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MWS445RET0 Frigidaire Washer - Instructions
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washer went into spin mode but would not spin
9 of 12 people
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Damon from Hinesville, GA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
I removed the front panel to see the belt was snapped in two. The front roller is sping loaded, so I gave it a little tention, slid the belt back on and viola! it was that easy. If your washer starts to vibrate more and sounds louder than normal, get a belt as soon as possible because that may be the problem. Once I put on the new belt, t
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he machine ran as quiet as it did when I first bought it.
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The threaded male coupling on the water inlet valve is plastic and broke during moving.
8 of 9 people
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Alan from Denver, CO
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
I installed this part on a stackable washer-dryer unit. First, I removed the hoses (one had broken off already, damaging the cold water coupling). Using a nut driver I removed the screws on both L-brackets in back that help secure the dryer unit to the washer base. Then, I located 2 other screws securing the dryer to the washer base.
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These were fairly accessible in the recess where the dryer exhaust vent is located, directly above the water inlet valve. I removed both with a nut driver. I thought I would have to also unscrew 2 more screws on the other side of the dryer, but these were not accessible. So I lifted the side of the dryer I had unbolted to get to the water inlet valve. And voila! It lifted up. I placed a 2x4 on edge to keep the dryer tilted open. The inlet valve is attached to the back inside of the washer by a single screw on the Kenmore, which I removed with a phillips screw driver. Reaching inside the back of the washer, I disconnected the water hose by pinching the retaining clip with pliers. Then I pulled the electrical connections off the the hot and cold solenoids and the unit came out. The replacement unit was installed in reverse.
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no draing water
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VICTOR from THORNTON, CO
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
just change the new pump conected to trhee wires and two pipes.
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Washer wouldn't spin
6 of 6 people
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Phillip from Huntersville, NC
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
I used a screwdriver to remove the front of the washing machine, fit the belt around the main pulley, held in the spring loaded tension pulley, and threaded the belt aound. It works great! I really need this inexpensive repair, since my job was downsized, and I can't afford to pay anyone.
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Water wasn't pumping out
6 of 7 people
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Roberta from Cheshire, CT
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Pliers, Socket set
After pulling $4.50 out of one of the hoses. I found that the fins inside the pump were gone. LOL I purchased another pump from partselect.com and proceded to install it. It was a simple installation, the hardest part was getting the hose clamp off of one of the hoses( it was one of those dang clamps you need a pair of pliers to remove).
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I switched the mounting brackets from one pump to the new one and reinstalled the pump. Machine was running in under 1/2 hour. Thank you partselect.com
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The front level screw legs are made of plastic and each time I move they break
5 of 5 people
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Bobby from Asheboro, NC
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Wrench (Adjustable)
screwed in the new legs and leveled it off again.
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Inlet valve leaked water from supply line(s) back into washer.
6 of 8 people
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John from Powhatan, VA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
Pulled washer electrical plug from receptacle.
Unscrewed hot and cold water inlet hose connectors.
Removed screws retaining backplate.
Removed back plate.
Removed two screws connecting valve assembly to frame.
Pulled two spade electrical wire connectors from valve assembly.
Opened hose clip securing hose on o ... Read more utlet side of valve assembly, using pliers.
Pulled hose from valve assembly.
Valve assembly now free.
Reversed above with replacement valve assembly.
Unscrewed hot and cold water inlet hose connectors.
Removed screws retaining backplate.
Removed back plate.
Removed two screws connecting valve assembly to frame.
Pulled two spade electrical wire connectors from valve assembly.
Opened hose clip securing hose on o ... Read more utlet side of valve assembly, using pliers.
Pulled hose from valve assembly.
Valve assembly now free.
Reversed above with replacement valve assembly.
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crack in drain hose
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mary from port jefferson station, NY
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
First I went on-line and found a download for the parts catalogue which contains a schematic for the washer. After looking this over I could determine how to get the washer apart! After getting the front panel off, I disconnected the drain hose from the pump with a pair of water-pump pliers. As I pulled this hose out, water spilled out
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all over the floor, so I then cleaned that up. Next I connected the new hose and put the machine back together. This job would have cost me over $150 if I had called in a repairman. PartSelect saved me so much money, and I thank them so much!
