I MADE A HUGE MISTAKE! Whirlpool Washer STILL Out Of Balance, see what happened.
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- Опубліковано 8 чер 2024
- Most suspension rods need to be changed if your washer is out of balance.
BUT...check this out on how to check your washer and repair your washer if the rods DON'T fix it.
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The biggest problem with the older style direct drive washers was they lasted too long.
27 years . I did my own repairs so it was worth repairing. If I had to pay the service call fees for every little thing it would not have been worth it.
Why would that be a problem?
@@jasonmasterson7846 sarcasm
@@jasonmasterson7846 problem was that you didn’t have to replace it every five years. Because I am a handy guy my last washer lasted over twenty years.
Many people like to sing the praises of those USA washers from the 1980s, 1990s, early 2000s, but they were very rough on clothes.
You, dear Sir, should be added to the repairmans Hall of Fame and given a medal!! Just the right amount of "mad scientist" humor and valuable information to fix a "life-altering" issue in my house. You're my hero! I just finished replacing the damaged part and my grandkids have deemed me "Mimi, the Fixer of all things broken". You Rock!! From the bottom of my laundry pile....I say, thank you!
WoW! I have to say, this is the best compliment I've seen yet. I'm smiling.
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Thank you for stating your mistake and then showing what someone else repair then you use that to fixi it. You rock!!!
Are you kidding me? You have saved our lives!!!! You should be crowned. I can't wait to show my husband! Thank you so much!
WoWzers....
Thank you so much!
Curious... are you a halloween fan?
I previously changed the rods $140- no joy. I ordered a new spline part form whirlpool and installed $30.- no improvement. Then I installed Bens modification per their directions $50. It's now working perfect. No more jumping/banging- no noise...Saved hundreds of dollars from buying a new washer. YES IT WORKS! Thank you Ben and Richard.
Love it! You are very welcome.
You are a lifesaver! I popped open this washing machine trying to figure out how to stop it from rocking itself 45 degrees from its original position (as well as spin well enough to actually dry my clothing), and it seems that the inner tub has the same rocking issue as you've shown. Hundreds of dollars for a chance to repair a machine we got for free? No thanks, except thanks to you, Richard, for your hilarious and on-point analysis.
You have me freaking dialed in watching this washer repair video love the energy.
Happy to have this video. Did the metal spring swap first, still didn't help. Replaced the plastic with the new metal replacement part and works great. Thanks for the advice and bens appliances for the part and quick delivery.
thank you for sharing all that knowledge and information with all of us who are trying to save a little bit of money here and there and fix our own stuff
Fixed our washer based on this video and the Ben's Appliance help. Thank you!
Sir, Thank you so very much ! You have made my day! To finally get my washer fixed. I appreciate you.😊
THanks for the video Richard! i know that's the problem but when the first part comes and the spanner nut hasn't been threaded... that's a true STRUGGLE LOL we do appreciate the video - keep 'em coming!
Thanks! Another success story here. Our Maytag now works better than when it was new. You would think the factory would just install the metal part to begin with.
Sir, thank you very much!!!! It makes me very happy that your machine it working much better.
Yeah but then the manufacturer would lose money on their service agreements.
Awesome... I am glad you found the fix even if someone else found it first. Kudos to you.
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Thank you so much! My sister and I are working on her washer right now!
I watched Ben’s video as well, you can’t imagine how many of these units I have scrapped out and sent to the junk yard. I’ve ordered a few of these kits and will try them out next week. Great video, my friend, you’re a hoot!
My feelings as well. Hate to scrap a good machine.
Thank you for your comment.
Did that kit help you ? I stopped installing the kit because it was still shaking violently
@@crazee6821find any other solution for the shaking?
All that pashion. Makes work enjoyable. U deserve a like
Thank Philip. I've closed my business and sold the building. Maybe I'll get back to doing some more videos. Comments like yours make me proud. Again, Thanks.
Ben is really good! When I saw his video on the metal hub, I knew that was the missing link to fix the plague on these units. Good job on the video, and the shout-out to Ben. Cause he was the first to show that gem.
Shouting out to Ben, was the proper thing to do. We've never met, but I enjoy his wisdom.
I wish I would have found this video 2 weeks ago. Ive replaced the lock sensor due to no start lock lid, then the suspension rods for "thudding", and ran into the same issues you brought up. Did the reset/recalabrate thing and same thing. I gave up and ordered a new washer and it got delivered yesterday
. Man good info I just subscribed. keep it up! great video.
Man, I'm sorry. Thank you for the compliment!
