Whirlpool/Kenmore Top-Load Washer Model WTW4800XQ2 Disassembly, Repair Help
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- Repairing a Whirlpool/Kenmore top-loading direct drive washer Model WTW4800XQ2? This video demonstrates the proper and safe way to disassemble a washing machine and how to access parts that may need to be tested and/or replaced.
Here is a list of the most common washer problems:
Washer not agitating
Washer not spinning
Washer not draining
Washer is making loud noise
Washer is vibrating
Washer fills slowly
Washer leaking water
Washer won't start
Washer won't spin or agitate
Washer overflowing
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Thank you. I was stumped about how to open the top of my washer; almost ever video out there shows someone sticking a puddy knife into some spring clips and voila. This really saved me a lot of time.
What about the bottom that's what I needed to see.
10 years and still relevant:) You saved me like an hour. Thanks.
Thanks so much for making this available. I had an off-center basket, and using this video, was able to open the cabinet, isolate the problem, set it right without parts by re-seating the suspension rod in it's bearing, and my washer is back in tip-top shape. Can't say thanks enough!!!!!
Mark Walsh Great. Congrats on the successful repair!
Thank you so much!! I just fixed my washer again watching this video. The last problem was my belt, this time my drum. Thanks again ♡
Love it thanks Lakeshia!
What was wrong with your drum if you don't mind me asking
@@charleslednum9455 it was off balance, I had to order the lil pole thingy's and replace them. You know the one's that hold the drum in place?
Liked and saved! I always wondered how to take the top off, and this shed light on that.
My Kenmore machine is 22 year old and never had a problem. But sure it needs a good cleaning. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for this video. We had a belt wrapped around the agitator and we needed to figure out how to remove it. This video saved us calling for service. Really appreciate this.
That's great! We're happy to help.
Very helpful. The barrel was banging around in mine and I was able to use this video to take it apart and find one of the suspension arm hangers had come loose and I reattached it and it works now. Thanks
Josh Mullins... where is the suspension arm hanger at? Mine makes a loud banging sound when spinning
Good work!
@@Sistersisteravaandalani Mine too and does not switch on and lid does not close.
This video is very descriptive and easy to follow.
Srinivasan Kumar Great. Glad you found it informative!
thank you, missing details but with the grace of God, was well achieved and repair I did my washing machine.
Thank you so much for the video!!! It was super helpful and we were able to disassemble our Maytag top-load washer without a glitch.
That's great! Happy to help.
THANK YOU FOR POSTING! One of the four “suspension rods”came unhooked, and this video helped me remove the top.
Good work!
This video saved my life, thank you!
Yes,I did it !... I just replaced my lid switch. It only took me a week to do it, I didn't know how to disassemble the washer. Thanks for the video and I don't have to wear these smelly clothes anymore :)
Jacques Murray Congrats!
*****
Yea, since I have a tub nut wrench laying around
Yeah a one time use tool!
I know right? I’m like jeez I’ve bought so many tools and damn yet another tool I’d have to buy that I’d probably never use again hahaha
@@frostyforests9997 Or you can pay someone hundreds of dollars more than the tool is worth to repair your washer.
Thank you for the tutorial, I thought I needed to open it up to get to a shirt that was swallowed but it turns out there's no bottom so it goes to the floor.
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tks - i had to put one of the basket hangers back in the socket. this video helped so much!
could you post a link to your video that shows how to "properly" access the other stuff like the motor and pump, ETC. TY
Is there an alternative to the tub nut wrench tool?
I hope you haven't waited a year for this tip. That Tub Nut has several indentations. If you have the perfect tool, it fits right into those indents and you can remove it just like the guy in the video. If you don't have that tool, you can still tap on those indents with a hammer and a tool, a little here, a little there, and it will come loose. Use a tool against the indents that will not destroy the nut, like a block of wood, and don't use something hard like a chisel. Some larger pipe wrenches and specialty pliers might fit that nut, but just taping on the indents using a hammer striking a block of wood should get it loose.
Gr8 video guys. Shows how simple some things are and that u can do it yourself.
HALF BREED Thank you.
That's very helpful, thanks!
Thank you --- needed that help.
We're happy to help.
Thank you for this video.
