40518 LG Washer - Instructions

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the water inlet was leaking
  • gerald from wis dells, WI
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers
pulled off top of washer to get at the inlet valve disconnect two hoses take two screws out and then you put it back together the way you took apart and your done
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Washer drum slipped during spin cycle
  • Alan from Elmwood Park, IL
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers, Socket set
Opened rear compartment of washer and observed problem with drum shaft slipping inside of plastic motor assembly. The plastic teeth used to secure drum shaft were worn down. The part I needed was sent as an assembly but should have been sent separately for a much lower cost? The new part looked like it was of a sturdier design. All in all I saved hundreds of dollars repairing the washer my self. The woman I spoke to on the phone was really nice and very helpful.
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Leaking water on my Hardwood floor
  • William from Campbellsville, KY
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers
After finding you on google it was easy to repair. It saved me $95.00 service charge. Your direction made it very easy.
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h2o filled w/o stopping
  • sherman from BROKEN ARROW, OK
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers
removed top, removed 2 screws, replace part. did not fix problem, the real problem was the water inlet valve, works great, easy fix. thanks
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Hot Water Inlet valve (solinoid valve leaking)
  • MARVIN from MARYVILLE, TN
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
Removed lid (top of washer), then ran a cycle in normal to identify the failed component, then noticed the water inlet valve assembly for the hot water was leaking, used my pc and went to website Part Select and found to failed part on the parts break down item, then ordered the part, the part "Valve Assembly Inlet" for the hot water arri ved 2-days later, replaced valve in less than 5-minutes, disconnected push on electrical connector, unscrewed the valve assembly inlet and installed the new valve assembly inlet, very easy
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rotor assembly stripped. barrel not turning
  • Gregory from Meridian, MS
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers, Wrench set
1.open back of washer with screwdriver. 4 screws total. 2. Remove assembly with 17 mm socket. 3. Install new rotor assembly with socket. 4. Replace back of washer with sscrews. 15 minutes total time.
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Very visible tear in hose. It was 1 1/2" long
  • Tresa from McHenry, IL
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
Simply took hose off from inside machine and replaced it with new one. The tore one had a stopper on one end that wrapped to front machine; inside filter compartment. So I put stopper on the other end of new hose and wrapped it to it's holding spot in filter compartment.
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leaky inlet valve
  • Michael from Granite Bay, CA
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers
found the leak, went to the website, called customer service, ordered the part... $24 later, problem solved. Great customer service and on-line support
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Inlet hot water valve was leaking.
  • John from Houston, TX
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers
1. Unplug washer. 2. Shut off water supply (hot and cold). 3.Remove hot water hose at washer inlet. 4. Remove the 2 plastic pieces that hold the washer top to the washer body by removing the 2 retaining screws. 5. Pull the top back to remove and set the washer top off to the side. 6. Unclip the electric harness from the inlet water valve. 7. With your pliers, loosen the clamp on the water inlet valve discharge hose and remove the hose from the valve. 8. Loosen and remove the 2 screws holding the inlet valve to the washer body. Install new hot water inlet valve and follow steps in reverse. Check for leaks before plugging washer back in. Run washer and check for leaks. Note: Excellent video available on You Tube. Consider replacing both the hot and cold water connecting hoses during the repair if they are old.
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Water inlet valve coil was leaking water.
  • Robert from Asheville, NC
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers
Unplug Washing machine first. Then remove 2 screws at the back of the top cover. Slide the top cover back then lift and remove. Unplug electrical connector @ inlet valve and remove water lines 1 going in and 1 out of valve. Remove 2 screws holding assembly in place then install new valve assembly and all other components in reverse order.
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I had a slow leak coming from the factory cold inlet water valve assembly, and removed the top and found it rusted.
  • Drew from Thomaston, GA
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers
I removed the top off the washer, unplugged from the electrical, removed the three hoses and wiring plugs, removed the two screws holding the valve assembly in place, and replaced the part with the new. It was a very simple swap, and I even found a video on YouTube on how to replace it.
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Drain pump making noise and water wasn't being pumped out
  • richard from rustburg, VA
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers
I watched a video of how to replace the pump and it showed taking the top and front off to get to it. I actually found this could be done by removing the back panel from the washer. There were two hose clamps you have to squeeze and slide up and two wires going to the pump. There are three screws holding the pump that need to be removed f rom the front of the washer. Once these are removed all you have to do is push a tab down and the motor slide right out. The pump assembly can also be reached from the bottom of the washer.
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would not drain
  • Timothy from Williamsport, PA
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers
During my troubleshooting, I removed the bottom to access the drain pump. I had to cut some wire ties so that I could make removing the wires easier. After checking the pump and putting everything back together, I determined that the pump itself was bad. Pump impeller should not rotate freely! After receiving new part, I installed it rela tively easy. I didn't have to remove the bottom since there was enough room through the access hole. Just make sure to make where wires go before removing old part.
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Will not start after dorr is closed. Shows Code dE. Door locks properly, two clicking is heard before code shows up.
  • Juan from Anaheim, CA
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers
1. Remove spring-loaded clamp assembly. 2. Partially pull out the large rubber gasket near the lock switch assembly to gain access to the lock switch assembly. 3. Unscrew two screws holding the lock switch assembly. Carefully separate the connector from the lock screw assembly and replace it with the new part. Reinstall in reverse sequenc e. Ensure that the electrical connector is fully seated unto the lock switch assembly and the connector latch is fully set against the lock switch body. Also make sure that the large rubber seal is fully seated around the door opening to prevent water leak. Restarted the washer and everything worked as before.
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My Washing Machine was not draining properly
  • matt from Fuquay Varina, NC
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers
The machine was making a grinding noise instead of draining. I spoke with the LG rep on the 800 line and was told to call a repair man. The Parts select diagram helped me to identify the part I needed. It was clear enough that I was confident it was the right one. Three days and six screws later the machine was working fine.
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All Instructions for the 40518
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