Thank you for sharing helped me a lot with my washer have a great day
Wow I've been trying to figure out for years why as an appliance repair guy, what was making it go out of balance when the suspension springs where good in literral on a job now and just said what the heck and UA-cam to see if someone had a solution by now. sure enough this washer is doing exactly what you said. Thanks for taking the timeout to show this repair
How do I get that part?
Great video. Gonna give this repair a try this weekend. I had bought new springs that I was planning to put on this weekend, but I think I’ll try this new metal hub first.
How did the upgrade go??
@@cm467 Unfortunately, didn’t work for me. Had more serious problems that required a new unit.
Thank you for the good info. I ordered that new part and it worked !!!!! You saved me $700
I would like to thank this guy here. My Samsung washer and I have been fighting each other for about 5 years now. True story. I will not let it beat me. When I 1st starting having issues, I replaced the rods. Lasted a little bit then came back. I then replaced the hall/ vibration sensor. It lasted a little bit but came back. I drilled the balance ring out. It lasted a little bit, but came back. I replaced the balance ring, again lasted a bit but came back. This last time I replaced the rods again and the issue was even worse than before. It was just bouncing all over. So after seeing this video, I took apart the older set of rods, removed the foam and replaced it with cut sections of cork tape. The kind that is used on heater boxes in cars. (I’ve had a roll for about 20yrs) I’ve since been able to wash everything from light socks, 8 heavy towels to bed comforters. I have had zero issues. Thanks Again!!!!
Great video. I have replaced suspension rods (first) then this metal part replacement. One of the rods was bent and I wonder if the machine damage the new rod(s) before I replaced the metal drive part shown in this video. I did do calibration. Unsure of what to do now.....first load (jeans) ran fine. Next (small) load was colors but REALLY BAD OUT OF BALANCE situation had me crying again. I am wishing to return to the old technology that lasted for years, easier to fix and not such a mystery. Suggestions? Recheck suspension rods? Maybe open the backside of machine and look for something obvious. Last machine lasted 30 years and easy to fix. This POS is less than 5.......
Thanks for this info, I never even knew to look for this. Yea this is my problem, after getting all other parts and starting it to only have it go whacky right away. Keep making the videos, you being the real appliance guy is so legit. Thanks. Now I need to find a video to figure out how to remove the agitator
I have seen many ways to remove it. I used a flat strap from a ratchet strap. I got it under the agitator and placed it at 9 and 3 o'clock. I pull it up and down and wiggled it out.
Good Luck!
hole saw cut it off, new one is $35...... i have done many hundreds of them... i do not waste time trying to pull them off ... after 10 min of trying i use a hole saw and cuts like butter ...
Tried the shoe string method mentioned in some vids but still didn't come out so I did what was shown in another one. After removing the bolt of the agitator put a few cups of boiling water in there and around the agitator. After that I put the shoestring, wiggle it and it popped up right away.
Hello Richard
I came to your video to tell you that Ben's metal hub does wonders. He was even answering my messages and helping me with some small issue i encountered along the way.
My maytag work again.
Thank you for the educational video it was definitely a winner!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you ever SO much!
Helpful and love your humor
LoL, me to!
Great news I seen the tub like that and scraped the washer big thanks
Wonderful that it works. I wish more manufacturers would find ways to fix all of the problems. Because most of that contraption is still in perfect working order. Dumb to not have replaceable parts without buying a new tub assembly or something like that.
thank you sir!...Good to know...Funtastic!...
Awesome video. Learned allot.
Amazing great job
awesome video!!! just in time for a fix i was looking for and explanation of the problem i have
Wishing you the best!
Thanks for your video, I have a Whirlpool washer that I changed out rods and it still shaked really bad and then watched your video and found out my tub splines were worn out,so I will be ordering that w10324651 hub kit,Thanks again
This guy is a mad scientist 😂 love it!
I love doing it! Thank you.
Thank you sir. I'm about to go through mine. It has progressed from a little banging that smooths out to turn that sunny beach off before it beats a hole through the floor.
...and I see you got 409... I'll make 410
ROFL....
I’m glad I ran into this video. I have a Samsung activewash washer and it too was banging bad. Samsung said it was the suspension rods and so did pretty much everyone else. I had my suspicion of the agitator area. The banging did some what ease off but it still continued only liter. The machine also kept adding time to the final load at around 16 mins left then it would jump back to 22 min and this is after the rods were changed. I’m going to look into the agitator now. Thank you! If you have any further tips I would be much appreciative. Thanks again.
Yes, welcome to the Mofo-Life of the "Forever Wash" and the "UE" unbalanced code ... My damned Samsung doing the same thing all thru Dec 2023 and Jan 2024. I've replaced suspension rods and vibration sensor. So, I am hoping to find the MAGICAL CURE. This sucks, but I gotta hand to Samsung. I did not have one problem from Aug 2016 until Dec 2023. And, we really use our washer. So, you are not alone. I hope you get it figured out.
