riguy99
Premium Member
- Model Number
- WTW4816FW1
- Brand
- Whirlpool
- Age
- 1-5 years
We have a 3 year old Whirlpool top load, WTW4816FW. Has started shaking badly during spin cycles.
From what I have learned here, it seems this is almost certainly due to suspension rod problems, and the suspension rods should be replaced.
Is this the correct repair kit? and legit place for true Whirlpool parts vs bad knockoff? Suggestion on vendor welcome
click.linksynergy.com
Any ballpark of how much this would likely cost if we had a repair firm come out and do it? From the video it seems within my handy skills, but time/annoyance isn't nothing (of course, there's time in finding and dealing with a repair guy too). Though since it's a $500-ish washer new, a service call hardly seems worth it unless its way cheaper than I'm guessing.
Thanks!
From what I have learned here, it seems this is almost certainly due to suspension rod problems, and the suspension rods should be replaced.
Is this the correct repair kit? and legit place for true Whirlpool parts vs bad knockoff? Suggestion on vendor welcome
Whirlpool W10780045 Suspension Rods (AP5971396) - AppliancePartsPros.com
Note: Set of 4 rods. (Includes suspension bushings and suspension balls), W10780045 / AP5971396 made by Whirlpool
Any ballpark of how much this would likely cost if we had a repair firm come out and do it? From the video it seems within my handy skills, but time/annoyance isn't nothing (of course, there's time in finding and dealing with a repair guy too). Though since it's a $500-ish washer new, a service call hardly seems worth it unless its way cheaper than I'm guessing.
Thanks!