Install Pump in Kenmore Elite Front Load Washer - OE Code
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- You got a OE code on your Kenmore Elite Front Load Washer? "OE" is a "Drain error " and it is initiated by your washer not having fully drained in 10 minutes. Sometimes it's caused by a clogged filter but the last 3 times I've seen it, I had to replace the drain pump on my Kenmore. A few years back we posted a video on how to install a pump in a Kenmore elite front load washer. It seemed to fit a need and we get comments from time to time that asked us questions like, thanks for posting, you have me the inspiration to do this myself. I'm here to say, if I can do this, so can you. To install this pump in our front load washer, it's going to take about 2 hours. Mainly because you may be seeing these things for the first time and your being careful. This is my 3rd go of it and now I can do this relatively quickly. This is certainly not something I enjoy doing but where we live, in Monterey, Virginia, there are no repair folks for approximately 1.5 hours. And getting them to come fix an appliance is not cost effective, if you can get them at all. Below is a list of the tools I used to install this pump, along with a link to a couple items that made this job much easier. Buy the pliers. And please thank me in the comments. I wish had bought them for my first and second pumps I've installed in this Kenmore Elite Washer.
Tool List
Needle nose pliers - if not these something with a point on them
14 & 10 mm sockets - deep or shallow doesn't matter
Short and Long extensions
1/4" drive for the sockets - You can use a larger drive but may prove difficult
Philips head screwdriver
A razor knife
The pliers (link below) for the ring around the front gasket
My favorite headlamp (link below)
As far as part number goes, check inside your door for the part number. You may or may not need the serial number. Look up your part at this site
www.partselect.com/Kenmore-Wa...
Put in your part number. In my case, our washer is a 79640512900. About the middle of the page you will find a box to put in the part description. I entered "pump", and found the pump I needed. In one of the photos is the parts diagram. This can be very helpful. Look for the pump. It's called Washing Machine Drain Pump and Motor Assembly. And now you have the part number, in my case it's 4681EA2001T. Take this part number and plug it into Amazon. You will notice that you will see multiple version. Choosing the cheapest one may not be the best idea but in my case, it worked very well. I did have to make a small modification to the cover on the pump. For me, it was worth ordering from Amazon and getting the part faster and cheaper than sears.com.
Links to the pump I used, the pliers and my headlamp.
Pump - amzn.to/3gLcdd2 (be sure to check your part number)
Pliers - amzn.to/3N6Hl2R (please thank me in the comments!)
Headlamp - amzn.to/3SyWbAh
This an "affiliate link" where you can purchase the same item we bought. As we understand affiliate links, if you use this link we may receive a tiny commission on the sale because we showed you the product. Sort of like that movie Office Space. It the tiny fractions of cents that add up, that nobody notices and over time we make money. As an Amazon Affiliate Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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00:00 Introduction
01:40 Tools Needed
05:25 Remove Gasket on Door
06:33 Remove Detergent & Bleach Tray
07:35 Remove Top of Washer
09:30 Remove Front Panel With Door
11:48 Remove 3 Screws for Washer Pump
16:10 Cut Cover to Fit New Pump If Needed
21:18 Reinstall Pump to Base and Inside Cabinet
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Thank you for you video. Next time you can lean against the wall your washer and take the pump off from the bottom. Just a thoug
Funny you mention that... Last weekend someone gave the same advice and low and behold, our washer pump died again... Here is the video of me doing just that! Thanks for watching and the suggestion. th-cam.com/video/EFnyEKGAAd4/w-d-xo.html Kevin
Thank you for your video!! Just finished installing the new pump, running a laundry load and all seems to be going well!! I’m a 48 yo working mother of 2 who is married to a very handy guy, but I’m determined to figure things out myself these days 💪🏼
You made my day! Thanks for taking the time to watch our video and let me know how it went! Thanks for watching our video. I hope you will visit our channel again. Kevin
Just replaced my pump great video Thank you.
Thanks for watching our video and leaving your comment. It means a lot to hear from folks that benefited from it. Every time I replace the pump on ours, I watch it again too. Thanks Kevin
My (09) Kenmore Elite is like yours and had the same 0E code. So since my older son is more mechanically inclined we used your video in finding where all the screws are and how to get at the pump, that was a big help!!!
