Amana ALW540RA Top Load Washer
Problem for Amana ALW540RA Top Load Washer

Leaking washing machine




By Jan1464 on May 20, 2008

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Washing machine (6 yrs old) has been leaking water onto the floor. Removed front pannel found rusty looking residue on the backside and around the inside on the bottom drip pan. While in the spin cycle can see a slow drip on front of motor housing. I'm guessing the pump needs to be replaced if so, where can I find step-by-step instructions to replace pump. Thanks! Jan

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posted on Jun 17, 2008
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Lumpy816

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Jan, if your pump needs to be replaced, I haven't seen a step by step instruction on it so far, so I hope this will do. First Unplug the machine and remove the remaining water from inside of it.(even after the spin cycle, water remains inside the bottom of the tub, the pump and the drain hose) The easiest way to do this is using a wet /dry vac, attaching it to the end of the drain hose that goes into the wall and sucking the remaining water out. Next pull the unit forward and tilt the top of it back about 45 degrees. (when you have it tipped back far enough, the top will rest against the wall behind the machine instead of tipping forward) Remove the belt from the pulleys underneath the machine. Remove the 3 bolts holding the pump to the base of the machine. Use a pair or pliers or channel locks to remove the clamps on the hoses attached to the pump. Install the replacment pump you've purchased from a local appliance parts sttore or bought from the manufactures web site on line by reversing the process. Run a quick fill/ spinto make sure you have no leaks.
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