@@robertcollett8073 because most people don’t constantly do handy work like that have a lot of fear to take on more complex jobs than changing bulbs and outlets. Requires at least an engineering mindset it’s not easy. In reality you really need experience for a lot of machinery because some screws and plates look the same and plugs and wires may be confusing to regular folks. Just my 2 cents, it shouldn’t deter you from it but it usually ends up happening like that.
I love all these LG videos mostly cuz I have both washer and dryer. I fixed a leak on my washing machine because of your videos. Thanks for the help and keep the content coming!
As an engineer, I think it's disgraceful that they make the seal this difficult to remove. This has been a known problem since the first modern front load machines so you would think the design would facilitate removal and cleaning.
They want you to buy a new one it's all designed that way. Same with cars. My dishwasher went out a few months ago and the whole basin actually cracked on the bottom. To replace the basin it would actually cost more than a brand new dishwasher. We spent a little bit more money on a new one and we actually bought one with a metal basin instead. It's all designed that way. They want you to spend the money on a new one or a ton of money to fix the old one.
@@koi.in.pond3149 very smart to realize what you need to look for in a new dishwasher. It’s true that these machines are built to not last - the opposite of what many of us grew up with. I wish I knew then, what I know now. I would have kept my Mom’s old Kenmore washer and dryer!
Derrick, thank you for these instructive videos. You have inspired me to take apart my dryer to clean all the lint from it..Praying I can reassemble it when I'm finished!! God bless and keep up the awesome work!
Sure.. but its also lots of money for getting new just for some smell. Whats the worst case if you try? You need to buy a new one? Everything is worth to try and fix it. Eventually you learn how to do it properly so there wont be no bubblegum "fixes"
When in time, just call a technician and pay for their time and work. It's still cheaper than a new washer and less likely for you to break it by accident.
You are a humble man. You are skilled in what you do. Most of us are NOT competent to do a portion of what you do on a daily basis. God's best to you!!
This video shows the same “evil” washer that I have… ok, not evil, but definitely had a smelly belly (inner tub). I watch your videos and have learned so much, but this video right here is Priceless!! I stopped using fabric softener (thank you for saving me time, money, and future repairs). My washer doesn’t smell stinky, and sour any longer thanks to your advice. Thank you so much for helping me! I was seriously debating on getting a new washer just because of the smell radiating from not only the washer but all of my clothes. I am but one person, but this one person is grateful for your knowledge!! ❤✌🏼✌🏼
I jus wanna sit here and say thank you so much for uploading these videos you helped me fix both my dryer and washer and I’m only 18 I had zero experience working with any of this so after these simple and short videos did me a lot good jus thank i
*Now that you pull all this off you throw it away and just buy a new one😂🤗. Love your content I actually learned to fix a washer that's been sitting in my parents garage for a while. Thank you☺️
My brother got washer and dryer for 20 bucks because the original owner thought they were totaled. They were exactly like these and only needed one small part replaced
Thanks Derrick! Mine is the exact same model and color! Made the mistake of washing a queen sized comforter, shaking the heck out of it and it started leaking from under the catch filter, near the small drain hose. Cleared the main drain lines and the gasket drain and still leaked. Ran it empty with a ton of detergent to see where the leak was coming from. Ended up being the little rubber drain hose, it had a bulged and thinned out wall profile and one burst area, like a blown out bicycle inner tube. Thanks to you me and my best GF pulled it back from the cubby and took of the front cover to find the culprit. Pried the little hose off the pump with a flat head screwdriver and now looking for the replacement hose online. You are the best!
I bought a used LG front load washer. It just needed a new pump. After replacing it all by myself, I realized the bearing was shot. I ordered what I needed from Amazon then found out the bearing was basically welded to the shaft. We could not get the drums separated. All that work for nothing. I'm still using the matching dryer though. I think that if I ever get another front loader, I'll make a point to replace the seals every so often. Uch cheaper that buying a new one
To clean a door Shield while it's still in place use the spent dryer sheets the ones that don't have any of the smelly junk on them anymore like to dip them in Bleach pull the door seal back start from the top wipe in there get all the build up out then run a short cycle which is water and a little bleach
@@NumaticVacuumI want to live so far in the past, that my washing machine does not have to be so 'sensitive'. I want an old fashioned washer that doesn't think so damned much. I just know I won't ever have a front loader.
