Thank you!!
Worked. Thanks for the tip
heyo, thanks man
You saved my ass with this video. I got this washer used a few years ago and I didn't have the money for a new one. Problem solved and it was EXACTLY the same issue as in your video. Thank you so much!
Cool. Laundry sucks.
Great video, thanks for the tip. These washers are the bomb, so solidly built.
I should have known to check this! Thank you so much. My mom's Kenmore 80 series did the same thing maybe 15 years ago, and a friend's did the same thing maybe 10 years ago, and yet I still managed not to think to check the lid switch when mine stopped working. I now remember that my friend fixed theirs with hot glue and a ballpoint pen cap.
This didn’t fix my problem, but it’s a masterpiece of American cinema
Just like everyone else, I didn't think about the lid switch. I was ready to buy a new pump and saw this video. Turns out that the switch was broken and loose. Used a zip tie to put it back together and remounted it. Works like new!
Thanks you just saved my whole evening man! I was getting awful upset until I watched this and now it's working
God bless you exponentially Sir for sharing this video! I'm a type of guy who's not really mechanically inclined but I'm learning quickly. I had no idea why our Kenmore Series 80 was having the same problem as yours did but I checked the lid switch and it had fallen apart somehow. With the washer being over 15 yrs. old, I thought I was going to have to buy another washing machine and I was guesstimating that a appliance repairman (person) would have cost me about the same as a new one but thanks to you, I believe you've saved me hundreds of dollars and good on you for that!
Thank you. This video was perfect for the problem of my washing machine. Had it since 1996.
Bro your a fkn life saver.. 🙏
holy sh*t?! this is magic hahah i just shook the thing and pressed my thumb down like you did and bam! it started draining on the spin cycle! thank you so much!
Lmao your wife must’ve felt so vindicated! Just had this problem with my washer tonight
You just saved me the cost of a new washer, thank you so much!!!
The switch was fried on mine, so I fixed it by shorting the leads. The switch is normally open, meaning if it fails it shouldn't spin. But on mine, the spring inside failed and welded itself between the contacts of the switch, making it normally closed. No wonder it would spin with the lid open!
Perfect, was precisely my issue, quick tutorial and to the point
It worked! I had already drained the washer with a plastic cup and pulled it away from the wall- hoping to find a reset switch or something. I decided to check youtube before I disconnected anything, and I found this video. Literally, I stuck a screwdriver into the little spring slot and the machine worked immediately. It has since stopped a couple of times, but I just stick in the driver and the machine goes on its way. At least I know the part that needs to be fixed- instead of paying for a service call to trouble-shoot. Good job, bud. Thanks for the video :)
This help me fix my machine that wasn’t draining. Thank you very much! My switch wasn’t fully broken, the switch just came apart. I tied some wire around it and not the switch holds together. Put the machine back together and the door pin now makes contact and triggers the switch again.
This was my exact problem, thanks from 7 years after posting!
Says something about how long these beasts live
Thank you very much. I wondered if the little press in tab was the issue but nothing happened when I pushed it with my finger. But stick a screwdriver in there and sure enough it started right up and drained. I am thankful for this video. I thought the problem was most likely in the turn dial mechanism but thanks to you it is much easier work around
Great hack. Saved me tons of Hassel and who knew how many dollars. Thank you so much !!
O GOD! It’s working now. This is the best video for those kinds of problems. And I know where the part which need be replaced is. Thank you very much!
Rock on.
Just wanted to say thank you for the video,my machine had a seperated cassing on the door triger, I used apoxy glue and a small vice clamp, saved a few hundred bucks doing it myself.
Awesome vid as I thought my pump was toast. I always check out the 4 minute vids that have the same subject matter as the 20 minute vids and the shorter ones are usually the key...Thanks for taking the time to show this as this is what was wrong with my 80 series!
You literally saved me a hundred plus dollars- THANK YOU!! 👍👍
That's awesome, laundry sucks.
Thanks so much for this video. I just knew the hose was clogged and I’d have to get a new machine. I was freaking out!!!
Thank you my washer wouldn't do anything. This helped me fix it.
Thank you so much for posting this! Just fixed my washer thanks to you!
