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LG Front Load Washing Machine Vent Valve Plunger Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the vent valve plunger in your LG front load washing machine.

The vent valve plunger vents moist air out the back of the washer. The plunger may stick open, which would allow excess liquid to slosh out and drip down the back of the washer.

This guide will work for most LG front load washing machines. This guide is written with a model WM3050CW washer. If you have a different model, you may encounter some minor disassembly differences, but the overall repair process will be the same.

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  1. LG Front Load Washing Machine Vent Valve Plunger Replacement, Safety Precautions: étape 1, image 1 de 2 LG Front Load Washing Machine Vent Valve Plunger Replacement, Safety Precautions: étape 1, image 2 de 2

    • Before you begin your repair, perform the following:

    • Turn off the main water supply

    • Unplug your washer

    • Disconnect all water connections at the rear of your washer

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  2. LG Front Load Washing Machine Vent Valve Plunger Replacement, Unfasten the top panel: étape 2, image 1 de 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Vent Valve Plunger Replacement, Unfasten the top panel: étape 2, image 2 de 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Vent Valve Plunger Replacement, Unfasten the top panel: étape 2, image 3 de 3

    • Remove the screw(s) securing the top panel brackets to the back panel.

    • You don't need to remove the screws securing the brackets to the top panel.

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    • Slide the top panel towards the rear of the device to disconnect its clips.

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    • Tilt the top panel upward to completely disconnect it from the chassis.

    • Remove the top panel.

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  5. LG Front Load Washing Machine Vent Valve Plunger Replacement, Inlet valve information: étape 5, image 1 de 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Vent Valve Plunger Replacement, Inlet valve information: étape 5, image 2 de 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Vent Valve Plunger Replacement, Inlet valve information: étape 5, image 3 de 3

    • To prevent confusion, label each valve and its corresponding hose.

    • You can use masking tape or mark the components themselves.

    • Repeat the labelling procedure for each valve and its corresponding connector.

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  6. LG Front Load Washing Machine Vent Valve Plunger Replacement, Disconnect the inlet valve: étape 6, image 1 de 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Vent Valve Plunger Replacement, Disconnect the inlet valve: étape 6, image 2 de 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Vent Valve Plunger Replacement, Disconnect the inlet valve: étape 6, image 3 de 3

    • Disconnect the connectors from the inlet valve.

    • Always grip cables by their connectors and not the wires themselves.

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    • Place a dry rag under the inlet valve to soak up any lingering water.

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    • Use slip joint pliers to pinch the inlet valve hose clamp and pull it away from the inlet valve assembly.

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    • Use slip joint pliers to rotate the inlet valve hose back and forth around its connection and loosen it.

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    • Pull the inlet valve hose straight off its connection on the inlet valve assembly.

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    • Repeat the previous three steps for each remaining hose attached to the inlet valve assembly.

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  13. LG Front Load Washing Machine Vent Valve Plunger Replacement, Remove the filters: étape 12, image 1 de 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Vent Valve Plunger Replacement, Remove the filters: étape 12, image 2 de 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Vent Valve Plunger Replacement, Remove the filters: étape 12, image 3 de 3

    • If your replacement part comes with filters pre-installed, skip this step.

    • Use needle nose pliers to pull the inlet valve filters straight out of the inlets in the chassis.

    • Remove the filters.

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  14. LG Front Load Washing Machine Vent Valve Plunger Replacement, Unfasten the inlet valve assembly: étape 13, image 1 de 1

    • Remove the screws securing the inlet valve assembly.

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  15. LG Front Load Washing Machine Vent Valve Plunger Replacement, Remove the inlet valve assembly: étape 14, image 1 de 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Vent Valve Plunger Replacement, Remove the inlet valve assembly: étape 14, image 2 de 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Vent Valve Plunger Replacement, Remove the inlet valve assembly: étape 14, image 3 de 3

    • Pull the inlet valve assembly straight out of its slot in the chassis to remove it.

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  16. LG Front Load Washing Machine Vent Valve Plunger Replacement, Reposition the vent hose: étape 15, image 1 de 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Vent Valve Plunger Replacement, Reposition the vent hose: étape 15, image 2 de 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Vent Valve Plunger Replacement, Reposition the vent hose: étape 15, image 3 de 3

    • Loosen the fastener securing the vent hose.

    • Lift the vent hose straight off the drum to expose the vent valve plunger.

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  17. LG Front Load Washing Machine Vent Valve Plunger Replacement, Remove the vent valve plunger: étape 16, image 1 de 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Vent Valve Plunger Replacement, Remove the vent valve plunger: étape 16, image 2 de 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Vent Valve Plunger Replacement, Remove the vent valve plunger: étape 16, image 3 de 3

    • Use two flathead screwdrivers, or similar tools, to pry the vent valve plunger up enough to grip it with your fingers.

    • Pull the plunger straight up to remove it.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

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