You're the first person who explained what the real problem was. The felt was not providing enough friction to resist the bouncing. I used a peice of rubber hose first, 3/8" long, 3/16" I.D. then the original felt then Squeezed the cover back down. Reinstalled rods. Spins quiet now. I'm thinking the weight of the loaded tub puts added pressure on the felt squeezing it against the shaft and reducing the bouncing. Thanks for the tip.
The moment I saw your hands I knew you had a solution to the problem we all face in the service field You gotta know I’m gonna try this out looks like transmission coolant hose your using There are different types or thickness of rubber too that can be experimented with but clearly the grease is also vital to slow the dampening which is the problem, not the springs!! Thank you good sir, I hope it works
Thank you! My washer machine has been moving around my laundry room since it was new. It was getting bad and my husband found your video. Your fix work!!! We appreciate you!!
Great video. You saved me from buying a new machine. It may not last for long but so far it is still going. I did not cut the foam. I just slide two pieces of zip ties in each rod. Thank you again.
Did you put the zip tie pieces in the inside of the foam or outside? I am wondering if this fix would work just as good or maybe better/longer if the pieces were stuffed between the foam and the foam housing instead if between the foam and the rod itself. For one thing, it seems it would exert less wear in the piece of zip tie.
@@rickeykeeton4770No I just cut the pieces of zip ties (plastic) a bit smaller than the foams. I did not cut the foam. I forced two pieces. One on e/side. Good luck.
@@rickeykeeton4770 I put them inside the foam and against the rod. I added some new ones again a few weeks ago when my washer starting acting up again. The washer is still good. Also to help the machine I put some anti slide cups under each support of the washer machine. I may get one more year out of this machine. Good luck.
You are my kind of repairman Brother! Don’t replace the part, identify what is wrong with the part and fix that! Awesome job! Going to try this tomorrow!
This Video was GREAT!!! Saved me from buying New bad suspension rods! I checked your other videos as Well! WOW!!! Great Channel! Subscribed! Keep up the Great work and help you Give us on TH-cam!
OMG! DO IT BEACAUSE IT WORKS! Hi from Puerto Rico, I just want to say THANK YOU so much. I followed your steps one by one and let me tell. You have saved me over $300. I can not begin to express how grateful me and my family are towards you, we wish you so many blessings. One thing I can add in this method, when I took out the sponges they were all worn out and broke into pieces, so I compacted them back in with peices of the rubber hose and WOW ...the machine works like a charm. YOU ARE THE BEST. Thank you, Yazmyn
hi, great video, after seeing this I held off buying a new set of suspension rods. I left the old ones in and used BELT GRIP from crc products. Sprayed onto the rods where they go into the spring with a full load in the washer to get maximum spring compression and exposing as much rod as possible. Works a treat, the friction from the belt grip is perfect and i expect to get a lot of extra use out of the rods. Thanks for the idea.
No, thank U for the idea! Some of these videos , as helpful as they are, only employ a general engineering aspect. Ut as the saying goes: there's more than 1 way to skin a cat. That being said , I in no way shape, or form endorse nor condone the skinning of any cats. No cats were harmed in the making of this post.😂
It is Jan 2023. I bet it is still cold out there. Finally found an effective and simple way to fix this problem. Thanks, mate...a zillion thanks. I am thinking of using the rubber from a bicycle tyre tube because I have a bunch of them saved. Thanks again from Malaysia.
One of the ideas that I thought of too was a piece of tire to replace the foam. I think I will try work out mat material and or clamps at some point and maybe damping grease.
WOW!!! You just saved me $1000, that’s what the technician wanted to just replace 4 spring brackets in my Midea washer. I was charged over $250 just to get what was stuck in my Midea dryer. Thank you
Thank you so very much, sir 🙏. This video was to the point, with accurate and helpful information. Great display of good ol' ingenuity and good ol' neighborly generosity. Your dog in the background was making me laugh, as well as your awesome display of patience with the white cap kept sliding down, being a nuisance and getting all in the way. HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA. 😂 Sir, senserioly thank you for taking the time outta your day to make this video as it helped me immensely. I spent 3-4 days jacking with my washer trying to balance it and try redistributeing loads, trying all sorts of ways to make it work, and then finally looked ot up and spent another 2 hours and 10 or 12 videos later I was about to start ordering parts the saw your video and spent 5 minutes watching it and another 30-45 min fixing my suspension rods and my washers like new..... you video made all the difference in the world, Thank you, sir.