Worked for me today...Apr 25, 2020. Had already found a used W/D combo, agreed to price, was ready to go pick up BUT decided to look on YTube first to see if could find something and voila! Thanks
Our Kenmore 80 series stopped tonight, unexpectedly, as we were packing for a trip out of state --- yikes!! washer wouldn't drain, just like you describe in your video. I noticed that the screws holding the safety switch tab were loose. had the boyfriend tighten the screws, he set the cycle back to Rinse, and this time it drained properly!!
Thanks for the tip; you saved us from a stressful start to our weekend!
Man. This video just saved me a trip to the laundromat. Totally thought our washer had bit it. But it was this issue exactly. Thanks for sharing.
Hey man, laundry sucks but it sucks way more when you have to feed it quarters.
I really did LOL at this quick fix, but then I tried it... and it worked! Thank you!
Laundry sucks, glad it worked for you.
Lol. Dude, you’re a life saver. I tore everything apart and was ready to buy a new one. Turns out that was exactly what was wrong, the plastic cleat on the lid was bent and not engaging the switch. 🤣🤣
Thank you! Had this exact issue and this saved the day! Washing machine works like a charm now!
Nice, glad it worked for you.
Man I am so glad that I stumbled on to your page. I am leaving for oversees for my job assigment in couple of hours and I needed to fix this thing before leaving or my wife would have been very upset. It worked. Thanks
Asim Nasim You're welcome. Ours eventually died when the motor coupling tore loose. I pulled it out for an old used one someone gave me, a Kirkland brand from Costco. Turns out that this washer while several inches wider than the Kirkland when I dumped it over outside it is all dead air. The new washer is narrower and shallower but the basket is the same inside. I think if it ever fails on you don't spend much to fix it.
This video led me in the right direction. The lid switch in my Kenmore is activated by the right side hinge, hidden within the housing. The screws had come loose and the hinge no longer contacted the switch. Thanks.
Thank you for this, was worried I was gonna need a new washer and this video had the exact solution I needed.
Worked
your method worked like a charm. thanks a lot, so glad I didn't have to take this one apart!
I am glad it worked, mine has ever since.
mine was so bad, that by trying to locate I got electro-shock :) ,... so disconnect power before doing that !
THANK YOU - YOU SAVED US A HUNDRED OR TWO!
My switch was loose. I tightened it. Only rinses so it just keeps adding water and cuts off. It has not drained and will not spin. Still doesn't.
Exactly what happened to my washer. Thank you for the info. It saved me a ton of time and money.
Hope it hangs in there for you. Laundry sucks.
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I m so glad I came across your video......DARN IT IT WORKED ...WOOT WOOT!!!!!!!!!!!! SO HAPPY THANKS MUCH!!!!!!!
+jccmine I am happy. The laundry pile will eat us all. It might be a temporary fix.
Very informative with a good sense of humor! ! Our appliance repair guy was in an accident. Ours is loose! We have nothing to lose in trying. Thank you!
Worked perfectly! Thank you so much
I was about to pay someone to come out! I pulled on the corner just as you said and it work!!! Thank you so much for posting this :)
Laundry sucks, glad it worked for you.
Ah crap. If I have seen your video, I would not disassembled my washing machine... Now I have to buy a new one. :(
THANK YOU! Have stuck a chop stick in there to get me through the current load and will investigate further when I don’t have sopping wet laundry.
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! YOU JUST SAVED US!!!
+Lisa Betts You are welcome. Water filled washing machines are not fun.
That's fucking hilarious, it worked on mine too. EDIT: Adding to this.. unplug the washer and take the two screws out right above where that little switch flapper is, make sure you're holding the entire assembly otherwise it might fall into the inside of the housing. Pull the switch assembly out and inspect it, mine had cracked and opened up causing it to not engage properly. Wrapped a ziptie around mine and threw some electrical tape on there for good measure and it works again! If the switch is completely pooched, do what the other guy in the comments said and just wire the bastard together permanently.
Awesome.
WOW! I cannot thank you enough for posting such a simple fix that saved not only money but the laundry too! May you have many views to bring you some riches.
