Customer Questions and Answers for Washer Drain Pump Assembly by Whirlpool

Hello Vern. The model number you provided does not use a filter. If the unit is not pumping out, you will need to replace the pump WP35-6780. Hope this helps.

Hello Robby. The pulley does not come off the pump assembly. If it is bad, you will need to replace the pump assembly WP35-6780. Hope this helps.

Hello Jeff. Turn the pump pulley by hand and see if the pump drags. If so, you will need to replace the pump assembly WP35-6780. Hope this helps.

Hello ED! The manual does not advise that the belt needs to be retentioned. Here is the instructions located from the manufacturer regarding the removal and installation of the washer drain pump WP35-6780 and belt WP21352320. Hope they help! Drain Pump/Belt Removal: 1. Disconnect power supply to unit. 2. Remove back Cover. 3. Remove Drain Hose Clamps. NOTE: There will be water remaining in the hose from the last cycle. 4. Remove Belt. 5. Remove three screws retaining Drain Pump.

Hi Sam. It sounds like you have either an upper spin bearing or the lower spin bearing going bad. Pull the unit out and lean it on its back against the wall. Look up from the bottom and remove the drive belt. With your hand , start to spin the motor pully, pump pulley and main transmission pulley. Look up underneath the tub at the area where the tub and the agitator shaft meet. Do you see any black or brown throw off of oil or burnt tub seal? This will tell you of which part to replace. The drain pump part # is WP35-6780. Thank you.

Hello Ralph. You will need to make sure the pump WP35-6780 is turned in the correct position. If not, it will not fit properly. If in the correct position, it should fit properly. Hope this helps.

Hello Ralph. We will need your model number to help you with this repair. Thanks. http://www.appliancepartspros.com/modelnumber_locator.aspx

Hello Jb. You will need to replace the pump assembly WP35-6780. They do not offer just the pump pulley. Hope this helps.

Hello John. First you will want to locate the source of the leak. Take a look at your drain hose WP21001872 and hose to pump WP21001915 for any damage or a loose connection. If you notice it's the pump WP35-6780, you will have to replace the part accordingly. Thanks!

Hello Ray. Yes, if the bearing is bad on the pump, it can grind during spin. You can turn the pump pulley by hand and see if it is dragging. If so, you will need to replace the pump WP35-6780. Hope this helps.