The spring you found is probably one of three springs that help balance the basket while the machine is in spin mode.
Kenmore washer spin cycle off balance.
Troubleshooting a kenmore washing machine whose spin cycle is not working.
I have a kenmore washer.
If your washer is located on a pedestal the problem can be amplified.
A carpeted surface can throw this balance off.
I am just not sure what part he removed to fix it.
Our kenmore oasis elite top loading washer has had a completely off balance spin cycle for about a year now.
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I have had this repaired before and the repairman showed me how to do but i have forgot.
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Adhesive parts agitator parts axle roller shaft.
All four legs should be in firm contact with a solid floor.
Check that the machine is level across the front back and sides.
I remember it was very simple.
If your machine is like mine the spring is probably not broken.
A machine that is not level will rock during the spin cycle and cause the machine to be off balance.
Kenmore makes washing machine in a variety of models including top and front loaders and high efficiency units that.
Now i admit that we have run probably several thousand loads of laundry through this washer 15 20 loads a week no kidding and except for the balance think it has worked really well.
I had this problem too.
The problem can have a variety of causes.
The tub has got off balance during the spin cycle.
I don t know how old your machine is or what model it is but mine is an older model kenmore heavy duty 60 series.
A washer that is off balance during the spin cycle makes a lot of noise.