5:47 Perfect level of detail. Demonstrating taking the cover off and using wire to hold in place for remaining work was great detail and useful tip. Thanks!
I really like the multiple formats of the disassembly that you edited together. A quick TH-cam short, a brief ‘how to’, and a longer more in depth full tutorial. Really nice to see. It’s a great format and I hope your channel catches on
Our LG machine was putting all kinds of "scrud" on our laundry. After days of running cleaning cycles, citric acid, oxy clean, etc., through it. Nothing... Came across this video, watched, listened, reviewed, worked on the machine, watched, listened, reviewed, and followed the instructions and IT WORKS!!!! Thanks! Excellent video!!! Great advice and procedures!
Dear Bruce, thank you for the perfect video. I was successful in cleaning or LG washer today because of your helpful video. Thanks again, happy wife is a happy life…
Luckily this washer is very serviceable compared to some. The mechanics are quite simple. I’ll be doing a few more repair videos (drain pump and shock absorbers) so stay tuned. 😃👍
Your video saved my bacon. We were seeing little brown sludge spots every time we did a load. Your video was very easy to follow, and allowed me to remove and power wash the tub. Worked like a charm, Me and more my wife, thank you Bruce!! :)
Hi Bruce - thanks so much for this video! I dismantled my LG Top Loader yesterday, completely cleaned the drum and all associated parts, and reassembled it according to your PERFECT instructions. My wife could not be happier! As a consumer, however, I am appalled that LG (and all the other washer manufacturers) get away with selling products that harbor filthy residue and mold. They must all redesign these washers to prevent the consumer from dealing with filth and mold. We rely on these machines to CLEAN our clothes, not to deposit residue and black mold flakes on our freshly washed garments, sheets, etc. Thank you once again for making such a tedious job bearable!
This may never get the credit or notice it deserves but this video is a fantastic tutorial for this. Nothing technical just easy facts and process and you did an excellent job on the audio throughout.
Thank you for the great video! I used your steps to disassemble our LG for a deep cleaning. Amazed at how dirty our drum & tub were! I used a pressure washer to clean the drum, which worked great. As a fellow content creator, I appreciate all the efforts!
Phenomenal video, man. Straight to business. I can confirm that the procedure is the same for the model that has an agitator. The top pops off the top of the agitator, then you just need about 24 inches worth of extensions to reach the same 10mm bolt at the bottom, inside the hollow agitator shaft.
@@BruceAlanR Harbor Freight has a relatively inexpensive long extension set for 1/4 and 3/8 drives that let you get to the bolt at the bottom of the agitator in one shot. I was surprised how easily the agitator came out and how much crud there was on it. That didn't fix it, so it looks like I need to pull out the drum next.
I just wanted to say thank you. I’m also jealous of how clean your washer is lol. Mine made me want to throw it out and get a new one haha. Also tip for anyone going through this if you have a sink next to it and your having a hard time getting the plate off spray some hot water on it and it should loosen up and come off. That did the trick for me.
Working through it and everything is moving along smoothly. Noticed I have water in the top plastic ring that runs around the top of the bucket, know of any way to disconnect the top?
Great video. Unfortunately for me, I need to go one step further. At time 12:18 you can see the shaft sticking up from the bottom of the tub. In my situation, those chamfers (slots? Grooves?) on the shaft are 95% gone......thus no agitation any longer. I am thinking I need to remove that large nut to get that shaft out. Any advice?
That shaft is part of the clutch and bearing assembly (aka, washer gear case in parts diagram) and to replace it requires removing the nut in the tub. It’s a bit of a “to do,” but this video at 5:27 will give you a general idea of what’s involved even though it’s a slightly different LG model: th-cam.com/video/qa6_ViM3xug/w-d-xo.htmlsi=BLw15DqKT-OpyNon
THANK YOU! This video is perfect and all you need to clean your washing machine. I have an LG WT7300CW (5-7 years old?) that has been taking a while to finish wash jobs lately, and there has been a funky smell too. Followed this video to take everything apart and there was disgusting brown sludge all over the bottom pieces. I took everything apart and used a Scrub Daddy scrubber, a toothbrush, and a metal wire brush to clean everything. The scrub daddy cleaned the inner white tub, and SS bin very nicely. It doesn't remove hard water scale though. I just wanted brown dirt/sludge off. The hardest part was getting all the brown sludge out of the white bin. I poured hot water into the tub, brush and scrub the sludge to dissolve it in the water and then used a $18 Flotool siphon that I bought from Lowes to suck out all the dirty water. I had to do this many times to finally get all the dirty water out. Then I poured hot water down the drain hose which flushed more back into the white tub. Did this many times too until all the water was clean and no more sludge in the white tub. I bought a new agitator plate for the bottom because my original one had sludge in between the white and chrome plastic pieces that I couldn't clean out. Put everything back together and am doing a hot water load of towels for the first run after cleaning. THANK YOU AGAIN. Amazing video. 👍
Curious how the power washing went? I’m planning to do this myself tomorrow on lightest nozzle possible but slightly worried I could damage the metal? Any advice / tips?