Thank you Sir, I did this repair to prove that the suspension rods were the problem. I had bought some cheap ones from Ebay and I still had the unbalance problem. I ended up buying the OEM and installing them. I will keep my original ones as backup.
Bravo! If the tools you use depend on use consumable parts made of plastic and rubber, learning how they work and how to repair/replace them is *essential.* I'm very happy to see this investigation and report on how simple these stupid suspension rods are. If I had a parts store in my town with stock in these parts, this fix might not be worthwhile. But since it takes a week minimum to get parts (and sometimes two weeks) this kind of fix is a lifesaver. (My wife will just persuade me to buy a new $500 washer if I can't fix this one for two weeks... My plan is to save up all the money I save with these fixes and buy a Speed Queen.)
Thank you so much!!! You saved me a lot of money!!! I actually used an air hose made for cars that fit the rod perfectly about 1/4 of an inch or less in length and just shoved it in between the foam. No more walking washer.😂
Did it. I also put some dampening grease around where it slide on the rod because it was rather dry. I also applied the grease to the connecting parts on the tub and body. Haven't tested it yet but I can tell just from pushing on the tub it's going to work
Update: ran a full load with a few towels thrown in. Works perfectly. Maybe even better than brand new rods. BTW this washer was banging of the sides and throwing a unbalanced code prior to the repair.
Did u use nyogel 767A or is there another brand / company that makes dampening grease? I’m trying to find some sold in a local shop or maybe Oreilleys?/ AutoZone, ? Walmart? Any idea if any of those places or lumber supply/building supply stores would have?
Very good information; I put a pin through the top lid but it keep getting damaged and after few washing, it was start beating again; today I tried your way and hopefully it will stay fixed until my new parts arrived. Thanks again.
I did close to the same thing, just pulled the foam out and wrapped tape around it to increase friction. I think this method is better. Once the foam starts to wear, sometimes it is also dry and gets crispy, which causes it to wear faster: repair lasted about six months. That little piece of rubber is a good replacement.
the rod kit is about 50$, i tried a few similar repairs, but i think im just going to buy the kit, it will last for about 3 years, and then ill buy anther 50$ kit. But my washer runs 3+ times a week for the last 3yrs. 50$ will be worth it
After over a month or two of hand washing my cloths while waiting for parts that I ordered to arrive I finally got around to this fix. First I had the banging and the grinding noises. So I eventually replaced the actuator and I nearly ordered a new trans too. But I cancelled that. I think that swapping out that actuator helped with the grinding noises but I am not certain, no matter because it was still banging like hell anyways. So I looked into doing this fix but when I first set out to do it the shock I removed didn't seem to be the issue in my opinion. Besides that it took a great deal of physical strength to pull out the dampening rod if you don't know the trick. The trick is vise grips. I had also heard about that metal drive block replacement for the plastic one which seemed to be a sure fire solution. So I decided to order the block and the special tool needed for the installation of it. The block never came and then all others were on back order for 3 weeks at least. In the mean time I had other things to do in the yard but still I fumbled around with a few more Ideas I had until finally the drive block arrived. By this time I had become and Maytag dismantle expert. I even got my machine fixed . It only ran okay for about 3 loads of wash. Much needed loads and then it returned to banging like hell again. I got a little discouraged and with the summer nearing its end I was most preoccupied wrapping up my outdoor projects ahead of the incoming cold weather Still I had resolved that I was going to try this one last fix before throwing in the towel. I had truIy lost all motivation, especially since I already STILL have another washer on order and everything. I ordered The GE One and Done from WayFair but it went on back order until Nov 13th an extra month BLOODY HELL! Clothes are stackedup and backed up in laundry baskets. My family has turned on me. Its a nightmare. I caught a break in my schedule and forced myself to try this one last fix, all the while it didn't seem like it was going to work. But I did it and then ran my washer though manual tests mode. It ran good with no banging. Picture me doing the Pee Wee Herman in the Risky Business hall way wearing tighty whities. I am so happy and greatful to you for this video. Now I am going to run this baby all night long and well into next week catching up on all these dirty cloths. Thank God! I was about to have to walk the plank.
