Our Whirlpool washer is 13 years old. It was shaking and making a bad banging sound when spinning. We watched your video and took apart our washing machine. The spring was old, but still in tact. The problem that we found was that the washing machine was off track, and the area where the water goes in wasn't aligned all the way. Long story short.... when we aligned everything, al was fine. if your washer gets even the slightest bit off-track, it will knock and bump the sides of the tub. This video showed quick and easy steps to take a washer apart, and it saved us from buying a new washing machine. Thanks for sharing!
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Michael! You da man! This saved me $100.00 service charge for Sears to come out. As a bonus, when I opened up the console, I found an old crumpled, $20 dollar bill stuck in there!🍻Bill
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Just to let you know that your video is still helping folks. My counter balance spring did the same thing - came loose due to a rusted out hole on the frame. Getting ready to drill a new hold, reattach the spring, and let my wife enjoy doing the laundry without all the banging and rumbling. Thanks!
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Great video! Just did the exact same repair as you showed. After searching so many videos suggesting all kinds of different causes/repairs, yours was the correct answer and literally a 20 minute fix!!
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Dude thank you so much, mine did the exact same thing but all I did was lay my washer on its side without taking it apart and saved me time and money. You totally rock thanks
This is good information. An appliance repair man won't leave the shop for less than $50 - $100 to come fix a $10 problem. Many people are intimidated by undertaking repairs on their own, but a lot of repairs are super easy with the right information. Seeing is believing, and videos like this can help save a person that's just trying to get by a lot of money.
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I don't know yet if this will fix my problem but this was a solid well done tutorial. Excellent job. You have a Bob Ross soothing delivery. You may want to change the name of your channel to "The Joy of DIY". And throw in a "happy little spring here" and a "happy little screw there". ; )
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I have to fix most of my broken things around my home and I watched your video and THANK you for sharing your knowledge with me .. Now my Kenmore washing Machine works great ! :) Thank you again Sincerely Melinda
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I had this problem and your video was the first and only one I had to watch to fix the problem. Thank you very much and great job explaining each step and making it not so intimidating for me to just dive in and handle the problem. Very much appreciated.
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I have a house with myself and three women (1 wife/2 daughters) heck, even the dog is female :) So let's just say our machines get a lot of use and I'm outnumbered. I have repaired and kept washers/dryers running for 27 years now. Never had this problem and you showed me the light. Thanks bro!
Good morning & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. So happy to help, us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together! It’s incredible how important this little spring is. We appreciate you sharing this & being back up and running is a great thing. Hopefully many stress free days ahead for you, especially after already putting in 27 years of overseeing & helping maintain your households machines. Enjoy your day. 😎👍🔧🔩
First time anybody actually use the camera work very good and explain step-by-step and what was going on thank you that was great .. most of the time people skip things and you got right in there with the spring perfect thank you God bless I'm going to go look now and try it the washing machine shaking the whole entire house down for god sakes lol
Nailed it. Mine was the worn-out hole; I found the spring lying in the frame, but since I'd already bought the replacement for about $4 I put it in. Thanks for the post!
Hi, just wanted to say "thank you" for this video. I had the exact same problem. I'm sure glad you posted this-it was a tremendous help!! I did the exact same repair, drilled another hole and replaced the spring. I saved a lot of money! Thank you, thank you.
Wow! Looks easy. Hope that's what's wrong with mine. I found this video looking for shock absorbers (?) on the 80 series Kenmore. By seeing what you have shown, I'm not seeing anything like that underneath there. Looks promising even more still that I have a spring loose on mine. Thanks so much! If it weren't being used right now I'd fix it. So glad you had a very similar washer!
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Woop woop! Thank you. I have an old Kenwood 80 series and this was the problem. It at has a lot of rust. But for a 1992 model it's done more than enough.
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great job Mike! i have RODs in my whirlpool wtw5000dw, duz that mean i wont have bottom springs like yours?...aslo, how do i take the casing off like u did on the kenmore , on my whirlpool??? thank you!
Wow! Thank you! I love videos like this. I fixed my dryer for $100 (part price) by watching a tutorial. This is great. I appreciate you posting this saving me hundreds!!! :-D
Thanks for uploading this video!! Just fixed my washer, 2 springs were disconnected. And the counter balance spring in the back had worn out its hole just like yours. I also noticed that the rubber coupler between the electric motor and transmission was really worn out. Hopefully thats an easy fix too when that comes time. Also my washer doesn't agitate anymore, and when you lift the lid, it doesn't stop, so that switch is stuck, too. Thanks again!!
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Thanks for helping me...this was exactly what was wrong with my washer...:)...a note to the do it yourselfers....do not just bend the spring to reattach it....it just yanks the drum the other way....(sigh).....off to Canadian tire for a NEW spring...hope they have it.
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thanks for your video, exactly what was wrong with mine. UA-cam has saved me hundreds of $$$ fixing my Kenmore washing machine when I thought I was going to have to buy a new machine and it was something easy like this.
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I have a Kenmore 70 series. I recently watch a video on how to change the coupler, it was broken and we changed it. But now the washer is banging and shaking really badly when it’s on spin mode. It never did this before until i changed the coupler. We did repair the coupler by tipping the washer a bit.
candysweet500 Thanks for watching & sharing your experience. We recommend double checking all parts & hardware are properly secured. We also recommend checking your Counter Balance Spring as shown in this video to ensure it’s still connected. If your spring is still connected and not broken, it’s possible that it’s tension has worn out over the years & is no longer working the way it needs to...it may not be strong enough to hold the required tension in order to properly balance washer during the cycle. We recommend replacing old spring with a brand new spring, this may solve your issue & at a very low friendly price. Keep us posted! Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your UA-cam notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩
Could it be possible that the water leaking from under the machine is actually from spillage caused by the tub movement? Or could it be something else?
sa Thanks for watching & that’s definitely possible. We recommend removing shell & inspecting the internal parts of machine. Verify all hoses are secured. Keep us posted. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together! 😎👍🔧🔩
Your advice and video are great! I have another question now that my washer stoped shaking. On this machine, how do you take the top part of the washer off from the cabinet? I think I lost or broke the tab from one side of the top part that holds it to the cabinet. Does it slide forward or pop off with a putty knife?
Hey there THANK YOU FOR VIEWING. I hope this helps. Let's get your question answered!! :-) • I you are referring to the top part with all the electrical wiring attached to it. • As you watch the video again, you will see two plastic tab connectors that hold top in place • Also screws behind part to secure it • If you're referring to the actual shell • Two metal tabs hold shell in place KEEP ME POSTED!!
Hi Michael, thanks for the quick response. I'm referring to the shell. I believe there are 2 tabs at the front on both the right and left side of the machine that connect the lid to the base of the shell, but how do i replace them? One seems to have broken or it's no longer there. Do i use a putty knife to pop it up or does it just slide off? I've seen videos where it's either or, however, those videos are of different brands. Thanks again!
