DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the pressure hose assembly on an Electrolux washing machine. The most common reason for replacing the assembly is the wash cycle not advancing.
All of the information for this pressure hose assembly replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Electrolux
Tools needed: phillips head screwdriver, #2 square bit, pliers, needle nose pliers,
Step-By-Step Instructions1
Before you replace the air pressure hose assembly in your washer be sure to unplug the power cord.
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Use a number two square bit or a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws at the back securing the main top.
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Slide the main top back and lift it up to remove.
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Next, unthread the screws securing the control panel to the support bracket.
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Pull out the dispenser and depress the button to fully release it.
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You can now remove the remaining screws securing the control panel assembly.
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Lift the assembly up to detach and disconnect the user interface wire connecter.
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Use a flat-head screwdriver to help open the main control cover.
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Disconnect the door latch wire harness.
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Open the washer door and use needle-nose pliers to help remove the outer boot seal retainer.
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Remove the boot seal from the lip of the front panel.
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Lift and support the washer so you can unthread the bottom front panel mounting screws.
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Remove the support and unthread the top front panel mounting screws.
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Lift the panel up and out.
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Release the spring clamp securing the tub-to-pump hose to the air chamber.
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Use pliers to depress the retaining tab to detach the air chamber from the tub.
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Unhook the air pressure hose from the retaining clips.
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Release the spring clamp, pull the hose off of the pressure switch and remove the old assembly.
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Install the new air pressure hose assembly by attaching the hose to the pressure switch and securing it with the clamp.
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Secure the hose behind the retaining clips.
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Attach the tub-to-pump hose to the chamber and secure it with the clamp.
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Snap the new air chamber into place on the tub.
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Reinstall the front panel by aligning it on the mounting pins.
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Replace the mounting screws on top.
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Lift and support the washer to replace the bottom mounting screws.
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Now realign the boot seal on the lip of the front panel.
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Secure the boot to the panel with the outer boot retainer.
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Reconnect the door latch wire harness and close the main control cover.
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Reinstall the control panel assembly by first reconnecting the user interface wire connecter.
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Realign the panel on the support bracket and rethread all of the mounting screws.
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Realign the main top and slide it into place.
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Rethread the screws in the back.
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With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your washer should be ready for use.