This was perfect for me trying to figure how to get to the lid switch underneath the control console. Just don’t tell anyone instead of replacing the switch mechanism I just cut and stripped the wires bypassing the lid switch… 🤫
Wow awesome video
Thank you for the video. 💙
Amazing work!
I needed to get into the top... video is very helpful... subscribed... ty
Thanks!
I've got GTW485BMK1WS washing machine. After carefully replacing the control board the machine fails to start. What could be the cause?
Thank you. very helpful! God bless you for uploading this video!
carli7us Thanks.
How do I disengage the lid lock on a top loader stacked Kenmore. It will not unlock when cycle is finished.
Can you please help me out.....If mine is stuck on small load, and I took the knob off to try to turn the shaft with a wrench, but it won't budge at all, does that mean I just need a new knob, or a new switch, since the switch is actually the back of the knob?
I did as you requested. they did not have any information that helped. As I advised I have checked all drain hoses and pump. hoses a in good condition no kinks ware marks, the pump look brand new. took it to appliance parts depot in mesa az. they advise, it was in good working order. purchased a ney lid switch to replace the old one. still no change. On start up a clunking noise, agitator start immediately. Also on spin cycle tub will not drain completely
TVR Gaming The agitator should not start until the tub gets to the right water level . Also If it is making noise in the agitate cycle, the gears in the transmission may be slipping or the agitator cam (or dog ears) may be worn out and slipping. It sounds like you may have more than one problem.
If the washing machine stop before cycle complete how much would it cost to fix or where can i get a technician
thanks for posting this it helped me alot! was able to get a bra support wire under drum.
+domesticgod1959 Ah yes, good work!
Very helpful! Thanks!
Bruce G You're welcome!
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This helped out A LOT!!!
+Jesse Wilson Thanks.
What if I dont have a tub but wrench? Also would i need to go that to pull the tub to give a good deep cleaning
How to open the lid
do you by any chance go to homes?
😂
What if it makes a scratching noise when it spins, would that be something in the drum or sticking out the bucket?
awesome. simple!
My whirlpool has no hinge screws on nack and putty knife from the front doesn't work.what is the secret ?
took apart washer to replace pump, had front and back off. put it back together. but it keeps leaking over the top of tub. made sure everything was back in place, took apart many times. local repair guy said we need to adjust tub, but once it was apart again couldn't figure out how to readjust tub. Any ideas?
Thanks and Blessings !
now I have a new firepit to take camping!
How did it turn out
I am about to make mine with the same one
@@KieranCotter_ makes a lovely pattern.
Wow, what a neat video. I just recently purchased model No# WTW5100VQ2, from the Salvation Army in California. I washed my first batch today and it worked wonderfully. Thank you for sharing, Blessings to you and yours !
Do you know what year this madel was manufactured ? Thx
Hi, Is there an easy way to remove the inner tub? I removed the ring but it's stuck! I've pulled and pulled. Any ideas? Thanks-
my whirlpool model llr6233aw0 shakes more & leaks during fill. I opened it up more and when it fills it must of moved over so it splashes some of it missing the tub. the base frame is rusted. maybe its time to replace it?
There are brackets that look as if they are held by tension in the main unit through a hole on each side. I was wondering if I could just pull back with a flat screw driver to release the door. After I get it off, I will sand it, clean well, prime, then spray with appliance white paint. It would be a lot less prep if I could figure out how to safely pop the lid off.
+David Feltman This models top slides forward once you flip the control panel out of the way.
My Kenmore top loading washer is different. The hoses come out of the middle, not the upper portion. I need to find out how to access the valve. This video does not help me.
just like this one just with 2 knobs on the left insead of 3.......what model rod can I use to replace
My Whirlpool top loader makes a rhythmic metallic banging sound as it agitates. The machine seems to be operating fine, going through its normal cycling, but the noise persists during the entire wash/rinse cycle. Any suggestions what could be causing this knocking?
Have a whirlpool top load washer model Wtw57esvw1 will only spin and drain, will not fill or agitate.Filled with hose and still won't agitate. Any suggestions?
Dang the tub was heavy!
Thanks for this video really helped me out!
Thegamer4332 Thank you.
