DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the washer drain hose on a Frigidaire electric washer/dryer laundry center (model FFLE3900UW1). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the washer is leaking.
This replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire
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Step-By-Step Instructions1
To replace the drain hose in your frigidaire laundry center…
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… you will need a number two square drive bit or a phillips-head screwdriver, a putty knife, and pliers.
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Before you begin the procedure, unplug the power cord.
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Have an assistant help you to move the appliance away from the wall or out of the closet.
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You may need to detach the venting from the dryer to fully access the rear of the laundry center.
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You may also need to shut off the incoming water…
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… and remove the hot and cold-water supply lines as well.
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Remove the end of the old drain hose from the standpipe or laundry tub.
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Now use the putty knife to release the two retaining clips securing the washer’s main top.
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Lift up the top and disconnect the lid lock assembly wire connecter.
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You can now fully remove the main top.
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Have an assistant help you to lift and support the front of the appliance.
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Use the phillips-head screwriver to unthread the two screws securing the washer’s front panel to the base.
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With the screws unthreaded, remove the support…
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… then push the panel down to fully remove.
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Use the pliers to release the retaining clamp securing the drain hose to the pump.
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Pull the hose off the pump and remove the clamp.
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Next, use the pliers to help release the two hose retainers from the rear panel.
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From the rear of the appliance…
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… use the number two square drive bit or the phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screw securing the hose retaining plate.
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With the plate removed, you can pull out the old hose.
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To prepare the new drain hose for installation…
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… transfer the anti-siphon ring from the old hose to the new one.
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Feed the end with the rubber elbow through the hole in the rear panel.
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Reinstall the hose retaining plate.
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Snap the hose retainers into place in the rear panel.
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From the front of the cabinet…
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… slide the clamp over the elbow…
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… attach the hose to the drain pump and secure it with the clamp.
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Reinstall the front panel…
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… by aligning the tabs on the panel with the slots in the frame…
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… then lift the panel up until the top edge aligns with the top of the frame.
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Support the front of the appliance…
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…then replace the two lower screws to secure the panel.
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Reinstall the washer’s main top…
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… by first reconnecting the lid lock assembly wire connecter.
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Secure the wire in the retaining clip.
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Now slide the rear of the main top under the rear retaining clips…
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… then realign the main top and push down to snap it into position.
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Insert the new drain hose into the standpipe or hook it onto the edge of the tub.
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If necessary, reattach the hot and cold-water supply lines to the inlet valve ports.
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Reattach the venting if required…
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… and move the appliance back against the wall or into the closet.
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Turn the water supply back on if necessary…
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… plug the power cord back in…
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… and your laundry center should be ready for use.