Fixed: Admiral Washing Machine Banging During Spin Cycle
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ม.ค. 2022
- This video shows how I fixed an Admiral washing machine (model ATW4675YQ1) that was making a loud banging noise during the spin cycle. This was caused by the suspension rods being worn out. Replacing the rods fixed it.
2024 updated Amazon link to suspension rods:
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My Amana is doing this. I just called my local appliance repair shop. They want $100 to come diagnose the problem, then another $50 to come back a second time to install the parts, plus the cost of parts. I am a 70 yo woman, very handy at fixing things. I will do this myself. Thanks for the video and parts link
I just bought one yesterday,i took out the extended 5 year warranty..
Me too!
Plus we’ll be saving $150.00+!!
Best wishes!
Great video. If you are having trouble lifting the new hooks through the top you can put the old ones through the top of the holes, hook the new ones, and lift them through. Made it even easier for me
What I did
Alot easier than lifting the whole drum out. Replacing one at a time is better than removing all then replacing. Sometimes people make it harder than it needs to be. I am a female attempting to fix my washer. This was extremely helpful
Yeah doing one at a time would be much easier. Glad the video helped. Hope you get yours fixed up and all goes well.
@@thefiXfiles I am slow to the go...ugh. I need to get the parts ordered still. Are all parts similar or I should look up the model number? Its more my confidence in doing the task, I know I am able. I have taking apart a dryer and put back together and that was empowering.
A couple of notes I will make on the repair I did today. The screws on the back of the washer were 1/4" socket size. To get the rods out, I think I tilted the washer about 30 degrees. Reason I mention that is that I was working in a very enclosed space to do the repair. I went in a clockwise order to replace the rods. The first rod at the upper right side was the trickiest to replace at first because a wire cord was next to it. I needed to run the rod outside the wire tube. It wanted to go inside the tube path, which could allow the wire tube to rub against the rod.
I found that getting the rods secured in the upper cups was easy to do if you use the hook end of another rod to pull the new one up through the cup and hold it in place while aligning the plug.
The repair took a few hours for me as I had to clean up around the washer a bit and did not want to rush swapping the rods. I ran the washer on two cycles and it seems like it went pretty well. One caveat, I ordered OEM rods from another vendor other than the one mentioned here. The reviews on Amazon were not stellar in some cases for the rods used. I paid more for the OEM rods but this saves me a lot $$$$ versus buying a new washer.
I'm a female and doing all 4 was a breeze, must be my adhd.
@@TheHankPotter I wish I had seen your notes before I installed new suspension rods. Thank you. At the age of 68, I am finding that my muscle strength is sadly wanting. Technique, leverage and removing/replacing one at a time is definitely the way to go. Most importantly I enlist the help of my angel. The proof that I have is when I ask for help things will fall into place and I don't see how it could have happened. We are all given an angel and I have been helped many many times. PS I am in no way a holy person, but I do have faith in Jesus' sacrifice for our fallen nature and to redeem us to a relationship with our Creator.
Wow that was one of the best how to videos ever!
Straight to the point
Easy to follow
Great camera work and tips
Thank you so much!!
Thank you this was an absolutely perfect video very easy to follow my wife and I fixed our machine in about 40 minutes. So grateful, saved a bunch of money
i have the exact washer u have, same problem.u guidance was easy to follow with your camera showing the things u need to see.of course my washer fought back a little but i was able to change out the parts easily.i found out the hard the shut off valves didnt work.had to turn water off outside.thanks for your video, it saved me $600 for a new machine.
Excellent video. Well paced, thorough and clear. Thank you for publishing.
Thank You so much! I have Zero knowledge about washing machines and I could not get my washer to stop banging. I was trying to level it. Then I saw this. Unfortunately I needed to get the parts the same day so I paid double but I was able to fix this with thr help of a friend to lean the washer. It absolutely worked! I am so excited! Appreciate this video 100%. Loved the arrows pointing to the exact screws. Loved the format, not too ling winded or too fast. I was able to pause it and do the steps. A+
Thanks for the kind words. Glad you got it fixed!
Just commenting to tell you thank you so much for this helpful video! We have this model and exact issue and my husband was able to fix our machine using your video. It’s back working like normal and saved us from purchasing a new one. Thanks!
