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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Front Load Washer Rotor Assembly #WPW10453673
Whirlpool Front Load Washer Rotor Assembly #WPW10453673
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Total Parts Cost
$236.48Estimated Savings
$112.5002:57
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the rotor assembly on a Whirlpool front-load washer. The most common reason for replacing the rotor is if the washer won’t spin.
This rotor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool
Tools needed: quarter-inch socket or nut driver, strap wrench, 11/16th inch socket, rubber mallet
This rotor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool
Tools needed: quarter-inch socket or nut driver, strap wrench, 11/16th inch socket, rubber mallet
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the rotor assembly 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
Secure the rotor with a strap wrench then use an 11/16th inch socket and strike it with a mallet to loosen the rotor mounting bolt.
7
Unthread the bolt and carefully pull off the old rotor.
8
Install the new rotor assembly by carefully positioning it on the stator then thread and tighten the mounting bolt.
9
Realign the rear access panel on the top middle screw and slide the panel to the left.
10
Tighten the screw and rethread the remaining screws to secure the panel.
11
If you prefer, you can reinstall the panel plugs.
12
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 rotor assembly on a Whirlpool front-load washer. The most common reason for replacing the rotor is if the washer won’t spin.
This rotor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool
Tools needed: quarter-inch socket or nut driver, strap wrench, 11/16th inch socket, rubber mallet
This rotor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool
Tools needed: quarter-inch socket or nut driver, strap wrench, 11/16th inch socket, rubber mallet
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the rotor assembly 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
Secure the rotor with a strap wrench then use an 11/16th inch socket and strike it with a mallet to loosen the rotor mounting bolt.
7
Unthread the bolt and carefully pull off the old rotor.
8
Install the new rotor assembly by carefully positioning it on the stator then thread and tighten the mounting bolt.
9
Realign the rear access panel on the top middle screw and slide the panel to the left.
10
Tighten the screw and rethread the remaining screws to secure the panel.
11
If you prefer, you can reinstall the panel plugs.
12
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your washer should be ready for use.
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