Whirlpool Kenmore : Removing and Replacing Cabinet Housing

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Whirlpool Kenmore : Removing and Replacing Cabinet Housing

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Күн бұрын

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.
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@bernie472 5 ай бұрын

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!!

@TightWadDIY 5 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@journeyon1983 Жыл бұрын

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.

@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Putting it back on was harder but not too bad!

@nkbmusic124 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@TightWadDIY 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! It was frustrating at first until I found the right method! You’ve got this!

@469errol 2 жыл бұрын

@@TightWadDIY I agree. cover took awhile to get it aligned. It helps to have an assistant.

@trini_boi2414 5 ай бұрын

@@TightWadDIY When you pop one side on the other would come out

@jlamb199 Жыл бұрын

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!💕💕

@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@jlamb199 Жыл бұрын

@@TightWadDIY Drain pump is off and part arrives later on today.

@digitalmagicAR 21 күн бұрын

Thank you! I repaired by unit but never could get the housing back on correctly. Many videos showed how to take it apart but yours was the only one I found showing how it goes back together. Thank you

@TightWadDIY 13 күн бұрын

Glad it helped!

@laurenoakville3855 Жыл бұрын

Exactly what we needed! All How-tos should be so clear! Thank you!!

@skitzochik Жыл бұрын

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.

@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын

Awww. I’m glad you found the video.

@erinlempkowski7969 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын

Mine had already been taken off before so they were easier this time. It just takes alot of hand strength.

@FIRSTWORLDSTATUSBY 3 ай бұрын

great explanation, great video ... there should be more of guys like you on youtube...

@TightWadDIY 3 ай бұрын

It’s my pleasure. That really means a lot. Thanks for taking the time to leave a kind comment.

@USNAVDC 2 жыл бұрын

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! 🙂

@TightWadDIY 2 жыл бұрын

That’s great! Removing the cabinet is a pain.

@user-ov8ul7ke1y 7 ай бұрын

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.

@TightWadDIY 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for adding to the convo!

@DADoESofTX 7 ай бұрын

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.

@martinstuddard6852 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video! You saved me a lot of time today. Keep up the good work.

@TightWadDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I’m glad you found it helpful.

@scottmeszar5332 10 ай бұрын

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.

@TightWadDIY 10 ай бұрын

I’m glad you got it working again.

@PaulDJr Жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this video and the great explanation and demo of how to remove the cabinet housing.

@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын

My pleasure. I’m glad you found it helpful.

@jenniferhartley9651 Жыл бұрын

AWESOME FOR RE-ATTACHING BASE TO FRAME. THANK YOU!

@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@b-ran7024 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. I’m a tightwad too with a 20 yr old washer

@TightWadDIY 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t plan to get a new one any time soon!

@b-ran7024 2 жыл бұрын

@@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

@TightWadDIY 2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@thedolphin1247 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@TightWadDIY 2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t have any problem popping mine off. I didn’t need to use a tool.

@thedolphin1247 2 жыл бұрын

@@TightWadDIY i had to use a putty knife.

@jlamb199 Жыл бұрын

I used a 5 in one tool. Be gentle and keep prying on all sides while wiggling the cap. It should come free.

@417angrybirds 4 ай бұрын

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?

@TightWadDIY 4 ай бұрын

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.

@417angrybirds 4 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@matthewcalvert7594 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks you really helped me . I replaced my moms lid switch and didn’t have it back together correctly . Thanks and great video!!

@TightWadDIY 3 жыл бұрын

It took me a minute to get the cabinet back on correctly. I’m glad the video helped you out.

@19jody72 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Just what I needed to know!

@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@vincentwelch7286 8 ай бұрын

Thanks bro!

@TightWadDIY 8 ай бұрын

Any time

@SuperGamesLegend Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@donnaproto999 Жыл бұрын

Thank you much appreciated 🥰😇

@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын

My pleasure.

@thomascranston8503 Жыл бұрын

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.

@nicknlcbuilders3405 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely helpful. Thanks for posting it!

@TightWadDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Great! I’m glad it helped you out. I appreciate the kind comment.

@brettmccarty1964 3 жыл бұрын

You're a lifesaver brother

@TightWadDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Haha. It’s my pleasure. I’m always happy to help.

@musicfan5520 3 жыл бұрын

your video was very helpful to me, Thank you

@TightWadDIY 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@stevepope5484 4 ай бұрын

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?

@TightWadDIY 4 ай бұрын

Sorry I can’t say for sure. It’s out of balance though.

@georgedavall9449 2 ай бұрын

TightWad You Mutha !!!!! 👍💪✌😊

@TightWadDIY 2 ай бұрын

Haha. Hope it helped!

@samuelvolker5647 2 жыл бұрын

To remove the washer cabinet you DO NOT need to remove the hot or cold water supply hoses .

@TightWadDIY 2 жыл бұрын

True. I removed mine so I could have more room to shoot the video.

@melanieratzlaff551 2 жыл бұрын

ugh. The trouble I went through on that part of the job!

@aimeemcmahan1307 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting! Saved me.

@TightWadDIY 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. I have also have videos showing how to replace the lid switch and agitator if you need them.

@pathanley7973 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. worked for me ty.

@TightWadDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Great! I’m goad it helped you out.

@trini_boi2414 5 ай бұрын

Everything looks easy on KZfaq.. I'm still struggling to get this housing on

@TightWadDIY 5 ай бұрын

You have to start with the very bottom front. Once that’s in place the rest of it should line up perfectly.

@jimfischer4195 3 жыл бұрын

Thx much!!!

@TightWadDIY 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! I hope you get yours fixed.

@susensakal6600 Жыл бұрын

How to attach 2 slim white plastic clips back on the cabinet top

@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын

Sorry I’m not sure which ones you are referring to.

@mercedesbenzs600bash 2 жыл бұрын

Do you know how to disassemble the cabinet because I need it to fit through a 24 inch doorway leading to my basement???

@TightWadDIY 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t think that is possible. Sorry.

@mercedesbenzs600bash 2 жыл бұрын

@@TightWadDIY OK thanks...

@jaywilson2600 Жыл бұрын

@@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! 👹💩🤬

@jamessparkman4908 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, what year was this model made? (My model # 110.26712693) Thanks in advance!

@TightWadDIY 2 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure. I’m not an appliance tech.

@jlamb199 Жыл бұрын

@@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!)

@TightWadDIY Жыл бұрын

@@jlamb199 I’m glad you found it helpful!

@jlamb199 Жыл бұрын

@@TightWadDIY Cabinet is off and about to pull apart the pump assembly. Your video made it a cinch! ❤ back atcha!

@jimfischer4195 3 жыл бұрын

My Kenmore is commercial w a coin box. I couldn’t get the Cabinet apart.

@TightWadDIY 3 жыл бұрын

I haven’t worked on one of those. It has to come apart though.