Stack washer/dryer: why do both start simultaneously?

kylan · 10-06-2011, 04:30 PM

I just bought a used Kenmore stacked washer/dryer. It's the kind where the washer and dryer are attached, like this: http://www.kenmore.com/shc/s/p_10154...ryer&adCell=W3

I got it installed, turned the washer settings knob and pulled it out to turn it on but nothing happened. So i turned the dryer start knob and both the dryer and the washer started.

maybe the washer has been wired to the dryer start knob, as part of an attempted repair?

or maybe there is some type of reset switch or something?

i can take the washer/dryer back to the place i bought it from, but if its an easy fix i can do myself i'd rather just do that than lug the heavy thing back across town.

thanks for any help and advice!!

bubbler · 10-06-2011, 06:32 PM

Did you install it, or someone else?

I've owned similar unit, the washer should definately run w/o the dryer running. My guess is that either there is a fault in your wiring, the cable from the unit, or internal the unit.

hardwareman · 10-06-2011, 08:24 PM

somethings definitely not right. Did you put the power cord on or was it already on? May want to look at that first to see if it is right.

Master of Cold · 10-06-2011, 09:42 PM

It this unit 120 or 240 voltage?
It sounds like the washer power was tied into the motor relay, perhaps on the load and not the line side.
So much for testing your work....

bubbler · 10-06-2011, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Master of Cold

It this unit 120 or 240 voltage?

I think the real question is:

Gas or Electric dryer?