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Customer:
Jerry from WALLA WALLA, WA
Parts Used:
WPW10006384, W10721967
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
Noise on bottom of Washer louder as time went on. 1 1/2 years
Well, first investigated and found loose nut on drive clutch. First take off the two screws with nut drive then cover off using a screwdriver blade to snap off the cover. Then socket ratchet to take off the nut on drive clutch. take off belt by slowly rotating the drive gear. two screws that hold the electronics to the upper drive clutch and put aside, so you can snap off the cover for drive clutch on upper part with screwdriver and off the parts come and install whole unit back as took it apart. Line up the new upper clutch so that is position as was before. (Using parts diagram helps a lot as www. partsselect.com has for you or Maytag.com.) Then put the electronic part board back on and the gear and nut. Make sure it is tight by several attempts to make sure it's snugged up good and then slowly roll belt back on the pulley and motor drive. Put your cover guard back on with two screws and done.
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Customer:
Joseph from PERKINS, GA
Parts Used:
W10440729
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver
Washer was off balance during spin cycle. The suspension piece broken.
Replaced 1 of 4 of the suspension bushing. Works great.
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Customer:
Michelle from Richardson, TX
Parts Used:
72017
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Scratches in Surface
This product comes in a bottle with a brush like Liquid Paper. It goes on incredibly easy. A second coat might be needed. I wanted to prevent rust from setting in so I covered the scratches and dings. The paint is a little brighter since my washer is 10 years old but it still looks great.
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Customer:
David from BLOOMINGTON, IN
Parts Used:
W10721967
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
Noise, grinding sounds. Wash tub stopped turning but motor and cycles kept functioning. Process of elimination, must be the clutch assembly.
Easy, just followed the repair video. Recommend also ordering the drive belt. Bought one locally during my repair.
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Customer:
Paul from E NORTHPORT, NY
Parts Used:
WPW10006384
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
Smelled a burning odor occasionally
First, I checked the belt before ordering and then decided to order the belt, capacitor, and clutch assembly (if I needed to replace). I replaced the belt noticing the older belt came right off and new one was tighter going on. I replaced the capacitor since I had it handy and it can be known to cause this smell also. After setting washer back up and started a cycle I noticed the spin cycle would not start properly so I thought maybe the capacitor (new one) was faulty or just not the exact match even though it was said to be. I replaced my older capacitor back on and again ran cycle and it ran great. Thus I decided to send the parts which were not used. I would recommend this site as I have used them in the past before on other items. They ship fast and have a great return policy if parts not used.
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Customer:
Delmar from EAST TROY, WI
Parts Used:
W11244231
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers
replaced drain hose that was missing
slipped the new drain hose on and with locking plyers slipped the wire clap in place after three trys
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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:
John from Hale Center, Texas, TX
Parts Used:
WPW10240513
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
lid would not lock, washer would not run...
Removed old striker ( 2 Phillips head screws ) replaced with new striker with the 2 screws and was done, easy fix...
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Customer:
Terry from HANCOCK, MD
Parts Used:
WPW10006384
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
washer wasn't spinning after rinsing but the motor was running
I had taken the time to watch videos of this repair so when the switch arrived I knew what I had to do. Removing the screws to get the back cover off was simple as was installing the switch. No tricks here just watch the videos and your all set to do the job
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Customer:
Tiffany from NORTH OLMSTED, OH
Parts Used:
W10440729
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
washer is unbalanced during a spin cycle
I watched a video on you tube before making the repair, there was only one bad rod support, location right rear, I recommend watching a video on you tube first, it is very simple to change, however the replacement of the part was not the solution to the unbalanced load during the spin cycle, so I guess I have some research to do.
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Customer:
Roy from BROOKLYN, NY
Parts Used:
W10721967
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Making loud noises.
The video you sent me was very helpful told me the exact tools I needed and how to do it.
Thank you
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Customer:
Larry from HICKORY, NC
Parts Used:
WP8536939
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
The main knob insert snapped.
Nothing to it. Just remember to put the insert in the knob, NOT on the selector stem. Line up the flat part of the insert with the flat part of the stem and push the knob in place.

Don NOT ram it on the selector stem. When it's seated, don't push any more. That's all there is to it. It works. If the pointer on the knob indicates the selector is lined up correctly, but it isn't, the problem is the selector, not the knob.
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Customer:
Bruce from LANDENBERG, PA
Parts Used:
W10780051
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver
Rock and roll on spin
Replaced the suspension rods.
Must be done on its side as the rods only pull down. There is no slot.
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Customer:
Joseph from BAKER, FL
Parts Used:
WPW10006384, W10721967
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Loose pulley
Tightened up the pulley as the video showed me that might be the issue.
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Customer:
Chet from CLEARWATER, FL
Parts Used:
WPW10006384, W10721967
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
heavy loads did not spin dry properly
I followed the instructions provided by the video which I thought were spot on. Even to the size of the phillips screw driver.
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