I've read that Amazon carries a thick grease called nyogel that is made for putting on the rods which will dampen the action. I looked it up and sure enough, the reviews say that it works. I have some stuff that is very sticky called ultra tef gel and I'm experimenting with now.
Perhaps it maybe worthy of putting the grease head to head competition with small rubber to see which one will last longer. And of course considering the cost and labor for each.
@@alchemy1 I tried some of the ultra TEF gel but it didn't stop the unbalanced effect of the centennial washer. It's got to be something else. I ended up getting an older washer, no electronics to have to reset,or calibrate. Just a simple washer with a large agitator that works excellent. Spins out great and less time drying
Wonder how long this will last. Seems like a thin spacer around the outside of foam might last longer. That and dampening grease. Maybe very fine wire wrapped around the foam or pieces of aluminum trim place around the OUTSIDE of the foam to tighten it to the rod. If what I am trying to plain would work, it would force the foam around the rod equally all the way around providing basically the same wear for the complete interior of the foam without having to cut it and causing uneven wear with something inside the foam. Just a thought. Something I might try.
what is size of rubber hose? ANd what difference did it make? It was jammed before and now free? Why don't we remove the yellow part completely then? It'll be free then isn't it?
I just went to the parts house and bought some 3/8 rubber hose and 1/8 rubber hose. Cut it and split it down the middle and tucked the 1/8 inside the 3/8 hose and just tossed that foam crap. Tucked it in there and greased it up. And the machine has never been more balanced. Even the spin cycle seems more aggressive now.
@Derrick They seem to be short because the basket is rubbing on the top section. They're the right ones, I guess the washer gets used to the old ones. I'm hoping they settle in, I just might have to throw this piece of crap out as far as I can and get a new used washer. Have you seen the price tag on new ones? It's ridiculous. Well at least I know what's in store for me if this happens again. It'll be time for another washer, I'll be dammed if I waste any more money then I have to.
I like your idea, but I'm going to try and put the rubber shavings between the foam and the housing to make the foam? squeeze tighter on the rod. ty for your idea b
O thank you. My ge spacemaker just started to make a thunking noise while agitating. So far not while spinning so i think its just the start. And I cannot find the parts to replace any of them. Front or back.
I don’t get it, can someone explain. What does putting a piece of rubber do in that case? Does it stop the bushing or spring from bouncing? Going thru this right now.
You are awesome man thanks for the best tip ever those suspension rods are expensive too,, 1 question in your video the little foam type white part mine turned into pieces do you have a tip on that ,, if there's something to replace that part because when I took it out it just crumbled to pieces...
When they get really old and dried out, they cannot be fixed. That is for sure. You can possibly use the suspension rods from some other washing machine that have been thrown away or someone wants to get rid of them. I have seen washing machines that just sit in alleys here and there and people's back yards etc.
The clamps, the zip ties, the silicon, the liquid nail, the various glues, the shaft collars, the styrofoams, the garden hoses... are all temporary losing solutions. . You are not told that truth. This is a simple real actual solution you can take to the bank. All you have to do is to simply contemplate and see this in your mind's eye. It speaks for itself. And no... DO NOT USE RUBBER CORDS IN PLACE OF THE HIGH DENSITY FOAM THERE IS A REASON THEY IMPLEMENTED SPECIFIC DENSITY FOAM FOR THIS. Actual rubber cord will hold too tight and you will hear serious banging and in worse situation your washer might even walk over the floor. when spin time comes. Low density will not hold tight enough. Now I covered all of the nonsense. Unless you care to come up with another one. 🙂 I have repaired lots of washers throughout the years. Not one single problem, anywhere. This not some throw away experiment wondering if it works or not and or for how long. It would take hardly a minute to get each rod done. The actual work. Making the video takes time because of all the explanation and so on. Read the description for other details.
These new machines are designed to wear out. This is a permanent fix. The motor will wear out before this rubber. Remember you are doing this to a machine that is near its end of life cycle. Hell if it buys you 6 months why not try. Haters everywhere. SMH
I took mine apart. I bought from amazon some brass shim material. (verry cheep) I lined the entire hole with brass shim. Then I slid my rubber into what is now a smaller tighter hole.