@@matthewgrimes8292 Went well no issues power washer didn't cause any damage that I know of. Needed an impact with the 38mm to get it out. No mold so far but my wife hand dries when she is done everytime. not very happy with this washer in general
J'avais le même problème que tout le monde ici après avoir essayé de la laver à maintes reprises sans résultat je l'ai nettoyé complètement grâce à votre vidéo je vous en remercie ça m'a vraiment simplifier la vie très bonne vidéo
One thing I learned from a few folks in the comments is that gunk can get trapped inside the wash plate. One user said he could see the residue by holding the wash plate up to the light. To clean gunk out of the wash plate another commenter recommended placing the wash plate in a tub or shower and washing it top down and then bottom up using the spray setting on the shower wand. Give it a try and let me know if that solves your issue. My guess is that I didn’t need to do that because running the tub clean cycle regularly will keep it clean. Hope that helps!
Thank you. I wool the plate off and cleaned it with soap and water and cleared the holes with a toothpick. Maybe there is more trapped inside that plate. Great suggestion. Thanks!
Thank you great video, I can’t get the wash plate off though. I removed the wash plate mounting screw and tried to lift the plate out and it won’t budge. Any tips on how to get a stuck wash plate out?
If it’s the same model as mine, there may be some corrosion (likely hard water deposits or fabric softener) holding it on. Reading through the comments a few folks had some recommendations as to how they were able to remove their stuck-on wash plates. The suggestions included: 1) Dumping hot water into the bottom of the machine and letting it soak, which dissolved any fabric softener residue; 2) With the machine hooked up to the water supply and prior to opening the top cover, remove the wash plate cover, screw, locking washer, and gasket, and then run a cycle with hot water. The wash plate will float off, but be sure to stop the cycle before it starts the spin segment; and finally 3) Brute force.
Hi! I feel we need to remove the metal circular plate at the bottom of the white tub since three of those screws fell out and they won’t stay in in order to put the metal tub back in. Plus as much as I’ve cleaned it it’ still could use more cleaning. We cannot get the massive bolt off to get this metal plate out. Not sure if I’m missing another step. We don’t wanna put the tub back in with three missing screws. Any advice?
Do you have the same model as me? With the WT7300 you shouldn’t need to remove the hub (wagon wheel under the tub) as you can clean around it with a flexible brush. If you have a different model, it may only require the screws that are there and some holes on the metal hub (the thing that looks like a wagon wheel) may not be threaded to accept a screw and locking washer. You mentioned the screws fell out. If you removed the tub and the screws were sitting in the bottom of the outer white tub, then obviously they should be put back in in which case you may need to replace the hub or screws or both. That’s a bit of a to do and more than I can explain in a comment. Should the hub need to be replaced and before ordering parts, I’d probably try using a tap and die set to rethread the screws and hub holes and then put some Loctite on the screws to prevent them from slipping.
hey Bruce i cant get my bottom plate off in the wash drum any ideas I've tried the hook method and your wire method also made sure the locking washer an rubber nut was out lol... is there any reason why it would be so hard to remove?? ty
If it’s the same model as mine, there may be some corrosion (likely hard water deposits) holding it on. Reading through the comments a few folks mentioned that it ultimately required brute force to lift it straight up. Another person mentioned they left the machine hooked up, removed the screw, locking washer, and rubber gasket and then ran a wash cycle (stop the cycle before it spins though) in order to loosen it up, which it did (one person said theirs floated right off), but I don’t know if I’d try that.
I had the same problem. Everything I researched said it was fabric softner that basically has glued your wash plate down at the spindle. After trying everything under the sun, I managed to get it off. I removed the bolt, then got two hook tools from harbor freight. I poured boiling around the area where the spindle/bolt is. Then using a hook tool on opposite sides in the little wash plate holes on the outer side of the wash plate, I would yank upward. Then rotate the hook tools around the wash plate but keeping them on opposite sides and doing the same pulling method. Amazingly, it came loose in seconds. I had been trying to get this off for months too.