Excellent! During my demonstration in the video, I use a pair of needle nose and position it in a way that it popped off easily! • The specific part you are referring to is called a ( Spring Clip ) • Locate your model number which you can find under the top door....usually located on the top of tub. • Google that specific model number and Spring clip. If it's the same washer as in my video.....it's $5.00 for a pair...😀😀😀😀 • If you can't locate it on google, try sears.com OR contact a local whirlpool store. I called my local store today to ask how much the spring set would cost and they said they could order it and have it in-store in 3 days....hope thus helps!! 😀
Thanks for sharing this! Same machine, same prob. In my case the hook on my spring rusted off, so I followed your process, then just bent a new hook on the spring where it rusted and stretched it out a bit. It worked. Now I'll just order a new spring. This was a huge help! Thanks!
Was very helpful in understanding why the washing machine wobbles and makes such a violent noise. I found that keeping the clothes inside in a balanced way seems to fix it. But that requires some attention - may be not a good thing.
Thanks, this is exactly what happened with my washer. I think the water was running down over the back of the drum when it tipped forward and we thought we had a leak.
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I have a slighty different problem. There are 4 suspension rods, that hold up the tub. One rod keeps popping out of the holder. I reset it twice. I'm going to replace it the suspension rod. Is the suspension rod bad, or is it the holder at the top ? Thanks for your input. Kenmore Washer Model 110. Thanks
Bob Ully Thanks for watching Bob, that’s a great question & more common than you think! The same happened to us not too long ago! Below is a link to our unbalanced suspension encounter... ua-cam.com/video/9ModYqZcZ5s/v-deo.html Also below is an additional link to a video that shows us explaining Shock Absorbers. ua-cam.com/video/eqEb0LQI1kI/v-deo.html In your example, since the shock absorber continues to come out of the socket, you need to replace entire Suspension Rod / Shock Absorber. However the first thing you may want to try is smaller wash loads to see if a lighter weight wash load will still make your shock observer come out of its mount or socket. Let’s start there! Keep us posted! Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your UA-cam notification Bell that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩
Is there only 1 of these springs or is there another on the other side? My washer shakes and wobbles and my spring is still attached and good any suggestions of what else it could be?
unseen visitor Thanks for checking out the video and sharing your comment unseen visitor. That’s a great question & it will depend on you Make/Model/year manufactured. The washer in this video is different from other washers I’ve worked on. This is the 70 series model and only has 1 spring....however there are Kenmore washers that have more than one spring. We have also worked on LG washing machines that have 3-4 springs as well as 3-4 Shock Absorbing Struts. We also recommend trying Rubber Anti- Vibration Pads. Below is a link... Below are links to videos that go in more detail with helping stop Wobbling/ Shaking Washing Machines. Definitely check those out. They will come in handy! Keep us posted. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your UA-cam notifications that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩 ua-cam.com/video/UcMbWwMSrr0/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/p4bjHRIli3U/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/eqEb0LQI1kI/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/9ModYqZcZ5s/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/yYC2XbE9LaY/v-deo.html
+catalina Ybarra Thank you for viewing. Im so glad this video helped. After you and your husband fix this little spring.....You washer will spin more safely and efficiently as mine did. My poor washer was wobbling pretty darn good haha!
Fazila Pandor Thanks for watching & we hope the video helped. By chance did your washer trigger any error codes? If yes... this is valuable info and will allow us to pinpoint which part needs to be replaced. Keep us posted! We really enjoy making these helpful videos for our fellow DIY’ers. 😀 Many more helpful DIY videos to come! Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your UA-cam notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩
Thanks for the video, got the spring replaced, cut can't get the outer shell back on quite the same. I do the screws and brackets, but how does the shell attach to the frame at the bottom? I can't get it right so the sides flare out at the bottom and the whole things is not so solid.
Mine's older. Found that the front bottom edge of the shell goes under the frame and the bottom side edges go on top of the frame. There are tabs on the frame at the back that stick up and fit into holes on the bottom side edges. I was trying it all on top of the frame or all under the frame which was why it wasn't working out.
OK cool and thanks our washer shakes so bad i jump outta bed because it sounds like a explosion!! LOL it really does , gonna check this out this morning
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Daddy #53 Thanks for watching and you will definitely see similarities between the 70 and 80. A few minor differences however most mechanical parts are the same and will be worked on and repaired the same. Let us know how your project goes. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your UA-cam notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again. 😎👍🔧🔩
Great video Michael, unfortunately, I open the washing machine and for my surprise, all the springs look to be in place and working... any idea what else can cause the wobbling and hitting the walls... Thanks a lot.
Alex Sanchez Good morning Alex, thanks for checking out the video. A washer not working the way you need it to can be super annoying and stressful...lets figure this out. It is very common that the springs wear out and stretch over the years. You might have a single spring that has stretched out and is no longer providing the tension required during the wash cycle...thus the other springs over powering the weak spring causing the shake/unbalanced spin. I would replace all springs as it's a very inexpensive repair. In addition, I would verify that the floor is level. It's possible that the base tips of the washer have slightly worn over the years in a manner that sets it off balance during cycle. This happened to my friends washer after about 5 years of washing cloths while on a cement floor in the basement. Try washing a very light/small load and check to see if it shakes or gets out of balance...if no shaking, increase the load and do your best to load the washer evenly as you know an uneven load can get that poor washer all out of wack haha. Keep me posted! We will figure this out! Please Subscribe to the channel that would be awesome thanks again 😎👍
I have a kenmore 90 series washer. I checked the counter balance spring, its was still attached but it is pretty worn, and the hole is too. The bowl (I don't know what to call it) bangs around in there bad when it's on spin cycle. Could the spring still need changing or could it be something else? Seeing as though I have a newborn, I've got to get this thing back up and running. Any advice would be great. Thanks.
Michael Bush What’s up Michael, thanks for checking out the video and sharing your experience. I definitely understand needing to get this washer back to good running status. Believe or not, these little springs can wear out over time! The springs reach a point at which they have endured many many wash cycles and begin to lose strength...but might not brake yet. With this said, the springs will no longer provide the required tension to properly control the wash bowl as it spins... Newer washer models have more than 1 spring. I have replaced newer washer springs due to this exact issue...however the difference is with the newer washers, it’s very important to change ALL springs at the same time...this is to insure that the new spring tension doesn’t over power the other springs tension...causing an imbalance to remain your issue even though you replaced a single spring. Keep me posted. If this doesn’t help solve the wobble/shake, there are a few other things that we can look into. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your UA-cam notifications that would be awesome thanks again Michael. Let’s get this washer back running good 😎👍
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I have a similar model. (underneath is exactly the same) and I have the violate shaking in the spin cycle. However upon inspecting, all three springs are in place and seem ok. I can tell you that the two up front seem to me to be a bit week and the machine has not been setting level. Can you give me some ideas on what to suspect or what to try first? Thank You, John
Hey John thanks for checking out the video. Just to make sure, you do not have a front loader correct? The suspension / anti-rattle springs play a vital role in the smooth shock absorption. Although it is rare that you need to replace all springs...it can happen. I highly recommend replacing all springs at the same time. If not you may run into what we call "The rabbit race". You buy one spring and instal it only to find out it still shakes/wobbles. This leads you away from the springs all together and you find yourself focusing on the tub itself. Some machines have an dampening strap that also absorbs vibration. So then you replace a few other items an still no improvement. At the end you find out it was a weakened / stretched spring that looked good to the naked eye however was failing to live up to its required performance during the wash. Try the springs and keep me posted....and as you mentioned, make sure that the washer is on level ground.
thank you for sharing this video! i was having similar problems and i watched this, went in the laundry room and gave the washer a shake. viola i could hear the spring swinging around in there. i drilled a new hole and im back in business! thanks again!
