Duet 9400

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Pump Question

 
I don't know if it perhaps *shouldn't* be disassembled but this pump is so nasty that I had to do something to deal with it.  The motor attaches (and detaches) to the hose housing via three screws.

My question is, the impeller is very loose and wobbly to the point that I'm thinking it's broken.  It does turn by hand and the rotor turns with a strong cogging effect.

Sorry for the quick-and-dirty video quality.

Wobbly Pump Impeller

Seems to be damage on the impeller where it anchors to the shaft.  Fatal?

 

[mattl]

Some of the pumps are kind of generic.  On my first and oldest Duet I replaced the pump it was in much the same shape as yours appears to be --not mucked up and such but loose.  The WP replacement was $69, however the exact same pump from GE was $19.99 go figure.

 

[mattl]

Hey, I just ordered this...  The price was right as is the size.  Even if there is an issue I'm only out $5.

 

 

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Finished this restore.

A few more "before" pics.

Bare cabinet.

 

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Tub removed. It fit perfectly atop a patio bistro table.

 

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Mucky, corroded drum support and worn shaft.

 

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Dirty tub.  The debris apparently is bits of the drum support disintegrating.  I pressure-washed the drum and it looked usable, but debris kept trickling from behind the support.  Considering the worn shaft, I decided not to trust it.

 

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Tub outlet hose with sump ball.

 

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Old bearing seal.

 

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Clean cabinet ready for machine reassembly in bathroom "studio."

 

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Clean rear drum half.

 

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New bearings & seal.  Seal is a little different than the original ... hope it lasts!  This is the same kind of seal that MattL sourced from the Yellow Van Handyman for his bearing repair about which he posted in January.

 

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New drum (grrr -- $$$).

 

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Tub reassembly.

 

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Whirlpool only sells a full pump housing & motor.  I found a source for just the motor at a much more reasonable price.  Unfortunately the new motor arrived with damage.  I wasn't aware until assembly and testing that it's fatal damage ...

Beware F a c t o r y A p p l i a n c e P a r t s . c o m.  The fellow denied my request for replacement of the damaged item, said all items are tested & inspected before shipping.

It was packaged OK and there's no puncture or evidence of an impact on the box, so that leaves a choice of what cause?

 

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Part of the interior of the motor housing is exposed to the water flow.  Upon filling, water dribbled out of the crack.