Sorry for the late response. I’m not sure how a cloth would even get there on this model unless the tub was so full it fell between the stainless tub and plastic outer tub. I would try to cut out as much of the cloth as possible since removing the inner hub (the wheel) means lifting off the squared washer and then removing the 32MM (I believe it’s 32MM) nut; however, I think it’s more complicated than that since that nut may be holding up the clutch, stator, and rotor assemblies… and if you remove the nut and they hit the ground it could stress the wiring or damage the components underneath. I suppose you could put a block under there to hold it up, but since I haven’t done it I can only tell you what I know. Good luck!
I cannot lift the wash plate "impeller". The center screw is out and I fished the wire through, but it doesn't budge, even with some good force. Any idea what is keeping the wash plate fixed to the drum bottom? I have the same model from your video (WT7300CW).
Hmmmm. I pulled the diagram from lgparts.com and there’s nothing other than the screw, lock washer, and rubber gasket I showed in the video. It’s possible they’ve made changes since. Maybe they added a circlip in there? You’d see it though. May just be some corrosion (hard water) on the clutch coupling. I’m also curious to know which model you have since WT7300CW has two variations. There’s ABWETUS and ABWEUUS. It will show on the sticker on the left side of the machine. Also, what year did you purchase your machine?
@@BruceAlanR I'm so sorry that I didn't see this reply until now. Thanks for your thoughtful response. Honestly, it was sheer brute force that eventually detached it. I was very hesitant to pull hard for fear of breaking something, but that is what was required. Your entire video was incredibly helpful!
We are having the same issue- ABWEEUS VERSION bought ruffly 2019/20. Also was thinking there is soooo much gunk built up that it won’t come up. We will give MORE brute force . -That’s not working will try a hot tub clean to help soften gunk😳 first
@@rachelhinesified WT7500 isn’t a newer model, it is two models up from the WT7300. WT7500 has slightly more capacity, and provides more wash cycle options on the dial… among other things. It is likely similar; however, I recommend pulling the parts diagram (lgparts.com) to see what you’re up against.
Sorry for the late response. I’m not sure how a cloth would even get there on this model unless the tub was so full it fell between the stainless tub and plastic outer tub. I would try to cut out as much of the cloth as possible since removing the inner hub (the wheel) means lifting off the squared washer and then removing the 32MM (I believe it’s 32MM) nut; however, I think it’s more complicated than that since that nut may be holding up the clutch, stator, and rotor assemblies… and if you remove the nut and they hit the ground it could stress the wiring or damage the components underneath. I suppose you could put a block under there to hold it up, but since I haven’t done it I can only tell you what I know. Good luck!
Someone wrote about it in the comments… you pop the top off the agitator, which is hollow, and then you’ll need about 24” of extensions to get down to and remove the 10MM bolt.
Hey there any chance I could get a link to the suspension rod change video, I can't seem to find it and I need to figure out how to take that metal part in the middle of the white tub. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Sorry! Still working on the video. You have two options and it depends on whether you’re changing out the suspension rods or the suspension rods AND the horizontal dampers. If you’re only replacing the suspension rods and reusing the dampers, you can use a flathead screwdriver to pry the tabs of each damper from the rod. If you’re replacing the suspension rods AND dampers, you remove the plastic pin that attaches the damper to the tub by pushing in the tab on the bottom of the pin. The easiest way remove the pins is to place the round end of a 5/16” (or 8mm) socket wrench around the bottom of the pin (to depress the tab) while pushing the pin up from the bottom. When you replace the pin to reattach the damper to the tub, just be sure the flange side of the plastic sleeve at the end of the damper is facing up…. The pin goes into the flanged side.
The blue thing in the back, top right corner, to the right of the detergent tray is a spraying nozzle. When the TurboWash option is selected, water will spray out of it during the rinsing segment. It’s intended to provide a top down rinse similar to rinsing your hands under a faucet. I’ve never tried to remove it though.
That’s pretty common when there’s a lot of corrosion or soap scum holding it in place. Here is how you can get it off: Remove the wash plate and bolt, lower the top cover, and run a wash cycle using hot water. The wash plate will either float off or become very loose. Be sure to keep an eye on it during the process and definitely stop the cycle before the spin segment occurs to avoid damaging the tub or wash plate.
That’s Interesting. I wonder if they made subsequent changes to this model. There are two versions of the WT7300. I’ve found the best way to take things apart is to capture video during the process and take lots of pictures so that I get everything back together properly. When it comes to reassembly, I then look at my photos in reverse. I can’t talk you how many times that method has saved me. For additional reference, you can also go to LGparts.com, put in the model number and look at the exploded parts diagram, which is relatively accurate… sometimes the parts look a little different.
