EasyApplianceParts is now PartSelect! We've merged our sites to provide a better shopping experience for you.   Full Details

Find Parts

Parts Departments

Top Model Types

Top Brands

Repair Help

Expert Repair Videos

Keep typing for more specific results...

W204KW Magic Chef Washer - Instructions

All Instructions for the W204KW
61 - 75 of 411

Search repair tips from other customers using simple keywords like "replace", "fit", "remove", "inspect". DIY doesn't mean you have to do it alone!

Search filter:
Clear Filter
Your search term must have 3 or more characters.
motor pully broke
5 of 6 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Anthony from Bryceville, FL
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Pliers, Socket set
First our local store said you had to buy the whole motor. I didn't. I bought the pully from you guys and took pliers and pulled the broke pully off and put a socket on there and hit it with a hammer and then she washes.
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
lid switch acuator broke and some cycles would not work
5 of 6 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Brian from Woodbury, MN
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
unscrew the screw holding the broken part in the lid to remove the old part and tighten the screw to a firm position to hold the new piece in place. Now working fine.
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
Water pump failure
5 of 6 people found this instruction helpful.
  • John from Alhambra, CA
  • Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Nutdriver, Pliers
Disconnect electricity....remove front panel by gently prying up lid.... Remove two small screws at corners of front panel. You may need small nutdriver here or very small hands, you can easily swivel tub out of the way....once front panel is off water pump is at the bottom right... It is only connected by two squeeze clamps and 3 nuts... This is obviously where the adjustable wrench and nutdriver come in very handy... Otherwise this job will be a bit longer....be prepared for residual water to pour out...you will need towels or a bucket....replace old with new one by reversing the process...at this point tilt the entire washer on it's backside or at least at a 45 degree angle to access the bottom... Swivel the motor away to slack up the belt...remove belt and replace in reverse order of diassembling.... Should take no more than 15 minutes.... Good luck!!!!!
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
washer overflowing
7 of 12 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Aaron from Lawton, OK
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Once the washer was unplugged, i removed the two screws on the back pannel, disconnected the three wires, rubber water line, and two screws holding it to the control panel. Quite simply reversed the process with the replacement part i ordered, which arrived overnight, and the problem was solved.
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
Hoes had a leak in it
5 of 6 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Richard from moyock, NC
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers
The Repair went well . I had the hose on in about 30 seconds . The best part about this ordeal was the ease of finding the part on your website , and the speed of the delivery . I had my part in about 2 days , put it on and back to the fun part of clothes washing . I would recomend this company to everyone. Thanks, Rick K.
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
broken pump, burned belt
5 of 6 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Jeffery from Omega, GA
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Socket set, Wrench set
I removed four screws to remove a plate to get access to the pump. Then I removed 3 screws to remove the pump. I then put the new pump in place and put the 3 screws back in the pump. Then I put the plate back on and put the 4 screws back in. Then I put the belt on and put the washing machine back in place and connected the water line s and drain line and plugged the washing machine back in and then tested the washing machine to make sure it worked. Job completed.
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
motor pulley shattered and melted to the mortor shaft. Broken belt
5 of 6 people found this instruction helpful.
  • nicholas from magalia, CA
  • A Bit Difficult
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Used piliers and screwdriver to remove old pulley.When putting on the belt make sure you have it tight enough.I had to buy a new pulley and do it over.
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
Washer was making noise during spin cycle
4 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.
  • William from MORGANVILLE, NJ
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Hardest part was finding part that needed the needed repair. Searching the web for issues associated with the sound resulted in many links. Once the sound was found, I went to the video to see how to remove the Water Pump so I could examine it to confirm that was the correct piece. It took about 15 minutes to remove the part. Since I h ad to remove the belt to get it out, I realize that the belt needed replacement as well. So both parts were ordered. Replacing the parts also took about 15 minutes. Relatively easy repair. Be aware that the video on the part select video shows the water pump in a different location than the Maytag washer. To get to the Maytaq water pump, there is a panel in the back that had to be opened to access the water pump.
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
Original drain hose (rubber) was kinking, piece of junk. I replaced it with a new corigated drain hose .
6 of 11 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Edwin from Eagar, AZ
  • Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Nutdriver
Leaned washer forward, removed clamp and old hose, replaced with new hose, reinstalling clamp.
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
Cracked hose AGAIN!
9 of 21 people found this instruction helpful.
  • BLANCHE from OSSINING, NY
  • Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
Hired someone. Note: I purchased two (2) hoses and (2) clamps -- this is the third time I am replacing a cracked hose. The manufacturer needs to use better quality and more flexible material for hoses.
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
drive pulley split in half after installing new belt
3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
  • David from Haverhill, MA
  • Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
I used two pry bars to evenly and gently remove old pulley then I gently hammered new one in place and reinstalled belt.
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
washer lid was no longer connected
3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
  • linda from granada hills, CA
  • Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
Pulled up the top of the washer and removed the lid hinge with a star tip screw driver. Realized that I also needed the hinge pins and had to reorder those. They should come as a kit.
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
Our washer was purchased 1/6/2006 and it started banging and walking out of its place when the washer started into the spin cycle. This would occur no matter the size of the load.
3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Pamelia from LA CROSSE, VA
  • Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
We followed the instructions show on the video. However, our model was assembled slightly different. We had to remove the screws from both sides of the side panels so that we could remove the tub from inside of the machine. Also our model only has one belt not two.
Over all it was easy considering my husband and I had never attempte d to repair a washer. Once we got it back together it when back to working like it had never been broken!
We would have never been able to repair our washer without the video that your site provided... thanks so much!!??

Sure wish the manufactures would consider making the older models again as lots of us are not happy with the new modules being manufactured presently!
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
lid hinge broken
3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
  • VALERIE from PARKER, CO
  • A Bit Difficult
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Screw drivers
I'm a 69 year old female. My husband isn't very handy so I decided to order the parts and do it myself. I didn't know how to take the machine apart so I just moved the washer part so I could unscrew the screw. I dropped the screwdriver between the adj. and side of the washer. I guess you won't be telling this story. I did get the parts on and the lid is working and so is the machine. Valerie Guyot
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
Washer always going off balance full loads or small
3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Jeffrey from HONEY BROOK, PA
  • Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
I tilted top cover to remove front washer panel removed suspension springs to remove complete tub assembly to gain access to bottom. Drive pulley to remove snubber ring I performed the repair step by step as per your video. was dead on made the repair go smoothly. I installed the belt last tilting washer mechine back to gain access to und ercarrige just walked belt on all three pulleys self adjusting then. made sure washer was level. Front to back side to side no rocking in any deriction My wife did four full loads problems gone I think all needed to be done to complete repair snubber ring , washer drive belt, & leveling machine all played there roll in putting washer back in factory working condition washer not a angery walking vibration nightmare
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
All Instructions for the W204KW
61 - 75 of 411