We got the pump out and saw the impeller was broke, so we verified part number from several online sites along with my washer model number and ordered new pump and gasket along that special ring tool from Amazon, I got all three items for $100.00 in 4 days. For some reason most of the gasket prices was $100.00+, I managed to find one for $45.00, pump prices was around $25,00 - $45.00.
I called an appliance repair place and he quoted $450.00 - $550.00 for fixing pump only, so it does save a lot if when folks like you put a video out showing how it's done, thanks for posting!!!!!!!!!!
Job38Four, Comments like these are what motivates us to post videos. We love sharing what He has done for us through videos like this! Thanks for taking the time to watch and share your thoughts! Means a lot to us! Kevin & Emily
Thanks Kevin! It took us a while and I had to get help with a couple of stubborn screws, but the washer is working again! Only one screw left over at the end! ;)
If you are like me, we have a junk drawer full of old bits and pieces... And sometimes they find their way back to the original project they came from... other times, not so much. Thanks for watching and leaving your comment! It means a lot to us! Kevin
@@MillGapFarms Oh, we do have a junk drawer! But the spare screw goes to live in the barn in the wood shop. Maybe it will get used sooner!? Also we just cleaned out the inlet filters, which would be a great short vid for folks that have hard water, if you're ever looking for another topic. :)
You are very correct on the inlet filter. Ours is no longer gunked up... we added a softener and its really helped out. Thanks for the suggestion! Kevin
@@MillGapFarms Any tips on the softener? Where in the water line does it go? We have a drilled well and lots of iron & manganese in the water.
Please accept my apology Ms. Wilder. I did not see your comment. Our water softener is in our basement and is installed before the water splits and goes to the hot water and the cold water to the house. There are some kits that you can buy on amazon that will tell you the harness of your water. Here is a test strip that will help you understand your water better in regards to hardness. amzn.to/3L8v2CW This version tests a little more and it might give you a better idea as to how much iron you have in your water. amzn.to/3Sj9rMb For the best understanding do a water test at your local health department or independent lab. Again, I apologize for missing your comment. Thanks for watching our video and posting your question. Kevin
Thanks for taking the time to create and share this video. It was very helpful for my drain pump replacement that I completed yesterday. I enjoyed your positive and calming personality, which helped me when I wanted to toss that door gasket spring clip out the window :D
The power of editing keeps my calm. I don’t use this term often but I truly hate that spring! Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment it motivates me to make more videos hopefully not about a Kenmore! Kevin
Loved how you showed all your mistakes, because that's exactly what would happen to me, & has happened to me on similar appliance repair projects. Thanks for the informative guidance & insight!
I don't think I showed all my mistakes Glynn St Jean. The video would have been too long!!! Most of them though. Having done this 3 or 4 times now, you'd think I would have this down. I don't know if it was in this replacement that I found one of my tools. I wonder what I'll find next time! Thanks for watching and taking a minute to share your thoughts. Means a lot to us! Kevin
Huge thanks for the step by step instruction. I got the pump and special tool off Amazon for $45. You saved me a ton of money and hassle.
You made my day Shannoncozens! Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts! Kevin
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I have successfully replace the drain pump and so far (fingers crossed) things are working like new again! You made this job so much easier, I had video playing over and over as I went through each step, it was like having a friend in the laundry room helping me!
Hi Gingerherrod8702, You made my day with your comment. This is exactly what we want to do in this community. Be a resource to others. We are glad it worked out for you! I just recently replaced the pump again for the probably 5th time. We do a lot of laundry here on the farm. Thanks for watching our video and taking the time to share your thoughts! Kevin
Just did this with an old Kenmore elite. I bought the OEM pump and used your video. You rock! Here's hoping it kicks around for another year lol
You made my day with your comment! Thanks for watching and sharing your success! Kevin
Thanks for posting this video. It helped me fix mine. I had to replace the drain pump also. The only thing I did different was use a screw gun. It’s a lot quicker taking out and putting the screws back in. I did order the spring tool to take the spring off which made it much easier. Thanks for that also.
I ordered the tool and drain pump from Amazon.
