John for Model Number fws445rfs3 Frigidaire top load washing machine - serial number ap2106876 - fills with water but the wash cycle does not start. There is a whinning sound then shorts out surge protector. When in spin cycle it will spin and drain water. I have removed agitator. I was then advised to remove front panel - there is one belt which spins perfectly in spin cycle. I can only turn by hand the shaft from basin counter clock wise which turns the belt it will not turn clockwise should it? I have been told that I need a timer - then a motor - then a transmission.
Answer John, Based on the information it sounds like the issue is going to be a motor issue. The motor uses a switch that takes the motor winding from agitate to spin. This motor switch is most likely causing the issue and is part of the motor itself. The motor part number is 134159500. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Thursday, August 29, 2013