Pump Retainer WP8546127
Official part for Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Roper
Really Easy
30 - 60 mins
About This Part
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Pump Retainer Specifications
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Replacing your Whirlpool Washer Pump Retainer
About this fix
Common problems and models this part fixes.
Really Easy
30 - 60 mins
Rated by verified customers
- Leaking
- Will not drain
- Washer
- Washer Dryer Combo
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Really Easy
30 - 60 mins
Average repair rating from 13 real customers like you
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Robert from Wildomar, CA
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Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Frank from ROSWELL, NM
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Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
I used a small metal ammo box to hold up the washer.
The bottom pump retainer is easy reach and remove with a flat screwdriver. I was able to pry off with my hand.
Replace retainer insert into slots on drive motor and twist.
I used a pair of Channellock pliers to lif ... Read more t retainer while pressing along the
side till it snaped into place.
Remove the support box and put washer back.
Then tip washer forward to reset self-leveling mechanism.
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Paul from GARNER, NC
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Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Richard from WEEKI WACHEE, FL
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Very Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
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Joe from Buelton, CA
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Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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GREG from SAN CARLOS, CA
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Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
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teresa from heavener, OK
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Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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brian from peoria, AZ
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Really Easy
- 1- 2 hours
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Nutdriver, Socket set
2. slide the whole body off, makes it easier than tilting washer back..when removing a stubborn pump.
3.disconnected both hoses from water pump.
removed 2 retaining clips
4.pulle ... Read more d the old pump off , put the new one on.
so easy .......my mom could do this
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John from Solana Beach, CA
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Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Pliers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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Rick from Liberty, SC
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Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
I turned the washer on its side and felt where the leak was on th ... Read more e pump, went inside and ordered the new pump. It was here in 2 days and it took 15 mins to put it back on with only a screwdriver to snap off the retainers and pliers to undo two hoses.
I told my woman that it was fixed and we have lived happily ever after and we played Appliance Repair Man and I was paid very well for the "House Call" if you know what I mean!!!!!
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