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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Top-Load Washer Drive Motor #W10006415
Whirlpool Top-Load Washer Drive Motor #W10006415
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Total Parts Cost
$263.88Estimated Savings
$112.5003:30
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the drive motor on a Whirlpool top-loading washing machine. The most common reasons for replacing the drive motor are when the washer is making loud noise, won’t agitate, won’t spin, or won’t spin or agitate.
All of the information for this drive motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Kenmore, Crosley, Inglis, Roper, Amana
All of the information for this drive motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Kenmore, Crosley, Inglis, Roper, Amana
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, you should unplug the appliance before beginning
2
Turn off the hot and cold water supply valves.
3
To replace the drive motor on your washer, you should first disconnect the water supply hoses from the inlet valve. Be prepared for some water to spill out.
4
Now, use tape to secure the lid.
5
Carefully tip the washer forward so the front of the cabinet rests on a blanket or towel.
6
Now remove the screws securing the belt cover and pull the cover off.
7
Next, rotate the belt towards the drive pulley as you pull the belt towards you to remove.
8
Depress the tabs to release the motor wire harness.
9
Remove the mounting bolts securing the motor to the transmission housing and remove the old motor.
10
Install the new drive motor by positioning it on the transmission housing then secure it with the mounting bolts.
11
Connect the wire harness to the new motor.
12
Replace the belt by first looping it onto the motor pulley.
13
Now loop the belt onto the drive pulley and rotate the pulley to fully align the belt.
14
Replace the cover and secure it with the screws.
15
Now carefully lift the washer to its upright position. and remove the tape securing the lid.
16
Reconnect the water supply hoses to the inlet valve and turn the water supply back on.
17
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and recalibrate the washer to ensure a good wash performance.
18
To do this, first cancel the settings by holding the start button for three seconds.
19
Now, within eight seconds evenly rotate the timer selector knob counter-clockwise one click clockwise for three clicks, then one click counter-clockwise followed by a final clockwise click.
20
All of the led indicator lights should be flashing.
21
Now turn the timer knob so only the “rinse” led indicator light is on and press the start button to begin calibration. The calibration cycle will run for approximately two-to-three minutes and will be completed when the lid unlocks and the washer enters stand-by mode. Once calibrated, your washer is ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the drive motor on a Whirlpool top-loading washing machine. The most common reasons for replacing the drive motor are when the washer is making loud noise, won’t agitate, won’t spin, or won’t spin or agitate.
All of the information for this drive motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Kenmore, Crosley, Inglis, Roper, Amana
All of the information for this drive motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Kenmore, Crosley, Inglis, Roper, Amana
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, you should unplug the appliance before beginning
2
Turn off the hot and cold water supply valves.
3
To replace the drive motor on your washer, you should first disconnect the water supply hoses from the inlet valve. Be prepared for some water to spill out.
4
Now, use tape to secure the lid.
5
Carefully tip the washer forward so the front of the cabinet rests on a blanket or towel.
6
Now remove the screws securing the belt cover and pull the cover off.
7
Next, rotate the belt towards the drive pulley as you pull the belt towards you to remove.
8
Depress the tabs to release the motor wire harness.
9
Remove the mounting bolts securing the motor to the transmission housing and remove the old motor.
10
Install the new drive motor by positioning it on the transmission housing then secure it with the mounting bolts.
11
Connect the wire harness to the new motor.
12
Replace the belt by first looping it onto the motor pulley.
13
Now loop the belt onto the drive pulley and rotate the pulley to fully align the belt.
14
Replace the cover and secure it with the screws.
15
Now carefully lift the washer to its upright position. and remove the tape securing the lid.
16
Reconnect the water supply hoses to the inlet valve and turn the water supply back on.
17
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and recalibrate the washer to ensure a good wash performance.
18
To do this, first cancel the settings by holding the start button for three seconds.
19
Now, within eight seconds evenly rotate the timer selector knob counter-clockwise one click clockwise for three clicks, then one click counter-clockwise followed by a final clockwise click.
20
All of the led indicator lights should be flashing.
21
Now turn the timer knob so only the “rinse” led indicator light is on and press the start button to begin calibration. The calibration cycle will run for approximately two-to-three minutes and will be completed when the lid unlocks and the washer enters stand-by mode. Once calibrated, your washer is ready for use.
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