I have Kenmore series 100 he toploader and I left the lid open and now it sounds like it's draining but lights aren't lit and won't do anything..Will it reset itself idk I unplugged it ?? HELP !!!
hi our washer is a Kenmore and the problem with ours is that it will come on and the washer will start trying to add the water but then the light goes off and few seconds later comes back on like as if the power is going off and on what do you think that the problem might be please?
I have this same washer. just stopped a load that was off balanced.
now the rub is empty and the tub is leaning to one side. ant suggestions. help
mine has no screws on the back
my Amana washer fills half way on rinse cycle and drains then when I reset it to rinse again it fills like it should have
What if do not have tug nut wrench
I've had my washer for many years, Kenmore model 110. today water came out from the bottom or back of the washer, something I'd stuck, won't turn please help. very old model but like me it still works great, need a good tweaking
+Ovachi Bennett 110 is only your model numbers prefix. The full number will look like 110.86463510 for example. The disassembly for many older models is different compared to how this washer came apart. Once you have your complete model you can visit our repair help section for accurate help. www.repairclinic.com/RepairHelp/How-To-Fix-A-Washing-Machine/45---/Washer-leaking-water?TLSID=1773
What can u do when the agitator bolt is rusted out completely and you cant remove it? Stripped.
I Have a Whirpool Washer by estate # TAWS750PQ1 the top part of the spinner does not work(loose) I am not quite sure as what part needs to be replaced?
What model washing machine is this ?
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Super thank you for this video. I'm having trouble with my own. The lid locked is always blinking and it wont start a cycle. This is the first time in two years that this is happening. I've tried unplug/replug, it normally does the trick but now it wont work. Urghh. Mine is a #4GWTW4800YQD
Michelle Mae Simplicio The switch may be defective and needs replacement. www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/Door-Latch/W10404050/1938607?TLSID=1773
***** Thank you for the super fast response. I really appreciate it. You maybe right, once it starts blinking, I leave it on for a few minutes and it release the lock and that's it, no lights on and I can open the door. Thank you for the link. I might have to contact Whirlpool Philippines for the spare part since I'm from here but at least I have an idea of what's happening.
***** is there a way to bypass this switch mine did this same thing last night
what causes the washer not to get clothes dry after they spin
I have a similar Kenmore model. It will not pump water out. I watched this video trying to figure how to get access to the pump. How the back opens? Unfortunately this was no help.
If you have 5 gallon bucket you can sit it on the floor next to rear of washer then take the hose out of drain pipe stick in bucket if water don't flow out within a few min something is probably clogging it. I've found paper towels napkins Kleenex gum wrappers ect well get into pump and hose clogging them up. But if water comes out that way and not when in drain pipe the pump might have failed also easy fix.
Mine is Whirlpool WTW4950XW2. After I remove the spanner, I was not able to take out the basket. Then I also remove six screws on the hub, but I still could not take out the basket. See the photo. What's wrong? Thank you!
You may need to soak the hub with penetrating oil to help loosen it up. The hubs will sometimes get corroded causing them to stick to the gear case shaft. Try tapping on the hub repeatedly. If you still cannot get it loose, you might have to break it off and replace it.
Washer belt for kenmore changing
is this wrench part # TB123A or TB123B?
This was very helpful!
Question - I am trying to remove the tub from the drive shaft, once I removed the nut it seems the center is still attached to the drive shaft. It looks as if it has built up a ton of funk, for lack of a better word. It isn't budging, I tried WD 40 and it removed some debris but is still completely not budging. Any help/suggestions?
+Allen Callaway You can try tapping around where the nut goes with a mallet to loosen it up.
our top loading whirlpool washer has started to make a clunking noise and the agitator is working. the tube will not empty all the way. I've check the water pump and door switch they ar in good working order. any suggestion on what I do next
TVR Gaming The best place is start is to enter your washer's model number into our website's free troubleshooting and repair help system: www.repairclinic.com/repairhelp. Since it is failing to drain completely, there may be something caught in the pump.
Hi, i have a top whirlpool washer 10kg, recently and when it starts sometimes it drains all the water and we have to wait till it refills again. its 2 years old.
edwan armoush For model-specific troubleshooting and repair help, enter your washing machine's model number in our website's repair help: www.repairclinic.com/repairhelp?TLSID=1773.