Thanks for watching and leaving your comment Mark L! It motivates us to make more videos. I'm glad you were able to get the pump installed. I can't tell you how long it took me the first time to get the ring back onto the front. I've done this 2 or 3 times already and didn't think about the screw gun. I'll be able to do it much faster next time... which I'm sure is right around the corner! Thanks again! Kevin
Thank you so much for this video! Helped this husband keep the wash machine going!
Glad I could help! Thanks for sharing your comment! Kevin
Use flat head to pry off spring from rubber casing. Does not take much force if you run the screw driver along the side. Worked well for me. Thanks for the video!
Were you able to get the ring back on easily? I struggled with it for a long time the last time I did it so I bought the tool. Recently I had to do this again and I went through the bottom... That turned out to be a much easier repair. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts! Kevin
Thanks for sharing! I ordered the part you posted, with full trust in you (lol I didnt even check) pump has been replaced and washer is fixed. That rubber gasket ring was definitely a pain in the ass. It did just come right off though with a little tug of a needle nose pliers. Getting it on was the difficult part. I just used 2 hard plastic scrapers and used them to slide the bottom on while my wife held the sides in place.
The last time I installed the gasket ring without the tool, I thought I would lose my mind. Even with the tool it can be a little tricky but much much easier! I had to get my wife involved too. It was simply hateful. Thanks for watching our video and sharing your experience! It means a lot to me to hear feedback. Hope you will visit our channel again soon. Kevin
Salt of the earth. Video let me see the inside of my upcoming project. Thank you
I'm glad this helped. Each time I need to do, I watch the video too. The last time I did it, I found one of my wrenches! Thanks for watching and sharing your comment! Kevin
I got a chuckle when you said washer yoga because that is exactly what it feels like 🤭
Also watched your videos before and got the spring clamp. Game changer
For me it was a game changer. Have you seen my latest pump change video. I did it from the bottom. I can't say that it will be easier, especially if you have not changed one of these before but since I've done this so many times, I knew where the screws were located. Doing it from the bottom is easier and I didn't have to mess with the seal! th-cam.com/video/EFnyEKGAAd4/w-d-xo.html Thank you for watching my yoga video! Kevin
I ENJOY THE TOTALLY LAAA-DEE-DAHHHHH FOLK ACOUSTIC GUITAR MUSIC YOU HAVE PLAYING IN THE BACKGROUND WHILE YOU FLOOD YOUR LAUNDRY ROOM....
😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋
I had to go back to the video because I forgot what I had going in the background. The music should have been a bit louder in this video. I could barely hear it. Thanks for watching and leaving your comment. It's the little details that others notice that make doing these videos fun. Hope to see you on the channel and in the comments more. Kevin
I WAS ACTUALLY HAVING BECKS-E-BY AT MY LOCAL DENNY'S DINER OF T-BONE STEAK WHEN I DID THAT SMART ALEX COMMENT.
PLEASE DON'T CHANGE A THING, THAT TUTORIAL HAS HELPED ALOT.
ONE OF THE OFFICE GIRLS AT WHERE I WORK HAD THIS ISSUE WITH HER STUPID KENMORE He CLOTHES WASHER.
I HATE ALL THESE NEWFANGLED THROW-AWAY CRAP MACHINES.
FOUND THAT PUMP ON AMAZON PRIME BUSINESS, CHEAP....
I did not take it that way. I have another video very similar to this one... because the washer pump has died multiple times... whether I buy OEM or off amazon, the pumps only last us about 1.5 years. I've done this so many times, I can now do it in about 45 minutes... Not something I'm proud of but certainly glad I can get it done fast. Thanks for watching and commenting again. If you have time, watch some of our other bad videos on the channel... some will leave you scratching your head I'm sure. Kevin
Thank you Sir, appreciate you taking the time
Thanks for taking a minute to leave your thoughts. Means a lot to us. We would love to have back on the channel sometime! Thanks for watching! Kevin
Thanks for the videos and Mistakes. Help me immensely
I think I need a channel on all the mistakes I make... it would be a lot more videos!!! Thanks for watching and leaving your thoughts! Kevin
Great video, I found out I would never wat to be a washing machine repair man. I think you did a killer job on fixing that washer, seems like I never have much luck in that department.
