All Installation Instructions for Kenmore Washer 79641532210

One Plunger latch broken off.

Line up the plunger with the existing slots in the door and push in.

NOTE: When testing it was evident that the magnet was not as strong as the original one. I would rate as one step up from useless.

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Magnetic Door Plunger

Frank from SMITHVILLE, TX
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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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.

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Magnetic Door Plunger

Bobbie Joan from ASHEVILLE, NC
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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WASHER WOULD NOT FUNCTION BECAUSE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR (ORIGINAL) FAILED.

WATCHED VIDEO PROVIDED BY PART SELECT, AND FOLLOWED INSTRUCTIONS. VERY SIMPLE REPAIR.

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Door Lock Assembly

BRAD from AUBURN, MA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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the magnetic door plunger fell on the floor,

the magnetic door plunger fell on the floor, would not stay in place and did not hold the door closed. Received a new on, put it in place. works just like it is supposed to. took all of 2 seconds. great service from
Partselect. got the new part in less than a week.

Thank you

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Magnetic Door Plunger

Lois from ARIZONA CITY, AZ
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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The hot water valve was leaking

It went great. First of all, thank you Part Select for the video on how to do this myself. My home warranty company was giving me a hard time. Blah, blah, blah. A mechanic friend of mine referred me to this site. Within minutes I found the part I need and a GREAT!!!! price. Ordered it, got it super fast, fixed it my self and my second hand washer is no longer peeing all over the floor. Very very happy. I will definitely be a repeat customer, hopefully not anytime soon.
Thank you again for an amazing experience.

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Water Inlet Valve - Hot

christen from HUMBLE, TX
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Wrench (Adjustable)

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Hard water scale rendered the valves inoperable

Watched a YouTube video on valve replacement. Then when I knew what to expect, the repair job was a breeze.

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Water Inlet Valve - Cold

Water Inlet Valve Filter Screens

Water Inlet Valve - Hot

John from ORR, MN
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, 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.

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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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Washer door lock would not stay locked; consequently, washer did not run.

Unscrewed 2 screws holding part. Removed old part & replaced with new.

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Door Lock Assembly

Rosie from SPRING, TX
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Did not draw the water and did not finish its cycle

Remove where the water pumps are and remove the one that was damaged easily

Parts Used:

Washing Machine Drain Pump

saul from NEW YORK, NY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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Instructions on how to turn Clamp counter clockwise to get back on tube assembly

Watched videos but didn’t show the clamp had to be placed on counterclockwise

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Clamp Assembly

Timothy from SCOTTSBORO, AL
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
More than 2 hours
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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water & soap leaked into / on the tub bearings causing Bearing failure

pretty straight forward repair,lots & lots of parts to clean :-)

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Washer Gasket

Michael from SUGAR GROVE, OH
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
More than 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set

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Water wouldn't drain

I followed the video. Everything worked exactly as described. i ran a quick cycle and everything seemed to be fine. Started a wash and the machine was going fine but stopped, and wouldn't drain. I thought that maybe it might be the Rotor Position Sensor assembly, which I had already purchased just in case.But first i drained the machine and checked out the pump filter. Plugged solid. I'm guessing when the pump went there must have been a lot of lint and debris in the machine. something you might want to check out, after that repair. Thanks. you guys saved me a couple of hundred dollars

Parts Used:

Washing Machine Drain Pump

lawrence from DOBBS FERRY, NY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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The drain hose was leaking

First I had to elevate the washer on 3-5 gal. buckets in order to get underneath it and find the leak. Then I tried to repair the hose itself-which actually worked-but then the rest of the hose just started splitting everywhere I touched it. So I ordered the new part which took some careful comparing and examination online. But it was exactly the right part. You have to remove the top of the washer which is just 2 or 3 screws. Then taking the hose out was a little challenge-knowing I would have to put the new one back in carefully. Use Vaseline on rubber fitting at the end of the hose that connects to the washer. Need at least 2 people to raise the washer up in air to work on it.

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