ApplianceWhirlpool Washer
Model
Level of DifficultyEasy
Time to do repair30 - 60 mins
Age of ApplianceMore than 10 years
Tools
Wrench set
Screw drivers
Socket set
Ronny From Santa Monica, CA
Feb 23, 2009
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The coupling, made of plastic and rubber, on our Whirlpool washer gave out. Done the same repair nine years ago and knew what to do. Here is a short summery:
1. unscrew the 2 screws that hold the control panel on top of the machine in place
2. unscrew the screws that connect the housing with the back panel
3. pop the 2 clips under the control panel to release the back panel
4. with the back panel loose disconnect everything
that is pushed, screwed or clamped on and take the back panel off (don't worry about remembering where things go, everything can go only one way together again)
5. slightly lift the housing of the washer in the back to remove, that gives you access to the coupling in front of the machine
6. I personally like to put the washer on its back and do the repair that way. However, if you want to
leave it standing that is gets you there too.
7. take the screws out of the brackets that hold the pump (the thing with the two hoses attached to it)
in place and snap off the brackets; lift up the pump and put aside
8. you can now remove the broken coupling
9. check for any fragments and clean off what needs to be cleaned
10. replace the coupling
11. reverse the order of steps 1 to 7; make sure that the all electrical connections and hoses are connected!
12. test