Hi all,

My nearly 18-year-old Kenmore model 417.42142100 front load washing machine has ceased to initiate its final spin, even though the lights on the dashboard indicate otherwise, leaving the clothes sopping wet. Possibly a red herring… But it was working fine prior to a lightning strike about 50 feet from the house, in which strips of bark were peeled off a massive catalpa tree. The tree is still standing and the washing machine still runs. It will still fill with water, dispense detergent, tumble the clothes back and forth, and drain the water. Apparently the only thing it won’t do is the high speed final spin, on either normal or fast setting. I have taken the motor control board out, and see no evidence of burning or damage. The one and only fuse on the control board still has continuity.

Can anyone help me out? I look forward to your replies. Many thanks.