Top-Load Washer Repair guides

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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
January 01, 2016

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 …

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace the water temperature switch on a direct-drive top-load washer
January 01, 2016

How to replace the water temperature switch on a direct-drive top-load washer

Replace the water temperature switch on your direct-drive top-load washer if the water temperature is wrong.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace the motor coupler on a top-load washer
July 01, 2013

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
July 01, 2013

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
July 01, 2013

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
How to replace the agitator dogs in a top-load washer
July 01, 2013

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…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace the spin basket in a top-load washer
July 01, 2013

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…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 45 minutes or less
How to replace the water inlet valve on a direct-drive top-load washer
July 01, 2013

How to replace the water inlet valve on a direct-drive top-load washer

Replace the water inlet valve on your direct-drive top-load washer if the washer fills when unplugged or won't fill at a…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace the basket drive in a top-load washer
July 01, 2013

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…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 60 minutes or less
How to replace the clutch band in a top-load washer
July 01, 2013

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…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 60 minutes or less
How to replace the drive motor in a top-load washer
July 01, 2013

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…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 45 minutes or less
How to replace the drain pump in a top-load washer
July 01, 2013

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…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 45 minutes or less
How to replace the gear case in a top-load washer
July 01, 2013

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…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 60 minutes or less
How to replace the lid switch in a direct-drive top-load washer
July 01, 2013

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.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace the timer in a direct-drive top-load washer
July 01, 2013

How to replace the timer in a direct-drive top-load washer

Replace the timer if it doesn't advance or work properly.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

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

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