Frigidaire Affinity Front Load Washer Drain Pump Replacement

Repairing a frigidaire affinity front loading washer.

Frigidaire affinity front load washer drain pump replacement. E36 console control board. In most front load washers including the older friggidaires you can get to the drain pump by simply removing a front panel at the bottom. This video provides step by step instructions for replacing the drain pump on frigidaire affinity front load washing machines. E35 pressure sensor indicates water overfill.

This part is the pump and motor assembly which includes a red flapper to prevent drain backflow. The drain pump on a frigidaire affinity washing machine is responsible for helping the water drain out of the washing machine during the wash cycle. But that was too easy so in friggidaire s latest offering curiously named the affinity it s a go around your elbow to get to your uh kneecap kind of a deal. E31 pressure sensor not communicating with the control board.

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. E23 drain pump relay on control board failed wire off pump or pump replace console control board cable or defective pump. You will need to remove the front panel of your washer to access the drain pump.

This is an adequate low cost replacement but it is not oem quality and will probably not last as long as a genuine pump. However if the drain pump becomes clogged with items that fall out of pockets such as coins keys hair accessories or other small objects the water may not drain well or at all. Replace the console control board. Washer won t spin washer is making loud noise washer won t agitate washer won t drain.

This video provides step by step instructions for replacing the drain pump on frigidaire affinity front load washing machines. You will notice significantly less water usage in your front load washer than you are used to seeing in other units especially top load washers. The addition of extra water may actually result in your laundry not being cleaned as well. I bought this in late 2015 to replace the pump on my frigidaire affinity front load washer model atf7000ee0 that failed after 9 years.

The most common reasons for replacing the drain pump are when the washer is not draining or is leaking water. The tools you will need for the repair are a phillips screw driver a putty knife a pair of slip joint pliers and a 5 16 nut driver.