How to change bearings on a Fisher & Paykel washing machine

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In this video, I show all of the procceses involved in changing the bearings on the common F&P washing machine. While it is more or less a difficult job, I must really appreciate how easy F&P has made this machine to work on. I hope this helps some people!!!

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@andycanfixit 5 месяцев назад

Replaced the bearings on my GWL15 this weekend, found the bearings kit on ebay out of Australia for about $60 shipped to the US vs online part stores wanted about $280 for the kit. Simply tilting the machine back at an angle allowed me to knock out the old bearings and pop in the new ones without needing to remove the entire tub from the cabinet. Took about a half hour and the machine works great again. I've got over 15 years on this machine and it just keeps running. Old bearings were starting to rust from water beginning to leak through the seal. Thanks for the vid.

@johnanderson2234 Месяц назад

Excellent video. Wondered about the lift of the tub which was described as difficult then tipped the machine over (onto some carpet) and pulled the tub out from under. Easier! Getting the bearings into place was the hardest part. Thanks!

@taratitipene6692 6 месяцев назад

Thank you dude, you rock!! Extremely clear instructions and very peaceful voice.

@annasimpson4916 2 года назад

So satisfying to see those bearings popped out. Great video, cant wait for another one!

@grnappliance7297 2 года назад

I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

@jmc2501 22 дня назад

Good video. Thanks

@liftrailphotographyinnz3992 2 года назад

Great video I tried this repair myself about 4 years ago now on a Fisher & Paykel Kelvinator GW608K Washing Machine made in December 1996. Unfortunately the machine continued to be difficult after replacing the bearings so in the end I decided to strip it.

@grnappliance7297 2 года назад

I'm glad you liked the video. Too bad about your Kelvinator. It must have been great owning that washer while you still had it. I myself am still waiting to come across an older F&P like that. I found a Gentle Annie agitator at the place where I get my washers from, so they're definitely around here somewhere. I'll just have to keep waiting. Thanks for the comment!

@taratitipene6692 4 месяца назад

A good ending?

@bucknasty7616 Год назад

Thanks for the video. Was a big help. A+

@edwardmenzies6736 Год назад

Great video. I did the bearings on my 15 year old Fisher and Paykel smartdrive on the weekend. It's doable however I wouldn't say it's for someone with limited technical skills. It took me quite a few hours to do. I had quite a bit of trouble getting the old shaft back through once I put in the new bearings. It took quite a lot of beating with a rubber mallet and piece of work to get it through. I should have tried sanding it. Using Lanox inox on all screws and bolts when you put back also a great idea. Also when I put in the bearings seal it doesn't sit flush with the top of the bowl but rather quite a bit under the lip, that said it seems to run well so not sure if it's meant to be like that or the new bearings are a different size. That said I got it all back together and I can't believe how quiet the machine is now on the spin cycle. Thanks again for the video as just someone showing all the steps and parts gives you the confidence to take it on however just remember it's not a beginner's job.

@grnappliance7297 Год назад

Changing bearings Isn't an easy job that's for sure, but so far I've had pretty good success with doing them. Sometimes the shaft doesn't slide in as easily, but with a bit of persuasion, you can get it to work

@taratitipene6692 6 месяцев назад

I wish you were able to get more viewers, because what you've just shown us has saved me a lot of money. Thanks again

@Matowix Год назад

Reliable machines. Had mine 15 years and only done a hot water valve and rps sensor needed the contacts cleaning. That machine u did looks like it had a hell of a life. I cant see how it would be viable for someone to pay a technician to do a beating job on one of these even a new one. Do I know what a shop would charge? Even doing it to re sell by the time u buy the bearing kit

@lukekneebone9831 Год назад

I did the bearings for the third time since i started, it wasn't very often i needed to do them, but the machine i did them on yesterday was a Kelvinator badged Fisher & Paykel GW701K smart drive washing machine made in December 1993 so 29 years old now so far, but basically one i scored recently nearly 2 weeks ago as of tomorrow! 😁

@lukekneebone9831 Год назад

I will see about doing a youtube video of that machine, and along with 3 Intuitives and the Aquasmart, obviously not in one hit, most likely, i'll film them on my iphone!

@grnappliance7297 Год назад

@@lukekneebone9831 Sounds exciting. At that time, they had only been making the Smart drives for 2 years, so it will be interesting to see what it is.