Glad y’all got it fixed! Thanks for the feedback ❤️
Me too. Thank you.
Great video. Straight, to the point, with a little humor mixed in. Thank you for saving me some money. Appreciate you.
I agree. This was so super helpful.
Thanks for taking the time to post this video. Very helpful and straight to the point.
Thank you so much
Our washer was doing the same thing. You confidently showed me how yo do it and WA LA, it worked and it runs great. Thank you again.
U made that look so easy .. this video was direct to the point, quick and easy
Great video. All of the facts with no filler!
Sir, thank you so much for this. No more loud, dancing washer. Everyone else, wear the work gloves. I re-leveled it too, afterwards.
Thanks. We were just about to buy a new washer and instead fixed it following your how to. Saved us some $$ and the repair was legitimately the same if not easier than swapping for a new one.
Well done with the video. Easy to follow along and very useful. I was able to replace these exact parts in less than 20 minutes. Saved me time and money. Thanks for passing down the knowledge!
Glad it helped
Awesome video and appreciate the company of still using the washer up to the point where I've needed to search out this video
My machine sounded like it was detonating tnt inside, and after watching your video and ordering the part you left in the details, it sounds quieter than a rolls Royce . I didn’t even believe at first that this would fix it and as surprised as I was it worked. I cannot thank you enough and this video cannot get enough like.
That’s great! Glad you got it fixed. Laundry day won’t sound like a naval bombardment anymore 🤣
@@thefiXfiles 😂 yes 🙌 but all laugh aside, this has saved me even more expenses having to look for a new machine or bringing it to a professional repair shop
Great video! Straight to the point. Explained well. Thanks.
Dude…you are the best. People should call you “Admiral Stud”.
Thank you so much for this video! Extremely helpful and to the point!
Was a great help when I need to change the rods in my old Admiral!
Thanks brother. Saved me over 300 bucks on a repair
I have same exact washer with same exact problem. You're a lifesaver!
Did this fix yours? I'm in the same boat.
Excellent video!! Thank you so much for sharing!!
Thanks so much for this video. Our washer is so qiuet now that we werent sure that it was actually in the spin cycle. Terrific work on your part, and I appreciated the dry humor.
Glad you got it fixed bro! 👍
thanks my friend...my washer sounded like an earthquake on spin cycle...and yes, it did help me out...
Thanks! Just ordered the suspension rods. Looking forward to getting it fixed.
Hi, were you able to get the correct size suspension rods? If so could you please post the link to where you ordered them? Thanks 🙂
Thank you for this video! Was able to fix my washer on my own after watching.
Well done 👍
Thank you! This was the exact help I was looking for. And thanks for the Amazon link too!
Thanks for the kind words. Happy to help!
Thanks so much! Ive never fixed an appliance in my life but even i was able to do it!
Best instructional DIY video on YT, video shot excellent and narration was A+
Thank you so much I have the same issue and was wondering what to do and if I need a new washer great work
just ran into this issue, was about to buy a new one but figured I would look it up. Thank you!
Same with us. Though one of our rods had completely broken before we attempted this fix. It now works but almost every load still makes the horrible shaking/banging and requires me to stop it and rebalance the clothes. Sometimes it takes me 3-4 tries at rebalancing until it will finally spin and finish the load. What did we do wrong? It takes way too much babysitting and time just to finish one load now.
GGGrreat video ! Wow, short sweet explanation, easy fix, thanks.
Great high quality video. Thank you
Thank you. This video helped me fix my washing machine.
Your a blessing my g followed your instructions now my washer is running like a tesla
That’s what it’s all about! Glad you got it fixed my man 💪
I have the exact washer with the same problem. Thanks so much for this video
You have a new subbie here.
The perfect video and information, I need.
Thanks❤
Thank you so much for this tutorial and the model number. Would you happen to know why the tub doesn't fill completely when trying to wash? Thank you again for your help!
Awesome. I just ordered the parts via your link. With tax, it's $35 now. Appliance repair guys are impossible to book these days.
Thanks for the video and the link!
Thanks for the video. I'd hear this banging noise and swear the machine was coming through the ceiling.
