Kenmore 26-29182 Washer: Start, Fill and Spin Faults

Model 26-29182 is a white 4.1 cubic foot top-load agitator washer, shown as part of the current Kenmore lineup. That is all we can say about it.

Will not start

A dead control often traces to power at the outlet or a lid that is not registering. Try closing the lid more squarely and look for a sock caught under the edge. If the lights are on but the cycle will not begin, the problem moves toward the lid switch or the control.

Will not fill, or fills slowly

Check the two supply taps behind the washer and the screens in the hose ends. In older buildings, sediment in the water pipes can clog those screens. A kinked hose after the machine was last moved is another common cause. If both taps are open and hoses are straight, the water inlet valve is the next suspect.

Will not spin

Heavy towels or a single large blanket pull the load to one side. The washer may pause, rebalance and stop. Redistribute the load. If it still refuses, the cause may be mechanical.

Stop and call

Burning smell, smoke or water around the base of the machine: shut off the supply, turn off the breaker and call us. A thump or squeal on spin also deserves a visit.

Related pages

See a washer that will not start, the not-spinning guide, Kenmore washer repair and Kenmore washers. The neighbouring number 26-29162 is a sibling.

Why the full model number matters

Lid switches, inlet valves and drive parts differ between similar washers, so we read 26-29182 from the label before choosing a part. A photo of the label and the serial line saves a call.

How the visit runs

We ask about the symptom, check the supply and drain connections, run the cycle where it is safe, and explain the finding. A written estimate follows. Repairs begin only when you approve. If the cause turns out to be a supply tap, a kinked hose or an unbalanced load, you will hear that directly and can fix it yourself next time.

Tight closets and shared rooms

In San Francisco flats the washer is often tucked into a hallway closet or a shared basement room. Leave the doors open and the path clear. If other tenants use the machine, let them know it is out of service so nobody restarts a faulty cycle.

Frequently asked questions