@lukekneebone9831 Год назад

@@grnappliance7297 yes your absolutely correct, 1991 to 1993, they did the very first smart drive or known as Phase 1 or 00's. They are very very rare to even find, the phase 2's were basically the improvement series as the Phase 1's had slight differences with the motor controller and display and the pump was a different type in the beginning before they went to the Selni pump later on!

@donkeykongwhiting1753 2 года назад

I would like to see more videos with this fisher and paykel washing machine but doing wash loads

@dragoslayer6100 Год назад

Wow man, we have something in common. That was quite a amazing repair. I love fixing washing machines too. I sell washing machines and do repairs on them. I live in Wellington might be quite far away were you are. love your vids. And do you buy, Fix up and sell. cheers

@taratitipene6692 4 месяца назад

I must of missed the bearing - so instead I hammered my screwdriver head into something rubbery. Any idea as to how I can remove my screw driver?

@bucknasty7616 Год назад

Just replaced my bearings and the rotor position sensor. But still getting error code 136 (rotor position sensor) and advice? Also when i put my new bearing in, with the shaft, it doesn't spin as nice as i thought it would.

@grnappliance7297 Год назад

I researched your fault code. The RPS sensor is detecting that the motor is stalled, or that the motor cannot rotate smoothly or at all. Causes include faulty wire harnesses(check for corrosion), seized bearings, faulty or jammed motor, faulty control board, or faulty RPS sensor. I recommend checking the stator wheel to make sure that it turns freely and doesn’t rub up against the magnets on the motor, which can be fixed by just loosening it a tiny bit. Otherwise, the bearing and seals are likely not sitting right in the machine(or something else).

@samansalgado8413 5 месяцев назад

If the bottom plastic nut is broken what should we do?

@grnappliance7297 5 месяцев назад

I've never encountered that issue before. Perhaps you could clamp it down with vice grips or something like that.

@jill552 Год назад

My shaft did not just drop in. I had to give I a good hit. It’s not as quiet as I expected. The rotor didn’t spin easily when I was done. Hmm

@grnappliance7297 Год назад

If you're referring to the part where you're putting the shaft back in, then yeah. Sometimes they don't slide back into place that easily. Also, If your shaft was shaped over time by the old bearings, that could be causing the tub to wobble ever so slightly during spin causing the noisiness. I'm not sure what could be causing your rotor problems though. Maybe it's just the seal wearing in?

@anthonyellis6831 9 месяцев назад

@@grnappliance7297 The problem I experienced w the rotor is that I had a hell of a time getting the windings to center and bottom out on the exposed bearing OD at the bottom. If the plastic recess on the windings doesn't slip over that bottom bearing evenly, the windings are either off center wrt the magnets or it's not perpendicular to the shaft. Either way, the gap between the windings and magnet becomes an interference rub. Had to use a Dremel tool to grind a small bevel in the plastic, lube the bearing OD and slowly and evenly torque the windings down to get it to pop into place.

@user-og4ie7nd3z 3 месяца назад

Don't touch the serrated edges on the inner bowl because if you are unaware they act like a cheese grater and rip your hands to pieces a safer way is to maybe grab it by the inside of it at the top with both hands on opposite sides so you don't cut your self

@taratitipene6692 4 месяца назад

Is it necessary to disconnect the mother board?

@grnappliance7297 4 месяца назад

I disconnect the motherboard in order to remove the top of the machine. The process would otherwise be quite complicated.

@taratitipene6692 4 месяца назад

@@grnappliance7297 - thank you generously for your video. I finally managed to knock out the top and bottom bearings; what a mission.

@taratitipene6692 4 месяца назад

Hello - I cannot get the shaft through the other side, so I can put the bolt on. Actually, it is impossible.

@grnappliance7297 4 месяца назад

@@taratitipene6692 When tapping the bearings back into place, try your best to align them properly so that the shaft can slip through.

@taratitipene6692 4 месяца назад

@@grnappliance7297 - aha! Thank you. I wondered whether that may have been the problem, regarding the outer bearing. It seems like it is aligned, but one side always looks out of alignment. Perhaps, I should knock it gently, because every time I hit one side of the bearing the other side always pops out higher; very deceiving.