Most Popular Parts
These are the most commonly purchased repair parts for LA5550XTW0.
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These agitator directional cogs are commonly referred to as dog ears. They come four in a package and are usually used with direct drive washing machines. When the teeth on the outer edge are worn down the cogs will not engage with the upper agitator, causing it not to agitate properly. It is recommended to replace all four at the same time. These agitator directional cogs are ?-inch high and 1-inchlong and they are a genuine OEM part.
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The newer version of the coupler kit is made with new metal sleeves for added strength. This part is located between the motor and transmission on the direct drive washer that does not have a belt. The coupler will break to protect the motor from damage if the drive motor system seizes up. If your washer will not fill, will not agitate or spin, but it will drain the water from the tub, you may need to replace this part because it has failed. This is a genuine OEM part. Disconnect the power to your washer before starting the repair.
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The clutch assembly is used on direct drive washing machines and helps spin the basket during the spin cycle to remove water from the tub. If your clutch is worn out it can cause the washer to be noisy or leave water in the tub because it won’t drain properly, which will leave your clothes soaked. The clutch assembly includes a brake cam driver, retaining ring, bearing, and a spring, depending on your model number. This is a genuine OEM part. Please remember to disconnect the power and the water supply to the washer before starting your repair.
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This pump is intended for use with washing machines that do not have belts. This drain pump has two ports for water to pass through: a large one, and a smaller one. This part is used to remove water from the tub during the drain cycle. If your washer is leaking, not draining, pumps but will not spin or fills and drains at the same time you may need to replace the pump. The pump is located on the motor and is attached by two clips. This part is white in color, made from plastic and is a genuine OEM part. Please remember to shut off the water supply and disconnect the power to the washer before starting your repair.
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This agitator repair kit is used to move the upper agitator and connects the base of the agitator with the agitator top mover. The kit is most commonly used if the top part of the agitator is not moving correctly but the bottom portion is. If your washer will not agitate or is noisy, you may need to replace the kit. The kit includes a medium cam, agitator dogs, bearing, thrust bearing washer, and a dust cap seal. Agitator grease is recommended for the repair, but it is not included with the agitator repair kit, it must be ordered separately. This is a genuine OEM part. Please remember to disconnect the power and water supply to the washer before starting your repair.
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The water fill valve kit attaches the water lines on the back of your washer. The attaching solenoids on the valve open and close according to the desired temperature, or amount of water needed. This kit includes a blue body fill valve, a mounting bracket and a screw. The valve body of this part could be blue or green in color. There are two ports for water to enter, and this valve is compatible with a half inch ID hose. It has two 3/4-11x1/2 NHT hose threads. This is a genuine OEM part. Please remember to disconnect the power and the water supply before starting your repair.