Front-Load Washer Repair guides
Repair guides for Repair guides common to all front-load washers
How to replace a water inlet valve on a front-load washer
The water valve assembly is the gatekeeper for water entering your front-load washer. You can replace it yourself, follo…
How to replace the door boot on a front-load washer
If your washer leaks from under the door panel, replace the rubber door boot if it's torn.…
How to replace the door lock assembly on a front-load washer
If your front-load washer won't start because the door won't lock, replace the door lock assembly if it's defective.…
How to replace a motor control board on a front-load washer
The motor control board makes sure the motor spins in the right direction and at the right speed. You can install a new …
How to replace the user interface board in a front-load washer
Follow these steps to replace the user interface board in your front-load washer if the buttons or lights are broken.…
How to replace the drain pump on a front-load washer
Follow these steps to replace the drain pump if it's not removing water from the washer.…
How to replace the direct-drive motor on a front-load washer
These instructions show how to replace a beltless drive motor that attaches directly to the washer spin basket.…
How to replace the machine control board in a front-load washer
If the machine control board is completely dead or won't activate the washer components properly, replace it by followin…
Symptoms for front-load washers
Main causes: bad door lock assembly, wiring failure, bad electronic control board, drain system failure, bad water-level…
Main causes: leaky water supply hoses, clogged drain system, torn door boot, cracked outer tub, overfilling…
Main causes: garments left in the washer, damaged spin basket, worn outer tub bearing, faulty drive motor, bad electroni…
Articles and videos for front-load washers
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See how to access and clean the drain pump filter on a front-load washer without an access door.…