Get to know the process. These front loaders are notorious for seals and bearings going bad. You'll be doing this and much more to get a few more years of life. Easily an all weekend project.
I've done that several times, because my machine vibrated off the platform it was on and broke one of the weights off. After several attempts to jimmyrig it back together I decided to bite the bullet and buy a new front drum half and weights.
Had a washing machine just like this one. The bolts holding the counter balance in stripped out the threads. Tried fixing it by putting in thread inserts with new bolts and some loctite. Didn't work. Ended up having to replace the washing machine
Lol I lost you after the second screw and panel what and door how and needle nose where & when that’s why I pay a repair man. Or make sure I buy a contract on that machine because if I start repairing it wouldn’t find me because I finally be lost in that machine for being a small as I am 😂😂😂
I personally reach into the gasket after I remove it from the front panel to disconnect the door harness. prevents the possibility of damage in my opinion. to each their own!
@Harry Sachs It works for some machines but the damn electrolux front loads I just can't. I seriously have to get 2 people to but bellows on those washers. I don't know why but they just don't want to go onto the tub side
I use to fixed frontload door seals.not a begginers job. Not easy You can snap plastic clips very easy.disconnecting clips can break so so easy.if you never done this before i wouldnt try it.6 and a half out of 10 difficulty.
My front panel won't lean back but I think I've taken all of the screws out. I'm trying to get to the pump but mine is an older WD 3274 Combo. All of the water poured out the bottom and through ceiling below. I guess it's a pump problem. I can't see the hoses but they are connected.
It is *incredibly* cool how much knowledge and expertise you have about these machines. I watch all your videos a couple times over just to make sure I don’t miss anything-Like being really into washing machine repair was not on my bingo list. Do you do dryers?! 🫣
Hey man can you make a video please of “Why NOT to use softener in a washing machine” fully. If you did already please send me the link. Been telling people this 🤦🏻♂️🤣👊🏻
Best washer machine advice I ever got was don't buy a front load or Samsung. Instead spend more money for a maytag commercial grade washer or a speed queen washer. No regrets.
Any suggestions on how to keep the dryer door from constantly closing when you're trying to load or unload it? It's so annoying I've never had one do that before lol
I have that exact set in that metallic red. Lately our well water has been harder and my husband's sweaty clothes & undershirts smell sour, no matter what I do. I need help!
Man I have a dryer. Looks similar to this body style. I forgot the brand. Something professional ? Well one day it stopped working. Doesn’t turn on at all. Decent with electronics. I do SMD soldering on airbag modules for when airbags blow up I clear the crash data from it. So I opened up the machine but the motherboard looks fine. Is there any other things you can help me look for. We ended up buying a cheap dryer in the meantime while I try to figure this thing out. If you can help please I’d appreciate it. And thanks
Sooner or later this dude is gonna show us how to build a washing machine if he hasn’t already
He basically is if you watch enough of his videos…. Dryers too. He is good. I also build them, just new ones.
Great comment! 🤣🤣🤣
Yeah and his viewers probably won’t be able to do it.
@@AndrewKidd14145 why not ?? Lack of tools maybe… but he is teaching the in’s and out’s.
@@robertcollett8073 because most people don’t constantly do handy work like that have a lot of fear to take on more complex jobs than changing bulbs and outlets. Requires at least an engineering mindset it’s not easy. In reality you really need experience for a lot of machinery because some screws and plates look the same and plugs and wires may be confusing to regular folks. Just my 2 cents, it shouldn’t deter you from it but it usually ends up happening like that.
I love all these LG videos mostly cuz I have both washer and dryer. I fixed a leak on my washing machine because of your videos. Thanks for the help and keep the content coming!
As an engineer, I think it's disgraceful that they make the seal this difficult to remove. This has been a known problem since the first modern front load machines so you would think the design would facilitate removal and cleaning.
They want you to buy a new one it's all designed that way. Same with cars. My dishwasher went out a few months ago and the whole basin actually cracked on the bottom. To replace the basin it would actually cost more than a brand new dishwasher. We spent a little bit more money on a new one and we actually bought one with a metal basin instead. It's all designed that way. They want you to spend the money on a new one or a ton of money to fix the old one.
