Install Pump in Kenmore Elite Front Load Washer - OE Code
You got a OE code on your Kenmore Elite Front Load Washer? “OE” is a “Drain error ” and it is initiated by your washer not having fully drained in 10 minutes. Sometimes it’s caused by a clogged filter but the last 3 times I’ve seen it, I had to replace the drain pump on my Kenmore. A few years back we posted a video on how to install a pump in a Kenmore elite front load washer. It seemed to fit a need and we get comments from time to time that asked us questions like, thanks for posting, you have me the inspiration to do this myself. I’m here to say, if I can do this, so can you. To install this pump in our front load washer, it’s going to take about 2 hours. Mainly because you may be seeing these things for the first time and your being careful. This is my 3rd go of it and now I can do this relatively quickly. This is certainly not something I enjoy doing but where we live, in Monterey, Virginia, there are no repair folks for approximately 1.5 hours. And getting them to come fix an appliance is not cost effective, if you can get them at all. Below is a list of the tools I used to install this pump, along with a link to a couple items that made this job much easier. Buy the pliers. And please thank me in the comments. I wish had bought them for my first and second pumps I’ve installed in this Kenmore Elite Washer.
Tool List
Needle nose pliers – if not these something with a point on them
14 & 10 mm sockets – deep or shallow doesn’t matter
Short and Long extensions
1/4″ drive for the sockets – You can use a larger drive but may prove difficult
Philips head screwdriver
A razor knife
The pliers (link below) for the ring around the front gasket
My favorite headlamp (link below)
As far as part number goes, check inside your door for the part number. You may or may not need the serial number. Look up your part at this site
Put in your part number. In my case, our washer is a 79640512900. About the middle of the page you will find a box to put in the part description. I entered “pump”, and found the pump I needed. In one of the photos is the parts diagram. This can be very helpful. Look for the pump. It’s called Washing Machine Drain Pump and Motor Assembly. And now you have the part number, in my case it’s 4681EA2001T. Take this part number and plug it into Amazon. You will notice that you will see multiple version. Choosing the cheapest one may not be the best idea but in my case, it worked very well. I did have to make a small modification to the cover on the pump. For me, it was worth ordering from Amazon and getting the part faster and cheaper than sears.com.
Links to the pump I used, the pliers and my headlamp.
Pump – https://amzn.to/3gLcdd2 (be sure to check your part number)
Pliers – https://amzn.to/3N6Hl2R (please thank me in the comments!)
Headlamp – https://amzn.to/3SyWbAh
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00:00 Introduction
01:40 Tools Needed
05:25 Remove Gasket on Door
06:33 Remove Detergent & Bleach Tray
07:35 Remove Top of Washer
09:30 Remove Front Panel With Door
11:48 Remove 3 Screws for Washer Pump
16:10 Cut Cover to Fit New Pump If Needed
21:18 Reinstall Pump to Base and Inside Cabinet