All Installation Instructions for Kenmore Washer 79641532210

The locking mechanism had a fault and would not lock so the washer continually posted the locking error

Followed the video supplied by this site and everything was as described!

Parts Used:

Door Lock Assembly

Thomas from FENTON, MO
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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replace door locking mechanism

remove 2 screws from top panel - pull top panel back and lift off washer. reach down on front side and remove wire harness that is attached to door lock assembly. remove the 2 screws on front of door lock,remove and replace with new assembly. attach wire harness and then tighten assembly with the 2 screws. replace top of washer panel and tighten with 2 screws.

Parts Used:

Door Lock Assembly

Barry from WAUSAU, WI
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Leaking hose

2 hose clamps and a hose, easy! This would be a very common cause of leaks in washers due to all the movement inside.

Parts Used:

Washer Hose with Bellows

David from SAINT CHARLES, IL
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Leak in top washer hose

Super straightforward to diagnose and repair.

There was puddle under the washer.

I removed the top (screws in rear, slide top toward rear slightly and lift) and followed the trail of water up to the top washer hose between the drum and detergent tray.

Two hose clamps to remove and replace, then replace the top and ready to go.

Parts Used:

Washer Hose with Bellows

Jason from S HAMILTON, MA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Leaking from 19 yr old cold water valve.

Figured out how to take off top of washer, look inside for problem, ordered new part, watched video how to replace part. All on line. $65.00 later and my 19 yr old washer is still working awesome.

Parts Used:

Water Inlet Valve - Cold

Denise from LAS VEGAS, NV
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers

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Magnetic door plunger broke off, then got stuck inside the door and couldn't be removed for replacement.

I used another magnet to pull the old plunger out of the door and replaced it with the new part.

Parts Used:

Magnetic Door Plunger

Anne from MONROE, NY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Door plunger had a broken tooth and would not stay in place.

Just put in the new one.

Parts Used:

Magnetic Door Plunger

Larry from IOWA PARK, TX
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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TE error. Replaced heater / thermistor assembly.

removed top and front. heater is at the base of the tub. the nut compresses the rubber seal and may take some wiggling to remove the old one.

Parts Used:

Heater Assembly

Andrew from BOTHELL, WA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set

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Drain pump inoperable

1 tilt washer back
2 remove cover plate screw from front of drain filter access panel.
3 Remove cover plate and remove 2 more mounting screws .
4 go below washer and pull down sliding clip and move pump assembly back.
5 remove wires and 3 mounting screws around pump housing
6 Swap pump and re-attch wires

Parts Used:

Washing Machine Drain Pump

Gregory from PITTSBURGH, PA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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Cold water inlet valve was leaking where solenoid attaches to valve body.

Hardest part of the job was getting the washer away from the wall. :)
Disconnect power & water
Remove top panel, two screws at back
Remove two screws holding valve to washer body
Use pliers to loosen and pull back spring clamps on three water tubes
Remove tubes by twisting and pulling
Reverse process to install new valve.

I am convinced that the original valve began leaking because I had heard water hammer for years as that valve opened and closed during operation. I bought two water hammer arrestors (less than $30) that attach inline with the inlet hoses and I think that will prevent the problem from recurring.

Parts Used:

Water Inlet Valve - Cold

Fredrick from KAYSVILLE, UT
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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water failure

followed video exactly and it worked perfectly

Parts Used:

Water Inlet Valve - Cold

Harley from OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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Washer was putting water in tub when it was in the spin cycle

Unpluged -shut off water removed 2 screws on lid,removed lid took 2 screws out holding part on swapped the hoses out and pluged wires in.

Parts Used:

Water Inlet Valve - Cold

John from SOMERSET, KY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers

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Displayed LE error even with a couple of pair of socks as a load

I ordered the Rotor Assembly and Sensor Assy..
Rotor Assy. was not the problem.
1 - 17mm bolt in the center of the rotor assy.
6 10mm bolts to take off the Stator assy.
once you have the Stator assy off, upplug the sensor assy and release the clips on the sensor assy. and remove.
Install the new sensor assy. and plug the electrical connection back in.
replace the 6 bolts and screw the bolts evenly around the Stator.
replace the Rotor Assy. and secure the 17mm bolt.
Replace the back cover (4 - philips screws.
Do a test load.

Parts Used:

Rotor Assembly

Ray from SHELTON, WA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set

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Door would not close because the part that was in the door that held it closed kept falling out.

Order the part through PartsSelect. It arrived in a few days and I (an 81 year old woman) replaced it within minutes with no help needed. It was super easy.

Parts Used:

Magnetic Door Plunger