This video is fantastic tutorial. I am the least mechanical person I know; I watched this video 3 times to make sure I wanted to undertake this project. I followed it step by step to include removing the back. It took me 45 minutes to take it apart replace the rods and re-assemble. I just completed my first load after replacement and it worked flawlessly. Saved me hundreds of dollars!
Thank you so much!! This was a huge help!! Just replaced the shocks using your video and we we’re finally able to do a load of laundry with no unbalanced errors or banging!!!! Such a life saver!! God bless you 🙏🏻
100% best vid I found for this repair. At least 6 others I viewed said were for this model, but removing top was entirely different. This was the first I found that the process was exactly for my model.
Thank you, thank you! Thank you! This video saved me money I didn’t have! Ordered the parts for Amazon and my 19yr old daughter did all repairs following your directions! Major kudos to you and my daughter! ❤
Man!!! Thank you sir! I was fixed to fixed the in laws washing machine. All by myself. The after markets parts worked flawlessly. You are life saver. Definitely have a subscription from me!. Gracias Amigo
Thank you. Yours is the only video that shows how to take the control panel off on youtube for this model. I didnt know the lid needs to be half opened! Thank you!
Wow, that's basically the full cost a new washer. Just replaced my rods myself today. Got all 4 of them off Amazon for about 50 bucks. Last time I looked Samsung wanted that for a single rod, not all 4 of them.
Thank you for your video. I didn't disconnect the wires. We opened the rear panel and removed the old ones and connected the new ones from the rear side. I hope it works fine. I have the help from my son and my wife. Don't forget to put lithium grease.
Great video. A few things I did differently involved taking the control panel completely off, and slipping the rears out without taking the lower wires off. It was hard, but I really didn’t want to have to take the back off.
Thanks you saved me!! I found a shortcut thru yur video. Remove suspension from back access panel. No need to mess with all them wire. Washer spinning better than ever!! Thanks…
Yes, I mentioned that in the video that you can do it either or so I did it both ways in case people don’t have enough space in the back. Thanks for your comment. Appreciate it. Thanks for watching my video.👍🏻👍🏻💯💯
I watched you video a few times and felt really confident going into this project. I was able to replace all 4 without having to take off the back panel. That back one with the tube was really difficult. Running an empty spin now to make sure it’s doing well. Thank you so much for this excellent explanatory video.
I am never buying another Samsung appliance again. 1st front load washer died right at 10 years, shredding itself internally from the spider, bought this dumb top loader that started "unbalancing" after one year. Pure garbage.
Their refrigerators are a legitimate nightmare my parents bought one that was almost 3 grand just to get an ice maker that didn't work with a short warranty
They won’t make billions selling items that last forever. Most people they cater too are well off and simply buy another one. I agree with your comment I also own a pair of these top loaders new from Home Depot but after a year the UB unbalancing is here. 😮 To be fair I do use them daily and multiple times so …. But 1 year come on
I can't tell you how grateful I am for this vid. The steps were easy to follow and I also found a couple more that I integrated into your process to complete this fix. She's running smooth once again. Malo my friend, Liked and Subscribed! 😎🤙
Thank you for making this video - well done! I watched it through a couple times, ordered the parts, and completed the fix in about an hour, with no problem🌞🌞🌞🌞
I replaced mine last night. The washer now runs perfectly. Not sure for how long since the comments say the amazon parts are of poor quality. However, I'll buy from Samsung the next time and change as soon as the problem starts. I wish that I had read more comments. I would not have ordered from Amazon. Hoping to be the lucky one and get more than a month from the damping rods. Switch out was easy. Thank you. Hardest part was to remove the washer for access. Thanks again!
Thanks! My husband was able to fix our washer after watching your video. We were quoted a repair of over $700. Instead we bought replacement parts on Amazon for less than $40. The repair guy did say don’t buy another Samsung.
