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washer lid was no longer connected
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linda from granada hills, CA
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Pulled up the top of the washer and removed the lid hinge with a star tip screw driver. Realized that I also needed the hinge pins and had to reorder those. They should come as a kit.
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Knob broke off and couldn't see settings
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Manuel from Manistee, MI
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
First, I disconnected the power cord then I removed the panel that held the knobs in place. Then I pulled the center holding clip, what holds the knob secure, with the screwdriver and the broken knob slipped right off. Then I put the new knob on the shaft and slid the holding clip on the backside of the panel. Lastly, I put the panel back
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and screwed it back down and that's all. Works like nothing ever happened.
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My Washer's lid hinges broke while it was being moved.
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Gary from Mesa, AZ
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
I obtained the parts on line and began to install these. I was surprised that the ease of my installation was great. Each part was held by one screw. I used a phillips driver and found the under screws easy to get to by pushing the inside clothes drum to the side. A total of four screws was required for the replacement. This repair w
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as so easy that a normal non-trained person can accomplish it. Thanks Admiral.
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Our washer was purchased 1/6/2006 and it started banging and walking out of its place when the washer started into the spin cycle. This would occur no matter the size of the load.
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Pamelia from LA CROSSE, VA
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
We followed the instructions show on the video. However, our model was assembled slightly different. We had to remove the screws from both sides of the side panels so that we could remove the tub from inside of the machine. Also our model only has one belt not two.
Over all it was easy considering my husband and I had never attempte ... Read more d to repair a washer. Once we got it back together it when back to working like it had never been broken!
We would have never been able to repair our washer without the video that your site provided... thanks so much!!??
Sure wish the manufactures would consider making the older models again as lots of us are not happy with the new modules being manufactured presently!
Over all it was easy considering my husband and I had never attempte ... Read more d to repair a washer. Once we got it back together it when back to working like it had never been broken!
We would have never been able to repair our washer without the video that your site provided... thanks so much!!??
Sure wish the manufactures would consider making the older models again as lots of us are not happy with the new modules being manufactured presently!
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Washer always going off balance full loads or small
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Jeffrey from HONEY BROOK, PA
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
I tilted top cover to remove front washer panel removed suspension springs to remove complete tub assembly to gain access to bottom. Drive pulley to remove snubber ring I performed the repair step by step as per your video. was dead on made the repair go smoothly. I installed the belt last tilting washer mechine back to gain access to und
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ercarrige just walked belt on all three pulleys self adjusting then. made sure washer was level. Front to back side to side no rocking in any deriction My wife did four full loads problems gone I think all needed to be done to complete repair snubber ring , washer drive belt, & leveling machine all played there roll in putting washer back in factory working condition washer not a angery walking vibration nightmare
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lid hinge broken
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VALERIE from PARKER, CO
- A Bit Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
I'm a 69 year old female. My husband isn't very handy so I decided to order the parts and do it myself. I didn't know how to take the machine apart so I just moved the washer part so I could unscrew the screw. I dropped the screwdriver between the adj. and side of the washer. I guess you won't be telling this story. I did get the parts on
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and the lid is working and so is the machine. Valerie Guyot
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brakes squeling
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Greg from Flushing, MI
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Socket set
For this repair the tub must stay centered in the machine. I used a shim between the tub and front panel. Tilt the front of the washing maching aginst a wall and brace if needed. Remove the belt and pully. To remove the stator, I replaced 3 of the 6 bolts with a 2" long bolt of the same thread (replace every other bolt). This is needed be
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cause the spring is under 100# pressure. Remove the 3 original blots and than the 3 2" bolts. Remove each of these three a little at a time. Install the new stator and brake rotor. Use the 2" bolts in the stator to compress the spring. Reinstall the the other 3 bolts, pully, and belt.