I got small hands, so it's easy to get them into appliances. Thanks for watching. K
Glad I am one and have small hands lol
Hi, Thanks for the video!! I appreciate it. I just ordered the pump. I will try to replace the pump from the bottom and not open anything, will let you know how it goes when the parts arrive. Thank you very much for taking the time to document and help us
I did it from the bottom, it worked out. Thank you
Wonderful! You made my day. Mine worked too. I will never remove that gasket again!!!! Thanks for taking the time to let me know it worked out for you! Hope you will visit the channel again soon! Kevin
very helpful, thanks. i did get hung up on some very rusty screws but was able to get around it.
Thanks for sharing! And thanks for watching our video! Kevin
Very helpful,and detail how to do it thank you
Glad it was helpful Edgar Fierro. I've put a few of these on and each time it gets a little easier. Not fun but easier. One time I found my lost socket! Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. Kevin
Good video😊
Thanks for watching and leaving your thoughts. Kevin
Thank you so much!!!!
You're welcome! Thanks for leaving the comment! Kevin
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Thanks for your awesome video. Now I’m going to try to fixing and replacing mine hopefully I can do it that will make my wife happy?
Good luck with your repair Oldyspices! If you get into a pickle, go to our website www.millgapfarms.com and email me. Let me know how it goes. Kevin
Awesome job thank you.
Can the pump be replaced from the hole at the bottom of washer, instead of taking so many things off ?
Yes it can. I had a viewer who repaired washers tell me that. Next time I do it, I'll try it myself. about the only thing that I see as a challenge is finding all the screws and taking off the clamps. From the front it is very easy to see all of that. Thanks for watching and asking your question. Kevin
Kevin, great video. I used it and got my washer torn down, pump.rplaced and put back together inside of 2 hours. Thought I was pretty slick. The problem, though, im still getting a DE code. Drain line and filter are clear, any ideas? Really tired of baling 6 gallos of water with every test run.
I don't think I mentioned this in the video but have you pulled the filter? There could be something in there? Another thing to do is reset the pc board. Here is a video to how I do it. th-cam.com/video/viKY99zFQCE/w-d-xo.html Let me know if this works. BTW we don't live in an area without cell reception. I'm making hay today and will check back throughout the day for comments. Thanks Kevin
Thank you you save me to buy another one new suscriber 👍🏼
Sergio, You made my day. I'm glad this worked for you. I mention this often, at some point you may need to put a pc board on the until. When mine finally goes, I will do a video on it. I'm sure it will be easy. Thanks for watching, commenting and becoming a subscriber. Thankfully we don't have too many appliance repair videos (hahaha) but we do have a bunch on maple syrup and our farm life. Commenting again when find something you didn't know! Kevin
You did a great job though sir
Thank you kindly Kevin
Awesome video, thanks for the in depth video with chapters and associated tools needed. Any chance you have a quick tip or how-to video for accessing a washer underneath a drier without removing the drier? My assumption is no, remove the drier and follow the video, but worth a shot before i wrestle with the drier up top. Thank you in advance!
Carmen, Thanks for watching and asking your question. It sounds like you are using these as stackable units. We don't as you can tell from the video. There is a comment where a gentleman shares that he did it from the bottom. I think that is totally possible. Of course you have to get to it. If your washer could be pulled away from the wall (guessing it's against one) you could lean them backwards against a wall and work from the bottom. I would try this myself but before I did, I would make sure to secure the bottom so it doesn't kick out towards the front farther. Something that holds the units from moving is necessary. In my mind, the units could kick out and land on their back. Most likely damaging where the hoses go. Then you've got a bigger problem. The next time I need to replace our pump, I'm going to try to access it from the bottom. No need to take off the gasket if I don't have to. I think you would need to be adventurous to change the pump with the washer on top. If you do it, take a video or a photo and email to us. www.millgapfarms.com. I would love to learn for your experience. Thanks Kevin
Awesome, thanks for the replay and thanks again for the awesome video! I ended up getting the drier down and repairing the washer once it was down, took about 3 hours. This video was awesome and it saved me about $700! Thanks a bunch!
