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DIY front-load washer repair

Repair Guides

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repair guides

How to replace a motor control board on a front-load washer

If your front-load washer doesn't spin or spins at the wrong speed, the problem could be the motor control board. This repair guide explains how to replace the motor control board in 30 minutes.…

Repair time and Difficulty

 30 minutes or less
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Repair guides

How to replace a water inlet valve on a front-load washer

If your front-load washer won't fill with water, or if the washer fills with water even when it's un…

Repair time and Difficulty

 30 minutes or less
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Repair guides

How to replace the direct-drive motor on a front-load washer

When a direct-drive front-load washer won't spin and displays an error code, it could mean the drive…

Repair time and Difficulty

 60 minutes or less
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Repair guides

How to replace the door lock assembly on a front-load washer

Does the door on your front-load washer door refuse to lock? The problem could be the door lock. Thi…

Repair time and Difficulty

 30 minutes or less

Symptoms

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Symptoms

Why won't the washing machine door open or lock?

Learn why your washer door won't open or unlock at Sears PartsDirect. Find out which repairs might help solve the front-load washer door lock problem, what replacement part you need and more.…

less than a minute readApr 19
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Symptoms

Why does my front-load washing machine leak?

Learn why your front-load washer leaks at Sears PartsDirect. Find out which repairs might help solve…

less than a minute readApr 19
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Symptoms

Why doesn't the Clean Washer cycle work on my washing machine?

Learn why the Clean Washer cycle on your washer won't work at Sears PartsDirect. Find out which repa…

less than a minute readApr 19

Articles & videos

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Articles & videos

Want a fresh-smelling front-load washer? Don’t close the door

Tired of musty laundry smells? Discover how a simple habit helps stop mold before it starts.…

less than a minute readJun 06
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Articles & videos

Cleaning the drain pump filter on a front-load washer with no access door video

See how to access and clean the drain pump filter on a front-load washer without an access door.…

less than a minute readSep 19
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Articles & videos

How to get rid of mold in a front-load washer

Learn what steps to take to prevent and get rid of moldy odor in a front-load washer.…

less than a minute readApr 04
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Articles & videos

How to replace the door boot on a Frigidaire front-load washer

See the step-by-step procedure for replacing the rubber door boot on a Frigidaire front-load washer.…

less than a minute readMar 08