This helped me so much with my washer. It’s a 2019 model but we recently moved to a house in 2021. Now it’s 2024 and it was giving us issues with loads still soaking wet like bed sheets and comforters. After some research with the error code it was giving “UB” it was because of the balance. We ordered new stabilizing rods and used this video to replace them. I’ve never been so happy to have a full two loads dry on the spin only cycle that were heavily soaked before replacing them. You saved me a ton of money on my water bill too
Thank you for this awesome video. I was encouraged by how many people commented with successful results. I have the same model number referenced in the video, I bought the replacements based on the link. The repair was straight forward thanks to your video. Unfortunately, our washer still gets unbalanced quickly just like before. Is there another step other than replacing the shocks?
Thanks for the reply! It seems I’ve spoken too soon. On my 6th load the washer started getting off balance again. Now this past load #8 was out of control and couldn’t finish. Do you have another video or suggestion? THANK YOU and God bless
I replaced the support rods with some stiffer ones they were a little shorter than the OEM ones but it improved the stability however the drum still moves enough to trigger the UR code. Any idea what else I could do to fix it?
@@DIYRepairsNow Pushing down on it and it's stiff doesn't move. Takes a lot of strength so it's not the up down motion that's the issue but when it starts to spin a lot faster it will hit the sides of the chassis and trigger the UR code. Are the rods the only thing that is suppose to keep the drum in the middle? I also checked the large nut in the middle and it's on tight.
They will never look damage, and in this model is hard to tell when they are bad sometimes when you push the drum and tub down in a bounce more than once that means the shocks are bad, but sometimes in this Samsung's it doesn't do it however, I'm going to leave you this link that way you see how it will bounce if they are bad. The only thing is that the link is from a whirlpool but it's similar issue
@@DIYRepairsNow Thank you so much! My washer is the exact Samsung model. It does seem to pass the one-bounce test, but it constantly goes unblanced and hits the sides during the spin cycle. I will try to replace the shocks, but is there anything else I should check before that?
Did you have to turn off the hot and cold water line? I have the same issue with my home washer. Ordered the replacement rods, Planing on replacing the rods using this video. super helpful thanks!
You do not have to, However I Recommend to do it for Safety Just in Case Something goes Wrong. Most of the Time, I do not disconnect them if I have enough room to work. Hope this Helps.
the easyest way i found out was, take back cover off, remove grounds and the 4 screws, 2 front/2 back and back panel, lift back about 2 inches, easy to change rods when back panel off, then lift front the same and replace rods, seriouly takes 15 min👍
Thanks for the video I just fixed my grandmother's shock absorbers for her birthday, Also, you don't have to remove the wires if you can get someone else if you have someone to lift the top for you.
I am about to do it again! Mine just broke the 2nd time as well. Just ordered the parts from Amazon. My only question is, do you have to replace all 4? I had hard time the 1st time with the ones in the back. And if the front one is broken, maybe just replace the front 2?
just ordered the shocks, hopefully this fixes my issue I have a WA45M3100A model and its having the same exact problem, if it fixes it you saved me loads of money on repair and/or a new washer!
Helped me fix my issue. I was constantly getting the UB code. I made sure the machine was level. Still issues. It would spin fine unloaded. Changed the suspension rods and it spins better that it has in a long time. Thank you for posting this video!
So there are a few tricks I’ve read in other videos comments on the problem and instead of buying new rods the hacks consist of using the correct shock absorbent grease, some get the machine from banging using wire which they notch the rod above the plastic parts and secure it from movements, others used duct tape. The idea is just keeping the springs from movement up to fast. I think I will try the least expensive , dampening grease which is very sticky grease which will restrict the movement of those plastic components above spring from moving so easily. Just my thoughts
After watching a couple of vids on the Samsun top loader, think it is a 15 kg, i don't know, but it is bigger than a 10kg. Model WA13VO. Does it 13 mean, it is a 13kg ... i don't know. But what i do know now, after many many many moons of no maintenance, this sucker is getting stripped. I am going to replace all plastic fittings, drum out for deep cleaning. Ok, now that I have half a idea to do what what, I am getting all the parts and then tackle this headache.
