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Motor fried after being submerged in water...
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Jacob from Evansville, IN
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
I pulled the old motor out of the bottom of the washer. After undoing the screws and taking off the belt. I threw the new one in and tightened everything up and put the belt back on and it worked great... Super easy to change a motor out and a lot cheaper than buying a new waher...
The best part was that it only took one d ... Read more ay to ship to my house and I picked the cheapest shipping amount... I recommend this site..
The best part was that it only took one d ... Read more ay to ship to my house and I picked the cheapest shipping amount... I recommend this site..
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the pump had died
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loudvik from glendale, CA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
First I removed the two screws that hold the pump in place. I then pulled the pump out and replaced it with the new pump.
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Washing machine wouldn't drain
11 of 12 people
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Siobhain from Ashland, NY
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers
i removed the front panel, then removed the old pump by taking off the clamps and disconnected the wiring. The new pump had to be reversed before connecting, but it was so easy.
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washer belt broke
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Carl from Boxford, MA
- A Bit Difficult
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
followed the instructions on a blog
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Tub was leeking
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Gregory from Fort Worth, TX
- A Bit Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers, Socket set
Lifted top
removed adgetator
removed tub top
removed inside tub
removed inside tub holder bracket
repaced seal
replaced,replaced.....
removed adgetator
removed tub top
removed inside tub
removed inside tub holder bracket
repaced seal
replaced,replaced.....
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Wash tub would not drain/burning rubber smell
10 of 14 people
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Clay from Kansas City, MO
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
I removed the top of the washer by removing two screws on the back. I located and bypassed the lid switch to make sure that wasn't the problem. The problem still existed so I removed the two screws that hold the front panel of the washer. Using a flashlight, I located the drive belt and immediately saw that it was out of position and h
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ad pieces missing. I cut and removed the old belt, placed the new belt on the tub pulley and slowly maneuvered it onto the motor drive wheel. I then squeezed the tensioner pulley so that the belt was seated. I turned the timer dial which started the washer and it immediately began pumping the water out of the tub. Problem solved!
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No hot Water to washing machine
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Dominick from Las Vegas, NV
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
S/O Water , Removed front panel, removed screws from side panel water valve accessible. Removed screws that hold water valve, installed new valve reassembled washing machine.
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Set wash load size; would begin to agitate at proper time; however would continue to fill with water and overflow.
10 of 14 people
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Roger from Dassel, MN
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers, Wrench set
Removed back cover; pulled knob off front (removed small screw). Removed hose connected to pressure switch. Removed old switch. Electrical connections are numbered 1-2-3, and the part positions are also numbered 1-2-3. Pulled off old, installed new. Reconnected hose. Rehooked screw on front, replace knob and back cover.
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leaking water inlet valve
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Steven from Oklahoma City, OK
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
removed the two 'lock down flanges' from the back of the machine, lifted the top from the front and slid it forward to access the valve. Removed the two electrical connections then the compression ring from the hose on the output side. Removed two screws holding the valve in place, then reversed the process.
I wish this valve w ... Read more as made of metal rather than plastic. I had to replace it because the threads were stripped. Here's the heads up. Make sure the fittings on your supply hoses are 'clean' or you'll mess up the plastic threads and not get a good seal.
I wish this valve w ... Read more as made of metal rather than plastic. I had to replace it because the threads were stripped. Here's the heads up. Make sure the fittings on your supply hoses are 'clean' or you'll mess up the plastic threads and not get a good seal.
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Water valve not shutting off correctly
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Eric from Sebastopol, CA
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
After the new replacement part arrived, I took off the complete back panel (after unplugging the electrical and shutting off the hot & cold water supply). I disconnected both hot & cold water hoses, unscrewed the 2 screws holding the water valve, unplugged the 2 electrical wires for the water valve sending unit, unclamped the outlet water
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hose. Then I reversed order with new water valve. Put everthing back together in about 20 minutes overall. I did also replace the hot & cold water supply hoses with a better quality hose. Works like new! Thank you very much.
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Spin Cycle wouldn't work
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KEITH from BEND, OR
- A Bit Difficult
- 1- 2 hours
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Replaced pump, by removing back panel and removing the two screws holding the pump to the bottom of the machine. The only difficult aspect was dealing with the hose clamps, these were extremely awkward to work with in a confined space. The repair would have been less than 30 min if the hose clamps weren't so difficult to put back in place
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washer went into spin mode but would not spin
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Damon from Hinesville, GA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
I removed the front panel to see the belt was snapped in two. The front roller is sping loaded, so I gave it a little tention, slid the belt back on and viola! it was that easy. If your washer starts to vibrate more and sounds louder than normal, get a belt as soon as possible because that may be the problem. Once I put on the new belt, t
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he machine ran as quiet as it did when I first bought it.
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The threaded male coupling on the water inlet valve is plastic and broke during moving.
8 of 9 people
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Alan from Denver, CO
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
I installed this part on a stackable washer-dryer unit. First, I removed the hoses (one had broken off already, damaging the cold water coupling). Using a nut driver I removed the screws on both L-brackets in back that help secure the dryer unit to the washer base. Then, I located 2 other screws securing the dryer to the washer base.
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These were fairly accessible in the recess where the dryer exhaust vent is located, directly above the water inlet valve. I removed both with a nut driver. I thought I would have to also unscrew 2 more screws on the other side of the dryer, but these were not accessible. So I lifted the side of the dryer I had unbolted to get to the water inlet valve. And voila! It lifted up. I placed a 2x4 on edge to keep the dryer tilted open. The inlet valve is attached to the back inside of the washer by a single screw on the Kenmore, which I removed with a phillips screw driver. Reaching inside the back of the washer, I disconnected the water hose by pinching the retaining clip with pliers. Then I pulled the electrical connections off the the hot and cold solenoids and the unit came out. The replacement unit was installed in reverse.
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Washer wouldn't spin
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Phillip from Huntersville, NC
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
I used a screwdriver to remove the front of the washing machine, fit the belt around the main pulley, held in the spring loaded tension pulley, and threaded the belt aound. It works great! I really need this inexpensive repair, since my job was downsized, and I can't afford to pay anyone.
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Inlet valve leaked water from supply line(s) back into washer.
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John from Powhatan, VA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
Pulled washer electrical plug from receptacle.
Unscrewed hot and cold water inlet hose connectors.
Removed screws retaining backplate.
Removed back plate.
Removed two screws connecting valve assembly to frame.
Pulled two spade electrical wire connectors from valve assembly.
Opened hose clip securing hose on o ... Read more utlet side of valve assembly, using pliers.
Pulled hose from valve assembly.
Valve assembly now free.
Reversed above with replacement valve assembly.
Unscrewed hot and cold water inlet hose connectors.
Removed screws retaining backplate.
Removed back plate.
Removed two screws connecting valve assembly to frame.
Pulled two spade electrical wire connectors from valve assembly.
Opened hose clip securing hose on o ... Read more utlet side of valve assembly, using pliers.
Pulled hose from valve assembly.
Valve assembly now free.
Reversed above with replacement valve assembly.
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