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114 of 120 people found this instruction helpful
Parts Used
Level of DifficultyEasy
Time to do repair:15 - 30 mins
ToolsNutdriver, Pliers, Socket set
CustomerRanse from Layton UT
Pump was making a grinding noise
The pump is located behind a small panel on the back, lower left side of my washer. It's attached to the bottom frame with 3 screws. It has two hoses attached, each with one spring clamp. Lift one side of the washer and slip the drive belt off the pully. Release the spring clamps on the hoses with a pair of pliers and remove the hoses. A small amount of water will drain from the hoses and pump when removed. Remove the three screws holding the pump to the frame and remove the pump. Install the new pump in the same position. Reattach the hoses, replace the belt, and reinstall the cover panel. That's all there is to it.
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40 of 42 people found this instruction helpful
Parts Used
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- Air Tube for Tub Fill Volume
Level of DifficultyEasy
Time to do repair:Less than 15 mins
ToolsNutdriver, Pliers
CustomerKathy from Wellington KS
The bearing had some kind of metal (couragated) piece that worked it's way loose and was hanging up on the pump housing or retaing plate.
Removed the old pump,- disconetced the two hoses, and 3 retaining screws, sliped off the drive belt,. installed the new pump! simple!
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19 of 19 people found this instruction helpful
Parts Used
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- Air Tube for Tub Fill Volume
Level of DifficultyEasy
Time to do repair:15 - 30 mins
ToolsPliers, Socket set
CustomerRick from Lawrenceville GA
Unit starting making terrible noise and shut down.
After examining the diagrams online, I removed the 3 screws holding on the back panel. Nothing seemed wrong so I tilted the machine to look underneath at the belt. All seemed OK but manually moving the belt by hand revealed that where the belt drives the pump had worn loose and was the source of the problem. Reading other descriptions of the ease of replacement of the pump, I ordered the new pump. It took approximately 15 minutes to remove the old pump and 10 minute to install the new pump and replace the belt. The machine is back to working fine. This is a fairly simple repair.
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11 of 12 people found this instruction helpful
Parts Used
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- Air Tube for Tub Fill Volume
Level of DifficultyReally easy
Time to do repair:Less than 15 mins
ToolsSocket set
CustomerRobert from Apopka FL
Machine started making loud squeak, then completely stopped after a couple more cycles.
I tilted machine onto the front to acces the rear panel. i removed the three screws to expose pump, took of the drive belt located under appliance, removed the three pump screws and removed old defective pump. I installed new pump, put the drive belt back on, reinstalled back panel and screws, hooked the appliance up and started. Been running great ever since. Entire process too about 10 min.
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11 of 13 people found this instruction helpful
Parts Used
Level of DifficultyReally easy
Time to do repair:15 - 30 mins
ToolsPliers, Socket set
CustomerHenry from Lane KS
Washer would over fill the water
First I removed the front cover, then removed the two bolts that hold the top and lifted the top up to expose the wash tub the tube was on the back side replaced the tube, then removed the two screw that hold the front panel and replaced the level switch and attached the new tube.
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4 of 4 people found this instruction helpful
Parts Used
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- Air Tube for Tub Fill Volume
Level of DifficultyA Bit Difficult
Time to do repair:15 - 30 mins
ToolsNutdriver, Pliers
CustomerEdwin from Eagar, AZ
Leaking water pump
Pulled wahser away from wall, unpluged, removed screws from rear access panel, removed hoses from water pump, used towell to absorb excess water still in pump and hoses, removed drive belt, removed screws securing pump, removed old pump replaced it with new pump, cussed a little when replacing hoses, repeated steps in reverse order, checked for leaks.
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4 of 7 people found this instruction helpful
Parts Used
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- Air Tube for Tub Fill Volume
Level of DifficultyEasy
Time to do repair:15 - 30 mins
ToolsNutdriver, Screw drivers
CustomerMichael from Woodside CA
Water kept filling until overflow
removed back of control panel to find that a mouse chewed the air tube. tried to splice it with a barb connector, it did not work. Ordered part received it 2 days later and installed it. I would recommend buying parts from these folks!
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3 of 4 people found this instruction helpful
Parts Used
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- Air Tube for Tub Fill Volume
Level of DifficultyEasy
Time to do repair:1- 2 hours
ToolsPliers, Screw drivers, Wrench(Adjustable)
CustomerBrena from Seaside CA
Busted pump
We had a repair guy come in and he said fixing the pump would cost at least 250. I called my dad and he walked me through it over the phone. I took off the back of the washer, and laid the washer on it's side. I then had to take a break as I had flooded my kitchen. (Lay the washer at an angle.) The belt was taken off by the repair guy. I then undid the hoses, taking the clips off with pliers. Next I screwed the new pump in, and put the hoses back on. FInally I took the belt and stretched over the two small pullies, and then pulled it to the bottom of the big pullie and started spinning it until it wrapped itself all the way around. It wouldn't have taken over an hour but I had a baby who needed me ever couple of minutes.
