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Frigidaire Front-Load Washer Leaking? Drain Pump #137221600

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This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the drain pump on a Frigidaire front-loading washing machine. The most common reasons for replacing the drain pump are when the washer is leaking or is not draining.

All of the information for this drain pump replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, Westinghouse, Kenmore, Gibson, Crosley, Universal, Electrolux, Tappan

Tools needed: multi-screwdriver, Phillips head bit, 5/16 socket, pliers

Step By Step Instructions

1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to remove the screws at the back of the top panel
3
Pull the panel off.
4
Next, pull out the dispenser drawer
5
Depress the tab near the back to release it.
6
Remove the housing screws
7
As well as the control panel screws on top.
8
Now, depress the tabs to release the control panel and move it out of the way.
9
Use needle-nose pliers to remove the wire clamp and spring to release the boot seal from the front panel.
10
Carefully lift the washer up and support it with a wood block or comparable sturdy object.
11
This will allow you to remove the screws from the bottom of the front panel.
12
Set the washer back down
13
Remove the screws at the top of the panel.
14
Now lift the panel up and out to detach.
15
Disconnect the front panel wire harness and set the panel aside.
16
Reach under the tub
17
Release the clamp to the detach the inlet sump hose. Be prepared for some water to spill out.
18
Release the clamp to detach the drain hose
19
Disconnect the wire harness.
20
Remove the mounting screws to release the old drain pump.
21
Install the new drain pump by positioning it
22
Securing the mounting screws.
23
Reconnect the wire harness.
24
Reattach the drain hose and secure it with the clamp.
25
Reattach the inlet sump hose and secure the clamp.
26
Reconnect the front panel wire harness
27
Reposition the panel by aligning the holes in the panel with the nylon pins on the frame.
28
Replace the screws at the top of the panel.
29
Lift and support the washer
30
Then replace the screws at the bottom of the front panel.
31
Set the washer back down.
32
Realign the boot seal with the front panel
33
Secure it with the wire clamp and spring.
34
Reposition the control panel and snap it into place.
35
Replace the screws on top
36
As well as in the dispenser drawer housing.
37
Reinstall the dispenser drawer.
38
Reposition the top panel
39
Secure it with the screws.
40
You’re now ready to plug the appliance back in to make sure it’s functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the drain pump on a Frigidaire front-loading washing machine. The most common reasons for replacing the drain pump are when the washer is leaking or is not draining.

All of the information for this drain pump replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, Westinghouse, Kenmore, Gibson, Crosley, Universal, Electrolux, Tappan

Tools needed: multi-screwdriver, Phillips head bit, 5/16 socket, pliers
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to remove the screws at the back of the top panel
3
Pull the panel off.
4
Next, pull out the dispenser drawer
5
Depress the tab near the back to release it.
6
Remove the housing screws
7
As well as the control panel screws on top.
8
Now, depress the tabs to release the control panel and move it out of the way.
9
Use needle-nose pliers to remove the wire clamp and spring to release the boot seal from the front panel.
10
Carefully lift the washer up and support it with a wood block or comparable sturdy object.
11
This will allow you to remove the screws from the bottom of the front panel.
12
Set the washer back down
13
Remove the screws at the top of the panel.
14
Now lift the panel up and out to detach.
15
Disconnect the front panel wire harness and set the panel aside.
16
Reach under the tub
17
Release the clamp to the detach the inlet sump hose. Be prepared for some water to spill out.
18
Release the clamp to detach the drain hose
19
Disconnect the wire harness.
20
Remove the mounting screws to release the old drain pump.
21
Install the new drain pump by positioning it
22
Securing the mounting screws.
23
Reconnect the wire harness.
24
Reattach the drain hose and secure it with the clamp.
25
Reattach the inlet sump hose and secure the clamp.
26
Reconnect the front panel wire harness
27
Reposition the panel by aligning the holes in the panel with the nylon pins on the frame.
28
Replace the screws at the top of the panel.
29
Lift and support the washer
30
Then replace the screws at the bottom of the front panel.
31
Set the washer back down.
32
Realign the boot seal with the front panel
33
Secure it with the wire clamp and spring.
34
Reposition the control panel and snap it into place.
35
Replace the screws on top
36
As well as in the dispenser drawer housing.
37
Reinstall the dispenser drawer.
38
Reposition the top panel
39
Secure it with the screws.
40
You’re now ready to plug the appliance back in to make sure it’s functioning properly.

Applicable Product Model

icons/washing machine
Brand
Product Type
Model
Subtype
Front Loading
Product Diagram & Manuals
Parts Needed
Drain Pump
Drain Pump
$157.95
Recommended Tools and Accessories
Cleaner
Cleaner
$7.62
Total$0.00

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