So my washing machine is rocking and going crazy when it hits spin cycle. Last night it rocked a little but ended up spinning OK. Think these springs are my problem?
They don't come with grease on them and your fix may work but if your trying to use friction with the pieces of rubber why would you put grease. That yellowish stuff is a sticky substance that works it way out of the inside and dry's up. If you use the substance out of the rodent and insect glue traps. its messy and there's a little trick to it but its the best thing i have found. Also if you grease the top of that piece that the machine rest on and also the cup that it rest on at the top in the plastic cup and put the centering springs on that the manufacture's decided they needed. I actually put 4 on not 2 and I make my own that have a lot more resistance to them than the factory ones.
You are conflating vertical friction component with tension needed on the horizontal axis. One you want and the other you want to dissipate. Vertical friction causes binding incongruent movement which you want to control creating smooth reciprocating action. No different than reciprocating piston in your engine. It is the exact same principle of forces in action and the thermodynamics involved. ( I did not want to get technical but you left me no choice. And I still have to only assume you got it.) Most of my videos are concerned with bigger fish to fry.
You're the first person who explained what the real problem was. The felt was not providing enough friction to resist the bouncing. I used a peice of rubber hose first, 3/8" long, 3/16" I.D. then the original felt then Squeezed the cover back down. Reinstalled rods. Spins quiet now. I'm thinking the weight of the loaded tub puts added pressure on the felt squeezing it against the shaft and reducing the bouncing. Thanks for the tip.
Been washing 1v month with no banging. 👍
The moment I saw your hands I knew you had a solution to the problem we all face in the service field
You gotta know I’m gonna try this out
looks like transmission coolant hose your using
There are different types or thickness of rubber too that can be experimented with but clearly the grease is also vital to slow the dampening which is the problem, not the springs!!
Thank you good sir, I hope it works
😂😂
Thank you! My washer machine has been moving around my laundry room since it was new. It was getting bad and my husband found your video. Your fix work!!! We appreciate you!!
As I was in the process of doing this I thought it would never work. Washing machine is now spinning perfectly!!! Thank you sir!!!
Great video. You saved me from buying a new machine. It may not last for long but so far it is still going. I did not cut the foam. I just slide two pieces of zip ties in each rod. Thank you again.
Genius! I used your idea on my cheap rods that were worse than the old ones. Worked fantastic!
Did you put the zip tie pieces in the inside of the foam or outside?
I am wondering if this fix would work just as good or maybe better/longer if the pieces were stuffed between the foam and the foam housing instead if between the foam and the rod itself.
For one thing, it seems it would exert less wear in the piece of zip tie.
@@rickeykeeton4770No I just cut the pieces of zip ties (plastic) a bit smaller than the foams. I did not cut the foam. I forced two pieces. One on e/side. Good luck.
@@muchos_tacosInside the foam against the rod or to the outside of foam?
If inside, did it hold up?
@@rickeykeeton4770 I put them inside the foam and against the rod. I added some new ones again a few weeks ago when my washer starting acting up again. The washer is still good.
Also to help the machine I put some anti slide cups under each support of the washer machine. I may get one more year out of this machine. Good luck.
You are my kind of repairman Brother! Don’t replace the part, identify what is wrong with the part and fix that! Awesome job! Going to try this tomorrow!
This 100% works...just repaired my machine on my own and saved my self the cost of new suspension rod...thank you 🙏
THIS ABSOLUTELY WORKS! Do it exactly like he says and your back in business. Brilliance, thank you!
To all the naysayers if it doesn't look like it will work its easy don't try it...but I'm here to tell you it does work! Many thanks to the author
Is your’s still holding up?
@@rickeykeeton4770yes
This Video was GREAT!!! Saved me from buying New bad suspension rods! I checked your other videos as Well! WOW!!! Great Channel! Subscribed! Keep up the Great work and help you Give us on TH-cam!
OMG! DO IT BEACAUSE IT WORKS!
Hi from Puerto Rico, I just want to say THANK YOU so much. I followed your steps one by one and let me tell. You have saved me over $300. I can not begin to express how grateful me and my family are towards you, we wish you so many blessings.