Thank you very much. This was so easy to follow. My machine sound like new.
Glad you got it fixed 👍
My washer is doing this every cycle 😢 thank you I will show this to my husband hopefully he is able to fix it
Thank you so much!!!! I have the exact same washer with the exact same issue. Again, thank you.
This stopped the bouncing which would shut of the machine so it could not complete the cycle. COOL!!! Plus do what Whitstrom wrote below makes it a lot easier.
I just fixed my washer pretty easy. Thank you
Thank you! Thank you! I live in an apartment with an insuite laundry and a year of being here it started banging! Maintenance wouldn’t fix it and insinuated I didn’t know how to do laundry. Unprofessional and tried to scam me. He’s fired now but management won’t fix my problem considering I’m on lease. Gotta do it myself I guess. 😩
I fix my mother in law washer and saved her from buying a new washer. Thanks for making a great video.
Good to hear it helped you get it fixed!
mine sounds just like yours, and i only had 1pr. pants, 2 boxers, 3 tee shirts, 4 washcloths & 2 bath towels. & it sounded like Thor was giving it hell with his hammer or an apache helicopter was landing in that room. so i ran , almost out the front door, but decided to go and push the pause button. and wait 3 full min. for the lid to unlock. i really want to bypass/defeat that lock.i have no children living at home. im solo here & quite aware , as to not put hand into moving tub. GREAT VID !!! THANK YOU SO MUCH. NOW........whats up with agitator, it moves at a snails pace, it moves at least 1/2 the speed of all other machines ive seen before & i got this one in 2017 at an appliance outlet(scratch/dent, new & reconditioned) so i dont have the benchmark of a new machine to guage if mine is failing or its normal. thanks again !!!
Outstanding video thumbs up. Question please, we have a: Amana Top- Loading Washer w10420397 A. I don't see any, where will we get these rods at?
Thank you so much.
Wow I needed that laugh 😂 “wondering if this thing was gonna go into wall one day!” Mine might for sure! Thank you for your video!!
You are so welcome!
I have admiral that has 2 tabs on back panel conmecting the top with two screws in each , should i remove all 4 ?
Good job....use make looks so easy
Hey, loved your video and we changed the rods exactly as you did.
However, the rods were "short" when they arrived (based on the link you provided for Amazon).
I thought this would not be an issue, so we changed out the rods.
Now, the washer still rattles, and the drum is trimming pieces of plastic of the top of the washer.
So the drum sits higher and a wash cycle can't complete.
We will be exchanging the rods and hope to the get proper size ones. Based on your video and now, our "experience" we should be able to quickly do this again! Cheers!
Thanks for the response. I’m going to remove the link I had for those rods. The manufacturer must have changed something with them because you’re the second person to say they came too short. Sorry for the headache! I hope the next rods work better for you folks
Hi, were you able to get the correct size suspension rods? If so could you please post the link to where you ordered them? Thanks 🙂
@@girlsixdiva Hi! I went to a local repair shop and bought the rods there, as I was a little nervous about buying online again. Unfortunately the washer stopped completing a full cycle, and instead of plopping down more money for a circuit board, we just went ahead and bought a new washer . :(
Thank you this will save me from over charged prices to get fixed
awesome! that's what it's all about!
Hey, great vid! I was able to replace the rods. My machine is still aggressively shaking on the spin cycle, any ideas?
Thanks...great video...👍
Great video! Will try this. Our machine sounds the clothes are at war, so definitely going to do this.
lol! Too funny. It does sound like a battle in that thing
Is it still stable? How did you deal with the 4 tub centering suspension springs?
I just picked up a used one for my daughter. I haven’t hooked anything up yet, but noticed that, when empty, the drum moves side-to-side really easily. Is that the issue you were having? Is yours stiff moving it side-to-side?
Yes I have that same model can you tell me that part number for the I can order those suspension rods from Amazon
Did what you said to do. Man is it quiet now . Our neighbors do not know when we are doing laundry.
Do they have springs, the rod connected to the tub? Thanks
Are they universal I got a older whirlpool washer and it starting banging like that
Thanks so much!
damn finally some solution. mine was the same before.. that banging sound until it becomes a very loud like grinding metal sound when it’s spinning.. until now it doesn’t want to drain the water anymore and doesn’t want to turn on as well
Excellent
I have Amana and my is doing the same thing. Thanks now I know what to do.❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks!