Great tutorial for this, but you should NOT have to touch the inside of the top panel to replace the suspension rods. Just remove the three/four screws holding the top to the back, and use a metal shim approximately 5-6" towards the middle on the front, to pop the two clips holding the top to the washer shell. Good luck!
Well, I have the same model and I changed out all my springs but it’s still doing the same thing. Can’t figure it out. I ordered bearings but it’s not the bearings.
@@theeinsuranceguy Every load, no matter how big or small would get unbalanced and we could hear it banging around until it errored out. We would have to pull out all the clothes and manually balance them around it and then just pray it worked. The new shocks have been in for a little over a week now and it is running great, no matter what we put in it.
Hello please help !!! I replaced suspension rods on a samsung washer, machine is still banging shaking hard any other part maybe i need to replace or check on please help ? Thanks in advance
I bought new stabilizing rods from Amazon. It worked for one or two runs. My daughter put a large load to wash and the machine started the banging noise again. I'm for sure if the parts were defective. I will try it again with upgraded rods
I have that model also.... replacing after 3 yrs and 1 month. Can't keep doing these repairs. Any with the GE Profile lol 5.3..... hoping for better results
@@tylerfisk9303 go ahead and add damping grease on the new rods. The other thing that could be is the shaft worst case scenario would be a tubing but before you check all that recalibrate the washer that take care of the problem most of the time
@@DIYRepairsNow recalibrated and didn’t solve it. Will try to grease rods and then check the shaft after thank you sir. Appreciate the quick response on a few year old video.
Thanks for the video Same machine didnt have to disassemble any wires after taking the back off was able to do the two in front and two in the back after removing the back easy peasy. Fixed the spin issue was completely out of balance now spinning the same as when I got it 5 years ago. Reason shock rods went out teen age daughter Hoodies washing 5 to 6 every week for 4 years beat the hell out of the shocks.
It's not the springs or the rods that go bad it's the polyfoam slide damper insert that's inside the top of the spring collar. Most of these repairs can be made in the first four or five years of the machines use by opening the collar and packing the slide damper with dampener grease. After 5 or 6 years, the slide dampers shape will distort from friction and chemicals, and you'll have to buy the complete rod assembly... these Rod dampers are the equivalent to the HVAC capacitor repair.. ripoff 😂
I bought a set of these suspension rods/shocks online for $51. The cost for "genuine" Samsung shocks is $160 for the set. But this is the same shock that only lasted a couple of years on the washer I now have. I hope that you will give me some insight as to what you or your peers would charge for this job, parts and labor? Just curious as to how much money I am saving by doing it myself. I am in Houston, TX. We just usually take our broken appliances out back and shoot them full of holes. Then we jump on our horses and head to the saloon. Ha.
This repair cost between $285 and $375 and depends on the manufacturing. Sometimes the aftermarket parts are better than the OEM but in this case, it depends on how you use your machine. If you overload the machine or more than three people lives in the house you can only spec this shocks to last between 2 to 3 years, if you use the washer the right way without overloading, and only two people lives in the house this shocks can last between four and five years
Is there something else that could be wrong. I replaced rods twice, check length of rods. Still getting banging noise. Plus washer fills up with water on rise cycle then adds more time.
Usually they last between 2 to 4 years, but it depends on the uses people they have to replace them in less than two years is because they overload in the washer
The REAL solution is buy Nyogel 767A damping grease, apply on shaft where the collar slides up and down and it will significantly reduce the motion of the shocks. The option on this video can work but the plastic will wear out due to friction on the parts. Never use regular grease on the rods because that will make the shocks slide up and down even more easily. you need friction grease so the parts still move as they should but resistance of range is reduced! If you buy replacement shocks notice there is sticky stuff on the shaft where the motion will occur. Good luck out there.
@@DIYRepairsNow I did and its still has the problem. I saw a guy drill holes in the upper ring of the drum to get water out of it. Have you ever heard of that ?
This video saved me !! House of women but was able to fix our washer with this thorough video! And for cheap! Thank you !
