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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairFrigidaire Laundry Center Washer Balance Ring Replacement (5304515874)
Frigidaire Laundry Center Washer Balance Ring Replacement (5304515874)
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Total Parts Cost
$138.27Estimated Savings
$112.5015:02
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the washer balance ring on a Frigidaire electric washer/dryer laundry center (model FFLE3900UW1). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the washer has trouble spinning.
This replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire
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This replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the washer balance ring in your frigidaire laundry center…
2
… you will need a putty knife, a phillips-head screwdriver, a 5/16th inch nut driver, a 5/16th inch wrench, a 6mm allen wrench, a 10mm socket, a large flat-head screwdriver, a t-20 torx bit, pliers, a
3
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the power cord…
4
… and shut off the incoming water supply.
5
Have an assistant help you to move the appliance away from the wall or out of the closet.
6
Detach the venting from the dryer.
7
Remove the hot and cold-water supply lines from the inlet valve – be prepared for some water to spill.
8
Remove the end of the drain hose from the standpipe or laundry tub.
9
Use the putty knife to release the two retaining clips securing the washer’s main top.
10
Lift up the top and disconnect the lid lock assembly wire connecter.
11
You can now fully remove the main top.
12
Have an assistant help you to lift and support the front of the appliance.
13
Use the phillips-head screwriver to unthread the two screws securing the washer’s front panel to the base.
14
With the screws unthreaded, remove the support…
15
… then push the panel down to fully remove.
16
Detach all four suspension rod springs from the tub cover.
17
Moving to the rear of the appliance…
18
… use the 5/16th inch nut driver to unthread the two screws securing the main control board mounting plate to the rear panel.
19
Use the large flat-head screwdriver to help pry the plate free and pull the housing out.
20
Disconnect the wire connector for the tub components.
21
Unhook the wires from the clips…
22
… then cut the zip-tie retainer to fully release the wires.
23
Feed the wires and connecter through the hole in the dryer support panel.
24
Reposition the main control board housing and snap the mounting plate into place.
25
From the front of the cabinet…
26
… use the 5/16th inch wrench to unthread the screw to release the grounding wire from the frame.
27
Now carefully tip the appliance back so it rests on its rear panel.
28
Place the two-by-four wood support under the tub to support it.
29
Move the tub towards the top of the cabinet to provide enough slack to remove the suspension rod support caps – be careful not to damage the out-of-balance lever.
30
Now shift each rod up then push down on the caps to detach.
31
Rotate and twist the caps to fully remove.
32
Cut the zip-tie retainer securing the air pressure hose to the right front rod.
33
Remove all four rods by sliding them out through the bottom of the outer tub.
34
Use the pliers to release the spring clamp so you can detach the drain hose from the drain pump.
35
We recommend wrapping a towel around the hose to prevent damage.
36
Detach the air pressure hose from the air chamber.
37
Being careful not to damage the out-of-balance lever…
38
… gently remove the tub asssembly through the bottom of the cabinet.
39
Set the tub assembly upright on a towel or blanket.
40
Now pull the twelve tub cover retaining tabs outward to fully remove the cover.
41
Detach the agitator cap…
42
… then use the 10mm socket with a long extension to unthread the agitator mounting screw.
43
With the screw fully unthreaded, you can lift out the agitator.
44
Next, use the 6mm allen wrench to loosen the screws securing the tub mounting hub to the transmission shaft.
45
With the screws loosened, you can lift out the entire inner tub assembly.
46
Use the t-20 torx bit to unthread the six screws securing the balance ring to the inner tub rim.
47
With the screws unthreaded, lift off the old balance ring.
48
To install the new balance ring…
49
… align the tabs on the ring with the notches in the tub.
50
Thread the six screws to secure.
51
Replace the inner tub assembly…
52
… by setting it on the transmission shaft.
53
Tighten the two screws to secure the mounting hub to the shaft.
54
With the mounting screw inserted through the hole at the bottom of the agitator...
55
…align the agitator on the transmission shaft…
56
… then thread the screw to secure.
57
Snap the cap back onto the agitator.
58
Realign the tub cover and snap the retaining tabs into place.
