Samsung Washer WF316HACXAC Parts

My washer began to emit a roaring noise, especially during the spin cycle. After a little research I determined that the likely culprit was seal and bearing failure plaguing front-load washing machines. I disassembled my Samsung WF306LAW/XAA in order to gain access to the three bearings. Identifying the three distinct bearing sizes from the failed parts, I was able to source a seal+bearings kit from a few Internet suppliers. After cleaning off the flange shaft assembly I could tell by the... Read more

Since the DC61-01558A was discontinued, I came across DC97-10417A during my online research. They appeared to be exactly the same, so......I decided to give it a try. After ensuring the water and electricity supplies are shut off, I remove the two screws at the rear of washer, opened the lid to access the water guide. It was a perfect match. I used a Philips screwdriver, a needle nose plier to complete the task. Very easy to do, just can't believe a plastic part costs over $100.00! Read more

Pulled top off (4 black screws on back of machine, top right and left corners). Slide lid straight back. Pcb was mounted to back wall of machine. Simple switch out, took a couple of minutes, a part that was less than $40.00 and I was doing laundry again. Beats spending another $800-$1000 on a new machine! Read more