Top-Load Washer Articles and videos

Top-Load Washers

Effective articles & videos to help repair your top-load washers

How to use your washing machine efficiently

How to use your washing machine efficiently

Find tips for using your washing machine efficiently to save energy and help reduce utility bills.…

3 Laundry Stain Removal Hacks – Tested

3 Laundry Stain Removal Hacks – Tested

Find out whether 3 common laundry stain removal hacks actually work.…

See examples of washer repair training from the Sears Technical Institute

See examples of washer repair training from the Sears Technical Institute

See the type of washer training that Sears Techs get in the Sears Technical Institute training.…

How to enjoy all the online benefits we offer on our Sears PartsDirect website

How to enjoy all the online benefits we offer on our Sears PartsDirect website

Learn about all the convenient features on our Sears PartsDirect website that make your parts purchases easier.…

Are DIY appliance repairs safe?

Are DIY appliance repairs safe?

Find out how to stay safe when repairing your appliances.…

Tapping into a new feature in the Search Bar on Sears PartsDirect

Tapping into a new feature in the Search Bar on Sears PartsDirect

Learn about a new feature added to the Search Bar on Sears PartsDirect…

Should I get a top-load or front-load washer?  -- A fresh new look at this topic

Should I get a top-load or front-load washer? -- A fresh new look at this topic

Get help in deciding whether to buy a front-load or top-load washer.…

How to remove control parts and the lid switch on a Maytag Atlantis III top-load washing machine

How to remove control parts and the lid switch on a Maytag Atlantis III top-load washing machine

Learn how to open the console and remove control parts from a Maytag Atlantis III top-load washer.…

How to replace the timer and control parts on an Amana top-load washer

How to replace the timer and control parts on an Amana top-load washer

Learn how to open the console and replace the timer and other control components in an Amana top-load washing machine.…

Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

Get answers to frequently asked questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect.…

How to calibrate a washer after a repair video

How to calibrate a washer after a repair video

Calibrate some washers models after replacing the control board, drive motor, motor capacitor or tub suspension springs.…

LG top-load washer uE and UE error codes

LG top-load washer uE and UE error codes

Learn what to do when your LG washer displays the eE and UE error codes.…

How to troubleshoot flashing lid lock errors on a vertical modular washer video

How to troubleshoot flashing lid lock errors on a vertical modular washer video

This video shows how to troubleshoot flashing lid lock light errors on your vertical modular washer.…

How to display error codes on vertical modular washers (VMWs) video

How to display error codes on vertical modular washers (VMWs) video

Learn how to enter diagnostic mode and view the error codes for Kenmore and Whirlpool vertical module washers (VMWs).…

Repair guides for top-load washers

How to replace the motor coupler on a top-load washer

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…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 60 minutes or less
How to replace the clutch assembly in a top-load washer

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. …

Repair difficulty
Time required
 60 minutes or less
How to replace the drive block on a top-load washer

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…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 60 minutes or less