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Hi I have the 80 series which seems similar, dismantled everything just to find the springs to be ok. Any other ideas as to what sets it into mad mode once spinning is activated ? Much appreciated ! Ps: assuming something way worse happened to mine ? It was banging very loudly for 30 sec or so until I managed to shut it off... help is appreciated!
Jiri Marek Thanks for watching. Depending on which 80 series you have, you may have an additional spring on other side of bowl. It’s also possible that you might have a broken shock absorber. Check all lower struts & verify they are in good condition. Also ensure that your machine is on level ground. Keep us posted! Many more helpful videos to come! 😀 Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your UA-cam notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😀👍🔧🔩
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thank you. My washing machine wobbles so horribly that I feel the it will explode ! I checked all the counter balance springs and all are properly attached !! Anything else can be wrong for violent wobble ??
+Cap Code Thanks for viewing, sorry for the delay. Are all your leg mounts still firm? Is the floor that the washer sits on firm.....sometimes ( Like Mine haha ) will wobble and bang on the side of the wall haha....
Been having this problem with my 70 series. I see propped the washer back a bit and saw the spring connected but covered in old dirty lint and pretty rusty. Could my spring have lost it's tension? Is that common?
TheBlomberFactory Thanks for watching & sharing your experience! That is definitely a possibility & we have seen this more times than you would think. A new spring is definitely recommended. Your spring’s tension has most likely weakened to a point that it’s no longer able to hold washer bowl in place. Keep us posted on your project, we are here to help! Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your UA-cam notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩
I'm going to take a shot and hope you get this soon. I have the exact issue. So I'm happy that I can fix it - BUT... I'm having a lot of trouble drilling the hole. It's a very tight spot. Any advice?
scarchin Thanks for watching & sharing your experience. It’s definitely a tricky place to drill a hole as you don’t have much surface to work with. Let’s start with the drill bit. You want to make sure that you have a bit that is specifically for drilling through metal. In the event that you have a bit that is specifically for drilling wood, it will never give you a good clean nor friendly cut, it will be very difficult & annoying. We hope this helps, keep us posted! Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your UA-cam notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩
Rick S Thanks for watching Rick S. Absolutely & this is more common than you think. Over the years the tension and strength of the spring decreases and wears out to a point where the spring will act as if it’s not even connected due to its weakness. Replacing spring should solve your issue. Keep us posted on your DIY project. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your UA-cam notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again. 😎👍🔧🔩
hi, got a question. my daughter has an Amana and it shakes and is loud at the spin cycle. the springs on all four corners seem to be in tact just from pressing the sides of the barel and her clothes are balanced in the washer. the washer is balanced on the floor. help please
onehoneybear Thanks for checking out the video. Since you have determined your springs are in good working condition...it's time to look at the Shock absorbers. The Shock absorbers....or referred to as "Struts" by some people...are located at the base of the Tub / and frame. Remove the shell as you did to check your springs and locate the Shock absorbers/ Struts. To get a better idea of what they look like....Look up Shock absorbers on google for your washing machine....they are pretty easy to change as well as pretty inexpensive. Keep me posted...hope this helps. Also...Don't forget to subscribe to the channel that would be awesome thanks again 😀👍
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Same for me, spring laying on floor under machine. Now I have to figure out why, seems like I have a lot of rust under that machine where the spring should fit, have not taken off the cover yet to get a good look.
Thanks for watching! If your spring is still connected, it might be worn and stretched. It is a great idea to spend the few bucks and swap it out. A new spring might be the solution. I'd start with that. Please keep me posted!!!
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Hi Michael, I have a Kenmore model 110-91554210 , the problem I'm having is the tub seems out of alignment with the water filler causing the water to run down inside the back of the machine and all over the floor. Could this be a broken spring or an out of line skate plate. The tub spins fine with no knocking noise. Need some help before I tare the whole thing apart. I don't have a lot of room to work without moving a lot of stuff like a chest freezer and a dryer. Thanks for any ideas.
Al Kalil Thanks for watching. Is the floor level? The tub itself depending on the model will have balance springs...one of yours may be weak or damaged. You will need to remove shell to really get a good look at the internal parts. Keep us posted. We are here to help! 😎👍🔧🔩
I can't figure out the very first step needed to pop off the side brackets. This step isn't included in your video, so you must have loosened them prior to filming it. (?) My washing machine is a Kenmore 400. Could you please explain how to simply "pop" them off so I can get to the screws? Thank you.
Never mind...I found the answer on another video. My machine requires you to slide a putty knife under it in order to unhook the thingy (lol) to lift it up. There are no screws to remove either; just had to pop the other bracket off with the pliers. It's not the balance spring.....I'll continue searching for the answer. Bummer!
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Trevor Moon Thanks for checking out the video and sharing your comment. That’s a great question! Overtime...these little springs wear out...become loose, stretched, & no longer hold the required tension to balance washer bowl... In the event that you are experiencing whobbling washer bowl & your springs are intacted & not broken...it might be time to purchase brand new spring...even though your old spring is not broke. On new washing machines, there are more than one spring. You want to make sure you replace all springs at same time. Newer washing machines also have additional balancing parts known as Shock Absorbers. They look like Hydraulic struts. It’s common to have Shock Absorbers weaken over the years as well as possibly become disconnected if the wobbling is severe. You want to address that immediately! Below are additional links to videos that talk more about whobbling/shaking Washing Machines. Things like Anti-Vibration Pads, Washers with more than 1 spring, Shock Absorbers repairs... definitely check those out. They will come in handy. Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your UA-cam notification Bell that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩 ua-cam.com/video/UcMbWwMSrr0/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/p4bjHRIli3U/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/eqEb0LQI1kI/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/9ModYqZcZ5s/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/yYC2XbE9LaY/v-deo.html
DIY With Michael Borders Thank you for thr reply. My washer has 3 springs for thr main bowl as well as one in the back like you've shown. Do you have part numbers for these? Mine looks identacle to the one you have
Trevor Moon Thanks for the reply Trevor! Unfortunately I don’t have part numbers on hand. Here’s what I recommend. Open your washer door & locate model serial #. Then go to: RepairClinic.com Enter your serial # into site & every single part & part number will be provided. This is a great place to purchase all your machine parts. 😎👍🔧🔩
My washer is a kenmore 600, the drum wobbles a great amount and it smacks into the silver back plating making a really loud thumping. I did these steps but all my springs are intact. Do you think they could have stretched out over time? If i move the drum with my hand it barley moves back into place.