@@koi.in.pond3149 very smart to realize what you need to look for in a new dishwasher. It’s true that these machines are built to not last - the opposite of what many of us grew up with. I wish I knew then, what I know now. I would have kept my Mom’s old Kenmore washer and dryer!
It's not that hard. You can do it all with the front intact.
As a concerned citizen… Why do engineers always feel the need to say they are an engineer?
I use to fix frontload washers.nothing is easy to fix.so many screws and clips have to come off.nothing easy on front load washers.you are correct
I got the same washer good thing I always keep that seal clean it looks lien alot of work 💀
Big job.there designed this way for machine to be replaced.the part alone cost $100.difficulty is a 7 out of 10 for begginner.
Thanks will never buy LG machine of any sort after seeing this. Videos are great
Derrick, thank you for these instructive videos. You have inspired me to take apart my dryer to clean all the lint from it..Praying I can reassemble it when I'm finished!! God bless and keep up the awesome work!
Well that's my machine right there. Seems like a lot.
Sure.. but its also lots of money for getting new just for some smell. Whats the worst case if you try? You need to buy a new one? Everything is worth to try and fix it. Eventually you learn how to do it properly so there wont be no bubblegum "fixes"
Same here trying to figure out a latching error with mine
When in time, just call a technician and pay for their time and work. It's still cheaper than a new washer and less likely for you to break it by accident.
He may borrowed for the demonstration video 😂
I think I'll just run tub clean a bit more often :)
You are a humble man. You are skilled in what you do. Most of us are NOT competent to do a portion of what you do on a daily basis. God's best to you!!
This video shows the same “evil” washer that I have… ok, not evil, but definitely had a smelly belly (inner tub).
I watch your videos and have learned so much, but this video right here is Priceless!! I stopped using fabric softener (thank you for saving me time, money, and future repairs). My washer doesn’t smell stinky, and sour any longer thanks to your advice. Thank you so much for helping me! I was seriously debating on getting a new washer just because of the smell radiating from not only the washer but all of my clothes. I am but one person, but this one person is grateful for your knowledge!! ❤✌🏼✌🏼
Im ready for part 2
Bro, watching your videos gave me the confidence to take apart my machine and clean the door boot seal. Great stuff!
Dude for real you saved my washer and dryer and saved me about 6k. Thank you!!!
I jus wanna sit here and say thank you so much for uploading these videos you helped me fix both my dryer and washer and I’m only 18 I had zero experience working with any of this so after these simple and short videos did me a lot good jus thank i
*Now that you pull all this off you throw it away and just buy a new one😂🤗.
Love your content I actually learned to fix a washer that's been sitting in my parents garage for a while. Thank you☺️
Gonna add this to the list where it's worth hiring someone to do this 😂
Give me about two years and we’re going to be nationwide with a mobile appliance cleaning team 😁
My brother got washer and dryer for 20 bucks because the original owner thought they were totaled. They were exactly like these and only needed one small part replaced
10 years ago I got a used 1990s Maytag from before Maytag sold out. Still going, no electronics
I’m so glad I follow you about to attempt this to replace the rubber
Wow...🙋♀️ Speedy recovery..thank you for sharing 🤠
Oh God I love this stuff. Washer is about to get a checkup.
I have this machine, just always leave the door open when not in use.
Use the "clean tub" option using bleach & vinegar to get rid of the odor.
Thanks Derrick! Mine is the exact same model and color! Made the mistake of washing a queen sized comforter, shaking the heck out of it and it started leaking from under the catch filter, near the small drain hose. Cleared the main drain lines and the gasket drain and still leaked. Ran it empty with a ton of detergent to see where the leak was coming from. Ended up being the little rubber drain hose, it had a bulged and thinned out wall profile and one burst area, like a blown out bicycle inner tube. Thanks to you me and my best GF pulled it back from the cubby and took of the front cover to find the culprit. Pried the little hose off the pump with a flat head screwdriver and now looking for the replacement hose online. You are the best!
Got a 32 year old Amana top-loader. Has needed only a water pump (2011) and a couple of belts in that time.