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Not spinning, not agateing, could here motor try to start but would trip the internal overload after a few seconds and had a hot motor smell or hot plastic
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Flash from SAN ANTONIO, TX
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Socket set, Wrench set
Got it outside layed it on its side and replaced the motor and belt thinking motor got very hot and heated belt, it was worn from age so replaced it at the same time, hooked water hose up to cold side to test, worked great. Wife very happy
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Washer was making a squeak during spin cycle & then just stopped spinning
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Eleanor from PALATKA, FL
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
I watched the video of the repair on this website and followed it. Was really easy & THANK GOD because this was my first repair. This has been a great machine and it looks like it will continue to be for a little while longer! Thanks for the video help and friendly navigation of your site!
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Leaking water inlet hoses.
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Helen from NASHUA, NH
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
Removed the old hoses and screwed on the new hoses.
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Smell from washer
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Patrick from PALO ALTO, CA
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Using nutdriver or screwdriver, remove metal panel from lower left side of back of washer to expose the pump. This is where the drain hose attaches to the washer. Use pliers to move the clamp off of the drain hose, then ease the hose off of the pump by wiggling it back and forth while pulling gently. Be careful to keep drain hose opening
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pointed upward until you can point it to a bucket, as there's likely to be quite a bit of water in it. Detach drain hose on other end as well (wiggling / pulling works well here; no clamp is used, so no pliers are required). Install new hose by reversing above steps.
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Machine was shreiking during spin cycle. Terrible noise
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Maloy from NORTH AUGUSTA, SC
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
Looked under the symptoms .I had replaced the belt 2 weeks ago, so I ordered the drain pump. Pulled washer away from wall, removed water lines, unplugged electric. I removed the rear panel, found the old part right there, disconnected the in/out tubes, removed old pump, installed the new, re-attached hoses, reinstalled the belt over the
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3 pulleys, re-installed access panel. Reconnected water and electric after placing washer back in position. Runs like a new machine!
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Loud noise in spinning cycle
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John from MADISON, TN
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Socket set
There is a small back panel about 14" square made to open for access to the drain pump. 3 screws for the back panel and 3 screws for the pump - Oh you do have to slip the belt off & back on, underneath the machine.
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White fluffy residue appeared under washer. Unbalanced banging during spin cycle
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John from Blue Bell, PA
- A Bit Difficult
- 1- 2 hours
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Parts needed: Snubber Ring and 6 Springs (don't put the old springs back)
Unlug the AC cord, open the top from the front it snaps open with a little force and hinges on the back, remove the 2 screws on the front cover and take it off, tip the washer and remove the belt, take off the pump hose from the back It was not necessary to rem ... Read more ove the back cover. Remove the little hose going to the basket from the control module. Remove the 6 springs and lift the complete drum out of the waser and turn it upside down. You can see the plastic snubber ring that is worn, loosen the 6 screws just enough to get the old ring out and the new one in. WARNING: DO NOT TAKE THE SCREWS ALL THE WAY OUT OR THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY WILL RELEASE AND A SPECIAL TOOL IS NEEDED TO PUT IT BACK. Seriously! Install the new ring, center and tighten the screws. Put the tub back in. I found it handy to support the tub with a 2x3 to get the springs back in. Connect hoses back up. It really isn’t that bad, a couple of scraped knuckles.
Unlug the AC cord, open the top from the front it snaps open with a little force and hinges on the back, remove the 2 screws on the front cover and take it off, tip the washer and remove the belt, take off the pump hose from the back It was not necessary to rem ... Read more ove the back cover. Remove the little hose going to the basket from the control module. Remove the 6 springs and lift the complete drum out of the waser and turn it upside down. You can see the plastic snubber ring that is worn, loosen the 6 screws just enough to get the old ring out and the new one in. WARNING: DO NOT TAKE THE SCREWS ALL THE WAY OUT OR THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY WILL RELEASE AND A SPECIAL TOOL IS NEEDED TO PUT IT BACK. Seriously! Install the new ring, center and tighten the screws. Put the tub back in. I found it handy to support the tub with a 2x3 to get the springs back in. Connect hoses back up. It really isn’t that bad, a couple of scraped knuckles.
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Washer Traveled and load would not be balanced. Washer would bang loudly.
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James from ELMORE, OH
- A Bit Difficult
- 1- 2 hours
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Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
Followed directions from video on your site. It was very helpful. The snubber ring fixed the problem.
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