I was able to do this with ease, without removing the top or front panel... I have a dryer stacked on top, so unstacking would have been difficult. But it was easy enough going right from the front..... took about 10 minutes and I have never worked on a washing machine before. This video was helpful.
Thanks for the video. My hinge was very stiff, not broken. I used a propane torch on the lowest setting to remove the hinge mounting bolts. It does not take much heat to free the Loctite. Looks like detergent must splash some and gets on the hinge, the lowest pivot was the stiffest. Once removed, I was able to use the propane torch to heat the hinge some, then drop 3 in 1 oil in the joints. With the hinge hot, it pulls the oil in as the oil cools it. Work the hinge as you drop oil in the joint. It took probably 8 to 10 heat / cool cycles to free up. Crud is also boiled out as you heat the hinge. Mine is working like new now.
Like Keith Hall, I had to use a propane torch on the hinge. I laid the front of the washer on the floor, exposing the back of the hinge. I heated the screws two at a time, then flipped the front over and unscrewed the screws very easily. Before heating, the loctite held them so tight that nothing would loosen them.
It might be possible to use a hair dryer turned up to it's hottest setting, but we recommend using the correct tools for the job to ensure the proper outcome.
Update: it worked, need to keep the hair dryer for pretty long time like between 5~10 min. unfortunately I stripped out one of the bolts and now I've new problem.
I was able to do this with ease, without removing the top or front panel... I have a dryer stacked on top, so unstacking would have been difficult. But it was easy enough going right from the front..... took about 10 minutes and I have never worked on a washing machine before. This video was helpful.
Repairman at 0:30 : "This is going to be relatively easy job and should only take a few minutes ..."
Then: *Completely disassembles the washer* ...
Thanks for the video. My hinge was very stiff, not broken. I used a propane torch on the lowest setting to remove the hinge mounting bolts. It does not take much heat to free the Loctite. Looks like detergent must splash some and gets on the hinge, the lowest pivot was the stiffest. Once removed, I was able to use the propane torch to heat the hinge some, then drop 3 in 1 oil in the joints. With the hinge hot, it pulls the oil in as the oil cools it. Work the hinge as you drop oil in the joint. It took probably 8 to 10 heat / cool cycles to free up. Crud is also boiled out as you heat the hinge. Mine is working like new now.
Thanks for that tip!
Was this causing this not to.start im.getting a de code inreplaced the door latch assembly still getting de code door wont latch .
Like Keith Hall, I had to use a propane torch on the hinge. I laid the front of the washer on the floor, exposing the back of the hinge. I heated the screws two at a time, then flipped the front over and unscrewed the screws very easily. Before heating, the loctite held them so tight that nothing would loosen them.
Can you remove the front panel without moving the Dryer on a Dryer/Washer stack situation? It looks easy without lifting the dryer.
Is it common for the door hinge bushing to need be replaced at the same time? Part number?
Amazing video sir! Thank you for your DETAILED video.
You're welcome!
Excellent video. Thanks a lot!
You're welcome!
Is the heat gun part unavoidable? is there alternative method like using Hair dryer?(edit: hair dryer works too)
It might be possible to use a hair dryer turned up to it's hottest setting, but we recommend using the correct tools for the job to ensure the proper outcome.
Update: it worked, need to keep the hair dryer for pretty long time like between 5~10 min. unfortunately I stripped out one of the bolts and now I've new problem.
I used a grill/candle lighter. Apply direct heat, 3 to 5 minutes per screw.
Slick!