Washer Repair- Replacing the Suspension Spring (Whirlpool Part # 21001598)

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This particular Suspension Spring is specific to Whirlpool manufactured brands including Admiral, Estate, Inglis, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Roper, Maytag, Crosley, Jenn-Air, Hardwick, Magic Chef, Amana, Glenwood, and Caloric. To find a Suspension Spring specific to your model, visit http://www.PartSelect.com.

If your washer is having any of these symptoms, then replacing the Suspension Spring could solve your appliance problem.
1) Washer is making pounding, rocking, and/or thumping noises
2) Washer machine is excessively vibrating during spin cycle
3) A broken spring is visible at the bottom of the washing machine

PartSelect® Part Number: PS2017965
Whirlpool OEM Part Number: 21001598

Tools used for this repair/replacement:
1) Putty Knife
2) 5/16th Nut Driver
3) Pair of Pliers

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[partselect]

@jrmc49 You're right the tub support springs can be a challenge to remove. Your suggestion for removing that spring is quite clever! Thank you for sharing it! Hope you also wore your safety glasses!

[partselect]

@Dragonsayian Glad you're a fan of our videos. Thanks for the comment!

[jrmc49]

replacing the back most spring is a BEAR....using the $11 spring tool is worth the money..

Also, saving trick for back spring,, use stretching tool and place coins or washers on opposite side of spring coils to hold stretch, tilt tub toward back spring, contact spring to washer, after connected- tilt tub toward front and coin will come out....IT WORKS !!!

[Dragonsayian]

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