You made my day Ms. Pascuito! I'm glad it helped you! Kevin
Buddy I'm a appliance technician. To fix all your water issues from getting all over the floor and yourself. Buy a wet dry shop vac open up the front door empty inside the washer 1st from clothes and all water sitting inside it. Then open up filter at bottom at drain pump and slowly open up cap to catch it without getting water everywhere glad to help u out
What a great suggestion. I don't know why I didn't think of this!!! I have 2 shop vacs and both work well with water too... but apparently not this kind of water...right? Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. As much as I hate to say it, I'll be fixing this again in about 1.5 years... Kevin
Glad to help buddy . Hey when we're in there getting it done sometimes the stress gets the best of us. Don't beat yourself up over it. We live and learn. I had to get dirty to learn myself.
Yes you can use shop vac to clean up this nasty water too. I use a 3.5 h
Gallon vac get it from harbor freight Bauer it's cheap and works .
Mine is a 20 gallon craftsman from 1994... it's loud but still ticking along! I appreciate your suggestions! Kevin
I just replaced the pump on the left and we are still getting the same code. Is there an identical pump on the right side as well?
If you have the same machine as we do, there is only one pump. Put a towel under the washer where the filter is located and remove your filter. It sounds like you have a blockage there. Thanks for watching our video. Hope this helps. Kevin
you can tilt the thing forward and replace is from the bottom homie, this way is wayyyy more work
Mr. Wolf, What a great idea. I have not done that before...as you can tell. Thanks for watching and sharing this great tip! Kevin
U can but it's very tight and if you don't know what your looking for with clamps and all then how he's doing it is the way . But yes u can do it from the bottom
How did you come to the conclusion it was the pump and just a clogged filter?
Thanks for watching our video Tonyromano4341. The first time I got the "OE" code, I tried to clean out the filter. It had scale from our hard water but no major clogs. Then I did what I thought was the next step, install the pump. After getting the pump off it became apparent that the impeller was broken, or at least not working correctly. Every time I do this, it's the same thing. The impeller breaks on the shaft some how. I have lost count as to how many times these pumps have broken on us. I have been keeping one on the shelf for a couple years now. To the credit of the machine, we do a lot of laundry in it. Between living on a farm, two kids we have a b&b we operate here and it's not uncommon to do 5-6 loads a day. Not every day but 4 to 5 days a week we have multiple loads going each day. I don't put a lot of faith in the pumps. LG and Kenmore use the same pump. Thanks for your question. I hope this helps. Kevin
It's crazy there is a video only has 4 screws from the bottom 😂
There is certainly more than one way to get this done. Would you mind sharing that video in the comments of this one. We could all learn from that. Thanks for watching! Kevin
2 faceplate screws is all you need to remove
Hi Americanpride1100, Thanks for watching and offering advice. I've only done this 4 or 5 times so far... and one time about 3 weeks ago. How can you access the faceplate screws with the top on? Having done this a couple times, I can now do it in less than an hour. The first couple times, not so much. I would love to learn how to reduce that time even further. Thanks Kevin
You don’t need a tool for the front spring u can pop it out with a screwdriver I’ve done hundreds I use a needle nose to put it back that tool is for 5he rear spring
I have popped out the spring with a screwdriver. And it seems the devil tested me on the needle nose pliers... a couple times. So I bought the tool and it was worked flawlessly ever since. I would love to see how you are using you pliers to get those back on. That would be one nifty video that I would be glad to post for you. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. Kevin
Lay it on the back and it’s out in 3 minutes from the bottom
Thanks for watching and leaving your thoughts! I did a video just the way you suggested and worked like a dream. I got the pump out and the new one installed in less than an hour. Great suggestion! Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts!! Kevin
@@MillGapFarms can you give a link for the video where you tried from the bottom?
th-cam.com/video/EFnyEKGAAd4/w-d-xo.html Hope this helps. Kevin
You skipped the whole process of taking the door off 🙄
Thanks Daniel Shinsky for watching our video. I don't think in this video that I took the door off. I think I took off the front pane that included the door. I watched the video again and I don't see the need to remove the door. In fact, down in the comments for this video a viewer suggested going through the bottom and not taking off the door and gasket. I'm definitely going to try that next time I need to change out the pump. Thanks for watching and leaving your comment. Kevin