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Model: LSQ9549LW1	Brand: Whirlpool	Age: More than 10 years
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tiibee73		#1 Posted : Sunday, November 8, 2015 4:35:16 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/18/2015(UTC) Posts: 2		So twice now, I have a melted/burnt wire connector on the direct drive washer motor. This is the same connector, last replaced in August of this year. Any ideas on what is causing this? I attached a PDF of the motor and location of the wire and several pictures from August and today. Any help would be greatly appreciated!! File Attachment(s): washer.pdf (463kb) downloaded 5 time(s).


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sidfink43		#2 Posted : Tuesday, November 10, 2015 4:29:21 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 3/29/2009(UTC) Posts: 11,699		Well obviously there is some type of short that is causing a heat buildup that is melting the connection. This is not good. You could try replacing the motor switch but I would watch things very, very carefully because this could be a fire hazard. If you have any doubts, replace the machine, saving money is not worth a fire.


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