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Customer:
Jan from Protection, KS
Parts Used:
WH23X10030
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Socket set
Water leaking (from pump)
Ordered new pump on Sunday - replaced on Wednesday. Removed front washer panel with putty knife to release latches. Used pliers to disconnect hose clamps. Lots of paper towels to sop up water in bottom of washer and on floor. Unhooked electrical wires. Socket to remove pump. Reverse actions to replace pump. It's "plug and play"!
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Customer:
Steve from Ogema, WI
Parts Used:
WH41X22935
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
Water leaked on floor
Pulled front panel of washing machine, removed hose, installed new hose, and wipped up water.Simple!!!
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Customer:
Mark from Venice, CA
Parts Used:
WH01X39337
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench set
Noisy Washing Machine, tub bangs around
The picture of how to depress the clips to remove the front was incorrect. The clips are 4" from the sides not immediately at the sides per the picture. The 4 rubber springs were only part of what was needed for the washer. The old gas dryer was still working. There are two more springs on the bottom of the tub missing not shown on diagrams, so it still sways side to side, bangs around and makes a lot of noise. After putting on the 4 rubber springs, it ran, but probably needed a new clutch also, because it wouldn't spin dry anymore. I ended up spending $2000 for new washer and dryer from Maytag, and throwing out these old machines today.
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Customer:
Luiz from Bethesda, MD
Parts Used:
WH01X39337
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
The washer was shaking a lot
I had to take out the front panel to access the Tub. Afterward the work wasn't hard.
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Customer:
Anthony from DEKALB, IL
Parts Used:
WH02X10383
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Would agitate, but not spin, leaving clothing soaking wet.
The hardest part is lifting the washer to get a the bottom. Disconnect the power, shut off water. Disconnect hoses and drain hose. Move washer from the wall about 2 feet. Tilt up front of washer. I used 4 12" long 8x8 inch lumber, lift washer….place one on each from corner. Lift again, place 1 more 4x4 on each existing 4x4. Now remove the belt off the 3 pulleys. Use the flat blade screw driver to remove the C clip holding the Pully on the shaft, with the flat bladed screw driver and hammer. Once the C clip is off remove the metal washer, pulley, plastic lock (apart of the bottom of the pulley & the thrush bearing and it's washer. Using the parts supplied (the "new thrush bearing is a bearing and washer combined) replace as you removed it. Thrust bearing, pulley, washer and, c clip. I tapped mine on using the flat bladed screw drive……becareful not to break it (they did supply 2 for me in the repair packet) make sure he c clip is secured. Lower the washer after removing all the tools from under the washer, by reversing the lift sequence. Slide the washer in place. Connect the hoses back up. Plug it in.Reconnect the drain hose, you should be good to go.
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Customer:
jimmy from GRENADA, MS
Parts Used:
WH01X39337
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
noise tub moving too much
pulled front panel off it snaps in but had to get off. then remove two bolts holding too down. moved top around to get to straps. front to easy 5/16 deep socket aND rather .the other end has 1/4 socket back hard to get too not bad. took 30 minutes. didn't fix problem. on bottom of motor looks like it had rubber bumpers but none there didn't find any on parts list. went to parts house auto got two rubber freeze plugs installed them in hole on bottom of motor that stopped the noise and rube moves very little now. also install new belt . install it put it on motor then on part of pulley then roll pull while keeping belt on motor roll pulley around till belt on all the way then roll pull more pushing on belt on motor till belt fit in all groves then roll it couple more times it will line groves up on pull. install top back down then snap front panel it your done.
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Customer:
FRANCIS from BRICK, NJ
Parts Used:
WH01X39337
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver
Noisey,out-of-balance spin cycle
Removed the two hex head screws from the broken strap and replaced it with the new one. The other three straps were not broken but I also replaced them, again, one at a time. This made sense,since the machine was at least ten years old.
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Customer:
Norm from LIBERTY, KS
Parts Used:
WH02X10383, WH2X1197
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
Very loud noise during spin cycle
I watched the video and disassembled the machine pretty much the way the video showed. There were a few differences but nothing big. The noise sounded like a dry bearing but wasn't sure where it was. Read the responses and it said it was the tub bearing washer. It made some sense if it was metal on metal. It was a dry bearing (should have listened to my common sense, but these guys know more than I do when it comes to washer repair) on the transmission that had been ruined because of a leaky tub seal, which I also replaced. The transmission was not available at the time of repair (but is now) but that kind of investment may be better in a new unit. There is a video on YouTube that shows you how to replace the bearing, BUT it requires someone with some mechanical knowledge. I'll try it later in the year and if it doesn't work we'll have to purchase a new unit.
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Customer:
Victor from PEARL RIVER, LA
Parts Used:
WH38X10017
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
Had to make the 1-11/16” spanner nut tool
Followed the video guidance supplied by this site
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Customer:
Patrick from RUMFORD, RI
Parts Used:
WH01X10088
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers
Replaced start button
My rubber start button gave out after 10+ years...kept getting stuck inward and was unreliable. I thought about buying a new washer but my old one still works fine and the new ones are super expensive! My wife and I only do a couple of loads per week so decided to try to fix it ourselves.

