Thread Number: 3196
Whirlpool LFA 5800 3-port pump lockup |
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Post# 81500 , Reply# 2   9/4/2005 at 01:31 (6,781 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Having the same problem with my Hoover Twin Tub washer, and the cause is exactly as Fixerman stated. The pump has been leaking since we got the unit,and subsequent repairs have only served to lessen, but not stop the leaking (pump seal has gone bad). Long story short, if the unit is not used often, and by "often" I mean at least once every few days, the pump siezes up and will not drain. Have found that a few turns of the belt connection manually will get the darn thing started again, but still need to use the machine often to keep it running. As Fixerman stated the best fix is to install a new pump. Count your blessings at least your Whirlpool's pump is allot easier to find than Hoover TT's. Best of luck, Launderess |