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FWSC445RFS2 Frigidaire Washer - Instructions
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burning rubber smell
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Lewis from Thornton, CO
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- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Poped up top, removed front pannel (2 phillip head screws) observed failed belt. Replaced belt. Tensioner can be held back by hand so it was easy. Works great. Part Select Rocks! I put in the model number and bam, there was my needed part, 3 days later it was in my hands. This was after me wasting time driving around town trying to
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find it at home depot type stores to no avail. I'll never do that again. This website makes repairing appliances a snap. Gotta love on-line shopping! woo hoo
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missing cup for fabric softener
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Les from Alpena, MI
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- Less than 15 mins
Pulled it off and just replaced it
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washer was not spinning
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Mohamad from Chicago, IL
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- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
We have a washer/dryer stack type. For a week or so, my wife mentioned that washer is louder than normally is, shortly, the washer stopped spinning and the clothes were finishing soaking wet.
I opened the front panel sheet and saw the broken belt, ordered the belt online. The belt arrived in 2 days, and the actual belt-replacem ... Read more ent took 10 minutes. The washer functional like new.
I opened the front panel sheet and saw the broken belt, ordered the belt online. The belt arrived in 2 days, and the actual belt-replacem ... Read more ent took 10 minutes. The washer functional like new.
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hot water kept filling the tank
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Bob from Birdsboro, PA
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- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
I followed the following instructions provided by the parts page and they were EXCELLENT! I had NO problems and was actually enjoyable to fix, thx. to these instructions listed below. Many thanks!!!! FIRST I REMOVED THE TOP PANEL HELD BY FOUR SCREWS AT REAR OF PANEL, PULLING THE PANEL FOWARD AND UP. THEN DISCONNEC
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TED THE POWER AND WATER CONNECTIONS. THEN I REMOVED THE TWO SCREWS HOLDING THE FLOW VALVE TO THE WASHER REAR PANEL,PULLED THE VALVE FOWARD ,REMOVED THE TWO ELECTRIC CONNECTORS, PINCHED THE WATER CLAMP WITH PLIERS AND REMOVED THE WATER CONNECTION TO THE VALVE. THEN REPLACED WITH THE NEW VALVE FOLLOWED THE ABOVE STEPS IN REVERSE ORDER, FINISHING UP BY RE PLACING THE WATER CONNECTIONS AND POWER. THEN CHECKED FO PROPER REPLACENENT AND LEAKS BEFORE REPLACING TOP PANEL
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water over flowing, old valve stuck open.
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william from mayfield, NY
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- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
Part came in, fast delivery. Took 10 minutes to install. Real easy works great.
Thanks PartSelect.
Thanks PartSelect.
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Off/on knob broke
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Barbra from Mills River, NC
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- Less than 15 mins
Pushed the new knob into place.
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Drain pump froze during subzero temp
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Buford from LAWTON, OK
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- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Just like the video said in the parts menu remove front of washer remove 2 screws remove 2 hose clamps replace pump replace 2 screws replace hoses and clamps and front door to washer done
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Hot water was not entering the machine, but cold water flowed smoothly
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Ronald from Saint Louis, MO
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- 15 - 30 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench set
1. Turned off water to washing machine.
2. Used plyers to disconnect the hoses at the back of the washer.
3. Unscrewed old inlet valve from back.
4. Opened top panel of washer and disconnected hose running to wash basin.
4. Lifted the old unit out and unplugged electrical wiring.
5. Reverse above and you're finis ... Read more hed!
If you're reading this you can probably do the repair.
Saved myself $500+ on a new washing machine. Wife is happy.
2. Used plyers to disconnect the hoses at the back of the washer.
3. Unscrewed old inlet valve from back.
4. Opened top panel of washer and disconnected hose running to wash basin.
4. Lifted the old unit out and unplugged electrical wiring.
5. Reverse above and you're finis ... Read more hed!
If you're reading this you can probably do the repair.
Saved myself $500+ on a new washing machine. Wife is happy.
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belt broke
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Dave from Murrieta, CA
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- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
Removed old belt. Installed new belt.
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motor burnt out
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ANNA from STATEN ISLAND, NY
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- 15 - 30 mins
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Wrench set
my husband did the work he can fix anything.i watched he explained what he was doing and how he was getting it done.it did"nt take long at all.the biggest problem was setting the belt tensioner . its running great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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No cold water supply
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Harold from Kansas City, MO
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- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Removed two screws that held top of washer in place. removed top of washer. Removed two screws that held water inlet alve in place. Removed clamp and outlet hose from old inlet valve.
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Removed two screws hold wash machine cover in place. Removed cover. Unscrewed cold and hot water supply lines from old inlet valve. Removed two screws holding inlet valve in place. Removed clamp and hose from inlet outlet hose. Replaced inew inlet in reverse order.
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Removed two screws hold wash machine cover in place. Removed cover. Unscrewed cold and hot water supply lines from old inlet valve. Removed two screws holding inlet valve in place. Removed clamp and hose from inlet outlet hose. Replaced inew inlet in reverse order.
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Cold water was filling slower than the hot water.
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Steve from Fort Mohave, AZ
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- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
Pulled out the machine. Disconnected water lines. Removed four screws attaching the top brackets. In rear of top panel. Slid top panel forward and clear of valve. Removed two wire harnesses. Removed two screws holding valve to the back panel. Pulled valve down and out. Removed outlet side line spring clamp with channel lock pliers and pul
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led hose off old valve. Installed outlet side hose and spring clamp onto new valve. Placed valve up into place and installed two screws. Installed two wiring harnesses. Replaced top lid. Replaced lid bracket screws. Re-attached water hoses and pushed the machine back into place.
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Water would not shut off
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Todd from Eagle River, WI
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- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
Unplug washer. Remove supply lines. Remove two screws in back and remove clips holding top of washer. Front of washer top is held by two clips. Release top from clips and slide top towards the front. Remove two screws holding the water inlet valve to the back of the washer. Lift unit out and remove clamp and hose. Install new unit in reve
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rse of removal.
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Front load washer continued to fill with water until door failed. Major Flood
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Malcolm from Shelley, ID
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- 15 - 30 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
Removed screws at back securing top panel (4).
Removed screws holding water inlet valve to back of machine (2)
Removed water hoses to bucket
Removed squeeze clamp securing water distribution hose from inlet valve
Reversed method with new valve.
Very fast...~25 min
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Removed screws holding water inlet valve to back of machine (2)
Removed water hoses to bucket
Removed squeeze clamp securing water distribution hose from inlet valve
Reversed method with new valve.
Very fast...~25 min
Works fine so f ... Read more ar!
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water dripping into the tub when off
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George from St. Louis, MO
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- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Shut off water to washer....unplug power cord...pulled washer from wall out into room....removed 2 water supply hoses....removed 2 top retaining clip screws on rear top of cabinet.....lifted rear end of top panel up approx 5 inches......propped up with small pieces of cut up 2X4 lumber.....did not disconnect any wiring related to the co
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ntrol panel...remove 2 screws holding valve to cabinet back panel......lift valve up and out of cabinet by the tub fiil hose.....disconnect 2 wire plugs, mark these upper, lower or hot /cold......disconnect the tub fill hose....remove the back panel-to-valve bracket off the old valve and install on the new valve and reverse this procedure!!! The new valve flows water better and faster, the wash is done quicker!!
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