AWM4 Amana Washer - Instructions
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Pump was leaking
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William from Bristol, CT
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Unplugged machine from wall, disconnected supply hosesand removed drain pipe from drain. Removed pump/motor assy located in the front of the machine. Replaced pump and belt. Be carefule how you route the belt. Upon inspection before powering up I noticed I ran the belt wrong and it was rubbing on one of the pumps plastice screw housing. H
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ad to disassemble, re-route belt and re-assemble. Powered machine up and it worked great.
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belt was cracking and dryer was somewhat noisy
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Melody from Silverton, CO
- Easy
- More than 2 hours
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
I used your great video for pointers as to what to do. I took off the front, raised the top, vacuumed the whole thing up, that took quite a while. Took out the drum. Did more cleaning. Then took off the old retaining rings with retaining ring pliers, took off the old drum rollers and support. Replaced with new roller supports, washer, rol
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ler, washer and retaining rings. Then I replaced the belt. Tested it and turned the wrong way and it came off. Replaced and tested it again and I don't know why but it came off. Replaced the belt again, tested fine. Then I replaced the felt pads and glides, they were worn. I ended up asking my husband to help hold the drum so I could get the front back on. Replaced front and door. Tried the dryer. Works great AND very, very little noise. Note: when taking the wiring off the light and the door switch, I took photo's of those places with my cell phone and had them to look at to make sure the wiring was correct.
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C from Palatine, IL
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
took the drive belt to the pump off then put the belt for the drum on .then put the belt for pump back on. basickly this unit is one of the easist to work on
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Water continue to drip with machine shut off
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Dennis from Bandera, TX
- A Bit Difficult
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Rear panel has to be removed to access part. Removing controls top of machine, two screws lower left and right, will make back panel removal easier. Back panel hangs on 2brackets,protruding thru the panel, near the top, and 3 screws across the bottem. You will also have to remove the drain pass thru connecting the internal drain hose to t
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he external drain hose. The replacement part does not have matching screw mount holes to those on the rear panel. Their is a square punch out with a tab on the replacement which can be used for the top mount screw. Use a drill and bit to round the hole. Mount replacement then drill a hole in the replacement for the the lower mount screw. 1 day service and works like new.
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Leaking pump
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Joseph from Goldsboro, NC
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Socket set
1. unplug unit 2. remove front access plate 3. disconnect tension spring on drive belt 4. remove 4 motor mount screws 5. disconnect intake and return lines from pump using a pliers to decompress compression rings and sliding lines off. 6. Manipulate motor and loosen drive belt from bottom of tub and let it hang. 7. tilt motor bottom out e
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xposing pump and remove 3 screws using TREX head driver and remove pump. 8. install new pump
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Seal Kit
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Pat from Rio Rancho, NM
- Difficult
- More than 2 hours
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
Taking the hub out was a promblem because, with a puller it did not come out. It broke off while pulling out we had to drill it
out had to brake off.You need a 1 1/2 inch deep socket with a impact wrench. It was a hassel but got done. I replaced the whole seal kit and it is still leaking it leaks from the bottom of the tub. It leaks ... Read more worse when it has a heavy load I dont know what to do.Need help.
out had to brake off.You need a 1 1/2 inch deep socket with a impact wrench. It was a hassel but got done. I replaced the whole seal kit and it is still leaking it leaks from the bottom of the tub. It leaks ... Read more worse when it has a heavy load I dont know what to do.Need help.
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Hose was in contact with bracket for tub causing the hose to wear thru.
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Joseph from Groveville, NJ
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers
Very easy repair. Removed the lower front panel of the washing machine (two screws) with nutdriver.
Removed hose clamp with pliers. Removed hose from machine. Replaced hose and ran thru a full cycle to check for leaks.
No leaks, back in business in under an hour. This time includes going out to garage and gather the ... Read more two tools needed for the job and cleaning up the water that came out of the hose during the removal process.
Removed hose clamp with pliers. Removed hose from machine. Replaced hose and ran thru a full cycle to check for leaks.
No leaks, back in business in under an hour. This time includes going out to garage and gather the ... Read more two tools needed for the job and cleaning up the water that came out of the hose during the removal process.
