LWM205AC Amana Washer - Instructions
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My 24 year old Maytag performance washer started occasionally not agitating. Eventually it did not agitate at all but would spin.
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Loretta from LEBANON JCT, KY
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- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
The lid switch is on the right side top of the washer under the lid. I took a putty knife and found the clips that hold the top of the washer and pushed them to release it. I then lifted it up to fully see the lid switch. I unplugged the washer from the wall socket and took out the 2 screws that holds the lid switch in. Then unplugged the
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lid switch from its electrical connection and put the new one in its place. Washer is working great so far.
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Water leak
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Stephen M. from LEWES, DE
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Socket set
Removed front panel by releasing spring clips with putty knife and removed two screws with a ratchet and 5/16” socket. Removed rear access cover with a ratchet and 5/16” socket. Removed and replaced tub to pump hose. Loosened clamps on each end of hose with channel locks.
Re installed rear access cover and front panel.
Re installed rear access cover and front panel.
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pulley was scraping bottom of pump
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Brian from Granbury, TX
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
First , I unlocked top cover and propped; removed front cover. tilted machine back propping front. pump is at lower right corner, removed both hoses, removed belt and three screws. reversed order completing job. You will have some water leakage removing hoses.
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Loud grinding noise when I ran the washing machine
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Eman from Wood Dale, IL
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers, Socket set
It took long because I did not know where the noise is coming from and I took the sides off. I went to the store and bought a new washing machine. Delivery was scheduled in 3 days. I decided to lay the machine on its side and look underneath. I pulled the belt off the 3 pulleys and turned each pulley by hand. The one runing the pump was s
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tiff and noisey. I ordered the part, arrived in 2 days, installed it in 15 minutes and closed the machine in 30 minutes, then cancelled the order of the new machine and saved $500.00
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crack in tub hose causing washer water to spill on to floor
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Bette from S BARRINGTON, IL
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers, Socket set
raised the top of the washer to get at the front panel screws. Removed the front panel. Removed the cracked hose and installed the new one. Reinstalled the front and top panels.
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The top load cover would come off in your hand and it was so loose that the lid cover salety switch would not work
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David from WINDHAM, NH
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
First I got everything I needed, unplugged the washer. Using the puddy knife I freed the top of the washer by inserting the knife about four inches from each side on front. The machine is in a place where it can not be pulled out far, hence the two by fours. Remove the loose cover, reach in with the stubby and unscrew the screw on both si
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des. Take the broken cover pins off the cover and install the new ones, put the other hinges in the cover, put the hole cover in place and install the one screw perside, remove wood and close the hole top, your in business , no drinking
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it was spinning slowly or not at all
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Louis from FREMONT, NE
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
I first changed the belt which helped but it still sounded like it was going to take off through the roof.....I did the pulley and bearing kit in hopes that it would do some good....it went really smoothly with no issues however it did not solve the problem....so it is working and I am going to just ride it out until it quits....thanks
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Noise
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Marylou from Old Forge, NY
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Wrench (Adjustable)
I changed the piece easily
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The water was leaking out from the bottom.
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Doris from Plainsboro, NJ
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- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers, Socket set
My husband took out the 2 screws in the front panel and loosen the 3 nuts from the pump.
The parts was easily removed and the entire job tooked 30 mins.
The parts was easily removed and the entire job tooked 30 mins.
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Problem manifested as a loud squealing/grinding noise during all cycles.
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Michael from Atlanta, GA
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Disconnected both power and hot and cold input water lines. Laid the washer on its front side for access to the bottom. Removed the small access panel from the back of the machine to remove the metal screws holding the pump in place. Removed the single drive belt. New pump installed easily, replaced the belt and access panel. Reconne
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cted the power and water hoses and everything worked fine.
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Plastic Lid Hinge was broken
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Thomas from Coral Springs, FL
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- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Changing the hinge was not difficult, but here's a hint: the top of the washer raises up if you pry it with a big screwdriver- be sure to wrap the screwdriver in a cloth so as not to scratch the appliance. Doing it this way makes it easy to access the retaining screws. You can push the wash tub to one side and reach the screws from undern
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eath, but they're a tight fit and doing it that way is difficult. Overall a pretty easy repair and I'm only moderately handy.
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Drain pump making load screeching noise
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Danny from Fort Worth, TX
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers
I pulled washer out and removed filler hoses from water supply and drain hose and tilted it forward placing three short 2X4's under the washer to keep it tilted forward. Removed
back plate with nutdriver. Removed belt from pulley and disconnected the two hoses from pump with pliers. Removed three large screws from pump base with nut ... Read more driver and removed old pump. Installed the new pump in reverse order. Quick and fairly easy took about 30 minutes.
back plate with nutdriver. Removed belt from pulley and disconnected the two hoses from pump with pliers. Removed three large screws from pump base with nut ... Read more driver and removed old pump. Installed the new pump in reverse order. Quick and fairly easy took about 30 minutes.
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broken lid hinge
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loyce from charleston, SC
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
I had my boyfriend take the lid off ,then he took off the two old hinges,one was broken,and the he replaced both lid hinges,daving the good one. it was very simple and quick for him.
Iwill use your service again,thanks.
Loyce Floyd
Iwill use your service again,thanks.
Loyce Floyd
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Washer had bad water pump
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Edwin from Eagar,, AZ
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Removed access panel to expose pump, removed drive belt, and old pump, repeated the avove steps in reverse order, tested for leaks and proper operation.
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washing machine squeaked on the spin cycle
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Jeffrey from Wabash, IN
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
removed hoses and belt. removed 3 screws that secured pump. and then removed pump. received new pump and just reversed the process to repair!
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