Jump to content
LIMITED TIME OFFER: Get up to $100 off tuition for Master Samurai Tech courses through November 30th ×
Click here to check out our structured, online appliance repair training courses for rookies and experienced techs.

FAQs | Repair Videos | Academy | Newsletter | Contact


DISCLOSURE: We may earn a commission when you use one of our coupons/links to make a purchase.

  • Upcoming Events

    • Appliantology Live Dojo, Saturday, 12/7/2024 @10 AM ET
      07 December 2024 03:00 PM Until 04:00 PM
      1  
      All Appliantology tech members are invited to join in the conversation for all things Appliantological: bidness, customers, tools, troubleshooting, flavorite brewski, whatever. Webcams and microphones are open and live!
      This event is also a great time for any students at Master Samurai Tech to bring any and all questions about the coursework. We're happy to walk through any concepts you're having trouble with. Think of it like office hours with your teachers. 
      Also, follow this Calendar Event so you'll get notified of new posts here. Look for the "Follow" button either at the top of the topic on desktop or below the topic on mobile.
      Who: This workshop is only available to tech members at Appliantology.
      When: Saturday, December 7 @10:00 AM Eastern Time.
      Where: Online via Zoom
      How:
      Click here to go to the forum topic with the registration link. If you're interested, register now. Arrive a couple minutes early to make sure your connection is working. Set a reminder for yourself for this workshop so you don’t miss it.  And check out past workshops here: https://appliantology.org/announcement/33-webinar-recordings-index-page/

Remove top from Samsung WA5471 top load washer

AUaero

By AUaero
in DIY Appliance Repair Help

 Share

Recommended Posts

AUaero

AUaero

Posted
Posted

I have a Samsung WA5471 top load washer - this is one of the "exploding" Samsungs from a few years ago.  I opted for the repair option and I recall the tech that installed the repair saying something like "after I install the repair kit, this top will be impossible to remove."

Fast forward to today and the washer is having trouble finishing cycles due to the load becoming unbalanced.  I want to pull the top and check the condition of the suspension rods but I can't figure out how to get the top off.  According to the service manual on page 13 I should be able to lift and push the top forward after removing the two plates from the back that secure the top to the body of the washer.

Any ideas?

  • Replies 3
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

  • AUaero

    3

  • Vance R

    1

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Popular Posts

Vance R
Vance R

Took awhile to find the info. Both of the models you listed use the bolt and nut style upgrade. Been a few years since i've done any recalls and only did a couple of this style. Believe you have to pu

AUaero

AUaero

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Sorry - typo in the subject and body.  It's a Samsung WA5451, not WA5471.

Vance R Sensei

Vance R

Posted
Posted

Took awhile to find the info. Both of the models you listed use the bolt and nut style upgrade. Been a few years since i've done any recalls and only did a couple of this style. Believe you have to push the tub out of the way to undo the bolts. Front right and left rear of top are bolted to the cabinet.

  • Like 1
AUaero

AUaero

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Thank you!  I'll give it a try this weekend.  

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
×
×
  • Create New...