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3 of 4 people found this instruction helpful
Parts Used
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- Air Tube for Tub Fill Volume
Level of DifficultyReally easy
Time to do repair:Less than 15 mins
ToolsSocket set
CustomerGregg from Glendale AZ
Drain pump failed
I first had to take the old part out to find out what the part number was. Then I went online and ordered the part. Once the part came in I attached to part and replaced the drive belt. I did not think it could be so easy.
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2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Parts Used
Level of DifficultyReally easy
Time to do repair:More than 2 hours
ToolsNutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
CustomerPaul from Huntington Beach CA
The hot water intake valve did not function
This clothes washer is 35 years old and runs like a champ. I did notice a bit of water below the left rear and assumed that a hose was leaking. I let it go for about 6 months, until I could fit it into the "to-do" list. During that time, the hot/cold water intake valve died. I ordered the replacement hot/cold valve a month ago but noticed, upon removal of the valve, that there was significant water drip evidence around the electrical valve solenoids. The water drips caused the valve to die. Drips came from a clogged injector hose air break directly above the valve. Replaced all hoses and water level vacuum air line. Very easy process. The front drops off with two screws. The lid is off with two screws. All hoses easy to R/R. It took about 2 hours to complete. All replacement parts were perfect. My belts are fine so I'm ready for another 30 years of service.
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1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Parts Used
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- Air Tube for Tub Fill Volume
Level of DifficultyEasy
Time to do repair:15 - 30 mins
ToolsNutdriver, Pliers, Socket set
CustomerKelley from Oklahoma City OK
Belt slipping on bottom of washer-pulley shims on pump slipped out
After taking the motor off (it looked loose to me!) and stripping out the bolts on it, then finding that the bolts holding the motor were permanently affixed to the motor (and they were an odd size not available at the hardware store), I drilled the bolts out and put in new ones (on the motor) and re-affixed the same. I still had a problem. I then went online and found that most people had problems with the water pump. I looked at the pulley on the water pump and found that the inner shims had slipped out on a permanent part (and could not be put back in with the basic tools I had on hand). I ordered the pump online, and replaced the same. Took about 30 minutes after I found the real problem and got the parts in. My pump had a permanent metal disc on the bottom which did not come with the new pump, but the new pump fit without it. Machine works fine now.
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2 of 4 people found this instruction helpful
Parts Used
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- Air Tube for Tub Fill Volume
Level of DifficultyEasy
Time to do repair:15 - 30 mins
ToolsScrew drivers, Socket set
CustomerJOHN from WINTER SPRINGS FL
1loud reaking noise during pump cycle
REMOVED FRONT PANEL FROM WASHER,REMOVED BELT, USED 1/2 INCH SOCKET SETAND CHANNEL LOCKS TO REMOVE HOSE AND PUMP. INSTALLED NEW PUMP, REINSTALLED HOSES AND BELT, AND PLACED FRONT PANEL ON MACHINE.
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1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Parts Used
Level of DifficultyReally easy
Time to do repair:Less than 15 mins
ToolsPliers, Screw drivers, Wrench(Adjustable)
CustomerDONNIE from MOSS POINT MS
The bearing on the pump had gone out and was making a horrible noise.
REMOVED THE SCREWS ON THE BACK PLATE PULLED THE HOSE CLAMPS OFF REMOVED THE BELT AND THREE SCREWS OFF THE PUMP WENT BACK JUST AS EASY AND THE MACHINE WAS LIKE NEW AGAIN. IF ONLY ALL REPAIRS WAS THIS EASY!
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1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Parts Used
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- Air Tube for Tub Fill Volume
Level of DifficultyReally easy
Time to do repair:15 - 30 mins
ToolsPliers, Socket set
Customerjohn from bremen OH
Washer wasnt spinning out water and making noises
i removed 3 screws from back of washer , took off 2 hose clamps , then i took 4 screws out of waterpump, removed belt . put new pump on very easy. thanks part was perfect, fixed problem
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1 of 3 people found this instruction helpful
Parts Used
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- Air Tube for Tub Fill Volume
Level of DifficultyReally easy
Time to do repair:15 - 30 mins
ToolsNutdriver, Pliers
CustomerChris from Yorba Linda CA
Washing machine noisy due to corrugated metal spacer
After looking at some of the other stories, I realized this was going to be a super easy fix. I moved the washer away from the wall, disconnected all the lines and then removed the pump. Seriously it took about 20 minutes start to finish, and now the washing machine sounds brand new.
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