Hey! I have a whirlpool top load washer model wtw4800xq4 that is leaving my clothes soaking wet after the cycle. I believe it's not finishing the rinse spin cucle
+Doc JSeus Perhaps the drain pump is damaged or the drive block is worn and the tub is not spinning fast enough to wring the clothes out.
Hey I have a whirlpool top loader and I simply sant to remove the lid to sand and repaint a rusted area from when the machine lived on our porch. Is it difficult to take the lid off? It has metal hinges inserted into the machine top on each side.
+David Feltman Once the top is raised as shown in the video any mounting screws or brackets should be exposed.
Hallo David, have the same problem, how are you going to remove the rust and what are you going to use to repair it please, regards Corne.
I can't get the nut out if the center of the tub.
Our machine is one of the new ones without the agitator.
I keep trying to take the nut out & the center keeps spinning.
I had someone hold the center and the nut won't budge .
HELP...😤😵😤😵😤😵
Hi my whirlpool washer don't wash the clothing it only rinse and spin when it spins it gives a song like the clothes not settle and when it's about to stop I hear song some what like a horn
Gabrielle Morton Enter your washing machine's model number in our repair help for model-specific troubleshooting and repair help: www.repairclinic.com/repairhelp.
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The horn your hearing should have a banjo & bongo drums playing in sequence with it! L.O.L
Gabrielle Morton JN i
Hello great video, I am opening my Whirpool machine, because white clothes will get dirty in the machine. I suspect collected debris from the inside mixed with powdered soap. I removed all the parts,but cant remove the inner tub, I added WD40 and will wait to try again.
Also I noticed there is water below the Inner Tub, about 3-4 inches of water, would you know the cause of this.
Thanks for your help.
+Kareem Newsletters www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/Cleaner/W10135699/1373065?TLSID=1773 We recommend using a cleaner like this and using less soap overall.
Mine died tonight, so I will be needing to open mine up tomorrow and take a look at what is wrong. The tub was in a rinse cycle and just died. It had been banging around, so I checked the load and then it refused to restart. It does not turn manually, so I suspect the suspension cable snapped on one of the corners.
+Null and Void If it was banging around the lid switch may have broke. www.repairclinic.com?TLSID=1773
Awesome video. was a wire from a bra. stuck under the drum. so easy. not much to these.
the wrench for this washer is a #TB123B . Right tool for the right job was like magic! Do yourself a favor, and just buy one if you are going to do this job. It ain't worth it trying to use a wrench.
I hava a kenmore 400 series washer, the only thing it does is the lid lock light keeps flashing and nothing, not even noises... I already replaced the lid switch, please help
bypass the locking mech
Ron Swanson is that you??
;) lol.
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But how do you remove the cabinet so I can replace the counterbalance spring ?
If you have an older direct drive machine this will help: ua-cam.com/video/Puq8jWMY9Iw/v-deo.html
Whirlpool the inner bowl is stuck what should I use to take it out?
+Onesimo Oliveras To free the inner tub push down HARD on the upper edge of the tub in several locations until it releases from the drive block.
I couldn't get the tub nut off. Didn't have the tub nut wrench. Plus the tub nut in my washer seemed seized up. How else to get it out?
Oh and one more thing. I have the very same washer in the vid and it makes a maddening wirring sound when spinning. It's really loud.
+suwadu moore You may need to purchase the spanner nut wrench to get the old one off. Noise during spin is often caused by a transmission or bearing depending on the model.
+RepairClinic.com you were right. My transmission was totally gone. The repairman came by to replace it and behold, the agitator refused to come out. It seemed fused to the drive shaft. And it has to come out in order for the transmission to be replaced. So now he's saying I may have to get a new washer. Smh
I bought this exact washer used and need to replace the pads due to severe shaking, particularly with large loads. Could you tell me the model number? Whomever had it before painted over this info with appliance paint. Also, how do you remove the cabinet with this model? It seems very different than any other that I've owned.
The model of this washer is WTW4800XQ2. This model has suspension rods to support the tub. Make sure this is the correct style of washer before you order parts. Some of the models use parts that look similar but are not the same. You can also look at parts by using our website. Select Whirlpool as the brand name, then washer and then the part category to review available parts. If you know what part you need, you may be able to find it that way. Too bad the previous owner painted over the model number information; model numbers are very important to accurate parts ordering!
