This is the single most common Kenmore washer platform in American homes — a Whirlpool-built direct-drive design sold for roughly a quarter-century under the 110 prefix. Its plastic drive coupler, positioned between the motor and transmission, is a deliberately sacrificial part that wears out and is replaced far more often than the transmission itself, which is why a washer that agitates normally but won’t spin so often turns out to be a simple, inexpensive coupler swap.
Key Features
- Direct-drive motor and transmission, no separate belt-and-pulley drivetrain
- Mechanical timer-dial cycle control
- Porcelain or stainless wash basket
- No digital display
Most Common Issues on This Model
01
Washer agitating but not spinning, often a worn drive coupler
02
Long or failed drain cycles
03
Water inlet valve leaking or not filling correctly