DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the drain pump on Frigidaire Affinity front-load washing machines. The most common reasons for replacing the drain pump are when the washer is not draining or is leaking water.
All of the information in this drain pump replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire, Crosley, Electrolux
Tools used: screwdriver, needle-nose pliers
Step-By-Step Instructions1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
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To replace the drain pump in your washer…
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…first remove the screws securing the lower front access panel.
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Use pliers to release the retaining clamps securing the inlet and outlet hoses to the pump….
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…and pull the hoses off – be prepared for some water to spill out.
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Now use a 5/16th inch socket to remove the mounting screws securing the pump to the base.
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Pull the pump away from the base and disconnect the wire harness.
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Before you install the new drain pump…
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…you may need to reposition the impeller housing and transfer the bracket from the old pump to the new one.
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To do this, first pull the shield off…
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…and remove the screws to release the bracket from the new pump.
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Now remove the remaining screws securing the impeller housing.
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Pull the housing off and rotate it 180 degrees so the outlet port faces the opposite direction from the wire terminals.
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Replace the screws to secure.
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Remove the screws to release the bracket from the old pump and transfer it to the new pump.
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Secure it with the screws.
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Slide the shield into position.
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Now connect the wire harness to the new pump…and secure the wires.
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Position the pump on the base…
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…and replace the mounting screws.
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Attach the inlet and outlet hoses to the appropriate ports on the new pump…
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…and position the retaining clamps to secure.
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Replace the access panel by aligning the holes with the pins on the bottom of the front panel…
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…then replace the screws.
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You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in…
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…and confirm that the washer works properly.