Whirlpool Kenmore : Removing and Replacing Cabinet Housing
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- čas přidán 29. 06. 2019
- Direct drive washing machines made by Whirlpool which includes Kenmore and Roper are pretty easy to work on. Many people think it would be too hard to take apart to get to the motor but it isn't. This video shows how easy it can be to remove the cabinet so you can make your own repairs.
If you have an issue with your washer, check out the links below to see how to fix your issues.
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Thank you very much! Last week I had to take it apart to replace the transmission coupler, and re-wire the lid switch that someone had bi passed, but when putting the cabinet back together, I could not figure out how it went. I couldn't take it anymore, as it was coming apart when I moved the machine. This short video you made helped me to line it up with the metal lip in the front, and sides, etc (plus it is rusty, and dirty down there making it harder to figure out) so thank you! Even something simple like this is a huge help!!
My pleasure!
Thank you for doing this video on how to removed cabinet housing. I think this is the only video that show how it's done.
You’re welcome! Putting it back on was harder but not too bad!
Exactly what we needed! All How-tos should be so clear! Thank you!!
THANK YOU! Everyone makes it look so easy but I’ve been struggling for an hour to get the cabinet back on! This video was so helpful!
You’re welcome! It was frustrating at first until I found the right method! You’ve got this!
@@TightWadDIY I agree. cover took awhile to get it aligned. It helps to have an assistant.
@@TightWadDIY When you pop one side on the other would come out
omg im SOOO GLAD i found this video, i have that exact washer & recently removed the drum & EVERYTHING to clean it (utterly disgusting) and upon reassembly everything went well until i tried to put the out part back on...in fact my washer sits in the laundry room without the box around it. Me & my guy struggled with that thing for 2 days before he 'd given up...now tnite the battle shall ensue. thank you so much for this short but sweet info video.
Awww. I’m glad you found the video.
great explanation, great video ... there should be more of guys like you on youtube...
It’s my pleasure. That really means a lot. Thanks for taking the time to leave a kind comment.
THIS VIDEO NEVER GETS OLD...because these Whirlpools & Kenmores were the BEST direct drive machines known to womankind...cuz WE CAN FIX 'EM TOO! 😂 Your video sure helps! Thanks!💕💕
Agreed
@@TightWadDIY Drain pump is off and part arrives later on today.
But how did you just pop off those end caps?? I can't get them off and that's why I searched for this video.
Mine had already been taken off before so they were easier this time. It just takes alot of hand strength.
Great video! I just replaced a Washer Water Inlet Valve on a Whirlpool washing machine that was exactly like the one in this video...without the
little side covers over the two screws on the side. I didn't have to remove the cabinet, I just took the top loose and was able to get to the part I replaced.
Everything took about 30 minutes. This video was perfect! 🙂
That’s great! Removing the cabinet is a pain.
This is a very helpful video. Thank you. I’ll add that some Whirlpool washers do not have removable trim capping the ends of the control panel. Instead, you must insert a putty knife into the gap on either side to release the spring clips that allow the control panel to flip back.
Thanks for adding to the convo!
There are several methods of anchoring the control console to the machine top on direct-drive models. Some Kenmore models have the screws beneath those removable trim pieces as shown, some don't have the screws exposed without trim pieces. Another method is screws at the *rear* corners of the console, with little tabs that flex back when a screwdriver is put in place, flex forward to hold the retracted screw. And the spring clips.
Thanks for posting this video and the great explanation and demo of how to remove the cabinet housing.
My pleasure. I’m glad you found it helpful.
Thank you so very much. You probably saved me $350-400 I too was struggling putting it back on. Of course its a pretty old machine and the frame is a bit dirty and rusted, but I got it back on. Quite honestly I wouldn't mind paying $75-100 for a repair. I don't understand how they justify charging so much for parts and labor. I wish I made $75/ hr and charged 300% mark up on parts.
I’m glad you got it working again.
Thanks for this video! You saved me a lot of time today. Keep up the good work.
Thanks. I’m glad you found it helpful.
AWESOME FOR RE-ATTACHING BASE TO FRAME. THANK YOU!
You’re welcome!
Thanks you really helped me . I replaced my moms lid switch and didn’t have it back together correctly . Thanks and great video!!
It took me a minute to get the cabinet back on correctly. I’m glad the video helped you out.
Definitely helpful. Thanks for posting it!
