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keiken01		#1 Posted : Monday, January 28, 2013 5:44:08 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 1/28/2013(UTC) Posts: 2		This washer has been great with minimal work needed over the years. It just stopped agitating or spinning and now makes a whirring sound. Is this a simple type if problem for a novice to repair? Should I just buy a new unit or maybe call a pro repairman?


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Simon / APP Team		#2 Posted : Monday, January 28, 2013 11:52:34 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: APP Team Joined: 2/12/2012(UTC) Posts: 5,556		Hi. You need to replace the motor coupling Part number: 285753A Use the video clip for the instructions. Post the results. Simon.


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keiken01		#3 Posted : Tuesday, January 29, 2013 9:40:31 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 1/28/2013(UTC) Posts: 2		Well my wife decided not to wait for me to order parts and do it myself, but the repairman charged us $162 to replace exactly what you told me. Does this seem about right? The repairman was at the house less than 30 minutes.


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Simon / APP Team		#4 Posted : Tuesday, January 29, 2013 10:16:03 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: APP Team Joined: 2/12/2012(UTC) Posts: 5,556		The price sounds about right. Simon.


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