How to Remove a Frigidaire Washing Machine Pump

During the washing cycle of your Frigidaire washer, the machine fills with water. Water is supplied through a hose in the back of the machine to the pump, located toward the base of the unit. The washing machine pump in a Frigidaire comes in one of two varieties: direct or belt driven. Removal of the pump is necessary when the pump is clogged or malfunctioning. Give yourself an afternoon for the repair; it requires taking apart a large portion of your washer.

Screwdriver
Putty knife
Pliers
Socket wrench

Instructions

- 1
  Unplug the washer from the outlet.
- 2
  Remove the screws from each side of the control panel. Push back on the control panel to see if it comes loose. Slide a putty knife under each side of the control panel to press down the tabs underneath if the control panel does not go back.
- 3
  Remove the screws from the back and side of the washer housing. Pull forward on the housing to remove it.
- 4
  Locate the washer pump toward the base of the machine. It usually has two to four hoses attached to it. Set a bucket by the hoses.
- 5
  Press down on the clamps holding the hoses in place using a pair of pliers to release them from the pump. Drain the water into the bucket. Remove the screws from the clips holding the hoses in place if there isn't a clamp.
- 6
  Remove the screws from the pump cover. Press down the clips holding it in place and pull the cover off.
- 7
  Remove the belt from the pump if it is belt driven. Remove the nuts holding the pump in place using a socket wrench. Pull the pump from the unit.

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