Water would not empty from washer and lid switch kept clicking
The most important item I learned is the original lid switch is no longer available. It has been replaced with the entire Lid Switch Assembly. I read the new switch is magnetic versus the old which was mechanical. The kit comes with everything you will need (switch, wiring harness, lid lock bezel and instructions). I found the written instructions to not be the easiest to follow. However, I found someone had done a YouTube video on the replacement which made the repair easy (under 15 minutes). Although I did the repair by myself, a second person would be handy to hold the washer cover and controls while changing the wiring harness. When testing the new switch, remember to test during the Spin cycle.
Turned washer on to its side. Removed belt cover, three screws. Removed old belt. Cleaned both pulleys thoroughly, removing all traces of oil. Cleaned grooves thoroughly on motor pulley with small screwdriver. Installed new belt. Replaced cover. Turned washer upright.
Watched the part select instructional video on YouTube. Repair was very easy. Appliance repair man quoted me $335 for this repair. I did it myself for a fraction of the cost.
first disconnect the electric power cord. Disconnect the incoming water lines. Tip washer up or better yet flat on the floor where bottom is completely exposed. Remove bolts holding guard over belt and motor. remove bolts [2] holding clutch arm into plastic bearing, remove old belt will slide off pulley, remove bolt holding pulley to shaft, calls for a puller but I applied pulling pressure while working back and froth; no problem but could have been. chance clutch bearing and reverse the process to working order. I would recommend wearing cloth or vinyl gloves once the guards are removed for the pulley and old belt has a lubricant that is somewhat messy but cleans up easy.
Removed the center agitator to clean it - had black mold and pink soap scum buildup underneath that you couldn't see or clean without taking it apart. Removed the bolt with ease. Upon tightening the bolt back in place, the bolt sheared in half, leaving the lower half threaded in place and the head in the socket. Had to use a drill bit and drill out the lower half of the bolt completely. Ordered the replacement bolt and reassembled everything in less than 5 minutes. Replacement part was perfect - hopefully it lasts longer than the original bolt.
Wash machine would not drain/pump water out of machine.
1 Disconnect power 2) Cut water supply to washer 3) Disconnect water supply hoses from supply. ***if pump broke with water in tub, remove water from tub. 4) tip machine onto it's front side 5) remove hose clamp of exhaust hose & then remove exhaust hose from pump 6) Remove pump with socket/ratchet 7) disconnect pump electrical plug 8) tell old pump to take a hike & throw in garbage 9)Iinstall new pump 10) Do steps 7—1 in reverse order to put back into business.******Be prepared to do it again in 6 months; I havnt had good luck!
Don’t do this, but we prop the washer lid open so it doesn’t get musty between use; we put a sock or something in there to prevent the striker fro closing. When a family member hops up on the washer to get to the highest shelf in the laundry closet it snaps! And the. The washer won’t function.
REALLY easy- Just unscrewed the two screws with a Phillips, slid the old one out, the new one set in perfectly, and used the same screws to hold it in place. 2 minute task total.
The washer did not drain. It also did not click or sound like the drain cycle was being engaged.
Emptied the washer, took the back cover off, tipped it foward, unplugge the old pump, remove two mount bolts. The replaced the new pump. The new pump resolved the issue.
belt was about an inch loose from 4 years of washing clothes
Disconnected power and water, laid it on its back, took off the belt, then took the new belt and put it on with a little difficulty putting the belt back on. really have to watch your fingers if you are not careful