whirlpool american toploader

[mbdas]

HI can anyone tell me how to fit a clutch coupling on one of these machines it fits between the motor and gearbox,I’ve had a few over the last six months but didn’t want to get involved but now find myself wanting to learn more about them so i’ve taken a job to go and have a look any info would be much appreciated,
thanks mark 😆

[machineman]

Re: whirlpool american toploader

nice easy job .take pump off then motor replace coupling 20 mins max first time take your time whatch the motor its heavy

[admin]

Re: whirlpool american toploader

hi,

The whole of the cabinet drops forward, remove the fascia in one lump undoing screws at the back, two clips are revealed which hold the cabinet in place, hinge the cabinet forward to reveal all the mechanicals.

Couplings and pumps are the common failures, watch out for a 6amp fuse hidden in the wiring loom at the side of the timer.

Kevin

[machineman]

Re: whirlpool american toploader

do it from underneath its easier than taking cabinet off.m

[mbdas]

Re: whirlpool american toploader

Hi thanks for the advice i have only just receive part and have now fitted it, removed cabinet inorder to fit it found it dead easy I have found a web site in US with detail instructions of how to fit part if anyone is interested
http://www.repair2000.com its even got pictures
thanks again Mark 😛

[eastlmark]

Re: whirlpool american toploader

Mark, hope you charged a decent rate for doing this job. Customers here should not expect a repair on this type of specialist appliance at the same cost of a run of the mill Hotpoint carbons for example. Yes it is an easy job but you can impress a customer by ripping that cabinet off in like 30 seconds!
Mark.

[mbdas]

Re: whirlpool american toploader

£55 all in job done didn’t like to charge more as she has been waiting nearly 2 weeks as one cockup and another buy my supplier I thought she had been waiting long enough 7 in the family how high is her wash pile 😳

[Lawrence]

Re: whirlpool american toploader

these machines are becoming more popular over here now ,Most parts are available from the regular suppliers .,And Mark’s right don’t undervalue yourself most people re gard these as heavy duty machines and should therefore expect to pay accordingly .
I just wish they made a coin op version as I deal with a lot of coin op situations that don’t want to py mega bucks for the machines in the first place They are not all that much to buy actually http://www.millerbros.co.uk have them at £459.00

Lawrence

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