Never leave your front loader door closed unless in use, problem solved.
I bought a used LG front load washer. It just needed a new pump. After replacing it all by myself, I realized the bearing was shot. I ordered what I needed from Amazon then found out the bearing was basically welded to the shaft. We could not get the drums separated. All that work for nothing. I'm still using the matching dryer though. I think that if I ever get another front loader, I'll make a point to replace the seals every so often. Uch cheaper that buying a new one
Pretty impressive 😉
I'd be like which screw went were again .. 🤔
Can't go wrong with this guy he's cute and on it !
That really seems like a lot of work because someone didn't follow the manufacturer guidelines. But it does keep food on the table so good for you!
To clean a door Shield while it's still in place use the spent dryer sheets the ones that don't have any of the smelly junk on them anymore like to dip them in Bleach pull the door seal back start from the top wipe in there get all the build up out then run a short cycle which is water and a little bleach
I'm glad u know what u r doing bc I have no idea
Thanks for the tutorial 👍 🙏
That’s a lot of work for the door seal….
Welcome to new day washers.
He's doing a whole bunch of stuff you don't need to do
@@mekanismen false. You must remove all of that.
@@strikerdoc_4205 They have been around for over 50 years. It’s just America that lives in the past!
@@NumaticVacuumI want to live so far in the past, that my washing machine does not have to be so 'sensitive'. I want an old fashioned washer that doesn't think so damned much. I just know I won't ever have a front loader.
My Bosch washing machine took 4 minutes to replace a torn door seal. Didn't have to disassemble a thing.
Yussss! Thought I'd check your page for this before the futile "question in the comments" approach. 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽
I needed this video my Samsung is the same
“Quick” doesn’t seem like the right descriptor here
Right lol
You are a Diamond Gezza Brother Massive respect ✊ 💕🕊
I'm sorry, but by the 5th screw. I'm calling the repairman, aka YOU! 😉👍🤣🤣🤣🤣
Get to know the process. These front loaders are notorious for seals and bearings going bad. You'll be doing this and much more to get a few more years of life. Easily an all weekend project.
Derrick...
Supreme badassery . He's got his sh$t together! Great job my man👍
I've done that several times, because my machine vibrated off the platform it was on and broke one of the weights off. After several attempts to jimmyrig it back together I decided to bite the bullet and buy a new front drum half and weights.
Had a washing machine just like this one. The bolts holding the counter balance in stripped out the threads. Tried fixing it by putting in thread inserts with new bolts and some loctite. Didn't work. Ended up having to replace the washing machine
Paint can lid remover gets that boot clamp on the front off easier than the boot clamp pliers.
Lol I lost you after the second screw and panel what and door how and needle nose where & when that’s why I pay a repair man.
Or make sure I buy a contract on that machine because if I start repairing it wouldn’t find me because I finally be lost in that machine for being a small as I am 😂😂😂
😬🤯😳😱you are amazing!!!!!!!
Manz literally saving lives👍
Dang. I’m going to stick with my 1990s Kenmore top loader. No smelly door seal to worry about.
Then why are you watching this video?
I personally reach into the gasket after I remove it from the front panel to disconnect the door harness. prevents the possibility of damage in my opinion. to each their own!
Take the 2 screws out of the door latch and not unplug it at all is how I do it. Hell I do bellows all the time without taking the front off at all.
@Harry Sachs It works for some machines but the damn electrolux front loads I just can't. I seriously have to get 2 people to but bellows on those washers. I don't know why but they just don't want to go onto the tub side
I have this set.... I need part two
Love my top loader!!
Ohh I miss my old top loader!!
I use to fixed frontload door seals.not a begginers job.
Not easy
You can snap plastic clips very easy.disconnecting clips can break so so easy.if you never done this before i wouldnt try it.6 and a half out of 10 difficulty.
Moral of the story is its cheaper to buy a new or used washing machine than to pay for a repair
Why pay for the repair when you can diy.!
I did this last month, minus removing the weights. Trust me, replaced the gasket ASAP
My front panel won't lean back but I think I've taken all of the screws out. I'm trying to get to the pump but mine is an older WD 3274 Combo. All of the water poured out the bottom and through ceiling below. I guess it's a pump problem. I can't see the hoses but they are connected.