I believe so but I’ll need to pull the parts diagram again. If you haven’t done so, I recommend checking the hose connections to see if they could be the culprit. The spring clamps that secure the hose between the tub and pump are terrible. I replaced the one on the pump with radiator hose clamp because it kept shaking loose. Also check the small spring clamp that attaches the pressure level switch to the tub. If none of those are the source of the leak, then you can go deeper.
Thanks for the video I was able to remove the pulsator cap and the screw...but cant lift up the wash plate impeller using the wire no matter how hard i pull. Its there anything that i missed? My model is TH2113DSAK, Top load..
Since you have a different model, disassembly will likely be different. I recommend reviewing the parts manual to see what you’re up against. May be something as simple as a circlip holding it down.
Did you get it off? Least painful way to get it loose is run the shortest wash cycle and shut machine off after water is drained but before the spinning starts. I did it with the screw and middle cap already off. For some people it might just float right up during the wash cycle. I had to pull mine up.
@@cutoats yes. I did. I sprayed lubricants on the screw part, and left it for 2 days. but after I washed the plate, the clothes still a bit soapy after one full cycle wash. I have to do another rinse to get the soapy feeling off....
@@BruceAlanR I banged into washer and made a dent that created an issue with the agitator rubbing up against it. I was able to fix it by squeezing between the tub and inside of the washer to fix it. phew
The pulsator screw should be hand tightened and then snug it down tightly with a socket wrench. You want it tight so the lock nut and washer do their job, but not tightened to the point that parts underneath bend. My reference is to say to myself, "Tighten it, but not to the point where I'm using all my manly strength."
Excellent tutorial video! My issue is that I heard a grinding noise during a wash cycle and saw what appeared to be little pieces of black particles at the end of the wash cycle. My gut feeling is that something made its way into the wash cycle and destroyed a gasket. I’m now noticing a small leak below the washer but the washer continues to function without the grinding noise. I’ll be using this video to take my LG washer apart to look for the issue and hopefully reorder a replacement gasket. Any suggestions on what gasket to focus on? Thanks in advance.
I’ll go through the parts diagram tomorrow and get back to you. I believe there’s a gasket above and/or below the hub nut. Before opening the machine as I did in the video, I recommend opening up the back panel and checking that the clamps are properly seated and securing the hose between the tub and drain pump and the drain pump and exterior drain hose. The LG clamps stink and if the machine was shaking badly they can come loose (I replaced one with a radiator hose clamp because it kept slipping).
This is such a great video! Just used this video to help clean our machine that smelled of rotten eggs! Question: after putting everything back together the machine is filling with too much water...eek! It only stops when I switch it to spin. How can I fix this?? Thanks!!
THANK YOU! this video was instrumental in helping my deep clean my LG. Basket and tub were spotless when I put them back in but it’s still loading up with scrud…. The repair person even changed the pump and had no idea where it could be coming from. Any tips/ideas?? We’re at our wits end here
Same here. Disassembled the whole washer, power washed the tub and scrubbed it with a cloth both inside and out. Scrubbed the plastic tub in the washer until it was spotless. Installed a brand new wash plate. Yet I’m still having that nasty scrud floating in the water. WTF? It’s less than before…but everything was spotless when I reassembled the washer. Where the heck is this crap coming from?!?! 🤬
I’m trying to get clarification from another comment about their experience because they mentioned having the same issue and discovered that they had scrud inside the wash plate although they kept referring to it as a wash plate/ agitator and this machine doesn’t have a traditional agitator. Their remedy was to remove the wash plate, put it into a bath tub, and use the power setting on their shower wand to wash the inside of it. They mentioned washing it in both directions (from top down and bottom up). They also said they soaked it in a vinegar bath. @_MrJasonW’s reply to your comment says he had the wash plate replaced and still had the issue, so in that case it could be coming from under the hub (hub may be tarnishing with a particular detergent) or the drain hose.
I wonder if the hub is having a reaction to your detergent and bits are flaking. Did you clean the underside of it? Also, you may want to check the drain hose between the tub and the drain pump. I did a video on how to change the pump which will show you how to remove the hoses. It’s pretty straight forward. Good luck!
@@_MrJasonWany resolution to this? I’ve removed and completely cleaned all internal components. Bought a new drain hose and still same floaters. At a loss on where to turn now
The last bin part that take out - that has a plastic rim to it - has anyone found that they have water in it? And, is there a way to easily drain it? Thanks for the video.
I’m not sure what you’re referring to. Is there a time stamp in the video I can refer to? If you’re referring to the balancing ring. It is supposed to have “water” in it.
Love your videos! Very detailed and easy to follow. I'm still not going to take mine apart though. Lol Does this machine have a filter? I have the same model and despite running tub clean several times, and running an extra rinse cycle with each load, my dark clothes always have streaks.
