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Customer:: matt from Fuquay Varina, NC
Parts Used:: 4681EA2001T
Difficulty Level:: Easy
Total Repair Time:: 15 - 30 mins
Tools:: Screw drivers

My Washing Machine was not draining properly

The machine was making a grinding noise instead of draining. I spoke with the LG rep on the 800 line and was told to call a repair man. The Parts select diagram helped me to identify the part I needed. It was clear enough that I was confident it was the right one. Three days and six screws later the machine was working fine.

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Customer:: Craig from Sheridan, AR
Parts Used:: 5220FR2008F
Difficulty Level:: Really Easy
Total Repair Time:: Less than 15 mins
Tools:: Pliers, Screw drivers

Cold water valve stuck on

I watched a YouTube video on the repair and I was fully prepared.the repair went easy

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Customer:: John from Houston, TX
Parts Used:: 5220FR2006H, 5215FD3715M, 5215FD3715L
Difficulty Level:: Really Easy
Total Repair Time:: Less than 15 mins
Tools:: Pliers, Screw drivers

Inlet hot water valve was leaking.

1. Unplug washer. 2. Shut off water supply (hot and cold). 3.Remove hot water hose at washer inlet. 4. Remove the 2 plastic pieces that hold the washer top to the washer body by removing the 2 retaining screws. 5. Pull the top back to remove and set the washer top off to the side. 6. Unclip the electric harness from the inlet water valve. 7. With your pliers, loosen the clamp on the water inlet valve discharge hose and remove the hose from the valve. 8. Loosen and remove the 2 screws holding the inlet valve to the washer body. Install new hot water inlet valve and follow steps in reverse. Check for leaks before plugging washer back in. Run washer and check for leaks. Note: Excellent video available on You Tube. Consider replacing both the hot and cold water connecting hoses during the repair if they are old.

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Customer:: Denise from Show Low, AZ
Parts Used:: 4738ER1002A
Difficulty Level:: Easy
Total Repair Time:: 15 - 30 mins
Tools:: Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)

It was torn and leaking.

Took off the old one and put the other one on. The only difficulty was that my husband has big hands and had a hard time getting to one end.

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Customer:: richard from rustburg, VA
Parts Used:: 4681EA2001T
Difficulty Level:: Easy
Total Repair Time:: 15 - 30 mins
Tools:: Pliers, Screw drivers

Drain pump making noise and water wasn't being pumped out

I watched a video of how to replace the pump and it showed taking the top and front off to get to it. I actually found this could be done by removing the back panel from the washer. There were two hose clamps you have to squeeze and slide up and two wires going to the pump. There are three screws holding the pump that need to be removed from the front of the washer. Once these are removed all you have to do is push a tab down and the motor slide right out. The pump assembly can also be reached from the bottom of the washer.

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Customer:: gerald from wis dells, WI
Parts Used:: 5220FR2006H
Difficulty Level:: Really Easy
Total Repair Time:: Less than 15 mins
Tools:: Pliers, Screw drivers

the water inlet was leaking

pulled off top of washer to get at the inlet valve disconnect two hoses take two screws out and then you put it back together the way you took apart and your done

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Customer:: chris from glenwood springs, CO
Parts Used:: 4681EA2001T
Difficulty Level:: Really Easy
Total Repair Time:: 15 - 30 mins
Tools:: Screw drivers

my lg washer wasnt draining

It was so easy. i searched my model it brought up this site and the most common problem popped up without my even asking and recommended the part. i got it one week later and it was so simple to fix. a repair man wanted three times the part price to come to my home twice and would have had to wait longer. you guys were very helpful

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Customer:: Jim from Oak ridge, NJ
Parts Used:: 4413ER1003A
Difficulty Level:: Easy
Total Repair Time:: 15 - 30 mins
Tools:: Pliers, Screw drivers

Drum not rotating

Replaced rotor assembly by removing the back panel off the washer. Removed center bolt to be able to take out roto assembly. Magnets made it a little resistant, but with a little wiggling came off fairly easily.

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Customer:: nicole from chicago, IL
Parts Used:: 4681EA2001T
Difficulty Level:: Easy
Total Repair Time:: 15 - 30 mins
Tools:: Pliers, Screw drivers

water would not drain, nothing jamming pump

new pump was a little different ,but mounted properly. Tipped washer on its side, changed pump by working trough bottom and back access. It went pretty smoothly, works fine.

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Customer:: Verle from Malcolm, NE
Parts Used:: 4738ER1002A
Difficulty Level:: Easy
Total Repair Time:: 15 - 30 mins
Tools:: Nutdriver, Screw drivers

Bellows had developed a small hole

Removed the old bellows (2 squeeze hose clamps and one screw adjustable hose clamp) slid on the new one and it was done!

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Customer:: Robert from Asheville, NC
Parts Used:: 5220FR2006H
Difficulty Level:: Really Easy
Total Repair Time:: Less than 15 mins
Tools:: Pliers, Screw drivers

Water inlet valve coil was leaking water.

Unplug Washing machine first. Then remove 2 screws at the back of the top cover. Slide the top cover back then lift and remove. Unplug electrical connector @ inlet valve and remove water lines 1 going in and 1 out of valve. Remove 2 screws holding assembly in place then install new valve assembly and all other components in reverse order.

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Customer:: sherman from BROKEN ARROW, OK
Parts Used:: 6601ER1006E
Difficulty Level:: Really Easy
Total Repair Time:: Less than 15 mins
Tools:: Pliers, Screw drivers

h2o filled w/o stopping

removed top, removed 2 screws, replace part. did not fix problem, the real problem was the water inlet valve, works great, easy fix. thanks

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Customer:: Gustavo from Ukiah, CA
Parts Used:: 4681EA2001T
Difficulty Level:: A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:: 30 - 60 mins
Tools:: Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set

OE CODE - The washer machine would not drain

After checking for blockage on the drain hose and checking on any blockage on the bottom left corner filter and not finding anything i decided to open the machine. Everything suggested a broken drain pump
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PS3579318 Drain Pump and Motor Assembly which is located on the bottom left corner also and it attaches to the bottom left corner filter. And voila! The machine did not work! Now started throwing a FE code and it would not fill up. Well, the new pump was stuck! All i had to do was to stick my fingers in the bottom left corner filter orifice and move the fan like devices that make the new drain pump work, that did it! Be careful not to do it while the machine is pluged in, those plastic blades may hurt your fingers. To reach the drain pump you have to take the top, control board and front (door and gasket) of the machine off, about one hour labor.

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Customer:: dung from nashville, TN
Parts Used:: 4681EA2001T
Difficulty Level:: Really Easy
Total Repair Time:: 30 - 60 mins
Tools:: Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)

not pump water out

Basic skill

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Customer:: JOE from ARANSAS PASS, TX
Parts Used:: 4681EA2001T, EAU61383518
Difficulty Level:: Easy
Total Repair Time:: 30 - 60 mins
Tools:: Pliers, Screw drivers

bearing went out in pump

Tilt the unit back. Remove screws that hold the clean out. Disconnect the electric plugs and hoses. Remove pumps and housing. Change out pumps. Put back together reverse order

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All Instructions for the 40996