***** Thanks for the info! Yes, my model's tub is supported by four rods with springs at it's base. Would you suggest I try replacing the suspension springs before tackling the pads?
Josh Aguirre We had similar problems with a Maytag before this one. I will say that I replaced the suspension rods/springs in this Whirlpool and it runs like new now. $65 for parts and it's definitely an easy do it yourselfer.
Josh Aguirre Yes, but my noise was due to vibration and shaking. If my load was slightly off balance, it would shake/vibrate uncontrollably. Replacing the suspension stiffened the balancer and it spins perfectly now. If this sounds familiar, give it a try. If not, the noise you're hearing could be a bearing going bad.
Thanks for this Video! When I took mine apart after it started to smell, I was shocked to see the amount of mold and mildew!! First and LAST Whirlpool I'll ever buy! What a horrible design that would allow this to happen.
hardrockguy Well, we're glad you were able to get it cleaned out!
that sounds more like you have a moldy smelly basement - you need to mitigate that, it's not the washer - buy a dehumidifier
i have a corsley washer and it will not turn on at all it fell over the other night i dont kno wats wrong with it any help plz
dan grimes Getmoney25 Enter the washing machine model number on our website for specific repair help information. www.repairclinic.com/RepairHelp/Washing-Machine-Repair-Help
RepairClinic.com I have an estate washer that is at least 6 years old. It works great except for one problem. It keeps filling with water and doesn't stop. No matter what it just keeps on filling up. How do I fix it. nanas1boy@yahoo.com
Can anyone help me with my problem? I have a Kenmore 80 series and it was not working properly. I first noticed my clothes were wetter than usual when unloading so I payed attention to a complete wash cycle to realize the only noticeable change was not starting the spin at a high speed it had to build up to reach maximum speed. Meanwhile washing still and just drying a bit longer till I figure it out. After a wk or so i was going to do a small load and I had filled with water and getting ready to add detergent I noticed it quit agitating too and since I didn’t add close I didn’t pay attention to whether it spun out at all or as it had prior. Since I had no idea what I was doing and wasn’t positive I figured I’d go ahead n change the clutch and the motor coupling. I did so put it all back together and turned it on- agitated fine when it got to the spin it spun out however it made an awful noise doing so- my question is what could I have done wrong or not got back properly in place to make a noise from hell - it really sounded bad but it did quit making that noise before it completed the cycle. I just feel like it is something I did or didn’t do and I don’t want to mess it up any further, I can not afford another right now. Any suggestions would be appreciated and my apologies if I don’t get back to anyone promptly I do not have internet service at my home so my time is limited.
What is a drum of this?
Sorry, not able to upload the photo.
clothes are still soaking wet after the cycle is complete. so what is the problem?
+Dillon Skelnik If you have this style machine then it may not be spinning fast enough. The cause could be a number of things like a worn belt, out of balance issues, or a speed sensor problem.
That information is not readily accessible to us. I would recommend calling the manufacturer for that information.
I have this same exact washer but my model # is W10338654A. I heard a loud scraping noise one day while I was washing a load of clothes. I stopped the load to see if it was off balance but everything seemed fine. I continued the load until complete dealing with the loud sound. The next day I wash a load of clothes this time no noises everything seemed normal until I opened my lid and my clothes is sitting at the bottom of my washer still drenched in water. My washer is only going on 4 years old. Could you please help me if you have ever dealt with this issue?
+Angela Curbow If the washer did not drain the problem could be a defective drain pump or something clogging the hose or pump.
Hi
Hello RepairClinic. I have a Whirlpool "he" washer, model num: WTW4950XW2... I've had it for almost 4 years. it's been running great but the last few months, it's been having a humming sound that has gotten louder as I used it. Last weekend I loaded my washer and press Start. It locked and started sensing. It seem like it wanted to turn but it couldn't. I heard a "click" then the lid unlocked, paused for a few secs, then locked again as usual. I heard a humm again but nothing happened. I check the belt on the motor but its not broke. I don't know what the problem is. HELP MEEEE! !!
+Derrick Hester Sounds like there could be a problem with the motor itself in the washing machine.
Thank you. ... 1 more question. Do I go get a new one or is there away to check to see if it is the motor. .. & if it is, do you'll have a video that shows how to take it out & install the new one. ?