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Amana / Speed Queen Washer Diagnostic Chart

Symptom Solution Click Images to enlarge

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Water Inlet Valve
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Motor will not run
  • Check all bushings
  • Check lid switch
  • Check motor for power
  • Check power supply
  • Check pump for frozen bushings
  • Check timer connections
  • Check water pressure switch
  • Check wiring harness for broken or burnt wiring
Washer will not agitate
  • Check belt 
  • Check motor
  • Check plastic agitator for stripped coupler
  • Check pulleys
  • Check timer
  • Check transmission gear box
  • Check water pressure switch
  • Check wiring harness for broken or burnt wiring
  • Tub should be full of water
Washer will not fill with water
  • Check for kinked hoses
  • Check power cord and connection to washer
  • Check power supply at wall
  • Check timer connections and contact points
  • Check water inlet solenoid valve
  • Check water pressure switch
  • Check water temperature switch
Washer will not run
  • Check lid switch for continuity and action
  • Check power cord and connection to washer
  • Check power supply at wall outlet
  • Check timer connections and contact points
  • Check water inlet valve
  • Check water pressure switch
Washer will not spin
  • Check belt
  • Check motor
  • Check pressure switch
  • Check belt idler pulley
  • Check timer
Water will not drain from tub
  • Check belt 
  • Check door switch
  • Check drain hose for kinks or blockage
  • Check for clothes garment in pump
  • Check motor
  • Check pump
  • Check pump pulley 
  • Check timer
Tub spins during agitation
  • Check / Replace the brake pads
Removing/Accessing Components  
Accessing the tub seal   Older style washer  
 
Unscrew Cap
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Tap Side of Agitator
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Removing Agitator Shaft
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Remove tub bolts
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Note: if having problems removing
inner tub after bolts are removed
Push DOWN on one side inner 
tub to break it loose.
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Accessing the tub seal   Newer style washer

        

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Help Removing the Agitator
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Run rope under agitator, cross it, 
 and tie the knot down low. 
Tie a loop then lift on one side
 of the board to lift agitator off.
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