Lg Pump Install

Washer Repair
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I recently ordered some replacement parts from AppliancePartsPros.com for my LG WASHer model # above. One of the pumps that arrived was a slightly different size than the original, although the pump flange fits OK so I would like to try it. THe existing plastic shroud does not fully fit over the pump components to protect it from water, but I think it fits enough. I have the following questions:

  1. THe original pump is .9A and 32W, this one is 30W, should be OK?

  2. The wires leading to one pump were originally brown on top, black on the bottom, (where the pump was positioned sideways), the other side was blue/black. I believe that if one were to view the pump from the butt-end where the wires connect, black was always on the bottom. THe problem is that I am not clear on how to position the pump on the housing, since it is circular. If I shift the mounting 180degrees then I might reverse the wiring. I am thinking that the consequence would be opposite flow from desired, but I don’t want to have to re-do the job, nor burn out the pump. Anybody have advice, as I face the pump electrical tabs from either side, with the tabs above the pump housing, which receives brown/black, and similar question which receives blue/black?

  3. last, so long as I get the hoses on good, does it matter the position of the pump on the pump housing? seems like it will accept any number of configurations. I tried to take photos but I am just seeing what people have to say here. My thought is, as long as it fits and as long as I get the wires right, should not matter but I’d hate to screw it up and "learn" from my mistake and become "experienced". I spend a lot of money on air cooled Volkswagens becoming "experienced".:stuck_out_tongue:

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for company reference my order # was 3358937

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Hi.

What pump are you replacing, the drain or the circulation?

The drain pump part number is 4681EA2001T

If yours is the same it should be on the left side and motor facing the rear of the washer.
The position of the wires is not important because it is a 120V AC, you can’t change the rotation direction by switching the wires.

Here is the breakdown diagrams and http://www.appliancepartspros.com/section-2-parts-for-lg-wm2688hnm-anbeeus.html

Simon.

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You have to be careful replacing pumps on Lg’s because many of them have two pumps. One is a recirculating pump and the other is a drain pump. They both bolt on to the same housing.