Surprisingly this model doesn’t have a filter. When we first got the machine I actually called LG to ask about cleaning the filter and they confirmed it didn’t have one. All the lints is supposed to get flushed out in the rinse. In the video you may have noticed there was some debris under the tub/pulsator cap of our machine after 4 years. You don’t need to open the machine to pop it off and clean under it so you may want to check under there. It’s a bit tricky to get off the first time, but easier once it’s been removed once. Are the streaks on your clothes lint or something else? There’s usually one or two garments that are the culprits and if you can isolate them and wash them separately the issue will be solved. Perhaps separate the load by fabric as an initial means to troubleshoot. Most of what I’ve learned with this machine has been trial and error.
@@BruceAlanR thanks for the reply! I will definitely attempt to remove the tub/pulsator cap. It seems easy enough...even for a spinster like me. Lol As for the streaks, they're not lint. It looks to be soap residue. I use laundry pods, one for each load. I always use deep wash for my darks and run an extra rinse cycle, but still end up with the residue on my clothes. I do about six loads of laundry a month, and I run the tub clean about every other month. I'll try sorting by fabric and see if that helps. Aside from the residue on my dark clothes, I really like this machine. Thanks again for the reply and the great videos!
If it’s detergent residue you probably won’t find much under the pulsator cap. Maybe try switching to a liquid detergent temporarily and use less (pods are pretty concentrated). Also, cold washes don’t dissolve soaps as well so be sure to use warm. I’m guessing you’ve watched this video: Remove Lint, Detergent Stains, Tub Odor, Sour Smells - LG Top Load Washer WT7300 How To th-cam.com/video/oxJvQqr9P6w/w-d-xo.html
Great video, but I did everything in this video then I run a cleaning cycle and I get the same black stuff again! What am I missing? It only in the washer, nowhere else!
If it’s not in the tub, the only other places I can think of would be the water intake lines or maybe something is backing up in the drain hose. If you run a normal cycle does the black stuff immediately show up in the tub as it’s filling?
Just when I run the clean cycle. I think some is coming from the bottom of the hub (metal wheel) but even with the correct socket (38mm) it’s really on there and you have to stop the wheel from turning like it does. I was going to hit the ratchet with a hammer to try and get it off but I don’t want to bust anything either. I’m going to power wash it one more time. I just figured I’m going all out to clean this I should get nothing.
@@mti14 It only occurs when you run a tub clean cycle? Hmmm… Tub Clean uses hot water only. So if you used a pitcher and filled the tub with hot water (to emulate the Tub Clean) and shimmied the tub, does the black stuff appear? Are you using a product for the Tub Clean that may be causing metal on the hub to flake? Or is the black stuff more like pieces of a deteriorated rubber gasket? If it was a deteriorated gasket the flakes would likely leave black on your hands. If you want to remove the hub nut, this video recommends using an impact. It’s an older LG top load model, but the process is similar. Check it out at 5m 40s. th-cam.com/video/qa6_ViM3xug/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Ffmxoh5UzqZWNX-R
In terms of washers, LG is the best. Especially for front loaders. No other brand gives you a better bang for the buck in terms of cleaning quality and reliability.
Excellent! Let me know if you have any questions. One thing someone pointed out was that they had debris stuck in between the layers of the wash plate. If you find that, wash the wash plate both top down and bottom up with a shower wand or hose.
@@BruceAlanR It was ok, but to remove the top plastic ring it was screws (no clip) ... I have striped one of the 6 screws on the bottom plates when reassembling :-/ ... but 2 things were disturbing : 1 - Alot of water in the bottom drain cavity (not sure if something wrong with the pump system) 2- Water/liquid in the top plastic wring (not sure if it's something on purpose, like a counter balance spinner) ... and it still stink (the shaker / top in chrome below in plastic cannot be watch inside) ... so alot of work and not much result.. but youe video was realy helpfull...
@@greatagqcI’m surprised to hear there was a screw holding the tub cover. Thanks for sharing that. It doesn’t surprise me since my washer is an early version of this model. Some water in the bottom of the tub and drain cavity isn’t surprising. That could be caused by any number of things that aren’t pump related. For example, the machine’s not level, suspension rods are wearing at different rates, or something as simple as the last load being slightly heavy to one side when the cycle finished). I wouldn’t worry about that for now 😁; however, make sure you leave the lid up and detergent tray pulled out so the tub can dry between uses. As you suspected the top of the tub has a balancing ring (a counterbalance to reduce unbalanced loads) and it is filled with liquid. If the washer was really stinky before you washed it, it doesn’t surprise me that there might be some residual tub odor that was absorbed by the plastics. It may fade with time, but the good news is you won’t have any chunky bits floating in the wash. 😂
Only extra things I did were remove the tub spinner hub wheel. Need a 1-1/2" socket or crescent wrench. After removing the large nut, I used CLR to break it free and it pulled right off. This lets you remove the wheel and clean UNDERNEATH! The tub spinner I removed the metal from the plastic; there was a ton of buildup in there! Had to pry the metal with a large screwdriver. Crimped the metal back to the plastic after cleaning. Also, remove your hot water hose and start a spin only cycle (need power and drain)! Turn on hot water and hose it down. The drain pump will turn on and help you flush everything. With everything removed, nothing will spin. You'll need to move the lid off to the side to allow room for the hose.