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Todd Bradley Thanks for watching Todd, have you inspected the internal wiring that leads to power/play button as well as remaining parts. Look for any signs of stress in wiring such as melted/burned areas. This can lead to an electrical shortage & may lead to your Washer performing an EMER shutdown. Let’s start there, keep us posted! Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your UA-cam notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again Todd. 😎👍🔧🔩
Melissa Francis Thanks for checking out the video. Are you referring to the connection points that allow the actual Shell/cover to fit back into. If so...this is extremely common...as you can see me struggling while making the video. I would do your best to give it some patience as it can definitely be annoying. There is a specific ANGLE required to come in on as you reinstall she'll. Hope this helps! Please Subscribe to the channel that would be awesome thanks again 😀👍
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sebrina72 Thanks for watching & we hope the video helped. This is the 70 series & has one balance spring. Newer models may have more than one. They are located on the lower portion of bowl. Keep us posted with your DIY project. As we have shared with my others, we really enjoy making these helpful videos for our fellow DIY’ers. 😀 Many more helpful videos to come! Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your UA-cam notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩
Bill Kennedy Thanks for checking out the video. I grabbed a power drill and a small drill bit.....just slightly larger in diameter than the hook itself on the spring.... then carefully drilled through ....and for safety purposes as always I recommend wearing safety glasses. Subscribe to the channel if you're up to it thanks again 😀👍
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Diego Valdez Thanks for checking out the video Diego! That’s a great question! This is very common & can be fixed very easily. You will need to verify that your floor is level, if it’s not level...We recommend Anti-Vibration pads. You can purchase a set online for an affordable price! Below is a link to a video that shows us explaining the Anti-Vibration pads...definitely check it out! Keep us posted! ua-cam.com/video/UcMbWwMSrr0/v-deo.html Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your UA-cam notification Bell that would be awesome thanks again!
DIY With Michael Borders thank you for the quick response I will check the floor level and look into the vibration pads you recommended...funny thing is I have the exact model...lol...again thank you
hi i have a whirlpool washer LRS8010PQ2 ... the whole tub wobbles and shakes and makes banging noise and hits the side of the cover..... i changed the three smaller springs but not counter balance it seems perfectly fine although it is 5 years old... after changing the other three small ones it is still banging ,,,,..... do i change the counter balance spring? how do i know it is bad? NOTE: i am editing this because the three springs and tub pads i changed worked. my machine works perfectly, i didn't have to buy a new machine after all
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Don't you need to release the rear panel too before taking apart the top portion and the front? The last time I took my machine apart to get to the inner parts I had to take the rear panel off, but it was a part from the rear too. I thought the rear panel and the front were connected.
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Dominique Haywood Thanks for watching. You can purchase new parts from: RepairClinic.com Once at the site, enter in your model number in the search section and select enter. This will pull up all replacement parts for your exact machine. Hope this helps. Please subscribe to the channel and Ring your UA-cam Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩
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daniel yeroshalmi Very cool & that is great. We love reading comments like yours. Appliances lasting longer than 5-7 years is a thing of the past unfortunately. You have a good one! 😀. Ours is still working great as well. We want to thank you for taking the time to share your comment. We hope the video helped. Definitely keep us posted on your DIY project. We are always here to help! Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your UA-cam notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩
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hey there thanks for watching...Unfortunately I don't have a video on that but there are many many on youtube! So Sorry :-( Subscribe to the channel that would be awesome!
i i luv how the hole where the spring goes in they drill the hole near the edge of the metal not the middle of the flange to make it stronger and harder for rust to screw up the hole
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Don't remember seeing a better use of my time in a DIY. Not too much info and just enough. U Gold E Lock-ed it, Michael Borders! Now I'm gonna fool-owe these steps and hopefully cancel my repair apptmt!))
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Liked & subscribed.thanks.is 13 + min 100% necessary? A UA-cam time retaining viewer deal.?.either way,thanks for the repair lesson.(BUT...I'm using old spring with a spray of wd40.)
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Yeah I checked, and all springs look good..It's a heavy duty washer,What I noticed is if I do a Medium load and not an extra large.It's seems to not make as much noise..It's 10 years old I just don't want to get rid of it.I'm not liking the newer ones..
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Well, here I am , back again with a different washer but same problem. I started to read the comments and saw that I was already here once before. LOL. Thanks for your video!
Reda DAIMELLAH Thanks for watching Reda. We recommend obtaining the serial number from your machine & doing a search on sears.com This will help ensure that you are getting the exact replacement spring for your specific machine. If you’re having trouble finding replacement spring online, let us know what your serial number is on your Washing Machine. We will definitely find it for you & send you the link. Keep us posted, we are here to help! Please subscribe to the channel and turn on your UA-cam notification Bell 🛎 that would be awesome thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩
The spring assembly should be pretty universal for most manufacturer designs. It may be a different size or have slightly different hook sizes and hook locations. Thanks for viewing and commenting. Subscribe to the channel thanks again!
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Our Whirlpool washer is 13 years old. It was shaking and making a bad banging sound when spinning. We watched your video and took apart our washing machine. The spring was old, but still in tact. The problem that we found was that the washing machine was off track, and the area where the water goes in wasn't aligned all the way. Long story short.... when we aligned everything, al was fine. if your washer gets even the slightest bit off-track, it will knock and bump the sides of the tub. This video showed quick and easy steps to take a washer apart, and it saved us from buying a new washing machine. Thanks for sharing!
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Michael! You da man! This saved me $100.00 service charge for Sears to come out. As a bonus, when I opened up the console, I found an old crumpled, $20 dollar bill stuck in there!🍻Bill
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Just to let you know that your video is still helping folks. My counter balance spring did the same thing - came loose due to a rusted out hole on the frame. Getting ready to drill a new hold, reattach the spring, and let my wife enjoy doing the laundry without all the banging and rumbling. Thanks!
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Great video! Just did the exact same repair as you showed. After searching so many videos suggesting all kinds of different causes/repairs, yours was the correct answer and literally a 20 minute fix!!
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Love how fast you got to the problem. Instead of long drawn out explanation, the way most do there howto videos. Well done.
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Thanks for this video! You just saved us money and didn't have to buy a new washer. We did it ourselves. Drilled a hole and didn't even need a spring!