One thing I can add in this method, when I took out the sponges they were all worn out and broke into pieces, so I compacted them back in with peices of the rubber hose and WOW ...the machine works like a charm. YOU ARE THE BEST.
Thank you,
Yazmyn
hi, great video, after seeing this I held off buying a new set of suspension rods. I left the old ones in and used BELT GRIP from crc products. Sprayed onto the rods where they go into the spring with a full load in the washer to get maximum spring compression and exposing as much rod as possible. Works a treat, the friction from the belt grip is perfect and i expect to get a lot of extra use out of the rods. Thanks for the idea.
No, thank U for the idea! Some of these videos , as helpful as they are, only employ a general engineering aspect. Ut as the saying goes: there's more than 1 way to skin a cat. That being said , I in no way shape, or form endorse nor condone the skinning of any cats. No cats were harmed in the making of this post.😂
Good one mate, you’re a legend 👊
From trinidad I was going to buy a set of rods but I did what you do and it's work thank you sir have a good day. A.g.g
Still working?
It is Jan 2023. I bet it is still cold out there. Finally found an effective and simple way to fix this problem. Thanks, mate...a zillion thanks. I am thinking of using the rubber from a bicycle tyre tube because I have a bunch of them saved. Thanks again from Malaysia.
One of the ideas that I thought of too was a piece of tire to replace the foam.
I think I will try work out mat material and or clamps at some point and maybe damping grease.
WOW!!! You just saved me $1000, that’s what the technician wanted to just replace 4 spring brackets in my Midea washer. I was charged over $250 just to get what was stuck in my Midea dryer. Thank you
$250?! I bought mine (Panasonic) for $30 from dealer.
I like this Gentleman doing the video, very crafty to say the least!
Thank you so very much, sir 🙏. This video was to the point, with accurate and helpful information. Great display of good ol' ingenuity and good ol' neighborly generosity. Your dog in the background was making me laugh, as well as your awesome display of patience with the white cap kept sliding down, being a nuisance and getting all in the way. HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA. 😂 Sir, senserioly thank you for taking the time outta your day to make this video as it helped me immensely. I spent 3-4 days jacking with my washer trying to balance it and try redistributeing loads, trying all sorts of ways to make it work, and then finally looked ot up and spent another 2 hours and 10 or 12 videos later I was about to start ordering parts the saw your video and spent 5 minutes watching it and another 30-45 min fixing my suspension rods and my washers like new..... you video made all the difference in the world, Thank you, sir.
Thank you Sir, I did this repair to prove that the suspension rods were the problem. I had bought some cheap ones from Ebay and I still had the unbalance problem. I ended up buying the OEM and installing them. I will keep my original ones as backup.
I like when you think of a way of fixing something in your mind, then you find a video on it. Thanks for your video
"my rubber came off".... why Junior was born. :) :) :)
Haha.... . Took me 5 seconds to catch the humor. Good one.
"I'm getting cold and clumsy" explains why Junior never made it to the NFL also. (Thanks for the video).
So your the one that knocked up my dog. LOL
Bravo!
If the tools you use depend on use consumable parts made of plastic and rubber, learning how they work and how to repair/replace them is *essential.* I'm very happy to see this investigation and report on how simple these stupid suspension rods are.
If I had a parts store in my town with stock in these parts, this fix might not be worthwhile. But since it takes a week minimum to get parts (and sometimes two weeks) this kind of fix is a lifesaver. (My wife will just persuade me to buy a new $500 washer if I can't fix this one for two weeks... My plan is to save up all the money I save with these fixes and buy a Speed Queen.)
Thank God for the free tip, you are a blessing to me my brother
Thank you buddy for saving a skilled poor person
Indeed, much thanks
Thanks, I did that today and it's REALLY WORKS!!!!!! and i saved over $60- to $100 ..YES IT REALLY WORK. machine run so much better!!!
Thank you so much!!! You saved me a lot of money!!!
I actually used an air hose made for cars that fit the rod perfectly about 1/4 of an inch or less in length and just shoved it in between the foam. No more walking washer.😂
Did it. I also put some dampening grease around where it slide on the rod because it was rather dry. I also applied the grease to the connecting parts on the tub and body. Haven't tested it yet but I can tell just from pushing on the tub it's going to work
Update: ran a full load with a few towels thrown in. Works perfectly. Maybe even better than brand new rods. BTW this washer was banging of the sides and throwing a unbalanced code prior to the repair.