Hi! I would love to know what you used to get the agitator plate to come apart and put back together. We’re trying to take it apart now to get rid of the smell after soaking it for a while in the tub and scrubbing it thoroughly. Definitely considering buying a replacement part because it is the only part of the washer we can’t clean inside of.
@allisonarmstrong7768 I would heavily recommend you just buy the replacement plate! It's what I did after tearing mine apart. I used a hook and pick kit to pull it apart. Once separated I cleaned it completely. I put it back together but the metal plate didn't seat perfectly so it would rub and scrape a lot during a wash cycle. So I bought the replacement and it fit perfectly!
Thanks for posting that follow up information. One person commented that they used the jet sprayer of their shower wand to clean out the wash plate washing from top down and then bottom up. A power washer or garden hose nozzle would work just as well as a shower wand. I bet you could also let the wash plate soak in a solution of water and white vinegar to kill mold and bacteria then rinse well to remove any chunks.
@@domm3546 thanks for the information! We’ll be ordering replacement - it’s way too hard to clean it out, and I soaked it for hours and spent a while with a brush but it still smells. Tried for about an hour to pry it apart with a flathead screwdriver and it’s disgusting inside!
this video is great but incomplete. I still had brown sludge afte deep cleaning and several followon tablets. I discovered this was because the wash plate/agitator is also filled with gunk and does not come apart for cleaning. Without doing that, you have to slowly get it out through repeated wash/cleanings. What works great is to remove the agitator and put into a bath tub and use a power setting on the hose shower to wash the inside of that. You need to do it both directions from top down and bottom up. Do this a few times along with a vinegar bath and wow, what a difference! good luck all.
This washee was my biggest regret. I hate it so much! I have to disassemble it like this every 6 months. Despite babying it and following every rule to avoid scrud. I am so done
Oh my! That’s frustrating. You shouldn’t be having that issue. Usually changing detergents, using less detergent, avoiding fabric softeners, avoiding cold water washes, and running a tub clean every month (or 30 cycles) prevents scrud buildup. I wonder if it’s your water that could be the issue. If your water is too soft or too hard it can exacerbate the problem.
The wash plate has a MOTHER LOAD of mold and gunk between the plastic and metal shells! I discovered it by holding it up to the sun and all was revealed. This need to be further investigated.
5:47 Perfect level of detail. Demonstrating taking the cover off and using wire to hold in place for remaining work was great detail and useful tip. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful! 😃👍
I really like the multiple formats of the disassembly that you edited together. A quick TH-cam short, a brief ‘how to’, and a longer more in depth full tutorial. Really nice to see. It’s a great format and I hope your channel catches on
Thanks so much for the feedback and kind words!
This has got to be one of the best DIY videos I have ever seen. Quick talking, good camera placement, no long preamble, no good lighting, WOW!
Thanks, I appreciate the kind words.
this is one of the best tutorials I've ever seen in any category
Thank you for the kind words.
Our LG machine was putting all kinds of "scrud" on our laundry. After days of running cleaning cycles, citric acid, oxy clean, etc., through it. Nothing... Came across this video, watched, listened, reviewed, worked on the machine, watched, listened, reviewed, and followed the instructions and IT WORKS!!!! Thanks! Excellent video!!! Great advice and procedures!
So glad to hear the video was helpful. 😃👍
My washing machine has recently been doing the same thing! What ended up being the culprit for you, where was the scrud originating?
Dear Bruce, thank you for the perfect video. I was successful in cleaning or LG washer today because of your helpful video. Thanks again, happy wife is a happy life…
You’re very welcome. Glad you were able to clean the tub. 😃👍
Great video and gave me the confidence to tackle mine. Wow that was dirty in there.
