ALW540RMW Amana Washer - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Elizabeth from Englewood, CO
- Parts Used:
- WP27001006, 205217P
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
My washer wouldn't agitate and there was a rubber burning smell
I was able to remove the belt because it was worn through. However, I was unable to remove the pump as described in the instructions because I was unable to get my torq wrench to the bolts. I ended up having a repairman come in.
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- Customer:
- James from Union, MO
- Parts Used:
- W10116791
- Difficulty Level:
- Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- More than 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Sounded Like A Jet Plane
Followed instructions that came with parts. Still making a noise not as loud as before, must be transmission bearing.
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- Customer:
- Dana L from Los Gatos, CA
- Parts Used:
- 205217P
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver
Replace washer pump
We noticed that water was on the ground of the laundry room. We initially thought that the washer was leaking. Realized that the washer was going on the spin cycle without draining the water which caused the water the slosh over the edges and then leak on the floor. Well, I had to remove all the wet clothes and suck the water out with a shop vaccuum-this actually took most of the time. After taking the front of the washer off, we noticed the water pump was stripped out. After removing the pump, we then noticed one of our kid's socks jammed in the pump. How the sock got there is still a mistery. We found the replacement part on PartSelect and ordering was easy and fast. Thanks. We're washing clothes again.
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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:
- 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:
- Jim from Augusta, WV
- Parts Used:
- 205217P
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
belt wore out
replaced belt that was wore out. decided to replace pump while I had washer apart.
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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:
- 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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- Customer:
- William from New Lenox, IL
- Parts Used:
- WP40053901
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
drain hose had water leak
remove front cover disconnect water supply remove hose clamp,take drain line replace with new hose reconnect water supply replace front cover job complete.
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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:
- Phil from Belleville, WI
- Parts Used:
- W10116791
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- More than 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Spin cycle became very loud
The instructions included were very good. The biggest problem I ran into was removing the inner tub from off the hub. Using PB Blaster was the trick there, but still took some effort to finally pry it lose without damage. The hub screwed right off after and removing the Triple Lip Seal was easy enough with screw drivers. Cleaned things up and replaced it by gently tapping around it to seat it evenly. Reassembly also went well, but I DO HAVE a story. Being as careful as I thought I could be, I still somehow broke the outer tub. I read about others experience, buying and using JB Weld WaterWeld to fix it. Now the washer is so quiet again that you have to look into the drain tub to see if it is spinning. AWESOME
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- Customer:
- Ryan from Plumas Lake, CA
- Parts Used:
- 205217P
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Socket set
pump leakage
You tubed this procedure and it took 20 min.
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- Customer:
- Saverio from Lake Worth, FL
- Parts Used:
- W10116791
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
water leaking and noisey
Fixed the problem easy to do just take your time putting in bearing in plastic tub
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- Customer:
- Mary from Martinsville, VA
- Parts Used:
- 205217P
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Socket set
wwater pump was leaking
My neighbor did the repair for me and I believe the instructions sent were the reason he had no trouble installing it.
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- Customer:
- Darcy from Merrill, WI
- Parts Used:
- R0131578
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Wrench set
Water filled after machine off
Removed the plate screws. Found valve, unplugged wires, removed hose and replaced reattaching everything. Replaced plate. Done
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