Frigidaire Front Load Washer Drain Pump Replacement
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.
Frigidaire front load washer drain pump replacement. This video provides step by step instructions for replacing the drain pump on frigidaire affinity front load washing machines. I bought this in late 2015 to replace the pump on my frigidaire affinity front load washer model atf7000ee0 that failed after 9 years. 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 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.
This video demonstrates the proper and safe way to disassemble a washing machine and how to access parts that ma. Frigidaire front load washers are designed to both maximize water usage and the cleaning of your laundry. 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.
The addition of extra water may actually result in your laundry not being cleaned as well. The most common reasons for replacing the drain pump are when the washer is not draining or is leaking water.