I learned how to fix my washin' machine plus, I seen a picture of Dr. Paul Bearer! Can't ask for anything better. Thanks Ol' Bud for the video, and a big thumbs up to ya and, "I'll be lurking for you"!
Nothing better than clean clothes for a funeral...By Golly. Heh heh heh heeeeeh.
This is exactly what happened to my Maytag.... I'll try this fix. Thanks Sir....
Hello sir, did you fixed yours? Im having the same problem but with a maytag intead
so if the inner tub goes up and down it is DEFINITELY not the suspension rods? Most likely not the suspension rods? I just want to take it apart once!
Good job Thank you.
It was a bi*ch but you just saved me almost $400. Thank you. When I saw your vid I realized my problem. I'm quite handy and fixed it myself for three dollars and one hour. Now my Wife is happy. I made my own tight washers out of auto grade tubing and it works like a champ. I straightened the ends of the rods so I could slide everything off and back on, then bent them back to where they belonged. Thank you so much. I'm not in a position to spend too much money right now. It works like brand new. Your video really helped me. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Happy Wife, Happy Life. Glad my video helped you.
Took you hr you fix it? I'm not good at this kind of stuff. Was looking into hiring someone. Tying to figure how long it takes. I know different people different time. Did you get the part off of Amazon?
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@@LT4u No, I got the washers and tubing at the hardware store. I walked in with one of the rods and had a hard time finding washers snug enough around the rod so on each rod I put a somewhat snug rubber washer, then about a third of an inch piece of very snug semi-flexible tubing (Like an icemaker feed line), then another somewhat snug rubber washer on top.
Coming from an automotive mechanic, you're an amazing appliance tech..
Why thank you Sir. Washers are water injected and I always check the Johnson Rods...LOL.
Enjoyed your vid. I changed my suspension rod but still getting the banging sound. Please post your repair vid on the spline kit. Thanks. Great vid...
My Whirlpool issue I believe. Thanks Sir
Exact problem I have, and have switched the suspension rods. But that metal hub replacement is +$60.
So what I've done is got a free washer of same likeness but has bad gear case and I'm going to switch tubs or switch the gear cases.
The new metal part requires a drip of thread locker to keep the threads from loosening up. It's all fine and dandy but it will keep you from swapping out the metal part again. However, 20 years sound sweet than having to change the entire washer every 5 years. So use as much thread locker as you want. Enjoy another 20 years washer afterwards.
Randomly watching UA-cam and i was thinking to myself that looks like Rich from Richline Appliance parts... I always thought about getting a slotted sleeve, drilling out the tub and friction fitting it in, but for the cost to have the part machined would only be slightly cheaper than a new tub which is only slightly cheaper than a new whirlpool washer. That metal coupler looks like it works a treat.
That's me!!
I have the exact same washer with the exact same problem. Changed the suspension rods but it still bangs occasionally. Man I'm excited to try this fix
Let us all know how much better it is.
Just changed my suspension rods too but it still bangs like crazy even when empty. I think this video explains my problem.
Did y’all buy a new washer
great news, thanks. And thanks for the actual humor! And, thanks for not dubbing in noise (music?)!
Fast forward it to what happened 😂😂 this the best DIY on UA-cam
LOL. Love it!! Dang washer.....
If you shot it, it would be awesome. The washer did a dis. Momma on my shi*... Watch on the tube, you know what is mean. Fixed dat thang, sendin spect to the man. Now momma mad cuz not gettin new. LOLOL.
I checked out your channel. LIKE.
I'm enjoying the mad scientist vibe.
lol.
The rods on those large stainless steel tubs never go bad (it takes way longer). We actually sometimes take them off and use them on another machine....sometimes you have to cut and bend but if done correctly, they work great! But back to the video.... this style washer never has a bad rod.
But my question is, does this metal bracket make the suspension rods unessasary? The tub is not swaying at all now .
@Detroitblue without the rods, the tub would be sitting on the ground.
You are informative and hilarious!! I hope I can fix mine.
Thank you. A lot of people like that I don't act like a robot. You are encouraging me to do more. Thanks.
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I have changed a few tub hubs but have not tried the metal ones yet.
A freaking mad scientist! Good video! Now what about the ones with an agitator?
Thanks a lot,that's exactly what happen to my maytag centennial ,my question is the parts no# you show in the video,you think a I can used this pats for my maytag and what's the name of the parts?
