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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairLG Washer Heating Element Replacement AEG33121501
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the heating element in an LG washer (Model WM4000HBA). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it's missing or broken.
This replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
LG
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LG Washer Heating Element Replacement AEG33121501
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Total Parts Cost
$108.07Estimated Savings
$112.5009:22
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the heating element in an LG washer (Model WM4000HBA). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it's missing or broken.
This replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
LG
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the heating element in your lg washer, you will need channellock pliers, spring removal tool, drill driver with a phillips bit, ¼” extension, small flathead screwdriver, and a 10mm socket with ratchet adapter.
2
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the washer.
3
Turn off the water supply.
4
Pull the washer away from the wall.
5
Unthread the water supply lines. be prepared for water to spill.
6
Unthread the two screws on the top panel.
7
Slide and lift the top panel off.
8
Unthread the screw securing the right side of the control panel.
9
Open the drawer and push down on the “push” tab and remove the detergent assembly.
10
Unthread the two screws that secure the left side of the control panel.
11
Pry the three tabs then pull back and lift up to free the control panel.
12
Unplug the harness to the control panel.
13
Open the drain clean-out door.
14
Unclip the drain hose then unthread the two phillips screws.
15
Pull out the case.
16
Unthread the screw under the drain pump clean-out.
17
Use the spring removal tool or needle nose pliers to remove the retaining ring.
18
Detach the boot seal from the front panel.
19
Unthread the six screws on the front panel.
20
Push the panel down to release it from the tab.
21
Unplug the door lock from the harness.
22
Lift the front panel up and away from the washer.
23
Set the washer on its back.
24
Disconnect the three plugs on the heating element.
25
Unthread the nut securing the element.
26
Use the small screwdriver to pry it out .
27
To install the new heating element, insert the element within the tub and align it between the two metal plates.
28
Rethread the 10mm nut to secure it.
29
Attach the three plugs to the element.
30
Stand the washer upright
31
Set the panel on the three tabs and plug in the door lock.
32
Push the panel upright and lock it in place with the tab.
33
Rethread the six screws into the panel.
34
Rethread the screw underneath the drain pump clean-out.
35
Feed the drain hose through the case and place in the washer.
36
Rethread the two phillips screws and clip in the drain hose.
37
Tuck the boot seal into the front panel.
38
Tuck the ring into the boot starting at the top.
39
Use the spring removal tool or needle nose pliers to insert the ring and securely seat it into the seal.
40
Plug the wire harness back into the display board.
41
Insert the control panel into its grooves and push forward to snap in place…
42
Rethread the two screws on the left side of the control panel.
43
Align the detergent assembly and push in until it snaps into place.
44
Rethread the screw on the right side of the control panel.
45
Set and slide the top panel onto the washer.
46
Rethread the two screws onto the panel.
47
Rethread the water supply onto the hot and cold inlets.
48
Push the washer back into place.
49
Plug the power cord back in, and turn on the water supply, and your washer should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the heating element in an LG washer (Model WM4000HBA). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it's missing or broken.
This replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
LG
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the heating element in an LG washer (Model WM4000HBA). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it's missing or broken.
This replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
LG
Don't forget to like and comment on this video and subscribe to our channel!
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the heating element in your lg washer, you will need channellock pliers, spring removal tool, drill driver with a phillips bit, ¼” extension, small flathead screwdriver, and a 10mm socket with ratchet adapter.
2
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the washer.
3
Turn off the water supply.
4
Pull the washer away from the wall.
5
Unthread the water supply lines. be prepared for water to spill.
6
Unthread the two screws on the top panel.
7
Slide and lift the top panel off.
8
Unthread the screw securing the right side of the control panel.
9
Open the drawer and push down on the “push” tab and remove the detergent assembly.
10
Unthread the two screws that secure the left side of the control panel.
11
Pry the three tabs then pull back and lift up to free the control panel.
12
Unplug the harness to the control panel.
13
Open the drain clean-out door.
14
Unclip the drain hose then unthread the two phillips screws.
15
Pull out the case.
16
Unthread the screw under the drain pump clean-out.
17
Use the spring removal tool or needle nose pliers to remove the retaining ring.
18
Detach the boot seal from the front panel.
19
Unthread the six screws on the front panel.
20
Push the panel down to release it from the tab.
21
Unplug the door lock from the harness.
22
Lift the front panel up and away from the washer.
23
Set the washer on its back.
24
Disconnect the three plugs on the heating element.
25
Unthread the nut securing the element.
26
Use the small screwdriver to pry it out .
27
To install the new heating element, insert the element within the tub and align it between the two metal plates.
28
Rethread the 10mm nut to secure it.
29
Attach the three plugs to the element.
30
Stand the washer upright
31
Set the panel on the three tabs and plug in the door lock.
32
Push the panel upright and lock it in place with the tab.
33
Rethread the six screws into the panel.
34
Rethread the screw underneath the drain pump clean-out.
35
Feed the drain hose through the case and place in the washer.
36
Rethread the two phillips screws and clip in the drain hose.
37
Tuck the boot seal into the front panel.
38
Tuck the ring into the boot starting at the top.
39
Use the spring removal tool or needle nose pliers to insert the ring and securely seat it into the seal.
40
Plug the wire harness back into the display board.
41
Insert the control panel into its grooves and push forward to snap in place…
42
Rethread the two screws on the left side of the control panel.
43
Align the detergent assembly and push in until it snaps into place.
44
Rethread the screw on the right side of the control panel.
45
Set and slide the top panel onto the washer.
46
Rethread the two screws onto the panel.
47
Rethread the water supply onto the hot and cold inlets.
48
Push the washer back into place.
49
Plug the power cord back in, and turn on the water supply, and your washer should be ready for use.
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