3LMVWC315FW1 Maytag Washer - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Anna from TAWAS CITY, MI
- Parts Used:
- W10837741
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Lid strike broke
Removed old one (2 screws) slid in place and screwed in.
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- Customer:
- Bruce from GLOBE, AZ
- Parts Used:
- WP8533953
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Stripped screws on a hub drive replacement
Getting to the actual hub is a bit difficult as it involves removing the accetuator and takes some time and patience, but when I tried to replace with a new hub, I found that the screws were stripped, so PartSelect walked me through the ordering process and helped me choose the exact size screws that I needed. Parts came quickly...I already had the hub waiting to be secured and the screws tightened easily. (We had tried using a similar size, but you REALLY need the whirlpool screws that go in there) No more spinning problems, and the machine is not jumping around anymore. Works just like before. This particular machine has to have this part replaced at least twice a year (luckily it's cheap),but saves us from having to buy a whole new machine. My son also told me that since I replace the part so often, best to replace the screws every other time as well.
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- Customer:
- Emmett from WEATHERFORD, TX
- Parts Used:
- 40922
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- More than 2 hours
- Tools:
- Socket set
Needed to extend drain hose to reach drain
Ordered drain hose extender. It uses a rubber flange with hose clip to attach to washer's plastic hose. When tightened, the hose clip crushes the plastic hose and crimps it, causing a leak. My solution was to find a copper pipe flange that was the same diameter as the interior of the plastic hose to act as a bushing for the plastic hose. The hose clip could then be tightened without deforming the hose. Worked great with no leaks.
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- Customer:
- Teamos from Frisco, TX
- Parts Used:
- W10780045
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers
Washer was rumbling at the spin cycle
Unplugged, removed cold and hot lines, moved out to garage, unscrewed 3 screws on the back, lifted up the top, removed and replaced 1 suspension rod at a time with washer leaning against wall sideways, easy peasy didn’t take no time at all, moved it back in 3 screws back in place hot and cold screwed back in and walla! It worked and has been working flawlesssly..
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- Customer:
- James from PINE MOUNTAIN, GA
- Parts Used:
- 8212641RP
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
Washer hoses due for replacement
Replaced each hose. Did discover that either hose can be used for hot or cold water lines. No longer required to label hot and cold replacement hoses.
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- Customer:
- Joseph from Kalkaska, MI
- Parts Used:
- WP3949550
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Socket set
agitator broke
very easy to repair , instructions very clear , parts person very good to talk to, parts got here fast
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- Customer:
- Enrique from Miami Shores, FL
- Parts Used:
- WP21258
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
spin cycle did not activate
Replaced hinge switch. Still no spin cycle. Noticed hinge bearing cracked & if hinge forced into switch, spin activated. Ordered new hinge bearings.Spin cycle still didn't engage. On further examination, observed that hinge was bent. Straightened hinge & worked like a charm. Didn't really need new switch or bearings. NOTE : Avoid having washer door bang shut.Took longer than expected, but each procedure was simple.
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- Customer:
- Mike from Lake City, FL
- Parts Used:
- W10780045
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers
Walking all over the floor on spin
Unscrewed the back plate,, unscrewed the top section from the back ,tipped the machine back after unlocking the front two suspension rods, put the new ones in with the new locks , tipped the machine forward, took the two back, suspension rods out, put them back in with a new locks put everything back together made sure all the legs were level and recalibrated the machine, which is take dial turn counterclockwise a turn stop on this machine at the regular pointer. Go back one go forward three back one you’ll see all the lights blinking turn to the light that has rinse and hit the start button. It will recalibrate and everything is working fine thank you all they were better rods than what I had ordered. One time before online. These appeared to be the original ones. Which are made better so make sure you use them. Thanks you saved me 600 bucks.!
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- Customer:
- Howard from Boynton Beach, FL
- Parts Used:
- 350930
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver
Both outside door handles turned very beige
Everything worked perfectly---thanks to the suggestion of your call center agent. She suggested that since the replacement door handles were no longer available, I should consider repainting them--it worked like a charm. Please tell her she was a life saver. We rent that house in Fl and my returning tenants had complained about the discoloring refer handles. Thank you
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- Customer:
- Brian from DREXEL HILL, PA
- Parts Used:
- W11244231
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers
Replace drain hose
At first I had to position the washer so I could get access.. after having it positioned, I figured it out. Getting the clamp fastened, I was done.
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- Customer:
- Kim from Oviedo, FL
- Parts Used:
- WP21258
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Missing lid hinge bearing
1) Using a Phillips head screwdriver, the two screws retaining the hinge pin to the lid were removed. 2) Remove hinge pin and tilt lid slightly to gain access to bushing hole. 3)Install new bushing in hole. 4)Reposition lid. Insert hinge pin through lid and into bushing. 5)Reinstall hinge pin retaining screws and tighten.
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