I hope this is exactly what I need... im about to order and I'll update later
Just put in new rods. For an AMANA machine. It has a agitator fins that spins freely. & It rocks like traveling mari-go-round. Haven't even turned on the washer yet.. but feel like I'll be re-watching your video here shortly
Mine is a Maytag with an agitator and I just checked and the drum does have a little shake. Is it worth repairing?
Have the same washer doing the same thing . Whats a good bullet proff washine machine that self balances
I have a Maytag washer much like this, but with an agitator, I wonder if it has the same part.
great video sir i have a question the plastic pieces clips or whatever they call on the bottom of the basket they all gone can i still do the repair or i have to trow the basket away ???
I think you'll be okay.l
Wonderful, your the best. John in Ohio
Thank you so very much!
This is great, because my washer behaves the same way.
It's worth repairing if you replace the plastic spline hub with a metal one, which will fix the problem. The plastic wears out, hence the free movement. A metal hub takes care of that. Problem solved, problem staying solved.
is it the same parts for a machine with long agitator? the interface looks identical but has a tall bladed agitator.
This will only work if the splines on the gear case are not worn down nice video by the way last resort just check the splines I seen many times the splines where hub goes are worn down
Yep...That's generally the case... It's amazing, plastic can wear those splines down!
Before got to the mistake, I was wondering why not change the tub hub like you did. :)
As an appliance technician, the best part of this video was the reenactment of the out of balance😂😂😂
Idk if this will fix mine but it might be worth a shot I guess cuz my washer is absolutely possessed
yikes!
Where do you get the metal hub kit? I have a plastic one in my truck.
That’s true , the other day I replaced the suspension on an Amana Vmw and I put it back to work and it shake like when it has the old suspension, I suspected the transmission shaft was bent a little , but not sure , is like a Cla cla cla , short but crazy
i have replaced that stupid plastic hub 4 times in a year and a half .... was never putting that the no spin and my washer dancing across the floor where of the same problem. just made my order hope it out of back order soon !
Our machine says it Limited Parts Warranty on the drive motor and wash basket. Would this make it worth fixing? Or would other costs make it not worth fixing?
Omg I think I love you because I really can't afford a new washer. Luckily I'm damn handy at fixing things. Honestly just wish I had bought a machine with an agitator from the git go.
Wishing you the best. Maybe Benny the Bull can help! LOL.
@@richardkoon5544 just to note there used to be a thoroughbred stallion that stood here in Florida named Benny the Bull. Ain't that a hoot?
Does this work for the same washer but with the standard agitator in yhe middle?
I am currently dealing with a older Maytag bravo I cannot get it to go into diagnose mode. It keeps getting stuck with one light on most recently lid. Lock was stuck on if it’s not finished washing two nights ago it stopped in the middle of washer cycle with the tub full, any idea what I’m dealing with
How do you get that pulsator off. I unscrewed the bolt but now can't get the thing off.
I found the Largest issue by fat with top loaders are the OPERATORS!!! Follow these steps in this order, Start water, Add detergent as washer is filling, Add clothes one piece at time at opposite sides starting with a balanced load!
Thanks
I bought one of those metal hub drives, and within 3 months it broke into 4 pieces under the agitator plate went back to the plastic hub drive. Cheaper to replace.
Will this work on a Samsung Washer with the same type of transmission drive system?
Very good video
Thank you very much!
Is it the same for Amana washers?
I’m about to install this but I’m curious. Do the splines on the hub kit have to pull double duty with smoothed out tub splines? Or is replacing the actual tub and adding this kit going to give you the longest life?
I've never changed the tub. The hub kit does cures that.
Does this fix work for maytag bravos cause I'm having this exact issue
Hi good video very interesting you keep me watching even if I know this
I love it! Thank you very much.
My back hurts watching you pull that tub out man
LoL. It did....that night.
Hi Richard, will the part(s) from Ben's appliance you showed work on a kenmore 500 series washer ?
Send me the model number of your machine.
Which part is that and where do i order. I changed the rods and still banging
But wait, there's more! 👍😎
LOL...
I should have watched your full video I stopped after you showed the wiped splines and figured I couldn't brake something that's already broken and welded the drum to the shaft it works just fine now but will never come apart again sadly
What if you have one with the agitator I’ve done the rods and the drive hub and it’s worse now
Will that work on the machine next to it?
Is that drive hub compatible with all these top load Whirlpool washers with the washplate agitator? I've got a WTW5000DW2 that's got this issue and I was just about to replace the drive hub with a new plastic one.
YES! It will work. Let me know how it works for you. You'll also need a TB123 spanner wrench.
Hello sir thank you for your video but I cant remove the plate
i been having this problem before in this particular model by whirpool