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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Top Load Washer Drive Motor Replacement #W10416666
Whirlpool Top Load Washer Drive Motor Replacement #W10416666
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$117.79Estimated Savings
$112.5003:28
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the drive motor on a Whirlpool washer. The most common reason for replacing the drive motor is if the washer won’t spin or agitate.
This drive motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Amana, Crosley, Inglis, Kenmore, Maytag, Roper
Tools needed: 5/16th inch socket or nut driver and half-inch socket
This drive motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Amana, Crosley, Inglis, Kenmore, Maytag, Roper
Tools needed: 5/16th inch socket or nut driver and half-inch socket
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the drive motor in your washer be sure to unplug the power cord
2
Shut off the water supply.
3
Remove the hot and cold water supply lines from the inlet valve – be prepared for some water to spill out.
4
Release the retaining clamp and detach the drain hose from the outlet hose mounting flange.
5
Now use tape to secure the washer lid.
6
Carefully tip the washer back so it rests on its rear panel.
7
Use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screws securing the belt guard.
8
Detach the guard and disconnect the drive motor wire connecter.
9
Next, remove the drive belt.
10
Using a half-inch socket,
11
Unthread the motor mounting screws and remove the old motor.
12
Install the new drive motor by positioning it on the gear case then thread and tighten the mounting screws to secure.
13
Replace the belt connect the wire connecter.
14
Reposition the belt guard and secure it with the screws.
15
Return the appliance to its upright position and remove the tape securing the lid.
16
Attach the drain hose to the outlet hose and secure it with the clamp.
17
Attach the hot and cold water supply lines.
18
With the repair completed turn the water supply back on plug the power cord back in and your washer should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the drive motor on a Whirlpool washer. The most common reason for replacing the drive motor is if the washer won’t spin or agitate.
This drive motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Amana, Crosley, Inglis, Kenmore, Maytag, Roper
Tools needed: 5/16th inch socket or nut driver and half-inch socket
This drive motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Amana, Crosley, Inglis, Kenmore, Maytag, Roper
Tools needed: 5/16th inch socket or nut driver and half-inch socket
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the drive motor in your washer be sure to unplug the power cord
2
Shut off the water supply.
3
Remove the hot and cold water supply lines from the inlet valve – be prepared for some water to spill out.
4
Release the retaining clamp and detach the drain hose from the outlet hose mounting flange.
5
Now use tape to secure the washer lid.
6
Carefully tip the washer back so it rests on its rear panel.
7
Use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screws securing the belt guard.
8
Detach the guard and disconnect the drive motor wire connecter.
9
Next, remove the drive belt.
10
Using a half-inch socket,
11
Unthread the motor mounting screws and remove the old motor.
12
Install the new drive motor by positioning it on the gear case then thread and tighten the mounting screws to secure.
13
Replace the belt connect the wire connecter.
14
Reposition the belt guard and secure it with the screws.
15
Return the appliance to its upright position and remove the tape securing the lid.
16
Attach the drain hose to the outlet hose and secure it with the clamp.
17
Attach the hot and cold water supply lines.
18
With the repair completed turn the water supply back on plug the power cord back in and your washer should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Drive Motor
$117.79
Total$0.00
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