ALW880QAW-PALW880QAW Amana Washer - Instructions
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- Customer:
- William from NEW DURHAM, NH
- Parts Used:
- R0131578
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Cold water flow very slow.
Removed and replaced mixing valve. Shut off hot & cold water supply to machine. Pull machine electric plug. Access back of machine. Remove water supply to machine. (Pliers) Be sure to keep some paper towels handy to pick up residual water. Remove screw that holds mixing valve mounting plate to machine. Pull plate away from machine. Undo hot and cold elect. connectors to valve. Remove water supply to valve. (Black hose-screwdriver.) Remove screw holding valve to mount plate. (Nut driver.) Install new valve onto mount plate. Reverse process used to remove valve. Test by turning on machine.
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- Customer:
- John from BAINBRIDGE IS, WA
- Parts Used:
- WP40053901
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver
Cracked hose leaking
Hardest thing was moving washing machine away from wall. Two screws on panel. One screw for hose.
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- Customer:
- Aaron from PORT ORCHARD, WA
- Parts Used:
- WP40045202
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
unbalanced tub. 2 of the tub suspension springs had rusted out and broken.
Remove front cover. Install springs. The springs are very tight. You might need another person to push and rotate the tub while you pull on the spring to get it installed in the holes. If you need to replace the springs that are in the back of the unit, you will need to disassemble more of the washer.
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- Customer:
- Mary Lou from NEW ULM, MN
- Parts Used:
- WP40053901
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Wrench (Adjustable)
The hose on the washer been leaking and needed to be replaced.
After receiving the new hose we replaced the hose and tested the washer by running a rinse cycle. The new hose fixed the problem.
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- Customer:
- Jimmy from MEMPHIS, TN
- Parts Used:
- WP89503
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers
Old hot water inlet hose had budge at both ends.
Turn water off at the inlet valve of hose you are replacing. Disconnect inlet hose the washer and let water drain out in a bucket. Then remove old hose. Replace new hose to inlet valve then washer . Use pliers to tighten both ends. Turn on water to check leaks at both ends of hose.
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- Customer:
- Steven from Pembroke Pines, FL
- Parts Used:
- R0131578
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
hotwater was coming out slow to fill the was tub of machine
removed both hot and cold fill lines and front of washer panel. removed screw holding mix valve plate t the back of the washer . Unpluged connections to mix valve and replaced valve. ( note removing the top of the washer is needed and can only be done by first removing the front by sliding a thin screw driver between the top and front panel to release the clips at the ends.)
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- Customer:
- Ronald from Swanton, OH
- Parts Used:
- WP40094201
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers
Water leak
Removed old hose by sqeezing clamps and sliding off of fittings. Placed clamps on new hose. Slid hose on fittings. Repositioned clamps over end of hose. Job done.
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- Customer:
- Richard from Virginia Beach, VA
- Parts Used:
- R0131578
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Socket set
Could not get adequate amount of cold water
Replaced the mixing value using the kit purchased from PartSelect. The instructions with the kit plus the installation tips found on their WEB Page were extremely helpful. Everything went as predicted except I had to cut and insert a new piece of wire on the white wire between the hot and cold electrical connections. I used two crimp connectors to lengthen the wire. This was a very simple job for a 73 year old man like me. Thank you for the tips and quick delivery of the mixer value kit.
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- Customer:
- Larry from Adrian, MI
- Parts Used:
- 40002101W
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
We misplaced the fabric softener dispenser.
We promptly received the part and easily installed it with no tools. We had an excellent experience. We found the old fabric softener dispenser after installing the new one. Now, we have two.
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- Customer:
- Jeffrey from Erial, NJ
- Parts Used:
- WP27001095
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Washer Wouldn't Turn On
Found out that these switches go from time to time and are usually the culprit when the washer won't operate. Opened the cabinet facing. Warning: there are plenty of YouTube videos on opening Maytag washers. None helped me with this model. I ended up finding the screws to open near the floor on front. Once it's opened, just replace the faulty switch, reconnect and you're in business. Getting the washer opened was about the hardest part of this repair. Total cost: Less than $30.
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- Customer:
- Joyce from Gary, SD
- Parts Used:
- WP40053901
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Socket set
water leaking when washing
I was at work but a friend of ours and my husband did the repair. But what I was impressed about is how fast we got the part. thanks a lot
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- Customer:
- Deborah from Boulder, CO
- Parts Used:
- WP40053901
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- More than 2 hours
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
Washing machine was leaking
Wow! My husband and I researched the problem online and ordered the part after reading from others how to take the machine apart. We are very unhandy, so we felt quite an accomplishment fixing the drain hose with rubber elbow ourselves! Thank you for the diagrams that so clearly showed the part we needed to order.
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- Customer:
- H Paul from Edmonds, WA
- Parts Used:
- 27001195
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Pump was clogged by pillow packing
Dismantled the washer and cleaned out pump. Since cover-out ring was damaged, replaced it while I had the washer apart.
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- Customer:
- DAVID from SANDY HOOK, CT
- Parts Used:
- WP22002960
- Difficulty Level:
- Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- More than 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Socket set, Wrench set
Bad tube seals and bearings
Disassembled washer as per directions with seal kit. Removed inner tub. Cut both tub shaft bearing in half; punched out from outter tub. Installed new bearings using .5 inch threaded rod, washer and bolts. Installed new seal on inner tub shaft. Installed inner tube. Re-assembled washer.
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- Customer:
- Denise from Des Moines, IA
- Parts Used:
- 40000501W
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
piece of agitator broke off - unbalanced loads of laundry
We did not have instructions on how to remove broken agitator. Looking online, we found easy instructions but found it difficult to remove the agitator even though it was supposed to be an easy task.
Our particular model was supposed to "pop" off with little resistance. Not so!
It took some stong muscle and will power to remove the part but putting the new agitator on was simple.
Our particular model was supposed to "pop" off with little resistance. Not so!
It took some stong muscle and will power to remove the part but putting the new agitator on was simple.
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