LTA5540W1 Whirlpool Washer - Overview

Diagrams for LTA5540W1

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Parts for the LTA5540W1

Part #358277

This valve has two ports for water to enter. This valve is compatible with a half inch ID hose and it has two 3/4-11x1/2 NHT hose threads.

$28.42

Washer V-Style Cogged Tooth Pump Belt

Part #WP95405

$21.45

Center Post Bearing

Part #WP8546455

Sold individually.

Agitator Cap Kit

Part #285285

This agitator cap kit consists of the agitator cap itself, a hold down screw, and a seal. The agitator cap is white and made of plastic. Also, the cap is about three inches in diameter as well as three inches long. This cap kit will fit all of Whirlpool/Kenmore's spline driven agitators, except for those ones that are direct drive models.

Belt Drive Motor Kit with Capacitor

Part #285222

This two-speed motor performs 1725 revolutions per minute in one speed, and 1140 revolutions per minute in the other speed. It runs at 1/2 horsepower and carries 115 volts.

AGITATOR

Part #363633

DISCONTINUED

Part #350415

TUB GASKET (7)

Part #17235

PUMP-WATER

Part #350367

IF FAILED PUMP IS DIE CAST, O

TIMER KIT

Part #902407

HOSE-110.7204600 & 110.7204650

Part #21114

BLOCK

Part #96384

Common Symptoms of the LTA5540W1

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Replacement of the water inlet vaqlve

11 of 14 people found this instruction helpful.

William from Chester, NJ
Easy
15 - 30 mins
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)

First I disconnected the inlet hoses. After lifting up the cover the electrical wires were marked and disconnected from the old valve. Next the short hose from the old valve to the tub was removed. Then the old valve was removed from the washing machine by removal of two mounting screws. The new valve was installed in the reverse orde ... Read more

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Loss of cold water

8 of 10 people found this instruction helpful.

David from Powell, OH
Easy
30 - 60 mins
Nutdriver, Pliers

Removed the top latches with a nut driver. Removed the washing machine top. Used a nut driver to remove the valve. Used pliers to remove and replace the outlet hose clamp. Used pliers to remove and replace inlet hoses.

I have kept this washer and dryer running for 27 years now by replacing parts. I was going to replace them thi ... Read more

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It was the heat safety switch in the old drive motor

2 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.

Andrew from HATTIESBURG, MS
Easy
15 - 30 mins
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set

It was fairly easy a few tight spaces to reach in but all in all it was pretty straight forward

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