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LG Front Load Washing Machine Air Dome Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the air dome or air chamber in your LG front load washing machine.

The air dome helps regulate the water level inside the tub. If the dome is cracked, your washer may overflow.

This guide will work for most LG front load washing machines. This guide is written with a model WM3050CW washer. If you have a different model, you may encounter some minor disassembly differences, but the overall repair process will be the same.

What you need

  1. LG Front Load Washing Machine Air Dome Replacement, Safety Precautions: step 1, image 1 of 2 LG Front Load Washing Machine Air Dome Replacement, Safety Precautions: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Before you begin your repair, perform the following:

    • Turn off the main water supply

    • Unplug your washer

    • Disconnect all water connections at the rear of your washer

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  2. LG Front Load Washing Machine Air Dome Replacement, Unfasten the rear panel: step 2, image 1 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Air Dome Replacement, Unfasten the rear panel: step 2, image 2 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Air Dome Replacement, Unfasten the rear panel: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the screw(s) securing the rear panel.

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  3. LG Front Load Washing Machine Air Dome Replacement, Remove the rear panel: step 3, image 1 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Air Dome Replacement, Remove the rear panel: step 3, image 2 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Air Dome Replacement, Remove the rear panel: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Unclip the rear panel from the chassis.

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  5. LG Front Load Washing Machine Air Dome Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the rear panel.

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  6. LG Front Load Washing Machine Air Dome Replacement, Disconnect the air dome: step 5, image 1 of 2 LG Front Load Washing Machine Air Dome Replacement, Disconnect the air dome: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Pull the hose straight off the air dome hose to disconnect it.

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  7. LG Front Load Washing Machine Air Dome Replacement, Unfasten the air dome: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the screw(s) securing the air dome.

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  8. LG Front Load Washing Machine Air Dome Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Air Dome Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Air Dome Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Use slip joint pliers to pinch the air dome hose clamp and pull it over the dome itself.

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  9. LG Front Load Washing Machine Air Dome Replacement, Remove the air dome: step 8, image 1 of 2 LG Front Load Washing Machine Air Dome Replacement, Remove the air dome: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Pull the air dome straight off its hose to remove it.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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