Did u use nyogel 767A or is there another brand / company that makes dampening grease? I’m trying to find some sold in a local shop or maybe Oreilleys?/ AutoZone, ? Walmart? Any idea if any of those places or lumber supply/building supply stores would have?
Very good information; I put a pin through the top lid but it keep getting damaged and after few washing, it was start beating again; today I tried your way and hopefully it will stay fixed until my new parts arrived. Thanks again.
Haha, I think I'll take the pins out now and try this before I do a maiden run :) we must have watched the same videos!
I did close to the same thing, just pulled the foam out and wrapped tape around it to increase friction. I think this method is better. Once the foam starts to wear, sometimes it is also dry and gets crispy, which causes it to wear faster: repair lasted about six months. That little piece of rubber is a good replacement.
the rod kit is about 50$, i tried a few similar repairs, but i think im just going to buy the kit, it will last for about 3 years, and then ill buy anther 50$ kit. But my washer runs 3+ times a week for the last 3yrs. 50$ will be worth it
After over a month or two of hand washing my cloths while waiting for parts that I ordered to arrive I finally got around to this fix. First I had the banging and the grinding noises. So I eventually replaced the actuator and I nearly ordered a new trans too. But I cancelled that. I think that swapping out that actuator helped with the grinding noises but I am not certain, no matter because it was still banging like hell anyways. So I looked into doing this fix but when I first set out to do it the shock I removed didn't seem to be the issue in my opinion. Besides that it took a great deal of physical strength to pull out the dampening rod if you don't know the trick. The trick is vise grips. I had also heard about that metal drive block replacement for the plastic one which seemed to be a sure fire solution. So I decided to order the block and the special tool needed for the installation of it. The block never came and then all others were on back order for 3 weeks at least. In the mean time I had other things to do in the yard but still I fumbled around with a few more Ideas I had until finally the drive block arrived. By this time I had become and Maytag dismantle expert. I even got my machine fixed . It only ran okay for about 3 loads of wash. Much needed loads and then it returned to banging like hell again. I got a little discouraged and with the summer nearing its end I was most preoccupied wrapping up my outdoor projects ahead of the incoming cold weather Still I had resolved that I was going to try this one last fix before throwing in the towel. I had truIy lost all motivation, especially since I already STILL have another washer on order and everything. I ordered The GE One and Done from WayFair but it went on back order until Nov 13th an extra month BLOODY HELL! Clothes are stackedup and backed up in laundry baskets. My family has turned on me. Its a nightmare. I caught a break in my schedule and forced myself to try this one last fix, all the while it didn't seem like it was going to work. But I did it and then ran my washer though manual tests mode. It ran good with no banging. Picture me doing the Pee Wee Herman in the Risky Business hall way wearing tighty whities. I am so happy and greatful to you for this video. Now I am going to run this baby all night long and well into next week catching up on all these dirty cloths. Thank God! I was about to have to walk the plank.
I watched a couple videos and I liked your video the best. I have confidence your method is great.
I've read that Amazon carries a thick grease called nyogel that is made for putting on the rods which will dampen the action. I looked it up and sure enough, the reviews say that it works. I have some stuff that is very sticky called ultra tef gel and I'm experimenting with now.
Perhaps it maybe worthy of putting the grease head to head competition with small rubber to see which one will last longer. And of course considering the cost and labor for each.
@@alchemy1 I tried some of the ultra TEF gel but it didn't stop the unbalanced effect of the centennial washer. It's got to be something else. I ended up getting an older washer, no electronics to have to reset,or calibrate. Just a simple washer with a large agitator that works excellent. Spins out great and less time drying
Thank you so very much for your awesome video!
BTW I LOVE YOUR ACCENT & HUMOR
Hello. Thank you for the advice. I very much appreciate it. You're quite an interesting character and fun to watch and hear work. thanx again!
It would be better if you could post a before and after video. Also, is it still working? Thanks
How to you repair GE rods that have no foam? Dampening grease and clamps ?
Good stuff brother 🫡🤓 you a legend. Fixing mums for her now and will report back when complete.