Omg thank you 🙏🏾
Yes thank you thank you
Thank you so much best video!!! I cld use your videos with all the things I need to fix! Do you take request? 😁
Thanks for the kind words, it means a lot. Sure I’m always looking for video ideas.
I did the swap & still bangs alot & shakes any fix ?
Mine walks across the floor in my garage lmao. I have to walk it back in place after every single load so thank you for the video.
Hi, were you able to fix yours? If so, could you please post the link to where you ordered the suspension rods? Thanks🙂
You da man. Thank you
That’s a good tutorial. It looks scary when it bounces crazy😅
i have this same issue it’s banging and not drawing the water?
What if changing the springs don't solve the problem? What's the next place to look?
Thanks for your great video. Yup, that's my problem and nope, way beyond what I can fix. At least I know where I stand, and that I need to find a repairman.
So it's the suspension springs that need replacing, right?
yep the suspension rods. that's what fixed it for mine.
I did exactly as you showed and I am still getting the violent banging.
Thanks
Your video is awesome but I did all of this step by step and the machine still shakes the same if not worst ugh. Any advice on what I’m doing wrong. I’m a woman doing this it was a little tiring on the hands and arms
We just did ours tonight and it still banging and shaking any idea. Washer is 2 mo out of extended warranty?
Nice thanks
Doing this repair today on a friends Admiral machine.
Hi, were you able to get the correct type of suspension rods? If so could you please post the link to where you ordered them? Thanks
I ordered the parts from your link. The pieces/rods were a few inches too short. I have the same washer as yours.
That’s interesting. I wonder if the Amazon seller or manufacturer changed the part. If you take one of the old rods out, is it longer than the new rods?
Did you get your washer in 2013? We have the same model and bought it new that year. It has the same problem as you fixed here. Thank you for this video. Might save us a good deal of money.
Yep! It was exactly 2013. Got it when my wife and I got our first apartment together. We went to Home Depot and asked for the cheapest ones they had because that was all we could afford lol
We have the one from 2013. Just now having the same problem. We asked for the "cheapest ones too". Honestly for 9 years this thing worked amazing. Thats more than I see for a lot of the newer more expensive models.
@@kafarhan Fixing was relativey easy. I ordered OEM parts from parts dr . Did at least 30 washes since then and the machine is noise free.
Thanks, I was able to replace these with little issue. The only thing that happened afterward was the tub is much higher than it was before. Your tub is much lower after you replaced these rods. I washed a load of towels afterwards and it made that banging sound again. Any idea why? Thanks.
Hello, im having the same problem with the tub being higher and making noise again. Did you happen to figure it out?
@@jaylapatin5216 hey, I ended up cutting the top off the plastic bleach intake. It’s still a little noisy but it’s working. I’m
I just replaced mine all from the top side without having to remove the water lines or drain hose. As long as you can tilt it enough to raise one side 7 or so inches above the floor. I used wood blocks to rest it on and tied a string to the hook end in case I dropped it. Angle the spring end away from the hole in the drum and you can pull it through from the top. Much easier and faster in my opinion
Works good but be careful on link. I bought the wrong rods and they didn't work but exchanged them for the right ones and worked on perfect
What screw driver did you use
I can’t get the top of my washer open like that!!! I took the 3 screws out. It will not slide forward or lift. I’m so frustrated!!!
Okay, will the jerking make the agitation go cockeyed as well, it was shaking like California, now the agitation is off... it would not reset either😅😒
I replaced the rods. They worked for a
few months and then the plastic over the spring started slipping again. I did the pin trick and that worked for a few months until they worked their way loose again. Could there be an issue with the drive hub that makes them keep failing?
I think it’s just cheapo China replacement parts. Some folks have mentioned the OEM manufacturer rods seem to last longer.
Might as well buy a new or lightly used one. It's a crap shoot weather it's the rods or not.
Thank you. Wish me luck please 🙏
What would have made an even more awesome video is if you would have shown the old parts. But , still good vid. Ty for the top-load upload!