Luckily this washer is very serviceable compared to some. The mechanics are quite simple. I’ll be doing a few more repair videos (drain pump and shock absorbers) so stay tuned. 😃👍
Your video saved my bacon. We were seeing little brown sludge spots every time we did a load. Your video was very easy to follow, and allowed me to remove and power wash the tub. Worked like a charm, Me and more my wife, thank you Bruce!! :)
Great to hear! Glad it was helpful. 👍
Hi Bruce - thanks so much for this video! I dismantled my LG Top Loader yesterday, completely cleaned the drum and all associated parts, and reassembled it according to your PERFECT instructions. My wife could not be happier! As a consumer, however, I am appalled that LG (and all the other washer manufacturers) get away with selling products that harbor filthy residue and mold. They must all redesign these washers to prevent the consumer from dealing with filth and mold. We rely on these machines to CLEAN our clothes, not to deposit residue and black mold flakes on our freshly washed garments, sheets, etc. Thank you once again for making such a tedious job bearable!
So glad to hear the video was helpful. I completely agree that manufacturers need to do a better job designing their products.
This may never get the credit or notice it deserves but this video is a fantastic tutorial for this. Nothing technical just easy facts and process and you did an excellent job on the audio throughout.
Thank you for the kind words!
Thanks!
You’re very welcome and thank you so much for the SUPER thanks and supporting my little channel. 😃
Thank you for the great video! I used your steps to disassemble our LG for a deep cleaning. Amazed at how dirty our drum & tub were! I used a pressure washer to clean the drum, which worked great. As a fellow content creator, I appreciate all the efforts!
Glad the video was helpful! A project takes three times longer than it would if I didn’t make a video about it. 🤣 I’m sure you can relate. 😃
This video was a complete godsend. Thank you so much for the time and energy you put into cutting this together. Top notch - exactly what I needed.
Glad it was helpful! 😃👍
Phenomenal video, man. Straight to business. I can confirm that the procedure is the same for the model that has an agitator. The top pops off the top of the agitator, then you just need about 24 inches worth of extensions to reach the same 10mm bolt at the bottom, inside the hollow agitator shaft.
Ha! Thanks for sharing that info.
@@BruceAlanR Harbor Freight has a relatively inexpensive long extension set for 1/4 and 3/8 drives that let you get to the bolt at the bottom of the agitator in one shot. I was surprised how easily the agitator came out and how much crud there was on it. That didn't fix it, so it looks like I need to pull out the drum next.
An extremely useful and well edited video of what I might need to do in the future. Thank you very much! 👍👍👍
Very welcome. 👍
I just wanted to say thank you. I’m also jealous of how clean your washer is lol. Mine made me want to throw it out and get a new one haha. Also tip for anyone going through this if you have a sink next to it and your having a hard time getting the plate off spray some hot water on it and it should loosen up and come off. That did the trick for me.
I'm glad you found the video helpful. The water trick is a good one 👍.
Hello, can you please show how you connected the washing machine to the lG thinQ app?
Excellent for the DIYer! The slow version is exactly what I needed. Thank you!
You're welcome! Glad it was helpful.
Thanks Bruce really good explanation of the job. Working on mine right now and pulled up your video. 👍
Glad the video was helpful. I find this machine to be very user serviceable. If only replacement parts weren’t so expensive. 🤣
Working through it and everything is moving along smoothly. Noticed I have water in the top plastic ring that runs around the top of the bucket, know of any way to disconnect the top?
That liquid you hear in the top ring is supposed to be there. That part is called the balancing ring and helps to reduce unbalanced loads.
Great video. Unfortunately for me, I need to go one step further. At time 12:18 you can see the shaft sticking up from the bottom of the tub. In my situation, those chamfers (slots? Grooves?) on the shaft are 95% gone......thus no agitation any longer. I am thinking I need to remove that large nut to get that shaft out. Any advice?
That shaft is part of the clutch and bearing assembly (aka, washer gear case in parts diagram) and to replace it requires removing the nut in the tub. It’s a bit of a “to do,” but this video at 5:27 will give you a general idea of what’s involved even though it’s a slightly different LG model: th-cam.com/video/qa6_ViM3xug/w-d-xo.htmlsi=BLw15DqKT-OpyNon
THANK YOU! This video is perfect and all you need to clean your washing machine. I have an LG WT7300CW (5-7 years old?) that has been taking a while to finish wash jobs lately, and there has been a funky smell too. Followed this video to take everything apart and there was disgusting brown sludge all over the bottom pieces. I took everything apart and used a Scrub Daddy scrubber, a toothbrush, and a metal wire brush to clean everything. The scrub daddy cleaned the inner white tub, and SS bin very nicely. It doesn't remove hard water scale though. I just wanted brown dirt/sludge off. The hardest part was getting all the brown sludge out of the white bin. I poured hot water into the tub, brush and scrub the sludge to dissolve it in the water and then used a $18 Flotool siphon that I bought from Lowes to suck out all the dirty water. I had to do this many times to finally get all the dirty water out. Then I poured hot water down the drain hose which flushed more back into the white tub. Did this many times too until all the water was clean and no more sludge in the white tub. I bought a new agitator plate for the bottom because my original one had sludge in between the white and chrome plastic pieces that I couldn't clean out. Put everything back together and am doing a hot water load of towels for the first run after cleaning. THANK YOU AGAIN. Amazing video. 👍
That’s awesome! Glad you were able to get the brown sludge out!