This video is fantastic tutorial. I am the least mechanical person I know; I watched this video 3 times to make sure I wanted to undertake this project. I followed it step by step to include removing the back. It took me 45 minutes to take it apart replace the rods and re-assemble. I just completed my first load after replacement and it worked flawlessly. Saved me hundreds of dollars!
Thank you for making this video. Was able to install new balancing rods in less than 30 minutes and saved me hundreds of dollars doing it myself.
Thank you so much!! This was a huge help!! Just replaced the shocks using your video and we we’re finally able to do a load of laundry with no unbalanced errors or banging!!!! Such a life saver!! God bless you 🙏🏻
100% best vid I found for this repair. At least 6 others I viewed said were for this model, but removing top was entirely different. This was the first I found that the process was exactly for my model.
I am Happy that My Video Was Helpful to your Model. Thanks for Wacthing!
Thank you, thank you! Thank you! This video saved me money I didn’t have! Ordered the parts for Amazon and my 19yr old daughter did all repairs following your directions! Major kudos to you and my daughter! ❤
Man!!! Thank you sir! I was fixed to fixed the in laws washing machine. All by myself. The after markets parts worked flawlessly. You are life saver. Definitely have a subscription from me!.
Gracias Amigo
Thank you. Yours is the only video that shows how to take the control panel off on youtube for this model. I didnt know the lid needs to be half opened! Thank you!
I am glad my video can help. Thanks for your comment.👍🏻👍🏻💯💯
Great video thank you. Samsung is nuts wanting over $300.00 for the parts. I'm done with Samsung. Buying a Speed Queen.
Great video. Helped my wife save us the $650 dollar quote given to us to fix our washer. You’re the man!!! 💪🏽
Wow, that's basically the full cost a new washer. Just replaced my rods myself today. Got all 4 of them off Amazon for about 50 bucks. Last time I looked Samsung wanted that for a single rod, not all 4 of them.
Thank you for your video. I didn't disconnect the wires. We opened the rear panel and removed the old ones and connected the new ones from the rear side. I hope it works fine. I have the help from my son and my wife. Don't forget to put lithium grease.
Bro, you save me $600. You're the best. I follow step by step your video and it was super easy. Thanks a lot.
Great video. A few things I did differently involved taking the control panel completely off, and slipping the rears out without taking the lower wires off. It was hard, but I really didn’t want to have to take the back off.
Im doing it now and was thinking the same lol. I see like two wires look like they connect to the control panel and they just unplug.
Thanks you saved me!! I found a shortcut thru yur video. Remove suspension from back access panel. No need to mess with all them wire. Washer spinning better than ever!! Thanks…
Yes, I mentioned that in the video that you can do it either or so I did it both ways in case people don’t have enough space in the back. Thanks for your comment. Appreciate it. Thanks for watching my video.👍🏻👍🏻💯💯
Thank you so much for this video , we did it in one hour. We only spent $50. My washer machine is working!!
Fantastic! Glad I could Help! Thanks for Watching!
Thank you so much for this video! I was able to fix my mother’s washing machine wishing 20 minutes and $60. Thanks again!
Much appreciation. The trick to get to the two back screws was most of what I needed. Thanks.
You’re welcome thanks for watching my video 👍🏻👍🏻💯💯
I watched you video a few times and felt really confident going into this project. I was able to replace all 4 without having to take off the back panel. That back one with the tube was really difficult. Running an empty spin now to make sure it’s doing well. Thank you so much for this excellent explanatory video.
That grease though! I’m still sticky
Thankyou so much for your step by step process...saved me hundreds of dollars ($400) god bless you sir!
I am never buying another Samsung appliance again. 1st front load washer died right at 10 years, shredding itself internally from the spider, bought this dumb top loader that started "unbalancing" after one year. Pure garbage.