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The water would not stop filling
5 of 5 people
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Jeff from Monticello, NY
- Easy
- 1- 2 hours
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Pliers, Screw drivers
First I did some research and concluded the water inlet needed replacing. Obviously once you know what you need you go to PartSelet.com for parts and installation info. I went through the front of the machine. So I removed the front of the washer(2 screws at the front bottom)slide down the panel to separate it, lifted the top cover of the
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washer(2 screws on the underside of the lid and 3 wire connectors to the fill switches) and then loosened the right side panel(3 screws at the bottom). Now pushing the wash barrel to the side it gave me enough room to squeeze my arms in to the inlet part. Be careful there are sharp edges and screw tips inside the machine. I removed the 2 wire connectors(hot and cold solenoids) inside the washer and then removed the screw from the back outside that holds the water inlet to the machine. Now I was able to pull the inlet closer to me so I could get pliers on the hose clamp to loosen and remove the old part. The new part was an improved version that was more solid. I attached the hose affixed the squeeze hose clamp and pushed the water inlet into place. The screws were not threading so I grabbed a couple of self taping hex head screws and a nut driver head for my drill and screwed the inlet in from the back of the washer. Then I replaced the wire connectors to the water inlet. With the water inlet complete, I reattached the right side panel, the washer lid, fill switch connectors and the front panel. Washer fixed and running perfectly!
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Discharge hose was leaking
6 of 8 people
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John from Hyattsville, MD
- A Bit Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
This is a newer washer, but I don't know the age. I just bought the house...!
I made this repair more difficult than it needed to be. I took off the back panel of the machine completely, only to discover the coupling for the hose was near the front of the machine. I tilted the unit on its side and took off the bottom before ... Read more I discovered the access panel on the front, which is held on by only two screws. I put the bottom panel back on, tilted it upright, took off the panel, and had easy access to the coupling. The new part fit perfectly, and a quick wash load proved the leak was fixed.
I made this repair more difficult than it needed to be. I took off the back panel of the machine completely, only to discover the coupling for the hose was near the front of the machine. I tilted the unit on its side and took off the bottom before ... Read more I discovered the access panel on the front, which is held on by only two screws. I put the bottom panel back on, tilted it upright, took off the panel, and had easy access to the coupling. The new part fit perfectly, and a quick wash load proved the leak was fixed.
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water leaked into machine when turned off
5 of 6 people
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Henry from Frenchtown, NJ
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Removed top,removed hose from inlet valve to washer,removed hot and cold inlet hoses and with phillips screwdriver removed water inlet valve assy and replaced. Reassembled and tested.
My order arrived 2 days after i ordered same. Excellent service from partselect, Thank You....
My order arrived 2 days after i ordered same. Excellent service from partselect, Thank You....
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broken belt
5 of 6 people
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odell from Elizabethtown, KY
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
I took off the front panel of the washer and placed the belt on the large tub wheel and then the smaller wheel. I placed the belt over the adjustable third wheel and turned the tub in order to get the belt all the way in the grooves. Thirty minutes max to replace. Thanks, my order was 100% satisfactory
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belt broke
4 of 4 people
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kristal from caruthersville, MO
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
i left my washer on its back till my belt came in and when it did all i had to do is slip the front off and go at it. it was really fast. then i put the front back on screwed in two screws and hooked up hoses and started washing everything went smooth till i was about to wash wash-n-wear and was like where is my other houseshoe and i reme
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mber my dog was bugging me while fixing my washer and dropped my house shoe and i already closed up front soi had to unhook everything and get that out, did not want it to catch on that belt i just bought and fixed lol thanks kristal cumpton
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Leaking water from machine
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Martinus from Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
This repair is realy very easy
As discribed by the others
As discribed by the others
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washer would cycle only if I manually moved dial
8 of 16 people
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Donna from Heathsville, VA
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
First I removed the setting dial, then removed the 2 screws that hold the panel on. Then removed the 2 screws that held the timer in place. The new part was exactly the same. I unplugged the wires from the old one and plugged into the new one. Positioned the new timer in place and replaced the screws. I did have trouble with the scre
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ws, getting them tight enough, I could not seem to get them to tighten all the way down. So......I sprayed them with WD-40 and without a hitch they tightened up and held the timer securely in place. I was so proud of myself I could hardly stand it. I was going to wait until my husband noticed the washer was fixed to tell him I fixed it but I could not wait that long!
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