DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the drain hose on Frigidaire Affinity top-load washing machines. The most common reasons for replacing the hose are when the washer is leaking water or won’t drain, the drain hose is at fault, and unclogging it does not fix the problem.
All of the information in this hose replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire
Tools used: #2 square-bit screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, Phillips-head screwdriver, pliers
Step-By-Step Instructions1
Before you replace the drain hose in your washer…
3
Now use a number two square-bit screwdriver to remove the mounting screws securing the bottom of the front panel.
4
With the screws removed, slide the panel down and pull it out to detach.
5
For easier access to the drain hose, we recommed removing the left side panel.
6
To do this, remove the mounting screws securing the side panels to the main top.
8
…and use a flat-head screwdriver to help detach the latch assembly.
9
Remove the bleach dispenser cover.
10
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to remove the screw securing the dispenser.
11
Depress the tabs to release the dispenser from the main top.
12
You can now lift up the main top and support it.
13
Now use the number two square-bit screwdriver to remove the screws securing the left side panel to the base and rear panel.
14
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to remove the top screw.
15
Release the retaining clamp securing the dispenser hose to the water inlet valve…detach the hose and move the panel out of the way.
16
Now, release the retaining clamp securing the drain hose to the drain pump…
17
…and pull the hose off.
18
Detach the hose from the retainer.
19
Next, use pliers to release the retainer securing the drain hose to the rear panel…
20
…and pull off the retainer.
21
Pull the splash guard off of the hose…
22
…and pull the old hose through the rear panel to remove.
23
Prepare the new drain hose for installation…
24
…by transferring the retaining clamp from the old hose to the new one.
25
Feed the new hose through the rear panel.
26
Slide on the splash guard.
27
Attach the hose to the drain pump and secure it with the clamp.
28
Secure the hose under the retainer attached to the base.
29
Slide on the rear panel retainer…
30
…and snap it into place.
31
Reposition the side panel…and secure the dispenser hose to the water inlet valve.
32
replace all of the screws to secure the side panel.
33
Remove the support and lower the main top.
34
Confirm that the pins in the side of the panels are aligned with the holes in the top.
35
Snap the bleach dispenser into place on the main top.
38
Next, secure the latch assembly in the main top.
39
Replace the front panel…
40
…by inserting the panel tabs into the slots in the side panels.
41
Push the panel up into position…
42
…and replace the mounting screws.
43
With the repair completed…
44
…plug the power cord back in…
45
…and your washer should be ready for use.