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Dude thank you so much, mine did the exact same thing but all I did was lay my washer on its side without taking it apart and saved me time and money. You totally rock thanks
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This is good information. An appliance repair man won't leave the shop for less than $50 - $100 to come fix a $10 problem. Many people are intimidated by undertaking repairs on their own, but a lot of repairs are super easy with the right information. Seeing is believing, and videos like this can help save a person that's just trying to get by a lot of money.
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I don't know yet if this will fix my problem but this was a solid well done tutorial. Excellent job. You have a Bob Ross soothing delivery. You may want to change the name of your channel to "The Joy of DIY". And throw in a "happy little spring here" and a "happy little screw there". ; )
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Thank you very much, fixed my old Whirlpool washer in 5 minutes by drilling a new hole for the spring!
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Thank you from 2024 . My machine is over 20 years old...thanks for sharing.
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I have to fix most of my broken things around my home and I watched your video and THANK you for sharing your knowledge with me .. Now my Kenmore washing Machine works great ! :) Thank you again Sincerely Melinda
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I had this problem and your video was the first and only one I had to watch to fix the problem. Thank you very much and great job explaining each step and making it not so intimidating for me to just dive in and handle the problem. Very much appreciated.
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I have a house with myself and three women (1 wife/2 daughters) heck, even the dog is female :) So let's just say our machines get a lot of use and I'm outnumbered. I have repaired and kept washers/dryers running for 27 years now. Never had this problem and you showed me the light. Thanks bro!
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It’s incredible how important this little spring is. We appreciate you sharing this & being back up and running is a great thing.
Hopefully many stress free days ahead for you, especially after already putting in 27 years of overseeing & helping maintain your households machines.
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First time anybody actually use the camera work very good and explain step-by-step and what was going on thank you that was great .. most of the time people skip things and you got right in there with the spring perfect thank you God bless I'm going to go look now and try it the washing machine shaking the whole entire house down for god sakes lol
Michael Posner
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Nailed it. Mine was the worn-out hole; I found the spring lying in the frame, but since I'd already bought the replacement for about $4 I put it in. Thanks for the post!
My3nMy4 SWEEEEEEEET.......THAT'S AWESOME....glad it helped. :-)
@My3nMy4 Where did you get the spring? Home Depot?
sa I got it from a local appliance parts shop. I would think it’s too specific a part for a big-box store to carry.
Hi, just wanted to say "thank you" for this video. I had the exact same problem. I'm sure glad you posted this-it was a tremendous help!!
I did the exact same repair, drilled another hole and replaced the spring. I saved a lot of money!
Thank you, thank you.
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Wow! Looks easy. Hope that's what's wrong with mine. I found this video looking for shock absorbers (?) on the 80 series Kenmore.
By seeing what you have shown, I'm not seeing anything like that underneath there. Looks promising even more still that I have a spring loose on mine. Thanks so much! If it weren't being used right now I'd fix it. So glad you had a very similar washer!
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You have helped me so much. Thank you. I didn’t think I could do it at first. It took several hours
Woop woop! Thank you. I have an old Kenwood 80 series and this was the problem. It at has a lot of rust. But for a 1992 model it's done more than enough.
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great job Mike! i have RODs in my whirlpool wtw5000dw, duz that mean i wont have bottom springs like yours?...aslo, how do i take the casing off like u did on the kenmore , on my whirlpool??? thank you!
Wow! Thank you! I love videos like this. I fixed my dryer for $100 (part price) by watching a tutorial. This is great. I appreciate you posting this saving me hundreds!!! :-D
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Couldn't believe the issue was solved this easily! Thanks!
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Thanks for uploading this video!! Just fixed my washer, 2 springs were disconnected. And the counter balance spring in the back had worn out its hole just like yours. I also noticed that the rubber coupler between the electric motor and transmission was really worn out. Hopefully thats an easy fix too when that comes time. Also my washer doesn't agitate anymore, and when you lift the lid, it doesn't stop, so that switch is stuck, too. Thanks again!!
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So helpful, thank you! Sounded like my washer was going to explode or launch into space.
Thanks for watching, exploding & laughing into space is not what you want. 😁
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This is exactly what was wrong with my washer and exactly how I fixed it. Thank you so much!
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Thanks for helping me...this was exactly what was wrong with my washer...:)...a note to the do it yourselfers....do not just bend the spring to reattach it....it just yanks the drum the other way....(sigh).....off to Canadian tire for a NEW spring...hope they have it.
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Have the 80 series Washer. Same problem, same solution, same results. Thanks!
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Hey Mike, I have a Maytag with the same problem.. I did as you did plus drill a new hole.. excellent! fixed! Thank you for the video!
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thanks for your video, exactly what was wrong with mine. UA-cam has saved me hundreds of $$$ fixing my Kenmore washing machine when I thought I was going to have to buy a new machine and it was something easy like this.
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I have a Kenmore 70 series. I recently watch a video on how to change the coupler, it was broken and we changed it. But now the washer is banging and shaking really badly when it’s on spin mode. It never did this before until i changed the coupler. We did repair the coupler by tipping the washer a bit.
candysweet500
Thanks for watching & sharing your experience. We recommend double checking all parts & hardware are properly secured. We also recommend checking your Counter Balance Spring as shown in this video to ensure it’s still connected.
If your spring is still connected and not broken, it’s possible that it’s tension has worn out over the years & is no longer working the way it needs to...it may not be strong enough to hold the required tension in order to properly balance washer during the cycle.
We recommend replacing old spring with a brand new spring, this may solve your issue & at a very low friendly price.
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Could it be possible that the water leaking from under the machine is actually from spillage caused by the tub movement? Or could it be something else?
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Your advice and video are great! I have another question now that my washer stoped shaking. On this machine, how do you take the top part of the washer off from the cabinet? I think I lost or broke the tab from one side of the top part that holds it to the cabinet. Does it slide forward or pop off with a putty knife?
Hey there THANK YOU FOR VIEWING. I hope this helps. Let's get your question answered!! :-)
• I you are referring to the top part with all the electrical wiring attached to it.
• As you watch the video again, you will
see two plastic tab connectors that
hold top in place
• Also screws behind part to secure it
• If you're referring to the actual shell
• Two metal tabs hold shell in place
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Hi Michael, thanks for the quick response. I'm referring to the shell. I believe there are 2 tabs at the front on both the right and left side of the machine that connect the lid to the base of the shell, but how do i replace them? One seems to have broken or it's no longer there. Do i use a putty knife to pop it up or does it just slide off? I've seen videos where it's either or, however, those videos are of different brands. Thanks again!
Excellent! During my demonstration in the video, I use a pair of needle nose and position it in a way that it popped off easily!
• The specific part you are referring to is called
a ( Spring Clip )
• Locate your model number which you can
find under the top door....usually located
on the top of tub.