Their refrigerators are a legitimate nightmare my parents bought one that was almost 3 grand just to get an ice maker that didn't work with a short warranty
They won’t make billions selling items that last forever. Most people they cater too are well off and simply buy another one. I agree with your comment I also own a pair of these top loaders new from Home Depot but after a year the UB unbalancing is here. 😮
To be fair I do use them daily and multiple times so …. But 1 year come on
@Big AL I will be buying speed queen for my next set of washer and dryers.
You did well getting 10 years out of it. Things are really under engineered now
10 yrd is a long time
I can't tell you how grateful I am for this vid. The steps were easy to follow and I also found a couple more that I integrated into your process to complete this fix. She's running smooth once again. Malo my friend, Liked and Subscribed! 😎🤙
I am glad my video was able to help you💯💯👍🏻👍🏻
Did the trick! Thanks!
Just watched your video! Saved myself 500 bucks!! Life saver!
Great to hear! Glad My Video Helped You Save Money, That’s The Goal! Thanks for Watching!
Thank you for making this video - well done! I watched it through a couple times, ordered the parts, and completed the fix in about an hour, with no problem🌞🌞🌞🌞
You’re welcome. I’m glad my video can help.💯👍🏻👍🏻
I replaced mine last night. The washer now runs perfectly. Not sure for how long since the comments say the amazon parts are of poor quality. However, I'll buy from Samsung the next time and change as soon as the problem starts. I wish that I had read more comments. I would not have ordered from Amazon. Hoping to be the lucky one and get more than a month from the damping rods. Switch out was easy. Thank you. Hardest part was to remove the washer for access. Thanks again!
Thanks! My husband was able to fix our washer after watching your video. We were quoted a repair of over $700. Instead we bought replacement parts on Amazon for less than $40. The repair guy did say don’t buy another Samsung.
Happy to Help! Glad My Video Helped Repair Your Washer! Thanks for Watching!
This helped me so much with my washer. It’s a 2019 model but we recently moved to a house in 2021. Now it’s 2024 and it was giving us issues with loads still soaking wet like bed sheets and comforters. After some research with the error code it was giving “UB” it was because of the balance. We ordered new stabilizing rods and used this video to replace them. I’ve never been so happy to have a full two loads dry on the spin only cycle that were heavily soaked before replacing them. You saved me a ton of money on my water bill too
Happy to Hear My Video Was Helpful to You!
Thank you for this awesome video. I was encouraged by how many people commented with successful results. I have the same model number referenced in the video, I bought the replacements based on the link. The repair was straight forward thanks to your video. Unfortunately, our washer still gets unbalanced quickly just like before. Is there another step other than replacing the shocks?
Thanks! We fixed it ourselves with the help of this video! God bless you!
I am glad my video was able to help you thanks for watching my video👍🏻👍🏻💯💯
Thanks for the reply!
It seems I’ve spoken too soon.
On my 6th load the washer started getting off balance again. Now this past load #8 was out of control and couldn’t finish.
Do you have another video or suggestion? THANK YOU and God bless
You probably have to calibrate the washer
Saved the day! really clear and elaborative video, help solve this frustrating issue in less than 30 min and $40!
Awesome to Hear! Thanks for the Support!
kick ass video.. took me 20m to do this job.. thank you!!
Thank you so much for the video, it truly works for me. My washer is a bit different from your Samsung, but it definitely help me out a lot.
Your video did the trick. Thanks a million! That grease IS REALLY STICKY!
You’re welcome thanks for watching my video💯💯👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for guys like this to save average person a lot of money
Thanks!
At 0:39, "the washer is banging with no clothes on." You made me spit my drink! 😂
I meant on it 😂 I guess everybody got it because you’re the first one that said something thanks anyways👍🏻👍🏻
Absolutely helpful! Was able to save some money with your help! God bless ya man!
Great to hear! Happy that My Video was Helpful! Thanks for Watching! 👍🏻
Thanks for the video...couldn't figure out how to take off the tub cover without it :)
You’re welcome thanks for watching my video💯💯👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for the installation video, I see you installed the green spring rods from Amazon, how was the job?
