From the category archives:

Washer Repair

Getting Inside a Maytag Atlantis or Performa Washer

by Samurai Appliance Repair Man on February 13, 2010

in Washer Repair

Sooner or later, you’re gonna need to get into the guts of your Maytag Atlantis or Performa washer to do stuff like replace the pump, adjust the motor tension, and replace the transmission, among the more common repairs on these beasts. One question that comes up frequently in the Samurai Appliance Repair Forums is, [...]

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Troubleshooting Flowchart for a Maytag Neptune Washer that Overfills

by Samurai Appliance Repair Man on February 7, 2010

in Haiku, Washer Repair

 

Maytag d’Neptune
overflowing at the bow.
Sail chartered waters.

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LG Front Loading Washer Leaks Water Out the Front Door While in Use

by Samurai Appliance Repair Man on February 6, 2010

in Haiku, Washer Repair

 

LG: Life’s (not) Good:
water dribbles out front door.
Need boot and spring clamp.

 

 

 
LG Washer Service Manual
 
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Maytag Atlantis
screeches and bangs when tub stops.
Time for a brake job.

 

 
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Whirlpool Duet Washer Leaks from the Front Panel

by Samurai Appliance Repair Man on January 18, 2010

in Haiku, Washer Repair

 

 

Duet washer leaks,
dribbling water from the front.
Thy bellows hath blown.

 

 
Wisdom! Whirlpool Duet Washer Repair Manual. Has complete, illustrated instructions for how to replace the bellows, troubleshooting and diagnostics, complete teardown info and much, much, more!

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Kenmore HE3 Front Loading Washing Machine with Loud Roar During Spin

by Samurai Appliance Repair Man on January 13, 2010

in Haiku, Washer Repair

 
Roars like rushing wind,
Kenmore HE3 washer.
Drum bearing is toast.

 

 
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Water Oozes into Washing Machine Drum Even When Not in Use

by Samurai Appliance Repair Man on January 9, 2010

in Haiku, Washer Repair

Rick wrote:
My front load washer pools up about a half gallon of water, 30 minutes after the spin cycle is complete. It is a Kenmore Elite HE3T…
 
After cycle ends
water pools in washer drum.
Gimpy inlet valve.

 

 
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Shellee wrote:
Alright, I fixed the thing and I’m not sure if this is even related to the other stuff.
So, yesterday our Washer was working fine. Today, it’s not.
I went to go wash a batch of clothes, turned the water on and it kept running, and running. It was going to overflow. It [...]

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Cabrio, Bravo:
sometimes leak, front left corner.
Install new tub ring.

 

Part Links for New Tub Rings:

Tub Ring for Impeller Models
Tub Ring for Agitator Models

Affected Model Numbers:

WTW6200S

MTW6300T

WTW6300S

MTW6400T

WTW6400S

MTW6500T

WTW6600S

MTW6600T

WTW6700T

MTW6600T

WTW6200T

MTW6700T

WTW6200V

WTW6500W

(Word: The Whirlpool Cabrio®, Maytag Bravo®, and Kenmore Oasis® washers are the same machines.)
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Whirlpool Duet Washer F02 Error Code. Problem Solved!

by Samurai Appliance Repair Man on January 4, 2010

in Washer Repair

Michael wrote:
I read a few lines of your forum and was able to repair my Whirlpool Duet washer. F02 error root cause : color catcher fabric sheets caught in filter. They were powerfuly stinky! Total investment in repair… 25 minutes. Thank you master of appliantology.
Nice work, my fine, young apprentice! I also have a [...]

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Washing Machine Drain Pipe Backs Up and Overflows When Washer Pumps Out

by Samurai Appliance Repair Man on January 4, 2010

in Washer Repair

Dick Slade wrote:
Kenmore washer, Model 110.92582220. The drain pipe in my house is only 1-1/2″. Water backs up. The water backs up from our drain pipe and out of drain where the flexible J-shaped hose from the washing machine connects to the drain. I have had our drain pipes ’snaked’ or ‘rooted’ so I [...]

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Red wire is for spin,
yellow wire is agitate:
Wigwagology.

 

 
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GE toploader;
one trick pony– only spins.
Replace the Controller.

 

 
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Clearing Gookus Out of the Pump in a Bosch Front Load Washer

by Samurai Appliance Repair Man on December 29, 2009

in Haiku, Washer Repair

Bosch washer won’t pump
sudsy water out of drum.
Ca-ca clogging pump.

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