FTF530FS1 Frigidaire Washer - Instructions
Keep searches simple. Use keywords, e.g. "leaking", "pump", "broken" or "fit".
Door wouldn't lock because the striker was broken
-
Bernette from MIAMI, FL
-
Difficulty Level:Really Easy
-
Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
-
Tools:Screw drivers
3 of 4 people
found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
The plastic door strike/catch had become brittle and broken off inside the door on a front loading washer.
There were only two screws that held the door strike/catch in place. I had to fish out the broken plastic piece with a pair of hemostats. The only difficult part about changing the new piece was that I had to find someone with the correct screwdriver to use since it was not a standara screwdriver. Luckily I live next door to a mechanic and borrowed his. The two screws came off easilty and I was able to replace it in 2 minutes. I was thrilled that the part that I ordered arrived the next day.
Parts Used:
-
Barbara from Lutz, FL
-
Difficulty Level:Easy
-
Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
-
Tools:Screw drivers
3 of 4 people
found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Bearings in pump were lose and the washer was not pumping the water out
First I pulled the front panel on the washer off, than I unplugged the wires to the pump, took the two screws out that hold the pump, took the two hose clamps off and took it out. To replace I did the reverse.
Parts Used:
-
Sherry from Milton, VT
-
Difficulty Level:Really Easy
-
Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
-
Tools:Pliers, Screw drivers
3 of 5 people
found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
broken timer knob
-
Anne from Costa Mesa, CA
-
Difficulty Level:Really Easy
-
Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
3 of 5 people
found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Washer woild not spin out left clothes sopping wet
It was very good. They should have mentioned about the wire and spring to remove the rubber strip though. Found out about that in comments! Otherwise, very good!
Parts Used:
-
Diana from THOMPSONVILLE, MI
-
Difficulty Level:Really Easy
-
Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
-
Tools:Screw drivers
2 of 2 people
found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
pump not working
took off 2 screws and 2 hose clamps put in new part. Put srews and clamp back on less than ten minutes. total cost with shipping $62.00. repair person wanted $265.00.
Parts Used:
-
michael from sterling hgts, MI
-
Difficulty Level:Really Easy
-
Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
-
Tools:Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
3 of 5 people
found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
no spin cycle sometimes
pulled the retaining ring then unscrewed 2 screws removed the bad switch and unplugged the old wires then hooked them back to the new switch...this was the second switch in approximately 2 years...
Parts Used:
-
glenn from hampton, VA
-
Difficulty Level:Really Easy
-
Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
-
Tools:Screw drivers
4 of 8 people
found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Leveling leg sheared off
Put machine on dolly. Tilted it on its back. Put screw driver into sheared leg and unscrewed broken leveling leg. Then screwed new leg in and tilted machine back up.
Parts Used:
-
Joseph W from WEST PALM BCH, FL
-
Difficulty Level:Very Easy
-
Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
-
Tools:Screw drivers
2 of 2 people
found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Washer would not complete the spin cycle
I started by removing the two screws at the back of the washer and taking the top off of the washing machine. Than I removed the two screws securing the door lok and switch assembly. I disconected the two or three electrical connections and install the new one in the reverse order.
Parts Used:
-
Andrew from Fruitland, ID
-
Difficulty Level:Really Easy
-
Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
-
Tools:Screw drivers
3 of 5 people
found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Broken plastic door strike
Easy fix for a verry poor designed door catch. Almost purposeful on the manafactures behalf to make it out of cheap plastic Remove 2 screws replace install 2 screws
Parts Used:
-
William from ROY, UT
-
Difficulty Level:Really Easy
-
Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
-
Tools:Screw drivers
2 of 2 people
found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Door Latch broken. New part installed as per repair video - no problems.
-
Donald from PHOENIX, AZ
-
Difficulty Level:Very Easy
-
Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
-
Tools:Screw drivers
2 of 2 people
found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
The small plastic piece broke that locked the door.
-
Tami from INDIANAPOLIS, IN
-
Difficulty Level:Very Easy
-
Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
2 of 2 people
found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Water would not always drain from the wash tub.
Simple install, remove the two screws holding the pump motor.
Loosen the two hose clamps that hold the hoses in place.
Pull out old pump motor.
Place new pump into place, and install mounting screws and tighten.
Slip drain hoses onto new pump and reinstall clamps.
Check for leaks.
Done.
Loosen the two hose clamps that hold the hoses in place.
Pull out old pump motor.
Place new pump into place, and install mounting screws and tighten.
Slip drain hoses onto new pump and reinstall clamps.
Check for leaks.
Done.
Parts Used:
-
Charles from PARKERSBURG, WV
-
Difficulty Level:Easy
-
Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
-
Tools:Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
2 of 2 people
found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Spring broke and front loading washer made loud noise when it went into spin cycle.
Removed the back and lower panel in the front of machine. Turned it on its side to replace spring, not tools required. Then stood it up and replaced both shocks by removing plastic pins that hold them in place, no tools required. The only time you need tools is to remove the metal panels to get to the parts. Now it makes no noise and runs like a new washer. Paid $140 for the parts, a new machine would have cost over a thousand and would be one of those digital nightmares that don't last as long. This machine is 18 years old.
Parts Used:
-
DONNA from VALPARAISO, FL
-
Difficulty Level:Easy
-
Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
-
Tools:Pliers, Screw drivers
2 of 2 people
found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
No top Panel
(This is reply #2 of 2)
After I finally got all of the parts (at least the rear brackets and screws) I found that the panel only had one of two holes for the two horizontal screws.
After drilling a new hole in the left rear bracket position, I discovered that the 2 screws could not be threaded into the bracket pilot holes. Theyt froze up at the top of the taper in the threads. I had to increase the size of the hole 1/64" to get the screws in. There also is a trick to getting the bracket through the punched out hole in the panel- you must angle the bracket corner to corner then apply about 10# of preasure to the bracket to force it through the hole.
Other than that, the panel install went pretty well. Now I have to get the front brackets and springs and screws which are on backorder...
After I finally got all of the parts (at least the rear brackets and screws) I found that the panel only had one of two holes for the two horizontal screws.
After drilling a new hole in the left rear bracket position, I discovered that the 2 screws could not be threaded into the bracket pilot holes. Theyt froze up at the top of the taper in the threads. I had to increase the size of the hole 1/64" to get the screws in. There also is a trick to getting the bracket through the punched out hole in the panel- you must angle the bracket corner to corner then apply about 10# of preasure to the bracket to force it through the hole.
Other than that, the panel install went pretty well. Now I have to get the front brackets and springs and screws which are on backorder...
Parts Used:
-
RICHARD from RAVENSDALE, WA
-
Difficulty Level:Difficult
-
Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
-
Tools:Screw drivers
5 of 11 people
found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!