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LA5530XKW0 Whirlpool Washer - Instructions
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plastic cover came off rear leveling leg
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david from SEVERNA PARK, MD
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
slipped new rear leveling legs into leveling fixture. Fit even though it wasn't specified to be the right part for this old washer.
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Dryer would not start, timer had no power to it.
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Billy from NEW BERN, NC
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
Raise the top off of the dryer with a flat blade screwdriver in each front corner of the dryer. Disconnect power to the dryer. Remove old switch and install new switch. Test door and proper operation of dryer.
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The switch was not working so got a new switch
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satyavenkata from Bentonville, AR
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
Unfortunately after i replaced the new switch the drier worked well. After it stopped for the 2nd time we wanted to put a load and start the swit lost contact. It was not working.It lost the contact with the circuit. No clicking sound the drier not functional. I guess need a new switch?
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Won't pump out the water
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Victor from NORFOLK, VA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Order the part and put the new part on and put the washing machine cabinet back on and check the washer for the water filled up and then it's starting to go on the spin cycles.
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Would not drain
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Robert from SANDWICH, IL
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Wrench set
Replaced lid switch, but problem still continued.
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Old hot water inlet hose had budge at both ends.
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Jimmy from MEMPHIS, TN
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers
Turn water off at the inlet valve of hose you are replacing. Disconnect inlet hose the washer and let water drain out in a bucket. Then remove old hose. Replace new hose to inlet valve then washer . Use pliers to tighten both ends. Turn on water to check leaks at both ends of hose.
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washer continued to spin when you raised the lid not shutting off
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Daniel from TRENTON, NJ
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
Your web site is amazing Ive enjoyed watching your videos,this is a really great way to see what it takes to repair your washer very informative. Steve was a good teacher for me I just followed along as he explained each step and my washer came apart just like he said.
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I removed the two front console screws and pulled slightly forward and lifted console up and tilted it back where it was out of the way. next I was able to lift cabinet up from the back and remove it from the frame and lay cabinet on the floor on top of a rug I had to protect the finish on cabinet . Now I had access to the lid switch and simply removed the two screws in the cabinet and the old switch. I connected the two wire connections to the new switch (no)normally open connection, used same actuator the instructions say to do this because the one that comes with the new switch won't fit so use the old one. on my washer there's a cover that fits under this switch and It took me a little longer to get the screws to line up so they fit through the switch and into the cover but It worked fine. Now all I had to do was reinstall the cabinet just like Steve did on the video my only problem with this was seeing where the tabs in the frame were located so that the slots in the cabinet would fit over top of frame tabs I used a flash light in one hand and lowered the cabinet down I held the light on the frame tabs and the slots in cabinet fit right in then lowered cabinet to the rear frame tabs where i just had to push slightly on the sides of cabinet and it fit right in.Next i pushed the back panel in place and on the top of washer just like in video reinstalled both spring clip clamps and the console and reinstalled the two screws. I plugged in the washer put drain hose back in drain pushed washer back in place turned it on working great now ! Thank You so much for your help Dan.
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Lid switch failed, dryer stopped working
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Rick from BETHESDA, MD
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
Order replacement lid switch, installed it, good to go. The installation video and instructions with the replacement part were very helpful.
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washer would fill with water but not start
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Edward from Nanuet, NY
- A Bit Difficult
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
took part top of washer saw switch replaced it not to difficult it is always easier when you have new one to look at
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replaced wigwag solenoid: washer spun and drained but did not agitate
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eric from moreno valley, CA
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers, Socket set
pulled leads off old wigwag solenoid, removed set screw and sprayed shaft w/wd40 then tapped it off shaft w/small hammer and large screwdriver. put new wigwag solenoid onto shaft then tapped it down into place and tapped it to rotate to expose set screw hole. reattached set screw, reattached leads to solenoid, checked looseness/freeness o
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f cam arms and it worked
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Dryer would not activate
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Andris from Sands Point, NY
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
>removed 2 screws connecting the vent filter to the top lid of the unit (just in front of removable filter).
>Losing two screws at the back of the machine, just below control panel to allow free movement of the top lid on its hinges.
>Raise top lid & supported open.
>Now have free access to door switch (inside , front right ... Read more fastened to front panel)
>removed the old switch
>fasten new switch (required new wire connector which was supplied with package) to existing wiring and replaced.
>Works perfectly!
>Losing two screws at the back of the machine, just below control panel to allow free movement of the top lid on its hinges.
>Raise top lid & supported open.
>Now have free access to door switch (inside , front right ... Read more fastened to front panel)
>removed the old switch
>fasten new switch (required new wire connector which was supplied with package) to existing wiring and replaced.
>Works perfectly!
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Both outside door handles turned very beige
23 of 76 people
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Howard from Boynton Beach, FL
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver
Everything worked perfectly---thanks to the suggestion of your call center agent. She suggested that since the replacement door handles were no longer available, I should consider repainting them--it worked like a charm. Please tell her she was a life saver. We rent that house in Fl and my returning tenants had complained about the discol
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oring refer handles. Thank you
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Washer leaking
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Forrest from Oxford, AL
- Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
After watching some on-line vids, I determined it was the center post, or tub, gasket at the bottom. A cheap part, and easy to snap-out the old and snap-in the new - But - I had to dissassemble the washer into individual washer component molecules. Luckily, I'd done this recently to replace the clutch drive, then the motor, then this.
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Not too bad, really. Washer body off (2 screws and two snap-links); agitator out (7/16" socket on extension); bang off tub nut (heavy hammer and punch); bang off drive block (hammer again); and pull tub up an out. Tub drain disconnected (pliers); pull off level sensing tube; three spring mounts (nutdriver); then just yank tub up. Poke out Centerpost gasket; snap in a new one; reassemble. Piece of cake.
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Dryer door switch broken or burned out
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James from Iota, LA
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers, Wrench set
My wife did the repair. Went on your website and watch the video on how to replace the switch and she was able to do it herself. I didn't mind at all. Saved $75.00 service charge.
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Missing lid hinge bearing
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Kim from Oviedo, FL
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
1) Using a Phillips head screwdriver, the two screws retaining the hinge pin to the lid were removed. 2) Remove hinge pin and tilt lid slightly to gain access to bushing hole. 3)Install new bushing in hole. 4)Reposition lid. Insert hinge pin through lid an
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d into bushing. 5)Reinstall hinge pin retaining screws and tighten.
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