Thanks for posting this. Followed and fix my washer. Working like a charm now 👍🏽
Thanks for the detailed instructions. I was able to replace the shocks with no prior experience repairing washers. Very informative and professional.
You’re welcome thanks for watching my video👍🏻👍🏻💯💯
Thanks for the video! Made it easier to do a tear down and replace the parts.
Glad it helped! Thanks for Watching!
I replaced the support rods with some stiffer ones they were a little shorter than the OEM ones but it improved the stability however the drum still moves enough to trigger the UR code. Any idea what else I could do to fix it?
Push the tub down if it bounce more than once install the OEM shocks
@@DIYRepairsNow Pushing down on it and it's stiff doesn't move. Takes a lot of strength so it's not the up down motion that's the issue but when it starts to spin a lot faster it will hit the sides of the chassis and trigger the UR code. Are the rods the only thing that is suppose to keep the drum in the middle? I also checked the large nut in the middle and it's on tight.
@@rubio7922I'm having the same problem did you found a solution?
I’m also having the same issue
@@dallas24s69 yeah I ordered the right rods and all good since then. Have to get the correct rods that are same length of OEM.
Bro great video ! Worked like a champ really easy to do thanks to your excellent instruction. 🎉
I have the same model thank you for your big help !!!!!
Great video. It helped a ton to fix my washer. It took about 30-40min
Thanks for watching my video💯💯👍🏻👍🏻
@@DIYRepairsNow Agreed, good work on this video. Much appreciated!
How do you know if it’s the suspension shocks that are the issue? Should I check other things first before replacing those?
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They will never look damage, and in this model is hard to tell when they are bad sometimes when you push the drum and tub down in a bounce more than once that means the shocks are bad, but sometimes in this Samsung's it doesn't do it however, I'm going to leave you this link that way you see how it will bounce if they are bad. The only thing is that the link is from a whirlpool but it's similar issue
@@DIYRepairsNow Thank you so much! My washer is the exact Samsung model. It does seem to pass the one-bounce test, but it constantly goes unblanced and hits the sides during the spin cycle. I will try to replace the shocks, but is there anything else I should check before that?
@@sarahill3962 no the first step is replace the shocks most likely that’s what it is
Did you have to turn off the hot and cold water line? I have the same issue with my home washer. Ordered the replacement rods, Planing on replacing the rods using this video. super helpful thanks!
You do not have to, However I Recommend to do it for Safety Just in Case Something goes Wrong. Most of the Time, I do not disconnect them if I have enough room to work. Hope this Helps.
the easyest way i found out was, take back cover off, remove grounds and the 4 screws, 2 front/2 back and back panel, lift back about 2 inches, easy to change rods when back panel off, then lift front the same and replace rods, seriouly takes 15 min👍
Can you explain this one more time; lol trying to do it so I dont have to deal with removing wires
That's what I was thinking 🤔 wont have trouble with the wires connection he had. It was his 1st time on that one good job
Saved $100’s! Took me 30 minutes after watching this video.
Great to Hear it!!! Thanks for Watching!
Extra foam pieces, do it stays centered.
Just the right video I need to fix my washer, the rods and how to install thanks
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Thanks for the video I just fixed my grandmother's shock absorbers for her birthday, Also, you don't have to remove the wires if you can get someone else if you have someone to lift the top for you.
Great tip! Glad My Video Was Able to help you Fix your Grandmothers Washer. Thanks For Watching!
Super simple and very helpful! I should have listened when you said to wear gloves! 😂
Thanks man, you saved me lots of time and money.
You are Very Welcome!
Second time around I’m using this tutorial to fix my washer. Great video
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I am about to do it again! Mine just broke the 2nd time as well. Just ordered the parts from Amazon. My only question is, do you have to replace all 4? I had hard time the 1st time with the ones in the back. And if the front one is broken, maybe just replace the front 2?
Thanks for a good video. Yes, the old and new shocks are both VERY sticky. even a pair of disposable vinyl gloves help.
Great tip! Thanks For Watching!
This helped me save a lot of time and money. Thank you
Add my thank you to your growing list. Thank you.
