Our Whirlpool washer kicked off the circuit breaker and had a hot "electrical" smell - although not a real strong smell. I turned on the breaker and now all it wantsto do on the different cycles isagitate (the water that was still in the tub when it quit). I removed some water to see if it would run more water in, but it just agitates. On the part of the timer where I think it should pump out the washer is silent - no humming. Agitate or silent that's all it does.
Funny thing is 2 days ago we got a new basket to replace the old one that had some rust around some of the holes. The basket is still in the box and I think I can return it ($115) if this washer isn't worth fixing.
It is about 15 yrs. old and is a model LSP8244BWO.
I suspect the timer, but am not at all sure. Pump? Solenoid?
Any ideas about fixing (or junking) this washer would certainly be appreciated.