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Hole in Drain Hose
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Mike from Lithonia, GA
- A Bit Difficult
- 1- 2 hours
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
I disconnected the water supply line to washer and moved washer into open area. I removed the front panel of washer to gain access to drain hose. I removed hose and reinstalled new hose. I did turn the hose holder inside the washer as it allowed the old hose to rub against the housing support of the washer causing the hose to leak. I
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was glad that I read the article that someone mentioned in their repair. The new hose was somewhat difficult to maneuver through the back of the washer and through the part that held the hose; otherwise, it was rather easy. Thanks for the feed back on your web page.
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Pump worn out - Leaking
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Charles from Portsmouth, VA
- A Bit Difficult
- 1- 2 hours
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
Part received was correct (5 days ARO). Removed motor assy from unit (left wires connected). Found drive belt was also worn out & obtained a new one locally. Seperated old pump from rusted motor shaft using 2 screwdrivers. Had to use a file to lightly "polish" rust off motor shaft to install new pump. On-line parts diagram helpful i
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n getting belt properly alinged to idler pully. Machine now runs smoothly, dosn't leak and sound like new. Wife happy (me too)!
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Wouldn't pump out water
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Jacob from Clarkston, MI
- A Bit Difficult
- 1- 2 hours
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Socket set
I found about 2-3 baby socks stuck in the pump and couldnt remove them so I had to replace the part. Unfortunately I found this website AFTER I took the bad pump off. So I ended up removing the lower front panel and then flipping the washer upside down and removing the bottom of the washer and taking the pump off because I couldnt see a
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ny other way to get it off. The new pump arrived very quickly and I put it back on and put the bottom panel back on and flipped the washer back right side up. I certainly made it more difficult then it had to be but it was still fairly easy. Now I see all I needed to do was remove the motor to get the pump off. Oh well.
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Water Pump Leak
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Brian from Hopewell, VA
- A Bit Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Un plug machine. Turn off hot & cold water. Remove the front panel by removing the 2 screws at the botton & lift front from the bottom until it unhinges from the top. Tilt the washer back far enough to put a contaner to catch the water left in the hoses. Loosing the hose clamps so the water comes out slowly. If you remove the hose to f
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ast your container won't catch the water. Do one hose at a time. Next disconnect the wiring harnes from the motor. Remove the 4 screws holding the pump/motor. Disconnect the belt from the washer. You will have to tilt the pump/motor to get slack in the belt. Remove the pump/motor & the belt will come with it. This is when I found that the belt was toast & I had to order a belt. Paid shipping twice. once for pump & once for belt. Seperate pump from motor by removing 3 screws. My pump came right off. Reverse the operation to install. REMEMBER TO PUT THE BELT ON BEFORE THE PUMP.
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The hose on the washer been leaking and needed to be replaced.
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Mary Lou from NEW ULM, MN
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers, Wrench (Adjustable)
After receiving the new hose we replaced the hose and tested the washer by running a rinse cycle. The new hose fixed the problem.
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screw loss in Drive Bell
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james from Phoenix, AZ
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench set
Screw broke lose in agitator from drive bell stripped (plastic) for transmission gear. Received new Drive Bell and had to lightly cut out old from Agitator housing with saws all, cleaned years of soap build up on steel spline with wire grinder, lubed the Drive Bell inter and pounded on to spline gear with rubber mallet, I thought a bit to
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o much force but what the heck I landed to the same bearing point as before. Work Out Great.
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Water pump leaking, belt 20 years old
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Dennis from Pensacola, FL
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers, Socket set
Removed motor apparatus with socket, took off water pump with star srewdriver . Installed new pump. Replaced belt. Schematic diagram big help...
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A small leak into the tub
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Nick from Oceanside, CA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
1. Removed the hot and cold water hoses. 2. Undid one screw holding on the solenoid mounting plate. 3. Pushed the plate in at the top to unlatch the plate at the bottom. 4. Pulled the plate out and undid the output hose. 5. Replaced the solenoid assembly held on by two screws. 6. Replaced it all in the revers order.
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