W229LM Magic Chef Washer - Instructions
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it was spinning slowly or not at all
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Louis from FREMONT, NE
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- 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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lid hinge pin broke
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Charles from TEMPE, AZ
- Very Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
I followed your video instructions. Very good video.
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Broken lid hinge pins
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William from LEXINGTON, KY
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
I raised the top of the washing machine per video instructions, removed the screws, replaced broken hinges with the new ones. It was simple as that.
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Tub to pump hose worn out and leaking
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steve from WATSON, MN
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
Replaced the hose. two clamps and retainers. very basic repair
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Broken Hinge Pins
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Robert from LIVINGSTON, MT
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
I used the putty knife to release the spring clips on the machine lid. They are about 3" in from the side of the machine. Then I lifted the top of the washer up holding the lid in place. I then used a screw driver (torx) to remove the hinge from the bottom of the washer top. The lid should come right off. Then I the removed the broken hin
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ge pins from the back of the lid with a screwdriver and replaced with the new parts. There is a little tab that the pin fits in the lid to assure you have the pin installed correctly. Then I slid the hinge back on the pin and reversed the process reinstalling the hinges and closing the top of the machine over the spring clips and your done. Very easy repair that I completed in less than 15 minutes.
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Worn belt
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Richard from OXFORD, NY
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Rolled the old one off and rolled the new one on.
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end broken on the hinge
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James from Louisville, KY
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- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
used putty knife to to raise the top, took out two screws, replaced parts , then closed the top.
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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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Whasher would not drain
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Robert E from Katy, TX
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver
Used a water hose to syfen out the water. Placed hose in the tub. Turned outside facet to fill hose. Undid hose outside and allowed to drain. Pulled pump. Order online ( Delv fast 2 days ) .Replaced pump . Works great . Good luck with yours.
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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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The water pump went out
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felicia from Broken Arrow, OK
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
UNPLUG ELECTRICITY. I pulled out the washing machine turned the water off pulled all of your hoses from the back of the machine there may be a mess so you need some thing that will catch the water as it comes out of the hoses. On the bottom of the machine is a belt you have to remove it. Its easy just pull it off. On the back is a panel t
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hat you unscrew four screws. On the water pump it self you unscrew three screws. Then for the new part you do in reverse order screw your three screws back in put your hoses back on make sure your clamps are tight around your hoses or you will have a leak. Put your panel back on. Put your belt back on. Turn your water on from the wall plug in the electricity and you are done.
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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
- Easy
- 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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Water removal pump stopped working.
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Timothy from Palmdale, CA
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers
Removed lower rear panel by removing 8 screws. Then I removed the two hoses that are attached to the pump by removing the hose clamps with a pair of plyers. The three hex head screws that anchor the pump to the base of the washer unit were removed and the pump came right out. To put the new pump in I just slipped the pump through the hol
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e at the bottom of the washer and attached the belt onto the pulley. Then reversed the installation process. The washer had to be tipped forward slightly for this process and blocked (approx. 8 in.) to allow access to pulley. Very easy install, no help needed. Washer must be empty and preferable dry when task is done or water will be everywhere.
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loud grinding sound then washer would shut down then there was water all over
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marilisa from naples, FL
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Socket set
first removed panel from rear of washer removed hoses and drained water in them, removed the 3 screws and removed the belt then removed the pump. Replaced with new one and put back screws,hoses and belt. walaaa.... it works like new!!!!
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