Thankyou for the tips
Hey I tried this method and it really worked. Thanks for the assistance of your video
Wonder how long this will last.
Seems like a thin spacer around the outside of foam might last longer. That and dampening grease.
Maybe very fine wire wrapped around the foam or pieces of aluminum trim place around the OUTSIDE of the foam to tighten it to the rod.
If what I am trying to plain would work, it would force the foam around the rod equally all the way around providing basically the same wear for the complete interior of the foam without having to cut it and causing uneven wear with something inside the foam.
Just a thought. Something I might try.
what is size of rubber hose? ANd what difference did it make? It was jammed before and now free? Why don't we remove the yellow part completely then? It'll be free then isn't it?
i saw cable tise , nail glue, hot gun glue but i do beleave yours will last longer.. rubber is not to hard or soft to wear out fast...
What i did on top of what you did was put some tape on the rod where the springs are located and it helped alot more.?
will the tape come off after some time? is it working fine??
I just went to the parts house and bought some 3/8 rubber hose and 1/8 rubber hose. Cut it and split it down the middle and tucked the 1/8 inside the 3/8 hose and just tossed that foam crap. Tucked it in there and greased it up. And the machine has never been more balanced. Even the spin cycle seems more aggressive now.
I replaced my dampers / (shock absorbers) on my suspension springs with a rubbe fuel line hose. The ID and OD worked perfectly.
That's great. Thank you. The rods on my Amana are almost $100. That's crazy.
It is high way robbery as the saying goes.
I spent about $35 on Amazon for rods for my Amana and they lasted two months. How are yours holding up
@Derrick
They seem to be short because the basket is rubbing on the top section. They're the right ones, I guess the washer gets used to the old ones. I'm hoping they settle in, I just might have to throw this piece of crap out as far as I can and get a new used washer. Have you seen the price tag on new ones? It's ridiculous. Well at least I know what's in store for me if this happens again. It'll be time for another washer, I'll be dammed if I waste any more money then I have to.
It works! Thank you Sir! By the way I'm from the Philippines. Salamat!
Perfect, thanks for you knowledge. Greetings from Central Washington State, Soap Lake WA.
Why do u have to cut Sponge or quark in half?? Can you just Shove , that piece of rubber in between the cork and the shaft... will that work??
This definitely works!..you have another follower thanks!
NOTE. it is almost a year and the washer is still working well. So. This repair works.
Very practical and insightful... thanks
I like your idea, but I'm going to try and put the rubber shavings between the foam and the housing to make the foam? squeeze tighter on the rod. ty for your idea b
O thank you. My ge spacemaker just started to make a thunking noise while agitating. So far not while spinning so i think its just the start. And I cannot find the parts to replace any of them. Front or back.
You just Saved me Thousands and Thought of Dollars my Friend 👍🏻, , , Thx
Uranian you soung like my grandfather he died 4 years before my dad passed, dad died 1974. I am 64 retired plumber thanks for info
Anyone else have a giggity moment when he said his rubber came off 😂.
I don’t get it, can someone explain. What does putting a piece of rubber do in that case? Does it stop the bushing or spring from bouncing? Going thru this right now.
You are awesome man thanks for the best tip ever those suspension rods are expensive too,, 1 question in your video the little foam type white part mine turned into pieces do you have a tip on that ,, if there's something to replace that part because when I took it out it just crumbled to pieces...
When they get really old and dried out, they cannot be fixed. That is for sure.
You can possibly use the suspension rods from some other washing machine that have been thrown away or someone wants to get rid of them.
I have seen washing machines that just sit in alleys here and there and people's back yards etc.
tried this and it works great. thanks.
i believe my fix will last very long. since i put a piece of around the rod. about quarter inch long.
What type of grease did you use? Did you use Damping grease? Thanks
I wonder how long this repair last.
The clamps, the zip ties, the silicon, the liquid nail, the various glues, the shaft collars, the styrofoams, the garden hoses... are all temporary losing solutions. . You are not told that truth.
This is a simple real actual solution you can take to the bank. All you have to do is to simply contemplate and see this in your mind's eye. It speaks for itself.
And no...
