The ONLY WAY To REALLY CLEAN YOUR Washer - Remove Brown Flakes & Gunk

[@GuyTriesDIY]

Hi everyone thank you for visiting my channel and I hope this detailed walkthrough helped to solve your issues. If you’re able to subscribe I’d really appreciate it. If you’re not able to remove the wash plate be sure to check out this video th-cam.com/video/wtmy8cWjlXM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Pj7ht44sO46vUr_J

[@vladbota3442]

Omg you are a god sent. 2 days trying to figure it out and a thousand videos.until I found this video. Thank you bruh lol

[@GuyTriesDIY]

Awesome thank you!

[@vladbota3442]

@@GuyTriesDIY I honestly couldn’t have done it without the help of ure video.

[@cew611]

Thank you for this!! Quality instruction (and editing) without too much detail that it overwhelms a newby.

[@GuyTriesDIY]

Amazing thank you!

[@chrisryan4357]

This is exactly what I was looking for. Started getting these flakes and didn’t realize how widespread the issue was. Thought I’d ruined the washer and would need to get a new one or pay for some repairs

[@GuyTriesDIY]

Awesome!

[@earlcoleman6699]

You explained everything perfectly, thank you so much

[@GuyTriesDIY]

Thank you means so much to me!

[@rscholma]

Thank you. It’s just what I needed.

[@GuyTriesDIY]

Glad I could help!

[@SuperPazal]

Great video! Thanks for the help! Wish I could’ve seen how dirty it was originally and then get a satisfying after picture!😂

[@GuyTriesDIY]

Thank you!

[@benyablonski6278]

May 2024
Ran across your 1st video.
• Very helpful.
• you asked for tip, 'a little less talk more Video'.
• you helped me know what to Expect.
> How do you get stuck plate out if stuck?

[@GuyTriesDIY]

Thanks!

[@alip.9740]

Just what I needed! Thank you.

[@GuyTriesDIY]

You’re welcome!

[@StombaughsinSpain-cu4up]

Thank you. This video helped us so much today! Random question - when we took out the entire drum we could hear water sloshing around inside the rim? Or maybe sloshing around inside the entire thing? Do you know what that is? Does that water cycle through and/or is there a sludgey inside that I missed cleaning?

[@GuyTriesDIY]

You’re welcome that is normal to have water in the drum mine had it too

[@rcg3496]

IF YOUR WASHER HAS A SANITARY OR SANITIZE CYCLE USE IT TO UNSTICK THE WASH PLATE. I INTERRUPTED THE CYCLE AFTER ABOUT 1 1/2 HOURS JUST TO PEEK AND FOUND THAT THE WASH PLATE WAS FLOATING IN THE TUB( l had removed the center bolt/screw). You might have to let yours run the complete cycle. It’s definitely worth a try 😊

[@GuyTriesDIY]

Thanks for the suggestion

[@rcg3496]

Great video. It helped tremendously 👍🏽

[@GuyTriesDIY]

Thank you!!

[@matthewcaplan7838]

Notes to self:
2:31 Remove cap from agitator
3:54 Remove wash plate (10mm socket)
7:24 Top part of washer, screws (Phillips head)
8:17 Lift up top part of washer to access drum
9:23 Remove gasket (screws, latches)
10:57 Remove bolts from bottom of drum (10mm socket)
11:38 Remove drum
11:53 Cleaning bottom of machine
12:53 Process for cleaning drum
16:36 Putting the drum back in
19:26 Reinstall the gasket
20:56 Put top part back into place

[@fang7684]

this was not the highlight of anyone's day but I'm glad I had your help. do you know how to drain the water out?

[@GuyTriesDIY]

Thank you! I believe I just let it drain out normally from the washer.

[@mti14]

Shop-vac!

[@dougmason8007]

previous commentor. remove spider with 2 flat blade nail pullers or 2 claw hammers. remove agitator turn bolt out 3 turns and pry across bolt and and edge of hole. harbor freight cheap bearing puller for this and big nut. silacone grease all parts replaced.

[@savvisavage247]

Ooo do the drain filter next!

[@mti14]

I don’t believe this has a drain filter, no?

[@CyberTech05]

Thanks for posting, but the 6 bolts on the wheel are hard to get off. I had to use a piece of pipe to gain more leverage, but if you have an impact drill like him, that should work best.

[@GuyTriesDIY]

Glad you got them off!

[@user-yd7ls1vd5o]

Good to know but, I'm trying to figure out why my top load LG washer leaves soap residue even after extra rinses. any help will be greatly appreciated.

[@artiemcbride629]

To much soap and don't use fabric softness.

[@TonyPuppets]

I add just enough detergent to cover the bottom of the tray. Then I add some liquid Biz. Works great and no need for fabric softener if you use wool balls in the dryer.

[@TonyPuppets]

My wash plate was stuck. I used gorilla brand duct tape across tge top, with enough slack in the center to slip my hand under. Lifted out easily.

[@GuyTriesDIY]

Nice!