• Google that specific model number and
Spring clip. If it's the same washer as in my
video.....it's $5.00 for a pair...😀😀😀😀
• If you can't locate it on google, try
sears.com OR contact a local whirlpool
store. I called my local store today to ask
how much the spring set would cost and
they said they could order it and have it
in-store in 3 days....hope thus helps!! 😀
Thanks for sharing this! Same machine, same prob. In my case the hook on my spring rusted off, so I followed your process, then just bent a new hook on the spring where it rusted and stretched it out a bit. It worked. Now I'll just order a new spring. This was a huge help! Thanks!
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Was very helpful in understanding why the washing machine wobbles and makes such a violent noise. I found that keeping the clothes inside in a balanced way seems to fix it. But that requires some attention - may be not a good thing.
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Great video. Helped me to find the location where the spring hooked onto the chassis.
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Thanks, this is exactly what happened with my washer. I think the water was running down over the back of the drum when it tipped forward and we thought we had a leak.
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@@DIYwithMichaelBorders I still might have a leak towards the back of my machine. Hopefully it's not the tub or shaft seals.
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DIY With Michael Borders thanks for the help man I just spent 2 hours trying to figure out what the hell I was doing until I came across you
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I have a slighty different problem. There are 4 suspension rods, that hold up the tub. One rod keeps popping out of the holder. I reset it twice. I'm going to replace it the suspension rod. Is the suspension rod bad, or is it the holder at the top ? Thanks for your input. Kenmore Washer Model 110. Thanks
Bob Ully
Thanks for watching Bob, that’s a great question & more common than you think! The same happened to us not too long ago!
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In your example, since the shock absorber continues to come out of the socket, you need to replace entire Suspension Rod / Shock Absorber.
However the first thing you may want to try is smaller wash loads to see if a lighter weight wash load will still make your shock observer come out of its mount or socket.
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Is there only 1 of these springs or is there another on the other side? My washer shakes and wobbles and my spring is still attached and good any suggestions of what else it could be?
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Thanks for checking out the video and sharing your comment unseen visitor. That’s a great question & it will depend on you Make/Model/year manufactured.
The washer in this video is different from other washers I’ve worked on. This is the 70 series model and only has 1 spring....however there are Kenmore washers that have more than one spring.
We have also worked on LG washing machines that have 3-4 springs as well as 3-4 Shock Absorbing Struts.
We also recommend trying Rubber Anti- Vibration Pads. Below is a link...
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Well thank you so much Micheal, had to show my hubby this, now for him to do it, is the real problem LOL
+catalina Ybarra Thank you for viewing. Im so glad this video helped. After you and your husband fix this little spring.....You washer will spin more safely and efficiently as mine did. My poor washer was wobbling pretty darn good haha!
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Thanks for the video, got the spring replaced, cut can't get the outer shell back on quite the same. I do the screws and brackets, but how does the shell attach to the frame at the bottom? I can't get it right so the sides flare out at the bottom and the whole things is not so solid.
Awesome, thanks for viewing. You may have several bolts on the outer lower portion of the bowl. Is your model the same series (70)? Keep me posted.
Mine's older. Found that the front bottom edge of the shell goes under the frame and the bottom side edges go on top of the frame. There are tabs on the frame at the back that stick up and fit into holes on the bottom side edges. I was trying it all on top of the frame or all under the frame which was why it wasn't working out.
Thanks for the update.
OK cool and thanks our washer shakes so bad i jump outta bed because it sounds like a explosion!! LOL it really does , gonna check this out this morning
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Can you say if this is same as the 80 series? Mine looks just like this but 80 series.
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Thanks for watching and you will definitely see similarities between the 70 and 80.
A few minor differences however most mechanical parts are the same and will be worked on and repaired the same.
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Great video Michael, unfortunately, I open the washing machine and for my surprise, all the springs look to be in place and working... any idea what else can cause the wobbling and hitting the walls... Thanks a lot.
Alex Sanchez Good morning Alex, thanks for checking out the video. A washer not working the way you need it to can be super annoying and stressful...lets figure this out. It is very common that the springs wear out and stretch over the years. You might have a single spring that has stretched out and is no longer providing the tension required during the wash cycle...thus the other springs over powering the weak spring causing the shake/unbalanced spin. I would replace all springs as it's a very inexpensive repair. In addition, I would verify that the floor is level. It's possible that the base tips of the washer have slightly worn over the years in a manner that sets it off balance during cycle. This happened to my friends washer after about 5 years of washing cloths while on a cement floor in the basement. Try washing a very light/small load and check to see if it shakes or gets out of balance...if no shaking, increase the load and do your best to load the washer evenly as you know an uneven load can get that poor washer all out of wack haha. Keep me posted! We will figure this out! Please Subscribe to the channel that would be awesome thanks again 😎👍
I have a kenmore 90 series washer. I checked the counter balance spring, its was still attached but it is pretty worn, and the hole is too. The bowl (I don't know what to call it) bangs around in there bad when it's on spin cycle. Could the spring still need changing or could it be something else? Seeing as though I have a newborn, I've got to get this thing back up and running. Any advice would be great. Thanks.
Michael Bush What’s up Michael, thanks for checking out the video and sharing your experience. I definitely understand needing to get this washer back to good running status.
Believe or not, these little springs can wear out over time! The springs reach a point at which they have endured many many wash cycles and begin to lose strength...but might not brake yet. With this said, the springs will no longer provide the required tension to properly control the wash bowl as it spins...
Newer washer models have more than 1 spring. I have replaced newer washer springs due to this exact issue...however the difference is with the newer washers, it’s very important to change ALL springs at the same time...this is to insure that the new spring tension doesn’t over power the other springs tension...causing an imbalance to remain your issue even though you replaced a single spring.
Keep me posted. If this doesn’t help solve the wobble/shake, there are a few other things that we can look into.
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Going to attempt this on Saturday. If this is whats causing it I will probably order a few of them so I have spares. Thanks!
Zach0711 Very cool. Thanks for checking out the video. This isn't to bad of a project and shouldn't cost much of any $$. Keep me posted on your progress. Let me know if you have any questions along the way. Subscribe to the channel that would be awesome thanks again 😀👍
I have a similar model. (underneath is exactly the same) and I have the violate shaking in the spin cycle. However upon inspecting, all three springs are in place and seem ok. I can tell you that the two up front seem to me to be a bit week and the machine has not been setting level.
Can you give me some ideas on what to suspect or what to try first?
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John
Hey John thanks for checking out the video. Just to make sure, you do not have a front loader correct?
The suspension / anti-rattle springs play a vital role in the smooth shock absorption. Although it is rare that you need to replace all springs...it can happen. I highly recommend replacing all springs at the same time.
If not you may run into what we call "The rabbit race". You buy one spring and instal it only to find out it still shakes/wobbles. This leads you away from the springs all together and you find yourself focusing on the tub itself. Some machines have an dampening strap that also absorbs vibration. So then you replace a few other items an still no improvement. At the end you find out it was a weakened / stretched spring that looked good to the naked eye however was failing to live up to its required performance during the wash. Try the springs and keep me posted....and as you mentioned, make sure that the washer is on level ground.