Let me echo the importance of giving slack to all the wiring.
Are the links for oem rods in this video for the wa50r5200aw model
Both Aftermarket and OEM Parts are Linked in the Description of this Video.
@DIYRepairsNow thank you I just wanted to make sure they were for that same model #
just ordered the shocks, hopefully this fixes my issue I have a WA45M3100A model and its having the same exact problem, if it fixes it you saved me loads of money on repair and/or a new washer!
What do you do after replacing those rods and the machine still thumps and shakes violently?
Helped me fix my issue. I was constantly getting the UB code. I made sure the machine was level. Still issues.
It would spin fine unloaded. Changed the suspension rods and it spins better that it has in a long time.
Thank you for posting this video!
Glad My Video helped You Repair Your Washer! Thanks For Watching!
So there are a few tricks I’ve read in other videos comments on the problem and instead of buying new rods the hacks consist of using the correct shock absorbent grease, some get the machine from banging using wire which they notch the rod above the plastic parts and secure it from movements, others used duct tape. The idea is just keeping the springs from movement up to fast. I think I will try the least expensive , dampening grease which is very sticky grease which will restrict the movement of those plastic components above spring from moving so easily. Just my thoughts
Great video, thank you. Saved me time and money.
Great to hear!
After watching a couple of vids on the Samsun top loader, think it is a 15 kg, i don't know, but it is bigger than a 10kg. Model WA13VO. Does it 13 mean, it is a 13kg ... i don't know. But what i do know now, after many many many moons of no maintenance, this sucker is getting stripped. I am going to replace all plastic fittings, drum out for deep cleaning. Ok, now that I have half a idea to do what what, I am getting all the parts and then tackle this headache.
Great tutorial for this, but you should NOT have to touch the inside of the top panel to replace the suspension rods. Just remove the three/four screws holding the top to the back, and use a metal shim approximately 5-6" towards the middle on the front, to pop the two clips holding the top to the washer shell. Good luck!
Thx for the great video this was a perfect step by step with multiple options depending on your comfort level.
Well, I have the same model and I changed out all my springs but it’s still doing the same thing. Can’t figure it out. I ordered bearings but it’s not the bearings.
Did you find the fix? Still having the same problem after replacing our springs
Piece of cake thanks to your video. Thank ya, sir!
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I replaced the suspension rods and it’s still banging on spin and UB code appears. Any ideas what else it could be. I’m not putting heavy loads.
Me too, i have to remove some clothes in order for it to spin. HELP!
Maybe you didn’t hook the new shocks up correctly or maybe they are defective. I just replaced mine and everything is working great.
I’m wondering if I can just improve the springs
I appreciate this video so much. Just replaced mine on this exact same unit. Your video was a huge help.
what were your symptoms for replacing the shocks?
@@theeinsuranceguy Every load, no matter how big or small would get unbalanced and we could hear it banging around until it errored out. We would have to pull out all the clothes and manually balance them around it and then just pray it worked.
The new shocks have been in for a little over a week now and it is running great, no matter what we put in it.
Hello please help !!! I replaced suspension rods on a samsung washer, machine is still banging shaking hard any other part maybe i need to replace or check on please help ? Thanks in advance
I bought new stabilizing rods from Amazon. It worked for one or two runs. My daughter put a large load to wash and the machine started the banging noise again. I'm for sure if the parts were defective. I will try it again with upgraded rods
I did this place the new ones in and it seems to make it worse? Could it be something else?
Don't forget to never buy Samsung white goods again.
Never again. I promise 👍
Yes never again this is ridiculous I had to fix this machine after only 1.5 years of owning this thing
@@mmcquay73 me too
I have that model also.... replacing after 3 yrs and 1 month. Can't keep doing these repairs. Any with the GE Profile lol 5.3..... hoping for better results
Same here, never again will I make this mistake.
Replaced the shocks and still banging. Any advice on what the issue could be ?