59
Reinstall the tub assembly by carefully maneuvering it through the bottom of the cabinet until it rests near the top support.
60
Reattach the air pressure hose to the chamber.
61
Attach the drain hose to the pump and secure it with the spring clamp.
62
Next, replace all four suspension rods by holding the springs up against the rods as you slide them through the holes in the outer tub.
63
Insert the top of the each rod through the hole in the support.
64
Replace the support cap by first sliding it over the end of the rod…
65
… then rotate the cap to align the end of the rod with the long slot and you can snap the cap into place.
66
Use a new zip-tie to secure the air pressure hose to the front right rod.
67
Move the out-of-balance lever out of the way and shift the tub back down toward the base.
68
Remove the two-by-four wood support.
69
Return the laundry center to its upright position.
70
Now thread the screw to secure the grounding wire to the frame.
71
Returning to the rear of the appliance, pry the main control board housing plate away from the rear panel and pull the housing out.
72
Feed the wires and connecter for the tub components through the hole in the dryer support panel.
73
Connect the wire connecter to the board…
74
… then secure the wires under the clips.
75
Use a new zip-tie to secure the wires to the retainer.
76
Reinstall the control board and housing by snapping the plate into place in the rear panel…
77
… then rethread the screws.
78
Returning to the front of the cabinet…
79
… attach the four suspension rod springs to the tub cover mounting posts.
80
Reinstall the front panel…
81
… by aligning the tabs on the panel with the slots in the frame…
82
… then lift the panel up until the top edge aligns with the top of the frame.
83
Support the front of the appliance…
84
…then replace the two lower screws to secure the panel.
85
Remove the support.
86
Reinstall the washer’s main top…
87
… by first reconnecting the lid lock assembly wire connecter.
88
Secure the wire in the retaining clip.
89
Now slide the rear of the main top under the rear retaining clips…
90
… then realign the main top and push down to snap it into position.
91
Reinsert the drain hose into the standpipe or hook it onto the edge of the tub.
92
Reattach the hot and cold-water supply lines to the inlet valve ports.
93
Reattach the venting…
94
… and move the appliance back against the wall or into the closet.
95
Turn the water supply back on…
96
… plug the power cord back in…
97
… and your laundry center should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the washer balance ring on a Frigidaire electric washer/dryer laundry center (model FFLE3900UW1). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the washer has trouble spinning.
This replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
This replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the washer balance ring in your frigidaire laundry center…
2
… you will need a putty knife, a phillips-head screwdriver, a 5/16th inch nut driver, a 5/16th inch wrench, a 6mm allen wrench, a 10mm socket, a large flat-head screwdriver, a t-20 torx bit, pliers, a
3
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the power cord…
4
… and shut off the incoming water supply.
5
Have an assistant help you to move the appliance away from the wall or out of the closet.
6
Detach the venting from the dryer.
7
Remove the hot and cold-water supply lines from the inlet valve – be prepared for some water to spill.
8
Remove the end of the drain hose from the standpipe or laundry tub.
9
Use the putty knife to release the two retaining clips securing the washer’s main top.
10
Lift up the top and disconnect the lid lock assembly wire connecter.
11
You can now fully remove the main top.
12
Have an assistant help you to lift and support the front of the appliance.
13
Use the phillips-head screwriver to unthread the two screws securing the washer’s front panel to the base.
14
With the screws unthreaded, remove the support…
15
… then push the panel down to fully remove.
16
Detach all four suspension rod springs from the tub cover.
17
Moving to the rear of the appliance…
18
… use the 5/16th inch nut driver to unthread the two screws securing the main control board mounting plate to the rear panel.
19
Use the large flat-head screwdriver to help pry the plate free and pull the housing out.
20
Disconnect the wire connector for the tub components.
21
Unhook the wires from the clips…
22
… then cut the zip-tie retainer to fully release the wires.
23
Feed the wires and connecter through the hole in the dryer support panel.
24
Reposition the main control board housing and snap the mounting plate into place.
25
From the front of the cabinet…
26
… use the 5/16th inch wrench to unthread the screw to release the grounding wire from the frame.
27
Now carefully tip the appliance back so it rests on its rear panel.
28
Place the two-by-four wood support under the tub to support it.
