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Asked by: Tania Bartlechner
home and garden home appliancesIs there a transmission in a washing machine?
Considering this, how does a washing machine transmission work?
Transmission. The transmission of the washing machine drives the inner tub's spinning and the agitator's ratcheting motion. The washer either has a motor that is single direction or that will reverse. With the single direction, the solenoid controls whether the agitator or inner tub is driven by the transmission.
Also, how do I know if my washing machine actuator is bad?
When the actuator fails there is usually and awful lot of grinding noise, and the tub and agitator operate at a slow speed, if at all. In most models, you will have an F7 -E1 or E5 error code in the display.
Below are average costs for common washing machine replacement parts, though they vary widely by brand: Water or drain pump: $35-$200. Drain hose: $3-$30. Motor: $150-$500.