DO NOT USE RUBBER CORDS IN PLACE OF THE HIGH DENSITY FOAM THERE IS A REASON THEY IMPLEMENTED SPECIFIC DENSITY FOAM FOR THIS.
Actual rubber cord will hold too tight and you will hear serious banging and in worse situation your washer might even walk over the floor. when spin time comes.
Low density will not hold tight enough. Now I covered all of the nonsense. Unless you care to come up with another one. 🙂
I have repaired lots of washers throughout the years. Not one single problem, anywhere. This not some throw away experiment wondering if it works or not and or for how long.
It would take hardly a minute to get each rod done. The actual work. Making the video takes time because of all the explanation and so on.
Read the description for other details.
These new machines are designed to wear out. This is a permanent fix. The motor will wear out before this rubber. Remember you are doing this to a machine that is near its end of life cycle. Hell if it buys you 6 months why not try. Haters everywhere. SMH
Are you saying this video using a small piece of rubber hose is a permanent fix?
Did this work for fisher and paykel top load?
Does this work for all whirlpool washers? Even the smart load series?
I took mine apart. I bought from amazon some brass shim material. (verry cheep) I lined the entire hole with brass shim. Then I slid my rubber into what is now a smaller tighter hole.
Are you using Lucas Red and Tacky Grease from Auto stores??
You are amazing! I can’t wait to try this!
what kind of grease you are using?
It worked perfectly on my washer thank you very much
Follow up 1 month later and still working perfectly thanks again for your very helpful video
Thanks for the advice...trying it out tomorrow
Good solution, properly snug. Thank you.
Will dampening grease packed in on the high density foam help?
So my washing machine is rocking and going crazy when it hits spin cycle. Last night it rocked a little but ended up spinning OK. Think these springs are my problem?
They don't come with grease on them and your fix may work but if your trying to use friction with the pieces of rubber why would you put grease. That yellowish stuff is a sticky substance that works it way out of the inside and dry's up. If you use the substance out of the rodent and insect glue traps. its messy and there's a little trick to it but its the best thing i have found. Also if you grease the top of that piece that the machine rest on and also the cup that it rest on at the top in the plastic cup and put the centering springs on that the manufacture's decided they needed. I actually put 4 on not 2 and I make my own that have a lot more resistance to them than the factory ones.
You are conflating vertical friction component with tension needed on the horizontal axis.
One you want and the other you want to dissipate.
Vertical friction causes binding incongruent movement which you want to control creating smooth reciprocating action. No different than reciprocating piston in your engine.
It is the exact same principle of forces in action and the thermodynamics involved.
( I did not want to get technical but you left me no choice. And I still have to only assume you got it.)
Most of my videos are concerned with bigger fish to fry.
This fixed mine. Saved 800 over buying new machine.
If you don't grease or use damping grease it will wear out quicker.
2:46 - that's how my son was conceived.
😂 oooohhh my RUBBER cum off ....
what is the slice of rubber doing???
Making the high density foam more snug.
What about a tube from a wheel ? I'm try what you did
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What does this accomplish exactly, is it compressing the spring?
No, gripping the rod better to dampen the motion. It only needs to grip for a moment.
Cut a piece of cork to fit in there @1:22, squeeze it in; drill a hole in the middle a bit smaller than the rod
how the new one excactly work
Good video. thanks. Can use friction grease instead of normal grease also. Makes a difference. The same stuff they use in video game controllers.👍
Yes, that's actually whats called for...
You sir are a genius. Thank you
How long it'll be work))?
Much appreciated buddy, I will be trying this very soon and giving some feedback.
Thank you sir for the tip. More power
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What kinda grease?
Just gave it a try hoping it works!! Thank you
Thank you so much👌 I just fixed mine
You never showed video of before and after. How do I know if it even worked?
Trust me I've done it to a few machines now and this method does work
You are a genius. Thank you
I'm on it!! Thanks!!
Looks great way I’m gonna try it thanks for posting this!
I love this. Yeah!
Can you make a video of you cutting the rubber piece I don’t understand how you cut that piece
Thanku bro that's a great thing u shared us
Basically, you need to put something in there that makes the used old greasy sponge tighter around the rod, a piece of hose or something...
Thank you for saving me some money
Thanks bro. Worked on my samsung.
It helped me thanks..