29
Move the tub towards the top of the cabinet to provide enough slack to remove the suspension rod support caps – be careful not to damage the out-of-balance lever.
30
Now shift each rod up then push down on the caps to detach.
31
Rotate and twist the caps to fully remove.
32
Cut the zip-tie retainer securing the air pressure hose to the right front rod.
33
Remove all four rods by sliding them out through the bottom of the outer tub.
34
Use the pliers to release the spring clamp so you can detach the drain hose from the drain pump.
35
We recommend wrapping a towel around the hose to prevent damage.
36
Detach the air pressure hose from the air chamber.
37
Being careful not to damage the out-of-balance lever…
38
… gently remove the tub asssembly through the bottom of the cabinet.
39
Set the tub assembly upright on a towel or blanket.
40
Now pull the twelve tub cover retaining tabs outward to fully remove the cover.
41
Detach the agitator cap…
42
… then use the 10mm socket with a long extension to unthread the agitator mounting screw.
43
With the screw fully unthreaded, you can lift out the agitator.
44
Next, use the 6mm allen wrench to loosen the screws securing the tub mounting hub to the transmission shaft.
45
With the screws loosened, you can lift out the entire inner tub assembly.
46
Use the t-20 torx bit to unthread the six screws securing the balance ring to the inner tub rim.
47
With the screws unthreaded, lift off the old balance ring.
48
To install the new balance ring…
49
… align the tabs on the ring with the notches in the tub.
50
Thread the six screws to secure.
51
Replace the inner tub assembly…
52
… by setting it on the transmission shaft.
53
Tighten the two screws to secure the mounting hub to the shaft.
54
With the mounting screw inserted through the hole at the bottom of the agitator...
55
…align the agitator on the transmission shaft…
56
… then thread the screw to secure.
57
Snap the cap back onto the agitator.
58
Realign the tub cover and snap the retaining tabs into place.
59
Reinstall the tub assembly by carefully maneuvering it through the bottom of the cabinet until it rests near the top support.
60
Reattach the air pressure hose to the chamber.
61
Attach the drain hose to the pump and secure it with the spring clamp.
62
Next, replace all four suspension rods by holding the springs up against the rods as you slide them through the holes in the outer tub.
63
Insert the top of the each rod through the hole in the support.
64
Replace the support cap by first sliding it over the end of the rod…
65
… then rotate the cap to align the end of the rod with the long slot and you can snap the cap into place.
66
Use a new zip-tie to secure the air pressure hose to the front right rod.
67
Move the out-of-balance lever out of the way and shift the tub back down toward the base.
68
Remove the two-by-four wood support.
69
Return the laundry center to its upright position.
70
Now thread the screw to secure the grounding wire to the frame.
71
Returning to the rear of the appliance, pry the main control board housing plate away from the rear panel and pull the housing out.
72
Feed the wires and connecter for the tub components through the hole in the dryer support panel.
73
Connect the wire connecter to the board…
74
… then secure the wires under the clips.
75
Use a new zip-tie to secure the wires to the retainer.
76
Reinstall the control board and housing by snapping the plate into place in the rear panel…
77
… then rethread the screws.
78
Returning to the front of the cabinet…
79
… attach the four suspension rod springs to the tub cover mounting posts.
80
Reinstall the front panel…
81
… by aligning the tabs on the panel with the slots in the frame…
82
… then lift the panel up until the top edge aligns with the top of the frame.
83
Support the front of the appliance…
84
…then replace the two lower screws to secure the panel.
85
Remove the support.
86
Reinstall the washer’s main top…
87
… by first reconnecting the lid lock assembly wire connecter.
88
Secure the wire in the retaining clip.
89
Now slide the rear of the main top under the rear retaining clips…
90
… then realign the main top and push down to snap it into position.
91
Reinsert the drain hose into the standpipe or hook it onto the edge of the tub.
92
Reattach the hot and cold-water supply lines to the inlet valve ports.
93
Reattach the venting…
94
… and move the appliance back against the wall or into the closet.
95
Turn the water supply back on…
96
… plug the power cord back in…
97
… and your laundry center should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Balance Ring
$138.27
Total$0.00
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