Top-Load Washer Repair guides
Repair guides for Repair guides common to all top-load washers
How to replace a water inlet valve on a vertical modular top-load washer
If the water inlet valve on your vertical modular top-load washer isn't controlling the flow of water into your washing …
How to replace the motor coupler on a top-load washer
If the washer drains but won’t agitate or spin, the motor coupler might have broken to protect the drive motor from dama…
How to replace the agitator dogs in a top-load washer
If the top of the agitator moves both ways instead of just one, replace the agitator dogs, using the steps in this repai…
How to replace the drive block on a top-load washer
The drive block rotates the spin basket. If the basket wobbles or rattles in the spin mode because the drive block is wo…
How to replace the clutch band in a top-load washer
If the washer spins when the basket is empty but doesn’t spin when the basket is full, a worn-out clutch band could be t…
How to replace the gear case in a top-load washer
If the washer won't spin or agitate with the motor running, replace the gear case, following the steps in this repair gu…
How to replace the drain pump in a top-load washer
If there's water in your washer at the end of the spin cycle, the drain pump could be faulty. If the drain and drain ho…
How to replace the basket drive in a top-load washer
If the washer screeches or squeals in the spin mode and the basket won't spin smoothly, replace the basket drive, follow…
How to replace the spin basket in a top-load washer
If the spin basket on your top-load washer is damaged, you can replace it with a new one. Just follow these step-by-step…
How to replace the clutch assembly in a top-load washer
If the washer spins when the basket is empty but not when the basket is full, the problem could be the clutch assembly. …
How to replace the timer in a direct-drive top-load washer
Replace the timer if it doesn't advance or work properly.…
How to replace the drive motor in a top-load washer
The drive motor creates the rotation that turns the spin basket and agitator. If those components won't budge, replace t…
How to replace the electronic control board on a top-load washer
The electronic control board is a major component that orchestrates the washer's functions. These instructions explain h…
How to replace the lid switch in a direct-drive top-load washer
Replace the lid switch if it doesn't detect the position of the lid.…
How to replace the lid switch/lock assembly on a top-load washer
If the lid switch or lid lock fails, many top load washers won't run. You can install a new switch/lock assembly—this re…
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