I filled the area around the drum with expanding foam and wrapped the basin with counter-opposing bungee cords. course I'm an idiot. but it worked!
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thank you for sharing this video! i was having similar problems and i watched this, went in the laundry room and gave the washer a shake. viola i could hear the spring swinging around in there. i drilled a new hole and im back in business! thanks again!
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Hi I have the 80 series which seems similar, dismantled everything just to find the springs to be ok. Any other ideas as to what sets it into mad mode once spinning is activated ? Much appreciated ! Ps: assuming something way worse happened to mine ? It was banging very loudly for 30 sec or so until I managed to shut it off... help is appreciated!
Jiri Marek
Thanks for watching. Depending on which 80 series you have, you may have an additional spring on other side of bowl. It’s also possible that you might have a broken shock absorber. Check all lower struts & verify they are in good condition. Also ensure that your machine is on level ground. Keep us posted!
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Omg thank u! I saved me $800 for a new machine thank u!
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thank you. My washing machine wobbles so horribly that I feel the it will explode ! I checked all the counter balance springs and all are properly attached !! Anything else can be wrong for violent wobble ??
+Cap Code Thanks for viewing, sorry for the delay. Are all your leg mounts still firm? Is the floor that the washer sits on firm.....sometimes ( Like Mine haha ) will wobble and bang on the side of the wall haha....
Been having this problem with my 70 series. I see propped the washer back a bit and saw the spring connected but covered in old dirty lint and pretty rusty. Could my spring have lost it's tension? Is that common?
TheBlomberFactory
Thanks for watching & sharing your experience! That is definitely a possibility & we have seen this more times than you would think. A new spring is definitely recommended. Your spring’s tension has most likely weakened to a point that it’s no longer able to hold washer bowl in place.
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I'm going to take a shot and hope you get this soon. I have the exact issue. So I'm happy that I can fix it - BUT... I'm having a lot of trouble drilling the hole. It's a very tight spot. Any advice?
scarchin
Thanks for watching & sharing your experience. It’s definitely a tricky place to drill a hole as you don’t have much surface to work with.
Let’s start with the drill bit. You want to make sure that you have a bit that is specifically for drilling through metal.
In the event that you have a bit that is specifically for drilling wood, it will never give you a good clean nor friendly cut, it will be very difficult & annoying.
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Good video, thank you, however my Kenmore is a stacked washer and dryer. How different is it to replace the spring?
Thanks for viewing. It shouldn't be much different. Your springs will be in same general location.
My washer is doing the same thing but the springs are not broken. Is it possible the springs are weak ??
Rick S
Thanks for watching Rick S. Absolutely & this is more common than you think. Over the years the tension and strength of the spring decreases and wears out to a point where the spring will act as if it’s not even connected due to its weakness.
Replacing spring should solve your issue. Keep us posted on your DIY project.
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hi, got a question. my daughter has an Amana and it shakes and is loud at the spin cycle. the springs on all four corners seem to be in tact just from pressing the sides of the barel and her clothes are balanced in the washer. the washer is balanced on the floor. help please
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Thanks for this! I was troubleshooting my washer and noticed that spring laying on the floor under the washer and was unsure where it went.
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Same for me, spring laying on floor under machine. Now I have to figure out why, seems like I have a lot of rust under that machine where the spring should fit, have not taken off the cover yet to get a good look.
If the spring is still good and connected and the washer still wobbles, what do you think it could be?
Thanks for watching! If your spring is still connected, it might be worn and stretched. It is a great idea to spend the few bucks and swap it out. A new spring might be the solution. I'd start with that. Please keep me posted!!!
Thank you. All my springs broke. And my washer is pretty big so I'm bummed.
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Hi Michael, I have a Kenmore model 110-91554210 , the problem I'm having is the tub seems out of alignment with the water filler causing the water to run down inside the back of the machine and all over the floor. Could this be a broken spring or an out of line skate plate. The tub spins fine with no knocking noise. Need some help before I tare the whole thing apart. I don't have a lot of room to work without moving a lot of stuff like a chest freezer and a dryer. Thanks for any ideas.
Al Kalil
Thanks for watching. Is the floor level? The tub itself depending on the model will have balance springs...one of yours may be weak or damaged. You will need to remove shell to really get a good look at the internal parts. Keep us posted. We are here to help!
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Thanks Mike looks like my problem as I have an older unit.
You are welcome, thank YOU. Older units are nice to have. Looking forward to hearing back from you.
I can't figure out the very first step needed to pop off the side brackets. This step isn't included in your video, so you must have loosened them prior to filming it. (?) My washing machine is a Kenmore 400. Could you please explain how to simply "pop" them off so I can get to the screws? Thank you.
Never mind...I found the answer on another video. My machine requires you to slide a putty knife under it in order to unhook the thingy (lol) to lift it up. There are no screws to remove either; just had to pop the other bracket off with the pliers. It's not the balance spring.....I'll continue searching for the answer. Bummer!
Thanks for checking out the video and sharing your comment. Sorry to hear you had trouble with the disconnection....but glad to hear you got it off :-)
What exactly are you experiencing with your washer??
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Hey hi I have a kenmore 90 it wash but when I put fast fast. Goes crazy in one way only what should i do
What if my springs are intact but my machine still wobbles allover the place and leanes to one side?
Trevor Moon
Thanks for checking out the video and sharing your comment. That’s a great question! Overtime...these little springs wear out...become loose, stretched, & no longer hold the required tension to balance washer bowl...
In the event that you are experiencing whobbling washer bowl & your springs are intacted & not broken...it might be time to purchase brand new spring...even though your old spring is not broke.
On new washing machines, there are more than one spring. You want to make sure you replace all springs at same time.
Newer washing machines also have additional balancing parts known as Shock Absorbers. They look like Hydraulic struts. It’s common to have Shock Absorbers weaken over the years as well as possibly become disconnected if the wobbling is severe. You want to address that immediately!
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DIY With Michael Borders Thank you for thr reply. My washer has 3 springs for thr main bowl as well as one in the back like you've shown. Do you have part numbers for these? Mine looks identacle to the one you have
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Thanks for the reply Trevor! Unfortunately I don’t have part numbers on hand. Here’s what I recommend.
Open your washer door & locate model serial #.
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My washer is a kenmore 600, the drum wobbles a great amount and it smacks into the silver back plating making a really loud thumping. I did these steps but all my springs are intact. Do you think they could have stretched out over time? If i move the drum with my hand it barley moves back into place.
+Randy Kennedy Thanks for viewing and commenting...That is definitely a possibility.....the springs are so cheap its worth checking before spending lots of money...keep me posted!! Subscribe to the channel thanks again!
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I have a Whirlpool Cabrio Platinum washer, when you turn on it will shut off. Won't stay running! Help!!!!
