LHW0050PQ4 Whirlpool Washer - Instructions

This product comes in a bottle with a brush like Liquid Paper. It goes on incredibly easy. A second coat might be needed. I wanted to prevent rust from setting in so I covered the scratches and dings. The paint is a little brighter since my washer is 10 years old but it still looks great.

removed screws on back panel.pump easy acess

Everything worked perfectly---thanks to the suggestion of your call center agent. She suggested that since the replacement door handles were no longer available, I should consider repainting them--it worked like a charm. Please tell her she was a life saver. We rent that house in Fl and my returning tenants had complained about the discoloring refer handles. Thank you

First, I unplugged the dryer. The Power button itself can be removed by grasping it in your fingers and pulling strait forward. There is also a rubber gasket between the button and switch, so hang onto that. To access the area behind the power button I needed to remove the top of the dryer. It is held in place by two torx screws on either side at the back. Luckily I have a stubby screwdriver with interchangeable heads which includes two torx drivers. I used the T15 size and it worked, although I couldn't say if that is the exact size of the screw head. After removing the dryer top, I could see that behind the three push buttons (Power, Temperature, Start) are the respective Switches. Checking the schematic on Parts Select, I ordered the Power Switch. When I got it, I swapped out the old for the new one. There are four blade type connections which I did one at a time so as to get it hooked up the right way. Then guide the switch into the hole on the front panel and push the gasket and button onto it from the front. Replace the top temporarily and plug the cord back in to test it. It works! Then I replaced the torx screws to tighten down the top. The 'bit of difficulty' I had was in accessing the screws at the back as this is a compact, stackable washer and dryer which is located in a closet.

Removed four screws front panel of drawer. Removed pin then added new spring. Then snapped in the new handle.(overlay)

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Tried calling the store that sold us the machine they wanted $100 to come to the house plus another $100 to order parts plus the price for the parts. My mom was frantic....I said let me look online. For $75 I had the parts in two days...repair took less than 5 minutes..no tools. Great site...easy to find what I needed, easy to order, easy to install!

Removed the tray assembly, unscrewed the drawer handle, screwed the fasteners into the new handle and replaced the assembly into the unit. EZ

UPDATE: The initial repair went well, but another part failed a few days later. See below for details.

(The washer failed November 1st, and I operated the washer with the heater unplugged for about 25 days until I ordered and received the heater later in November.)

Heater Repair Procedure:

Unplugged washer power. Disconnected hot and cold water hoses, and drain connection. Turned washer on its side. Removed Torx screws from bottom panel and removed panel. Due to location of heater, also removed Torx screws from back panel and removed panel.

Disconnected electrical connections to heater. Used combination wrench to remove nut holding heater to flange on washer drum. Removed flange. Loosened nut on heater that compresses the rubber seal. Pried old heater from hole in washer drum using a large flat-bladed screwdriver.

Inspected hole in washer drum to be sure I got all of the old heater (it had burst, and dripped molten metal in washer).

Inserted replacement heater into hole. Tightened nut to compress heater rubber seal. Replaced metal flange that holds heater steady against washer drum. Replaced nut that holds flange. Re-connected three electrical connections to heater.

Replaced back panel using torx screws. (The top three screws on the back panel are longer than the rest.) Replaced bottom panel using its torx screws.

Set washer back on its feet. Re-connected hot and cold water and drain connections. Connected washer into electrical outlet. Ran a quick wash (no clothes) to see that tub filled without leaking. Stopped cycle and ran spin cycle until tub emptied, then stopped it.

Ran a "test" load of laundry on its hottest setting. Washer window seemed to feel hotter during washing cycle. (Ideally I would measure that it actually gets hotter than the specified sanitizing temperature.)

UPDATE: The repaired washer worked perfectly...for two days. Then the main washer motor quit turning. (I replaced the heater on a Monday and the motor quit on the following Wednesday.) The pump continued working. Because I have no repair manual with electrical specs I called the dealer who sent their tech out. This unit has no repair specifications in the cabinet as in US Whirlpool units (it only has the harness schematic), so he had to call Whirlpool. They gave him the coil resistances for the motor and determined that the motor has not failed, so it's the control unit. (The tech said as soon as he gave Whirlpool the model number, their first advice was "RUN!") The control unit retails for nearly $600. Even though PartSelect sells it for less, I decided to replace the washer because a working washer is important for family harmony.

I have the LHW0050PQ in my garage thinking I might be able to replace the power semiconductors and the capacitors for a few bucks and see if I can get it going.

Popped button off Removed old installed new

I am a single, young female that doesnt know anything about home repair and PartSelect made the whole process very easy for me. Of corse it is easy to unhook a hose but I have to explain my experience with PartSelect. After taking the actual hose to several big time home appliance stores that told me a regular commercial hose would work, fighting with the faucet leaks, and plummers tape, I then realized to go online to look for this specific hose myself. I actually called the company that makes the machine and they were going to charge me more money and take twice as long for the part to get to me. At PartSelect.com, I was able to plug in the model number and serial number for the machine and follow the diagram of the part I was looking for. Not only was a confirmation sent to me about when to expect arrival, a follow up confirmation was also sent. I am very pleased with PartSelect.

First I researced on the internet what the problem was, then I searched for the part I thought I needed. I found the part at this site then emailed them to ask if it was the right one for my problem. You quickly responded, and I ordered it. The part arrived within a week.Took the top off, located the timer, took the old one out and replaced it with the new one. Everything went smoothly and the washer works great again. Thanks