Amana Washer Repair (Model ALW480DAW) – Mineral City, OH

A homeowner in Mineral City called about their Amana washer leaking water onto the laundry room floor. Our inspection revealed a failed water pump that was seeping coolant from its housing seal. The pump assembly needed complete replacement to stop the leak.

The Problem

The customer reported water pooling under their Amana ALW480DAW top-load washer after each cycle. The leak appeared to be coming from underneath the machine, but the exact source wasn’t obvious from the outside. Water damage to the laundry room floor was starting to become a concern.

Diagnosis

We pulled the washer away from the wall and inspected all visible connections first. The fill hoses and drain connections were secure with no signs of moisture. Removing the front panel revealed the real culprit: the water pump assembly had developed a crack in its plastic housing where the motor mounts to the volute. This type of failure is common on older Amana washers when the pump bearing starts to wobble and stress the housing.

The Repair

• Parts replaced: 205217P — complete water pump assembly with motor
• Work performed: Disconnected electrical connections, removed old pump, installed new pump assembly with fresh gaskets
• Result: Ran full wash cycle with no leaks detected underneath or around pump area

Is It Worth Repairing?

This 2018 Amana ALW480DAW still has several good years left if maintained properly. Amana’s top-load washers from this era are fairly reliable once you get past the initial pump failures that tend to happen around year 5-7. The rest of the machine’s components looked solid during our inspection.

Maintenance Tips for Amana Top-Load Washers

• Check the pump filter monthly by running an empty hot water cycle — debris buildup accelerates pump bearing wear on ALW models
• Don’t overload the tub beyond the agitator fins — excess weight strains the pump motor and transmission
• Use HE detergent only, even though it’s not technically required — regular detergent creates excess suds that can damage Amana’s pressure switch system

Appliance Repair in Mineral City, OH

Mineral City is in Tuscarawas County — an area we cover regularly from our base in Louisville, OH. We also serve New Philadelphia, Dover, and Sugarcreek. Louisville Appliance Repair is owned and operated by Samuel Willhite, a master-certified technician with Bosch and Speed Queen factory authorizations. If your appliance needs service, schedule online or call (330) 693-9163. You can also find us on Google and read verified reviews from customers across Stark County and surrounding areas.