AW20L Admiral Washer - Instructions
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crack in tub hose causing washer water to spill on to floor
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Bette from S BARRINGTON, IL
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- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers, Socket set
raised the top of the washer to get at the front panel screws. Removed the front panel. Removed the cracked hose and installed the new one. Reinstalled the front and top panels.
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The top load cover would come off in your hand and it was so loose that the lid cover salety switch would not work
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David from WINDHAM, NH
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- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
First I got everything I needed, unplugged the washer. Using the puddy knife I freed the top of the washer by inserting the knife about four inches from each side on front. The machine is in a place where it can not be pulled out far, hence the two by fours. Remove the loose cover, reach in with the stubby and unscrew the screw on both si
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des. Take the broken cover pins off the cover and install the new ones, put the other hinges in the cover, put the hole cover in place and install the one screw perside, remove wood and close the hole top, your in business , no drinking
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it was spinning slowly or not at all
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Louis from FREMONT, NE
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- 15 - 30 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
I first changed the belt which helped but it still sounded like it was going to take off through the roof.....I did the pulley and bearing kit in hopes that it would do some good....it went really smoothly with no issues however it did not solve the problem....so it is working and I am going to just ride it out until it quits....thanks
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Problem manifested as a loud squealing/grinding noise during all cycles.
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Michael from Atlanta, GA
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Disconnected both power and hot and cold input water lines. Laid the washer on its front side for access to the bottom. Removed the small access panel from the back of the machine to remove the metal screws holding the pump in place. Removed the single drive belt. New pump installed easily, replaced the belt and access panel. Reconne
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cted the power and water hoses and everything worked fine.
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Plastic Lid Hinge was broken
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Thomas from Coral Springs, FL
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- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Changing the hinge was not difficult, but here's a hint: the top of the washer raises up if you pry it with a big screwdriver- be sure to wrap the screwdriver in a cloth so as not to scratch the appliance. Doing it this way makes it easy to access the retaining screws. You can push the wash tub to one side and reach the screws from undern
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eath, but they're a tight fit and doing it that way is difficult. Overall a pretty easy repair and I'm only moderately handy.
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broken lid hinge
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loyce from charleston, SC
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
I had my boyfriend take the lid off ,then he took off the two old hinges,one was broken,and the he replaced both lid hinges,daving the good one. it was very simple and quick for him.
Iwill use your service again,thanks.
Loyce Floyd
Iwill use your service again,thanks.
Loyce Floyd
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Washer had bad water pump
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Edwin from Eagar,, AZ
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Removed access panel to expose pump, removed drive belt, and old pump, repeated the avove steps in reverse order, tested for leaks and proper operation.
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The water was leaking out from the bottom.
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Doris from Plainsboro, NJ
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers, Socket set
My husband took out the 2 screws in the front panel and loosen the 3 nuts from the pump.
The parts was easily removed and the entire job tooked 30 mins.
The parts was easily removed and the entire job tooked 30 mins.
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Broken left Hinge Pin on Lid
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Hing from Toms River, NJ
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- Less than 15 mins
1. Remove 1 screw holding each of 2 Hinges - use T15 driver. 2. Push tub to one side to get access to each screw from underside. 3. remove & replace broken Hinge Pin from Lid with T15 driver. 4. Drive broken pin out of the Hinge with a punch & hammer. 5. Install new Hinge Pin to Lid. 6. Add a little Vaseline to Hinge Pin & slide Hin
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ge Pin into Hinge. 7. Line up Hinges to holes & re-install both Hinges with Lid. Have somebody help hold the Lid in a slight angle will make re-installation easier.
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Locked up the machine.
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Mitchell B. from Moreno Valley, CA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Unhooked the macine pulled out for easy access .removed drive belt rear cover plate ,vaccumed remaining water out thru drain hose with wet and dry vac. Removed hose clamps and hoses .removed the three hex screws holding the pump to the base plate. The removed the old pump , Installed the new pump hoses access plate and belt . Hooked the
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machine up . Worked perfect.
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pump bering failure
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Robert from Englewood, FL
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
first i removed the front panel unclamped the hoses unscrewed the 3 screws that hold it in pulled it out, opened the new one and actually dropped it in and it fell into place with the holes lining up inserted the screws and hose clamps and reinstalled the belt which fell off when the old pump was removed, put the front back on and gave it
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a test then let the wife do a load of wash it worked like new
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water leaking from under front of washer
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Mark from Isom, KY
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
after doing some research I found out that a loose or slipping water pump belt could cause the water pump to not pump out the water correctly. Under the washer is the belt. All you do is have someone lift the front of the washer up enough that you can reach under and remove the belt. Then replace the belt back like you took it off.
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would not engage spin cycle, belt was shredding.
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john from mashpee, MA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
pulled the machine out, tilted it backward to expose the bottom. pulled off the old belt. got the new belt started on the three pulleys. pulled the belt to spin it , and...............done !!
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Had a squeaky belt
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Michael from Mokena, IL
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Piece of cake. Raise up the front of the machine. the belt slips of easy by turning the main drive wheel. put the belt on the two small one and then rotate the big wheel as you slip the belt into the grove. good idea to first clean the wheels of any old belt material that may be worn off. Piece of cake!
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Wore out Pulley/Bearing
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Mark from Akron, CO
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers, Socket set
Disconnect all water supply and unplug washer. Remove 3 screws on back panel of the washer. This will expose the pump unit. Detach belt on the bottom of the washer. Then detach two hoses that connects to the pump unit. Use pliers if necessary to disconnect hoses. Use 5/16 socket with extension to take out three bolts the connect pump to t
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he washer. That's it, now replace old pump unit and with new. Place bolts back in the 3 holes, reattached hoses, cover the back with 3 scres. Connect the belt to the pulley system on the bottom. Connect water supply and plug it in.
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