Product review (5 stars): EXACT replacement for my old water drain pump on Whirpool Duet model GHW9100LW1
WHY I bought THIS PRODUCT over other SIMILAR and CHEAPER products:
1) Exact replacement for my model GHW9100LW! (slightly different numbers: old-46197020167 new-46170228513)
2) 4 blades instead of the others with only three blades, which to me means less stress on the motor
3) Electrical connection cover same as original while others had no cover at all that I could see (not a good idea to me when there could potentially be water leaking out somewhere).
4) This product has the same power rating as the original while others had a higher power rating; IE others use more power, and potentially higher than the machine is made to handle, possibly making something else break.
5) My original pump which looks exactly like this pump lasted me 13+ years! Well worth the extra 20 dollars if it means it will last me a long time again.
6) After receiving product, packaging plainly stated this pump is newer and better than several previous models, which I assume now to be the ones I did not buy, including not buying this:&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Maytag-Whirlpool-Water-Drain-Pump-Motor-Only-P-n-8181684-ONLY-MOTOR/dp/B00RY3MXAG/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Maytag Whirlpool Water Drain Pump Motor Only P/n 8181684 ONLY MOTOR</a>

SHIPPING: Excellent quick shipping from Appliance Express Service! Order showed estimated delivery to be 5-15 days from purchase, mine was delivered in 3 days via USPS Priority 2 day Mail! [I could have paid up to $12 more for faster shipping, but it only changed the estimated delivery closer by a few days... not worth the money to me, plus USUALLY Amazon free shipping does not disappoint (I live not too far from a large city with shipping hubs)]

Packaging: Came inside USPS Priority packaging with product box inside. The box had the item wrapped with bubble wrap and fitted snugly inside box along with instructions and web addresses for installation videos etc.

INSTALLATION: For me VERY EASY. (Suggestion only, take all normal and regular precautions, use at your own risk)
1) Unplug washer
2) Suck out all the water you can sitting in washer with a wet vac held up tight against the drain pipe, then wet vac tube against bottom of filter cover as you remove cover SLOWLY. (turns out for me most all the water came out while suctioning the drain pipe)
3) Remove three screws from bottom of lower front cover (7mm socket), slide cover straight down and then out of the way
4) (On my model replacing pump only) Absolutely no need to remove any hoses or clamps. Simply pop up the electrical connector cover (if you have one) and gently pull electrical connection out and remove wiring from small routing clamp on side of pump.
5) Working around the shock absorber and wiring harness: remove three screws on pump using a short handled (hopefully magnetic) Phillips screwdriver (my screwdriver was just under 7"long), you should be able to see the screw on the top left of the pump (closest to the front of the washer), and the one on the bottom. The other screw is on the upper right somewhat behind pump, same position as the upper left, I just got it by feel.
6) After removing the three screws, gently wiggle and pull pump away from plastic filter housing section; it may resist some like mine did, just gently work it off-no need to go hercules on it. Be sure old gasket comes out/off as well.
7) New pump came with gasket already in place, otherwise be sure to put gasket on. Then reverse order; screws in snug but not over tight (it's going into plastic after all) clean, replace and tighten filter cover if you haven't already, Now SAFELY check for leaks by opening the door to the washer and pour some water in.