DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the door hinge on a Duet/HE3 front-loading washing machine. The most common reasons for replacing the door hinge are when the washer door is loose or is not closing properly.
All of the information for this washer door hinge replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, Amana
Tools needed: multi screwdriver, nutdriver bit
Step-By-Step Instructions1
To replace your washer's door hinge, first remove the mounting screws securing the hinge to the front panel.
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Remove the door and set it down carefully on a towel or carpet.
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Remove the screws securing the inner door panel, as well as the screws securing the old hinge.
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Separate the inner and outer door panels and pull out the old hinge.
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Install the new door hinge by aligning it with the inner door panel, then set the inner and outer door panels together.
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Secure the hinge with the self-tapping screws.
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Be aware that the screw holes in the new hinge are not pre-threaded, so this may require some effort.
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Reinstall the remaining screws, position the door on the washer's front panel, and secure the hinge with the mounting screws.