Great! I’m glad it helped you out. I appreciate the kind comment.
your video was very helpful to me, Thank you
My pleasure!
Very helpful. I’m a tightwad too with a 20 yr old washer
I don’t plan to get a new one any time soon!
@@TightWadDIY hopefully I won’t either. Will have to see how this repair job lasts. That cabinet comes off much easier than it goes back on
@@b-ran7024 The parts on this model are pretty basic so they should last a really long time. The cabinet is definitely tricky to get back on.
Excellent video. worked for me ty.
Great! I’m goad it helped you out.
You're a lifesaver brother
Haha. It’s my pleasure. I’m always happy to help.
Cool! I was your 1,000th thumbs up..🎉🎉. Great video! I wonder if anybody is still manning the station on this video as it was posted a while ago… my washer has a delayed reaction… water won’t begin filling for sometimes up to a couple of minutes… reckon why is that?
Thanks for the like. I’m still here! Just spending more time on the cooking channel. A delayed fill is really odd. All I can think of is the timer knob but I’m really not sure.
Thank you.
Thanks! Just what I needed to know!
My pleasure!
Thanks!
You’re welcome!
Thank you much appreciated 🥰😇
My pleasure.
Thanks bro!
Any time
Thank you for posting! Saved me.
You are welcome. I have also have videos showing how to replace the lid switch and agitator if you need them.
Thx much!!!
You are welcome! I hope you get yours fixed.
Be nice if you showed how you got the top strap to snap onto the motor and kind of tools you used. I use electric tape to suspend the top strap from above so that it does not get in the way or fall off while replacing the motor.
Them two covers on each side of control panel you already popped and made easy top remoive is a key bit of information you omitted. How do they get taken off without breaking them.
I didn’t have any problem popping mine off. I didn’t need to use a tool.
@@TightWadDIY i had to use a putty knife.
I used a 5 in one tool. Be gentle and keep prying on all sides while wiggling the cap. It should come free.
TightWad You Mutha !!!!! 👍💪✌😊
Haha. Hope it helped!
Great Video.
Same exact washer.
Shaking knocking on spin.
The thing on the bottom needs rotated back in place?
Thanks.
One video removes several things.
Another get his wife to lift /while he rotates the plate thing back where it was?
Sorry I can’t say for sure. It’s out of balance though.
Great Video!
Thank you. I appreciate that.
To remove the washer cabinet you DO NOT need to remove the hot or cold water supply hoses .
True. I removed mine so I could have more room to shoot the video.
ugh. The trouble I went through on that part of the job!
Everything looks easy on CZcams.. I'm still struggling to get this housing on
You have to start with the very bottom front. Once that’s in place the rest of it should line up perfectly.
Do you know how to disassemble the cabinet because I need it to fit through a 24 inch doorway leading to my basement???
I don’t think that is possible. Sorry.
@@TightWadDIY OK thanks...
@@TightWadDIY Oh it's possible. They call you TightWad in your neck of the woods. In mine they call me Taz. (As in Looney Tunes The Tasmanian Devil). I ignorantly tore the heck out of my cabinet. Top off, the three sides that make the shell flopping in the wind of my cyclone. Hardware pieces popped and hiding all over the laundry room. I'm in the middle of reconstructing the whole washing machine, save tub and it's parts underneath it.
It can be done, but I wouldn't do it unless you carefully.....Nope, I wouldn't do it.! Pain in this devil's butt! 👹💩🤬
How to attach 2 slim white plastic clips back on the cabinet top
Sorry I’m not sure which ones you are referring to.
Hi, what year was this model made? (My model # 110.26712693) Thanks in advance!
I’m not sure. I’m not an appliance tech.
@@TightWadDIY I think I have the exact WM in this video, Kenmore S-80 110.27812692. It's at least a couple of decades old & I only replaced one part near the pump about 5 years ago. I forgot how to remove the cabinet and I think the pump might be clogged from a memory foam bath mat that got destroyed 3 loads of wash ago. Dogs won't let any repairMan in the house, so this Chix gotta do the fix! Thanks for a great video, which is saved to my library (& I subbed!)
@@jlamb199 I’m glad you found it helpful!
@@TightWadDIY Cabinet is off and about to pull apart the pump assembly. Your video made it a cinch!
❤ back atcha!
My Kenmore is commercial w a coin box. I couldn’t get the Cabinet apart.
I haven’t worked on one of those. It has to come apart though.