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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairFrigidaire Top Load Washer Replace Drive Motor #134156400
Frigidaire Top Load Washer Replace Drive Motor #134156400
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$302.51Estimated Savings
$112.5004:13
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the drive motor on Frigidaire top load washing machines. The most common reason for replacing the motor is if it has burned out, causing the washer not to spin or agitate, though it is not a common cause of those symptoms.
All of the information in this motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire, Westinghouse, Universal, Gibson, Crosley, Electrolux
All of the information in this motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire, Westinghouse, Universal, Gibson, Crosley, Electrolux
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, you should unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
To replace the motor on your washer, you should first secure the lid with tape.
3
Now insert a putty knife under the main top to release the two spring clips.
4
Lift up the main top and support it.
5
Next, remove the mounting screws at the bottom of the front panel.
6
Push the panel down and pull it away from the frame.
7
Note the position of the vertical spring then pull the tub forward and disconnect both the vertical and horizontal springs.
8
Remove the mounting screws securing the motor shield.
9
Disconnect the wires from the capacitor and remove the shield and capacitor from the washer cabinet.
10
Remove the front mounting bolt from the outer tub.
11
Use a two-by-four to lift the tub up and reinsert the bolt to support the tub above the tri-base.
12
Now disconnect the motor wire harness.
13
Depress the idler pulley to release the tension on the drive belt then remove the belt from the pulleys.
14
Use a 3/8th inch wrench to remove the mounting nuts securing the motor to the tri-base.
15
With the nuts removed, carefully pull the old motor out of the cabinet.
16
You’re now ready to install the new motor.
17
Properly align the motor with the tri-base and set into position.
18
Replace the mounting nuts to secure.
19
Replace the drive belt by hooking it onto the motor and idler pulleys then rotate the transmission pulley to fully align the belt.
20
Connect the wire harness to the new motor.
21
Remove the bolt supporting the outer tub.
22
Lower the tub and replace the bolt to secure the tub to the tri-base.
23
Connect the wires to the capacitor.
24
Reposition the motor shield and secure it with the mounting screws.
25
Reinstall the horizontal and vertical springs.
26
Replace the front panel by aligning the tabs on the panel with the slots in the frame then lift the panel up.
27
Replace the mounting screws to secure.
28
Remove the support lower the main top and snap it into place.
29
Then remove the tape securing the lid.
30
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the washer is functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the drive motor on Frigidaire top load washing machines. The most common reason for replacing the motor is if it has burned out, causing the washer not to spin or agitate, though it is not a common cause of those symptoms.
All of the information in this motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire, Westinghouse, Universal, Gibson, Crosley, Electrolux
All of the information in this motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Frigidaire, Westinghouse, Universal, Gibson, Crosley, Electrolux
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, you should unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
To replace the motor on your washer, you should first secure the lid with tape.
3
Now insert a putty knife under the main top to release the two spring clips.
4
Lift up the main top and support it.
5
Next, remove the mounting screws at the bottom of the front panel.
6
Push the panel down and pull it away from the frame.
7
Note the position of the vertical spring then pull the tub forward and disconnect both the vertical and horizontal springs.
8
Remove the mounting screws securing the motor shield.
9
Disconnect the wires from the capacitor and remove the shield and capacitor from the washer cabinet.
10
Remove the front mounting bolt from the outer tub.
11
Use a two-by-four to lift the tub up and reinsert the bolt to support the tub above the tri-base.
12
Now disconnect the motor wire harness.
13
Depress the idler pulley to release the tension on the drive belt then remove the belt from the pulleys.
14
Use a 3/8th inch wrench to remove the mounting nuts securing the motor to the tri-base.
15
With the nuts removed, carefully pull the old motor out of the cabinet.
16
You’re now ready to install the new motor.
17
Properly align the motor with the tri-base and set into position.
18
Replace the mounting nuts to secure.
19
Replace the drive belt by hooking it onto the motor and idler pulleys then rotate the transmission pulley to fully align the belt.
20
Connect the wire harness to the new motor.
21
Remove the bolt supporting the outer tub.
22
Lower the tub and replace the bolt to secure the tub to the tri-base.
23
Connect the wires to the capacitor.
24
Reposition the motor shield and secure it with the mounting screws.
25
Reinstall the horizontal and vertical springs.
26
Replace the front panel by aligning the tabs on the panel with the slots in the frame then lift the panel up.
27
Replace the mounting screws to secure.
28
Remove the support lower the main top and snap it into place.
29
Then remove the tape securing the lid.
30
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the washer is functioning properly.
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