Turns out a zip tie on that lid switch works wonders lolol Good save! 💯
your awesome!!!! thank u sooooo much!!! i gave the swith a tug and found it was loose! stated to drain right away!!!!! being a sibgle mother of 3 ..we really need our washer to work lol 💖 thank u for posting this video!!!!
*switch
thank you greatly for this video. solved my problem immediately.
Thank you so much!! My washer is an even older version of this kenmore in your video and I was having the same exact issue, up at 3am trying to figure out how to get my washer to drain. TH-cam for the WIN once again. 7 years later and still so helpful!!
thanks a lot man, saved me a lot of time and money !
Perfect solution. Fixed immediately! Thanks!
Thanks, fixed my machine, the lid was not twisted but the doohickey that the pin pushes into was busted. bypassed it, clean clothes tonight.
Try this before Spending Any Money on getting a repair person out, works like a charm !! Here I was preparing to purchase a new drain pump lol. Thanks Nelson Studios
Glad it worked for you.
omg you so save my life with this i totally followed you directions and bamm its draing.
Thanks for posting this,. It fixed my issue.
Thank you! I did both things you showed in the video, but no luck, so I opened it up. There was a zip tie around the switch. We bought ours used and repaired and I am guessing that what broke for the original owners was this switch (specifically, the glue seal failing) and then the shop we bought it from did the zip tie trick. I opened up the switch and one of the contacts was broken off. ---> I ended up cutting the two black wires and wire-nutting them together.
Awesome! This fixed me up! Thank you.
Thank you! 20 minutes and some electrical tape, I was back in business. Lid switch casing was cracked
Totally fixed my problem!
Solved my problem, thank you man!
great idea, saved me $200.00. Thanks
Worked for me also! Thank you very much….
omg i though i was going to have to get a new washer tell i saw this. fixed my washer ty for sharing.
Thank you, It worked!!!
Hey we all have to feed the laundry monster.
Thanks bud! Your vid just saved us alot of $$. My girlfriend wanted to go buy a new one. Haha!
THANK YOU SIR! I APPRECIATE IT!!!
Holy crap I thought it was a joke! I put an enormous comforter in mine and thought I killed it when it would not drain. I tried to get it to work for days and thought for sure I broke it somehow! After this video I just wiggled the switch thingy and yeehaw!!!@@@
I have the same washing machine and the same problem. I'm confused about what you're feeling for when you put your finger under into switch area? My lid is straight and not bent. Thanks
Do you have a little post sticking down from the underside of the lid? It will stick into a corresponding hole in the top of the washer when closed, that is the switch. Should make a nice clear *click* when the two meet. Switch can come loose, tab can break off, that's what I am feeling for. Unplug first.
Good sir you have saved the day. Had the same issue, tugged on the lid, and ta-da!
You are a hero, hahaha.
Thanks much!
Thank you for the video
HOLY shit, that actually worked. Laughing myself silly. THANK YOU!!!!
For other viewers, I have an even older version of this. Probably like 30+ years old. Just SLAMMED the lid down and tried to spin again and there it went went.
cannot say thank you enough.
Thank you!
thank you!
Hi there your machine looks just like the one I have my model number sticker is missing and I want to purchase a part but they keep asking me for the model number does your panel say kenmore 80s Series heavy duty Super capacity plus quiet Pak three speed motor with four speed combination Ultra rinse system? If so I would appreciate you sharing your model number please and thank you
That switch only makes sure that after it fills with water and washes that right at the spin cycle that it is depressed.
You can buy this exact lid switch through Amazon for right around 9 $10
Thanks! Could you edit your comment to include the switch serial number and I can pin that to the top. Real time saver for others.
This is a good but its titled washing machine not draining, but in this case what is happening it works then it shakes the lid up so that the switch would open and not allow it to proceed thru its entire cycle. Machine not draining is more so with a drain pump or kinked hose. So its kind of titled wrong.
All machines I have owned or worked on will not drain and spin with the lid open. It is 100% true of this particular Kenmore. If the switch is bad the machine thinks the lid is open, thus the switch is keeping it from draining. Your information is wrong.
your washer looks like the 90 series. I have an 80 series and it's a much older series.
Not relevant. Mine well go through the entire cycle, just doesn’t spin!!!!