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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Front-Load Washer Temperature Sensor #W10442461
Whirlpool Front-Load Washer Temperature Sensor #W10442461
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$112.5003:00
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the temperature sensor on a Whirlpool front-load washer. The most common reason for replacing the temperature sensor is if the washer is not heating water properly.
This temperature sensor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool
Tools needed: quarter-inch socket or nut driver, 10mm socket
This temperature sensor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool
Tools needed: quarter-inch socket or nut driver, 10mm socket
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the temperature sensor in your washer be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
Remove the four rear access panel plugs if intact.
3
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screws securing the rear access panel.
4
The top middle screw does not need to be completely unthreaded.
5
Slide the panel to the right to fully detach.
6
Disconnect the temperature sensor wire connecter.
7
Use a 10mm socket to loosen the sensor mounting nut.
8
Apply pressure to the bolt then pry out the old sensor assembly.
9
You’re now ready to install the new temperature sensor.
10
Make sure the mounting nut is loose then insert the sensor assembly into the outer tub.
11
Tighten the nut.
12
Connect the wire connecter.
13
Realign the rear access panel on the top middle screw and slide the panel to the left.
14
Tighten the screw and rethread the remaining screws to secure the panel.
15
If you prefer, you can reinstall the panel plugs.
16
With the repair completed 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 temperature sensor on a Whirlpool front-load washer. The most common reason for replacing the temperature sensor is if the washer is not heating water properly.
This temperature sensor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool
Tools needed: quarter-inch socket or nut driver, 10mm socket
This temperature sensor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool
Tools needed: quarter-inch socket or nut driver, 10mm socket
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the temperature sensor in your washer be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
Remove the four rear access panel plugs if intact.
3
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screws securing the rear access panel.
4
The top middle screw does not need to be completely unthreaded.
5
Slide the panel to the right to fully detach.
6
Disconnect the temperature sensor wire connecter.
7
Use a 10mm socket to loosen the sensor mounting nut.
8
Apply pressure to the bolt then pry out the old sensor assembly.
9
You’re now ready to install the new temperature sensor.
10
Make sure the mounting nut is loose then insert the sensor assembly into the outer tub.
11
Tighten the nut.
12
Connect the wire connecter.
13
Realign the rear access panel on the top middle screw and slide the panel to the left.
14
Tighten the screw and rethread the remaining screws to secure the panel.
15
If you prefer, you can reinstall the panel plugs.
16
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your washer should be ready for use.
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