@@tylerfisk9303 go ahead and add damping grease on the new rods. The other thing that could be is the shaft worst case scenario would be a tubing but before you check all that recalibrate the washer that take care of the problem most of the time
@@DIYRepairsNow recalibrated and didn’t solve it. Will try to grease rods and then check the shaft after thank you sir. Appreciate the quick response on a few year old video.
Excellent and super helpful video! Thank you!
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Thanks for the video Same machine didnt have to disassemble any wires after taking the back off was able to do the two in front and two in the back after removing the back easy peasy. Fixed the spin issue was completely out of balance now spinning the same as when I got it 5 years ago. Reason shock rods went out teen age daughter Hoodies washing 5 to 6 every week for 4 years beat the hell out of the shocks.
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It's not the springs or the rods that go bad it's the polyfoam slide damper insert that's inside the top of the spring collar. Most of these repairs can be made in the first four or five years of the machines use by opening the collar and packing the slide damper with dampener grease. After 5 or 6 years, the slide dampers shape will distort from friction and chemicals, and you'll have to buy the complete rod assembly... these Rod dampers are the equivalent to the HVAC capacitor repair.. ripoff 😂
Great video! You helped me fix my washer. Thank you
Good video and help me fix my washer, thansk a lot.
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Thank you for your help! You made this job easy!
I bought a set of these suspension rods/shocks online for $51. The cost for "genuine" Samsung shocks is $160 for the set. But this is the same shock that only lasted a couple of years on the washer I now have. I hope that you will give me some insight as to what you or your peers would charge for this job, parts and labor? Just curious as to how much money I am saving by doing it myself. I am in Houston, TX. We just usually take our broken appliances out back and shoot them full of holes. Then we jump on our horses and head to the saloon. Ha.
This repair cost between $285 and $375 and depends on the manufacturing. Sometimes the aftermarket parts are better than the OEM but in this case, it depends on how you use your machine. If you overload the machine or more than three people lives in the house you can only spec this shocks to last between 2 to 3 years, if you use the washer the right way without overloading, and only two people lives in the house this shocks can last between four and five years
Is there something else that could be wrong. I replaced rods twice, check length of rods. Still getting banging noise. Plus washer fills up with water on rise cycle then adds more time.
That is what my washer does also, even after new rods n springs
My washer is also still banging and adding time after replacing the rods, did anyone tell you what else could be done.
How long does it last before you have to change them again?
Usually they last between 2 to 4 years, but it depends on the uses people they have to replace them in less than two years is because they overload in the washer
after replacing the rods what are peoples mileage before having to change them again'?
How did you check to see if the tub wasn't the problem before doing the shocks?
How do you know if the tanks stuffed?
Great video!! Thank you!
Fixed my washer in an hour due to this video
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Very good informative video. Easy to follow.
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The REAL solution is buy Nyogel 767A damping grease, apply on shaft where the collar slides up and down and it will significantly reduce the motion of the shocks. The option on this video can work but the plastic will wear out due to friction on the parts. Never use regular grease on the rods because that will make the shocks slide up and down even more easily. you need friction grease so the parts still move as they should but resistance of range is reduced! If you buy replacement shocks notice there is sticky stuff on the shaft where the motion will occur. Good luck out there.
Great video man..This was really helpful. On another note, are you from the Caribbean islands cause you sound Caribbean lol ?
Thank you very much for your instructions. I did subscribe.....
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Awesome video. Just what I needed to see!
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How hard is it to do?
@@tbone7264 for me it was easy but it all depends on your skills
My washer is still shaking after replacing the shocks. Any thoughts?
You should try to calibrate the washer
I have the same washing it been a year now i cant find the suspension rods for it at my place a need help with this please
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I buy a new machine so but I plug and I hold the on bottom and is not on the panel in all what can I do with answers me please
I have replaced the shocks and checked the bolt to make sure its tight. Its still wobbling , now what do I do.
Try to do a calibration
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@@DIYRepairsNow I did and its still has the problem. I saw a guy drill holes in the upper ring of the drum to get water out of it. Have you ever heard of that ?
thank you for making this movie