DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the tub to pump hose on a top-loading Frigidaire washing machine. The most common reasons for replacing the pump hose are when the washer is leaking, not circulating water properly, or not draining.
All of the information for this tub to pump hose replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, Westinghouse, Kenmore, Universal, Gibson, Crosley, Electrolux, Tappan
Step-By-Step Instructions1
As with any repair, you should unplug the appliance before beginning.
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To replace the tub-to-pump hose on your washer, you should first secure the lid with tape.
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Now insert a putty knife under the main top to release the two spring clips.
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Lift up the main top and support it.
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Next, remove the mounting screws at the bottom of the front panel.
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Push the panel down and pull it away from the frame.
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Release the clamp securing the hose to the tub port and pull the hose off.
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Be prepared for water to spill out.
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Release the clamp securing the hose to the drain pump and remove the old hose.
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Prepare the new hose for installation by transferring the clamps from the old hose to the new one.
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Attach the new hose to the drain pump and secure it with the clamp.
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Attach the opposite end of the hose to the tub port and secure the clamp.
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Replace the front panel by aligning the tabs on the panel with the slots in the frame then lift the panel up.
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Replace the mounting screws to secure.
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Remove the support lower the main top and snap it into place.
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Then remove the tape securing the lid.
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You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the washer is functioning properly.