[@Minetic]

I had to purchase a new agitator plate, previous one was stuck on there on big time. Cleaned it a few times but still getting debris

[@GuyTriesDIY]

Hate these things!

[@anitahurla1032]

We followed your instructions on your you tube video and it was very helpful to get my washer taken apart to clean it. It definitely needed done. I am still getting brown flakes and junk in the water in the washer. I had watched your video and another video as well. The other video showed when you turn the wash plate over, to where the plastic side is, that there was some black spots inside the plastic part in the corners that could not be cleaned out because of not being able to take that plastic piece apart. Ours has some of the black residue inside that plastic piece as well. I have a feeling that is where the residue is coming from. I am going to order a wash plate but I cannot find the model number for my washer anywhere on my washer. From looking at your video yours looks like your washer might be the same as ours. Could you tell me where the model number is at on yours? I want to make sure I order the correct part. Thank you

[@GuyTriesDIY]

I will check and let you know

[@GuyTriesDIY]

It is WT7300CW

[@donmckenzie5027]

Where does the washer nut go on the bottom putting agitator in or on top with screw ?

[@GuyTriesDIY]

Which timestamp are you at?

[@user-xs1sh1ds6p]

how do you remove the white plastic and the aluminum wash-plate because there are brown flake stuck between

[@GuyTriesDIY]

You cannot detach them unfortunately you will need to purchase a new wash plate. You can do so using the link in the description. Thanks

[@jdweigle3535]

Yeah, there’s definitely gunk in between there… there’s gotta be a way. Maybe squeeze the aluminum piece to get one edge of the plastic out of the lip, and then work the rest out

[@mti14]

I wish I could figure out how to get that metal wheel at the bottom out (the hub). I have the right socket (38mm) but with the wheel turning it’s very tough to get enough force to turn it. Cleaned with a pressure washer and a brush within an inch of its life but still getting debris after cleaning cycle.

[@GuyTriesDIY]

Ah yes that is concerning and you’re sure the debris is not coming from the wash plate ?

[@mti14]

@@GuyTriesDIY I pressure washed the wash plate thoroughly. When I stuck the pressure washer in the drain hole, I let it sit there for a few minutes to push out debris into the drain, then when I removed it more debris did come out into the plastic basket, so maybe from there? Now after reassembling and using clean cycle I still get a little, along with a little sand. But only during the clean cycle (I believe) so maybe if I continue with clean cycle every month, then doing a manual cleaning twice a year I can avoid the problem?

[@RetrieverTrainingAlone]

Start by removing and cleaning the drain filter at the bottom of the machine which is typically clogged with gunk!

[@GuyTriesDIY]

Thanks! I don’t think my model has that filter.

[@RetrieverTrainingAlone]

@@GuyTriesDIY Most washing machines have a filter before the water drains out into the household plumbing.

[@mti14]

I think he’s right, this one doesn’t have a drain filter. Why would it need one I’m wondering? (why filter water going into septic tank?)

[@EdmundOrr.HealthHealing]

My pulsator/washplate is significantly stuck to the drive shaft!!! Can I use WD-40 or olive oil or similar to get it loose? I've tapped and pried... Obviously, I don't want to introduce clothes staining, but cannot get it out (without damaging the pulsator, I fear).

[@GuyTriesDIY]

Yes you can try wd-40 or CLR. CLR worked for me I had it in there for 30 seconds and it came off. Check out my other video I posted it has different things you can try.

[@elizabethmalinga8954]

Hi i want know can i change the tray plate my machine is not wash the clothes

[@GuyTriesDIY]

Hi can you elaborate on? Thanks

[@elizabethmalinga8954]

@GuyTriesDIY yes I don't know what is a problem

[@kisansenapati9010]

I am unable to remove the center bolt. I tried with 3/8" nut driver which is smaller for the bolt. Then I tried 7/16" which seems bigger. Which size am I suppose to use?

[@AZBADBOYz]

He says in the video that it's a 10mm socket.

[@GuyTriesDIY]

Hey I used a 10 mm socket wrench or 10mm drill bit. Just make sure if using drill to do a low setting to loosen it and then can use a wrench if need to

[@AZBADBOYz]

@GuyTriesDIY I'd highly recommend a cordless impact for this as well.

[@7171-Ws6]

Still cannot get mine off

[@GuyTriesDIY]

Did you try CLR?

[@TheGRACEchurch]

I can’t get the 6 bolts out of the very bottom to pull the drum out! I’ve tried many different tools. Including socket wrench. Can’t get these things to budge!

[@GuyTriesDIY]

Have you tried a drill with a drill bit that fits the bolt? That’s what I used in the video. That should do the trick

[@johngibson3914]

This is a commercial for never buying another HG washer again. Mine is doing the brown flakes. Terrible product!

[@justinroot3176]

Ah the missing 10mm socket 😂

[@GuyTriesDIY]

We’ve all been there 😆

[@dane6353]

Nice video….basically.

[@earlcoleman6699]

You explained everything perfectly, thank you so much

[@GuyTriesDIY]

Thanks!!