Washer Repair

KENMORE WASHER REPAIR
WHIRLPOOL WASHER REPAIR
KITCHEN AID WASHER REPAIR
WASHER REPLACEMENT PARTS
TECHNICAL REPAIR ADVICE
HELPFUL DIAGNOSTIC HINTS

HELPFUL HINTS AND DIAGNOSTIC ADVICE BELOW AND
TROUBLESHOOTING SUGGESTIONS FOR DO-IT-YOURSELFERS.
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SEE PHOTOS OF COMMON WHIRLPOOL AND KENMORE  WASHER  REPAIR TECHNIQUES.
Some of the General Diagnostic Tips presented below may also apply to your,
GE, Maytag, Amana and Magic Chef Clothes Washing Machines

See photos of repair techniques below with helpful hints
and repair advice for the most common part problems you might have
with your direct drive Whirlpool / Kenmore clothes washer.

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HOW TO ACCESS THE INSIDE OF UNIT
WHIRLPOOL WASHER REPAIR  *  KENMORE WASHER REPAIR
TECHNIQUES
CLICK PICTURE TO ENLARGE PARTS

      
REMOVE PHILLIPS SCREWS
THEN PULL CONSOLE TOWARDS YOU & FLIP UP & BACK
     

UNHOOK HARNESS THEN INSERT SCREWDRIVER
INTO SPRING CLIP.  PUSH BACK TO POP SPRING OUT
    

OPEN WASHER LID--TILT CABINET TOWARD YOU
THEN SLIDE OUT & AWAY FROM UNIT
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YOU NOW HAVE EASY ACCESS TO ALL THE
WORKING PARTS
 

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COMMON  PART PROBLEMS
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WHIRLPOOL WASHER  *  KENMORE WASHER
TECHNICAL ADVICE AND REPAIR HINTS

WASHER LEAKS WATER

1  PUMP LEAKS
MOST COMMON WASHER PART # 3363394
EASY TO REPLACE--REMOVE TWO SPRING CLAMPS
FROM WASHER PUMP (SEE BLUE ARROWS) THEN REMOVE
HOSES FROM PUMP
PULL PUMP OFF SHAFT
IF MOTOR SHAFT IS RUSTED & PUMP WILL NOT PULL OFF
PUMP MAY HAVE TO BE FRAGMENTED WITH LARGE
SCREWDRIVER OR CHISEL
MOTOR SHAFT WILL THEN NEED TO BE CLEANED OF ALL
RUST AND POSSIBLY FILED SO NEW PUMP WILL SLIDE
ON EASILY
    

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2  INLET VALVE LEAKS
WHIRLPOOL WASHING MACHINE REPAIR TIPS
KENMORE CLOTHES WASHER REPAIR TIPS

SEE BLUE ARROW
EASY TO REPLACE PART


OTHER POSSIBLE LEAKS
CHECK ALL RUBBER HOSES FOR WEAR
CHECK ALL HOSES FOR TIGHT CONNECTION
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MOTOR RUNS WILL NOT SPIN OR AGITATE
WHIRLPOOL CLOTHES WASHER REPAIR ADVICE
KENMORE WASHING MACHINE REPAIR ADVICE

1--- MOTOR COUPLER
2---TRANSMISSION

MOTOR COUPLER PART DEFECTIVE
USUALLY YOU WILL SEE PILE OF BLACK RUBBER AND
POSSIBLY WHITE PLASTIC BITS UNDER MOTOR IF THIS
IS THE PROBLEM. NOT ALWAYS THOUGH!

REMOVE PUMP FROM MOTOR & SECURE AWAY FROM
FRONT OF MOTOR. IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO REMOVE HOSES
USE TIE CLIPS, WIRE, ETC.  SEE PICTURE

    

REMOVE TWO 5/16 SCREWS FROM SPRING CLIPS
(BLUE ARROW) THEN WITH FLAT BLADE SCREW DRIVER
REMOVE BOTTOM SPRING CLIP FROM WASHER MOTOR
THEN THE TOP SPRING CLIP. HOLD MOTOR FROM BOTTOM
TO KEEP FROM FALLING WHEN TOP CLIP IS REMOVED.
REMOVE MOTOR. REMOVE DAMAGED COUPLER FROM
MOTOR & TRANSMISSION
PICTURE BELOW IS FOR CLARIFICATION
TRANSMISSION DOES NOT NEED TO BE REMOVED

INSTALL NEW COUPLER PART # 285753 ON MOTOR
AND TRANSMISSION. INSTALL WHITE PLASTIC ON TRANSMISSION
FIRST AND BLACK RUBBER CENTER ON THIS PART.
TO AVOID DAMAGE TO MOTOR WHEN TAPPING REMAINING
WHITE PLASTIC ON MOTOR, MAKE SURE OPPOSITE END OF MOTOR
SHAFT IS ON A HARD SURFACE.
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TRANSMISSION
WHIRLPOOL CLOTHES
WASHER REPAIR TECHNIQUES

KENMORE WASHING MACHINE
REPAIR TECHNIQUES

TO REMOVE TRANSMISSION THE AGITATOR MUST
FIRST BE REMOVED
UNDER THE AGITATOR CAP THERE WILL BE A
SCREW TO REMOVE, THEN AGITATOR SHOULD LIFT OUT

WILL NOT SPIN-- MOTOR NOT RUN
WHIRLPOOL WASHER REPAIRS  *  KENMORE WASHER REPAIRS

1  LID SWITCH PARTS DEFECTIVE
2  LID PLUNGER BROKE OR MISSING
3  LID NOT SEATING PROPERLY TO ENGAGE SWITCH
4  RED WIRE ON MOTOR SWITCH LOOSE OR SHORTED
5  TIMER DEFECTIVE
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TO REPLACE LID SWITCH
YOU USUALLY WILL NEED TO REMOVE CABINET
AS SHOWN ABOVE
QUITE OFTEN THE LEVER WILL BE BROKEN ON THIS SWITCH
AND THE LID PLUNGER DOES NOT ACTIVATE IT
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TO REMOVE WHIRLPOOL / KENMORE TIMER
THE KNOB MUST BE UNSCREWED (COUNTER CLOCKWISE) THEN
YOU CAN REMOVE THE TWO 5/16 SECURING SCREWS
(MOST MODELS) 

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TUB OVERFILLS
WHIRLPOOL CLOTHES WASHER
REPAIR HELP

 **  KENMORE WASHING MACHINE
REPAIR HELP

1   WATER VALVE DEFECTIVE
2   WATER LEVEL SWITCH PART DEFECTIVE
3   SMALL RUBBER HOSE TO WATER LEVEL SWITCH LOOSE

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NO HOT WATER
WASHER REPAIR TIPS  *   WASHER REPAIR TIPS
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USUALLY DEFECTIVE WATER VALVE
OCCASIONALLY DEFECTIVE WATER TEMPERATURE SWITCH
 NO COLD WATER
WHIRLPOOL WASHER REPAIRS  *  KENMORE WASHER  REPAIRS
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USUALLY DEFECTIVE WATER VALVE
OCCASIONALLY DEFECTIVE WATER TEMPERATURE SWITCH

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HOT OR COLD WATER FILLS VERY SLOW
WHIRLPOOL CLOTHES WASHER REPAIR  *  KENMORE CLOTHES WASHER REPAIR
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USUALLY DEFECTIVE WATER VALVE
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WATER DRIPS IN TUB EVEN WHEN TURNED OFF
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DEFECTIVE WATER VALVE
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