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The old ice maker water valve washer in the water inlet port went bad and was leaking. Lasted for 35 years,
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Edwin from Mount Washington, KY
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers, Wrench set
The Whirlpool water inlet valve was better design than the original. All I had to do was drill 2 holes to mount it since it didn't mount in the same location as the old one. I liked the push in connection for the water outlet to the ice maker better than the original plastic screw connection.
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Would not drain
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Robert from SANDWICH, IL
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- 15 - 30 mins
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Wrench set
Replaced lid switch, but problem still continued.
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The switch was not working so got a new switch
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satyavenkata from Bentonville, AR
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- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
Unfortunately after i replaced the new switch the drier worked well. After it stopped for the 2nd time we wanted to put a load and start the swit lost contact. It was not working.It lost the contact with the circuit. No clicking sound the drier not functional. I guess need a new switch?
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Dryer would not start, timer had no power to it.
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Billy from NEW BERN, NC
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- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
Raise the top off of the dryer with a flat blade screwdriver in each front corner of the dryer. Disconnect power to the dryer. Remove old switch and install new switch. Test door and proper operation of dryer.
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Won't pump out the water
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Victor from NORFOLK, VA
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- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Order the part and put the new part on and put the washing machine cabinet back on and check the washer for the water filled up and then it's starting to go on the spin cycles.
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Cover fell of due to broken center hinge.
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Michael from Dagsboro, DE
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- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Removed six screws holding filter support in place. Replaced cover (keep track of the small spring on the left stub shaft). Reinstall cover and filter support sections. NOTE: the cover does not come with a new spring. You have e to reuse the old spring.
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Ice maker wasn't getting water
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Jimmy from LIBERTY, TX
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- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Wrench set
Removed old water valve on bottom right back side of fridge installed new one which actually took less work
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We would come home from wintering in Texas and the ice maker would again work for about a week. Decided to replace the valve because it wasn't expensive.
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Tom from MINNEAPOLIS, MN
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- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Wrench (Adjustable)
Replaced the valve and cleaned all the coils at the same time. The ice maker is spewing out ice. Wife is happy again.
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Install aftermarket side vent kit
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ROBERT from DAWSONVILLE, GA
- Very Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
I did as I was told (by my wife). Bought the machine from Home Depot - no side vent kit - had them complete the installation today when the kit came.
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Solenoid stem had seperated from valve seat.
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Gary from Lewisburg, WV
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver, Wrench (Adjustable)
Turn off water, removed two mounting screws, unplugged solenoid, removed incoming water connection and plastic pipe to ice maker. Installed new valve, connected water lines, reconnected plug, remounted with screws. Turned water back on, over rode power to ice maker and checked for leaks. Total time about 5 minutes. Very easy repair.
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Lid switch failed, dryer stopped working
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Rick from BETHESDA, MD
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- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
Order replacement lid switch, installed it, good to go. The installation video and instructions with the replacement part were very helpful.
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washer continued to spin when you raised the lid not shutting off
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Daniel from TRENTON, NJ
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
Your web site is amazing Ive enjoyed watching your videos,this is a really great way to see what it takes to repair your washer very informative. Steve was a good teacher for me I just followed along as he explained each step and my washer came apart just like he said.
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I removed the two front console screws and pulled slightly forward and lifted console up and tilted it back where it was out of the way. next I was able to lift cabinet up from the back and remove it from the frame and lay cabinet on the floor on top of a rug I had to protect the finish on cabinet . Now I had access to the lid switch and simply removed the two screws in the cabinet and the old switch. I connected the two wire connections to the new switch (no)normally open connection, used same actuator the instructions say to do this because the one that comes with the new switch won't fit so use the old one. on my washer there's a cover that fits under this switch and It took me a little longer to get the screws to line up so they fit through the switch and into the cover but It worked fine. Now all I had to do was reinstall the cabinet just like Steve did on the video my only problem with this was seeing where the tabs in the frame were located so that the slots in the cabinet would fit over top of frame tabs I used a flash light in one hand and lowered the cabinet down I held the light on the frame tabs and the slots in cabinet fit right in then lowered cabinet to the rear frame tabs where i just had to push slightly on the sides of cabinet and it fit right in.Next i pushed the back panel in place and on the top of washer just like in video reinstalled both spring clip clamps and the console and reinstalled the two screws. I plugged in the washer put drain hose back in drain pushed washer back in place turned it on working great now ! Thank You so much for your help Dan.
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no heat
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Barbara from CUDAHY, WI
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
To install the repair part took about 5 minutes. It took a couple hours to take apart of put back together. Unfortunately the part I replaced was not the problem. I still have no heat. My own fault for not testing the parts before ordering. It seems there is no ignition of the gas for the hot air flow. I would be grateful for any su
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ggestions. The video was FABULOUS...really step by step, screw by screw. Thanks for that. Barb Swenson
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noise when you ran dryer
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D Michael from Plymouth, IN
- A Bit Difficult
- 1- 2 hours
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Wrench set
Opened front of dryer - removed drum - replace all 4 rollers (2 had bad shafts) - replace drum with new belt - reassembled
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Ice Maker water valve was leaking water
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Mark from Pittsburgh, PA
- A Bit Difficult
- 1- 2 hours
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Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
The old water valve leak required me to purchase this new complete part. After shutting off the water supply, disconnect the supply line, take out the old water valve by disconnecting the "plug" from the refrigerator, and disconnect the plastic water line going into the ice maker. Then just reconnect the new water valve by plugging it i
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nto the 2 pronged receptacle, note to be sure to write down which wire goes into which input when disconnecting the old valve. Then hand tighten the plastic tube into the valve. Next attach your water supply line into the new water valve, tighten this supply line as you would any plumbing supply line with a couple of adjustable wrenches and some teflon tape at the connection. I would also recommend at this point, if the compression fitting on your supply line was like mine a bit old, to spend a couple bucks on a new fitting and put that on the supply line, since you don't want to worry about it being a good seal at the supply line point, once the repair is done. After checking for "no leaks" reattach everything to the rear of the refrigerator (make a note of the attachment before taking out the old valve) and see if your ice maker starts to make some ice. You will hear the valve feeding the water to the icemaker if all is properly setup.
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