Oh I needed to see this one, could you show how to replace the controller board too.
I have the same machine. They're junk but I got mine for the price of the front plastic drum cover ($97).
Kind of looks like my kenmore washer. i need to fix the start button,i hope it's easy to access like this one
4 years ago there was a guy on Amazon selling 100 packs of 10mm 1/4" sockets for $25. I keep a few in the bottom of every tool box
Those inner springs can be a fighter to put back on.
I spray my door seal with microban and I also leave the door open when not in use.
Looks like mine buts it's red & mine is black. My matching dryer is the bad broken sucker.
So. Much. Work.
Great job. Will wiping down the door seal prolong the time in calling you out to repair?
Yes and leave your washer door open when not in use so that it dries. Stench=bacteria, fungi and mold
These videos are so satisfying. I like cleaning all the lint pulling it out feels like when you get that itch inside your ear with a q-tip.
It is *incredibly* cool how much knowledge and expertise you have about these machines. I watch all your videos a couple times over just to make sure I don’t miss anything-Like being really into washing machine repair was not on my bingo list. Do you do dryers?! 🫣
Can you post a link for part 2? Please!
Hey man can you make a video please of “Why NOT to use softener in a washing machine” fully. If you did already please send me the link. Been telling people this 🤦🏻♂️🤣👊🏻
Click his profile, it's like 6 shorts ago 😁
@@rpavlik1 thanks 🙏🏻
Ah- The sneaky door switch!
I can and have done this... .. they only thing I have to do is write each step and draw myself little diagrams.
This is why I hate front load washers. I can get the drum out of my top loader to clean it so easily. This is insane.
Tbh with I kinda miss thoses days working for sears lol worked for them for 6 years
Best washer machine advice I ever got was don't buy a front load or Samsung. Instead spend more money for a maytag commercial grade washer or a speed queen washer. No regrets.
Define quick.
Great video, but…I’m gonna hire you to do mine! :-)))
I replaced the bearings in one of those for a customer.
Ya I’ll just go buy another one or call you😅
Man your amazing,,my head exploded watching this,can u help me put it back together,,,,like this video buuuuuuutttt,,,,not methinks for all yourhelp😮
Show me how to clean the condenser on a washer dryer combo unit please 😅
There's something to be said about the old DD top loads.
The Peoples Champion.
Wow all that technology to wash my clothes
Who wants to do that when you could buy a top loader and it washes better with the chacachaca
Any suggestions on how to keep the dryer door from constantly closing when you're trying to load or unload it? It's so annoying I've never had one do that before lol
Where's the second video?
Omg that's a lot of things.
Have that very model. How do you fix a wobbly drum from kids overloading it?
I have that exact set in that metallic red. Lately our well water has been harder and my husband's sweaty clothes & undershirts smell sour, no matter what I do. I need help!
Damn almost like he taking head off damn car all that work
Dont remember having to clean my upright wasker? It has never had a smelly door seal.. sound expensive
Spring pliers are essential. I took a spring to the eyeball- wouldn’t try a normal pliers to reattach!
2 flat head screw drivers to put it on and 1 to take it off
Daaang, I gotta replace my door seal today too. It's not an LG tho. It's a Samsung.
U do this for work and door seals are a pain to do moss times u dont have to take the front off
Save yourself from cussing and headaches and get the door spring pliers.
I think I may just buy a new one .😮
Dude you should contract for military bases. They always have broken washers and dryers that never seem to get fixed.
I have this same unit and it moves now because the counter weight is flopping around any idea how to fix it?
How do I take the top off on the washer, mine is leaking and I can see the leak from the back at the top?
How can you fix a dryer where the timer won’t work? I have to manually stop it
Where is Pt. 2?
Man I have a dryer. Looks similar to this body style. I forgot the brand. Something professional ? Well one day it stopped working. Doesn’t turn on at all. Decent with electronics. I do SMD soldering on airbag modules for when airbags blow up I clear the crash data from it. So I opened up the machine but the motherboard looks fine. Is there any other things you can help me look for. We ended up buying a cheap dryer in the meantime while I try to figure this thing out. If you can help please I’d appreciate it. And thanks