Todd Bradley
Thanks for watching Todd, have you inspected the internal wiring that leads to power/play button as well as remaining parts.
Look for any signs of stress in wiring such as melted/burned areas. This can lead to an electrical shortage & may lead to your Washer performing an EMER shutdown.
Let’s start there, keep us posted!
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I have fixed my spring, same situation where the hole gave in and had to drill a new one. The trouble I am having is getting the brackets to reconnect
Melissa Francis Thanks for checking out the video. Are you referring to the connection points that allow the actual Shell/cover to fit back into. If so...this is extremely common...as you can see me struggling while making the video. I would do your best to give it some patience as it can definitely be annoying. There is a specific ANGLE required to come in on as you reinstall she'll. Hope this helps! Please Subscribe to the channel that would be awesome thanks again 😀👍
Thanks for a great informative video. Saved me a lot of troubleshooting!
Matt Bowler
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How many should it have and where are they located
sebrina72
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Hi Michael how did you drill the hole?
Bill Kennedy Thanks for checking out the video. I grabbed a power drill and a small drill bit.....just slightly larger in diameter than the hook itself on the spring.... then carefully drilled through ....and for safety purposes as always I recommend wearing safety glasses. Subscribe to the channel if you're up to it thanks again 😀👍
Thank you for the quick reply what kind of bit did you use? Did you drill laying down on the floor?
Bill Kennedy I just laid on floor haha. I used a 5/32 size craftsman drill bit.
Thank you for posting this! So helpful!
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awesome video. So chill and uncomplicated.
how many springs are there...before I tear it apart I'd like to have them on hand.
finally, for those who didn't see, it's part # wpw10250667
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steamboatdad My washer only had 1 Counter Balance Spring.
Didn't fix the problem. Still wobbles violently on spin cycle. Leveled and new counter spring
I took off everything from the video but I think the actual tub is off center...what would be the fix for that...
Diego Valdez
Thanks for checking out the video Diego! That’s a great question! This is very common & can be fixed very easily. You will need to verify that your floor is level, if it’s not level...We recommend Anti-Vibration pads. You can purchase a set online for an affordable price!
Below is a link to a video that shows us explaining the Anti-Vibration pads...definitely check it out! Keep us posted!
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DIY With Michael Borders thank you for the quick response I will check the floor level and look into the vibration pads you recommended...funny thing is I have the exact model...lol...again thank you
Diego Valdez
That’s awesome 😀. It’s a great Washing Machine! Has lasted over a decade! Keep us posted!
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hi i have a whirlpool washer LRS8010PQ2 ... the whole tub wobbles and shakes and makes banging noise and hits the side of the cover..... i changed the three smaller springs but not counter balance it seems perfectly fine although it is 5 years old... after changing the other three small ones it is still banging ,,,,..... do i change the counter balance spring? how do i know it is bad?
NOTE: i am editing this because the three springs and tub pads i changed worked. my machine works perfectly, i didn't have to buy a new machine after all
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How do i reconnect the smaller spring clip on a Kenmore washer
Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. Is your connection hole on unit broken? If so, you may need to drill new hole.
Thanks for the help! Fixed mine! Had to drill a new hole to re hold the back spring that was loose from the rusted cracked hole! :)
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Don't you need to release the rear panel too before taking apart the top portion and the front? The last time I took my machine apart to get to the inner parts I had to take the rear panel off, but it was a part from the rear too. I thought the rear panel and the front were connected.
Great well directed video. Easy to understand, thanks!!
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Check the leg's mite be broken or rusted mine was rusted and broken the washers leg one was broken
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Great video. No bs, right to the point
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That was real cool man. Very informative, simple repair. Nice job.
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The advice I got (which I thought made sense), was to replace all the springs, so that the tension/balance would be even.
Hey there thanks for watching. I appreciate your comment. I agree with your suggestion....always better to replace all springs! Thanks again!
@@DIYwithMichaelBorders Hey what are the steps you took to order new spring?
Dominique Haywood
Thanks for watching. You can purchase new parts from:
RepairClinic.com
Once at the site, enter in your model number in the search section and select enter. This will pull up all replacement parts for your exact machine. Hope this helps.
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How do we do it to order the spring on eBay? Like where do we get the part number from?
antinio santoni Thanks for checking out the video. You can go to Repairclinick.com
Enter in your Washing machine model number and seat parts. Repair clinic is great!
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my machien is like 30yrs old thank u so much
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Absolutely awesome! Thanks for posting this as it was exactly what was wrong with mine. Fixed it easily!
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Can you show how to repair a shaking stackable washer/dryer top load washer. Help please
hey there thanks for watching...Unfortunately I don't have a video on that but there are many many on youtube! So Sorry :-(
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i i luv how the hole where the spring goes in they drill the hole near the edge of the metal not the middle of the flange to make it stronger and harder for rust to screw up the hole
tony kamps
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Saved me a service call. Thanks!
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Don't remember seeing a better use of my time in a DIY. Not too much info and just enough. U Gold E Lock-ed it, Michael Borders! Now I'm gonna fool-owe these steps and hopefully cancel my repair apptmt!))
Rick Harlan
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Liked & subscribed.thanks.is 13 + min 100% necessary? A UA-cam time retaining viewer deal.?.either way,thanks for the repair lesson.(BUT...I'm using old spring with a spray of wd40.)
Burke Wills
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Do I have to take it all apart? Can't I just turn it on its side and do the same thing you did?
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I took it all apart and it wasn't the spring.I still don't know what it is. :(
+Sue x did you check to see if there is another spring?
Yeah I checked, and all springs look good..It's a heavy duty washer,What I noticed is if I do a Medium load and not an extra large.It's seems to not make as much noise..It's 10 years old I just don't want to get rid of it.I'm not liking the newer ones..
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This spring can be changed in under 2 minutes. Simply invert the whole washer and all the springs will be exposed for easy access and changing.
LOL that is so AWESOME!!
what if the base is all rusted? can I find another base/panel?
jake smith
Thanks for checking out the video jake. Great question!
I would visit: repairclinic.com
This is an appliance Mega Store.
If you can’t find it there I recommend trying Ebay as well. Keep us posted.
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I need to order that spring on ebay as you did....what is it called please? And thank you.
Ellen Robison Counter Balance Spring
Well, here I am , back again with a different washer but same problem. I started to read the comments and saw that I was already here once before. LOL. Thanks for your video!
What's the part number of this spring?
Reda DAIMELLAH
Thanks for watching Reda. We recommend obtaining the serial number from your machine & doing a search on sears.com
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Great video I'm going to try this my washer shakes just with one shirt I'm sure it's the spring Thank you
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will this work for Amana whirlpool top load washer?
The spring assembly should be pretty universal for most manufacturer designs. It may be a different size or have slightly different hook sizes and hook locations. Thanks for viewing and commenting. Subscribe to the channel thanks again!
Ok thanks!
Will this work with kenmore 80 series?
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