Ordered a new one from this site. Was about $20.00 for the new button, but I have not spent a dime in over 10 years! I just cannot believe how easy it is to find the part and place an order. All you really need to do is to find the tag on the washer with the model number. What a fantastic business and website!

The install was easy...pulled out the old one using a pair of needle nose pliers (still useable in an emergency) and installed the new one. I was smart enough to coat the new one with a little Vaseline and it slipped (wiggled) right into place. For the record, the washer works just fine without the button too.

Glad I tried to fix it. Would have cost me a couple hundred bucks for a professional repair.

Good work ! PERFECT!
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Customer:
stephen from brooklyn, MI
Parts Used:
WH23X10030
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers
Would not pump out water
Wife put on the new part and she used a pair of plires and it was a little difficult to get her hand in the tiny spot but she put it on in less than 15 minuets and it is working great.
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Customer:
Tobe from NORTHFIELD, MN
Parts Used:
WH12X10439
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Cycling was erratic
Had been erratic for some time, maybe two or three years, but finally it would never fill; just went straight to the wash cycle without water. I referred to a YouTube video, but it is actually quite simple to remove the old control board and replace it with a new one. (Simple for me because long ago I used to service electro-mechanical gadgets in the military and later for IBM.) MEANWHILE by running the machine with the cover off I have discovered that it never fills above the Medium water level. Now plan to adjust the fill switch...

My wife and I are VERY please with the restored function. BTW - The machine is mechanically sound.
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Customer:
Kerry from EVERETT, WA
Parts Used:
WH41X10096
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
drain hose was leaking near pipe in wall
Pull hose out from wall and drain water into bucket. Remove two screws from back of washer holding on the clip. Pull hose out from washer its in there about 3 inches or so . If you order a new clip will make this even easier it's only $3.87 and I didn't realize I needed it. So, I just cut the old hose with a small saw near the clip so I could remove it and reuse it. Just slide the clip onto the end of the new hose - it fits into one of the grooves-I just made a note of where that was before removing from old hose. Then replace the two screws on the clip going to the back of washer. Put other end of hose into pipe in wall.
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Customer:
Traci from TRACY, CA
Parts Used:
WH01X10302
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Washer won't agitate or spn
Followed the instructions on repair clinic video
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Customer:
Paul from BROCKTON, MA
Parts Used:
WX05X20641, WH01X10302
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Broken drive brlt
I happen to be a mechanic so the repair was quick and saved me from buying a new washer! But the step by step videos yhat come with your parts are very easy to understand . This company has saved me thousands of dollars on new units or calling a repair company
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