Thank You so much for the video..I had to take everything apart and power washed all the mold off. Only 6 yo LG WT7500CW.
Glad it helped! 😃👍
Curious how the power washing went? I’m planning to do this myself tomorrow on lightest nozzle possible but slightly worried I could damage the metal? Any advice / tips?
@@matthewgrimes8292 Went well no issues power washer didn't cause any damage that I know of. Needed an impact with the 38mm to get it out. No mold so far but my wife hand dries when she is done everytime. not very happy with this washer in general
@@beckman2713my clothes have a bad smell after cycles is this something mold does to the clothes ?
J'avais le même problème que tout le monde ici après avoir essayé de la laver à maintes reprises sans résultat je l'ai nettoyé complètement grâce à votre vidéo je vous en remercie ça m'a vraiment simplifier la vie très bonne vidéo
Glad the video was helpful. 😃👍
Awesome content! I did all the above and still have the brown flakes. Any ideas if there is something else that needs to be cleaned?
One thing I learned from a few folks in the comments is that gunk can get trapped inside the wash plate. One user said he could see the residue by holding the wash plate up to the light. To clean gunk out of the wash plate another commenter recommended placing the wash plate in a tub or shower and washing it top down and then bottom up using the spray setting on the shower wand. Give it a try and let me know if that solves your issue. My guess is that I didn’t need to do that because running the tub clean cycle regularly will keep it clean. Hope that helps!
Thank you. I wool the plate off and cleaned it with soap and water and cleared the holes with a toothpick. Maybe there is more trapped inside that plate. Great suggestion. Thanks!
It's a wow!!! Clear content! A real teacher!
Thank you for the kind words. I try to be thorough.
Thank you great video, I can’t get the wash plate off though. I removed the wash plate mounting screw and tried to lift the plate out and it won’t budge. Any tips on how to get a stuck wash plate out?
If it’s the same model as mine, there may be some corrosion (likely hard water deposits or fabric softener) holding it on. Reading through the comments a few folks had some recommendations as to how they were able to remove their stuck-on wash plates. The suggestions included: 1) Dumping hot water into the bottom of the machine and letting it soak, which dissolved any fabric softener residue; 2) With the machine hooked up to the water supply and prior to opening the top cover, remove the wash plate cover, screw, locking washer, and gasket, and then run a cycle with hot water. The wash plate will float off, but be sure to stop the cycle before it starts the spin segment; and finally 3) Brute force.
Wonderful demonstration. Gave me exactly the info i needed.
Glad to hear it! 🤜🤛
Im with every comment ...EXCELLENT JOB MY GOOD MAN!!!
Thanks for the kind feedback. Cheers!
Your video made my job easy!!! Saved us $500.00!
That’s awesome! Glad it was helpful. 👍
Hi! I feel we need to remove the metal circular plate at the bottom of the white tub since three of those screws fell out and they won’t stay in in order to put the metal tub back in. Plus as much as I’ve cleaned it it’ still could use more cleaning. We cannot get the massive bolt off to get this metal plate out. Not sure if I’m missing another step. We don’t wanna put the tub back in with three missing screws. Any advice?
Do you have the same model as me? With the WT7300 you shouldn’t need to remove the hub (wagon wheel under the tub) as you can clean around it with a flexible brush. If you have a different model, it may only require the screws that are there and some holes on the metal hub (the thing that looks like a wagon wheel) may not be threaded to accept a screw and locking washer. You mentioned the screws fell out. If you removed the tub and the screws were sitting in the bottom of the outer white tub, then obviously they should be put back in in which case you may need to replace the hub or screws or both. That’s a bit of a to do and more than I can explain in a comment. Should the hub need to be replaced and before ordering parts, I’d probably try using a tap and die set to rethread the screws and hub holes and then put some Loctite on the screws to prevent them from slipping.
Thank you for this! I have the identical machine. This will come in so handy!
You are so welcome! 😃👍
hey Bruce i cant get my bottom plate off in the wash drum any ideas I've tried the hook method and your wire method also made sure the locking washer an rubber nut was out lol... is there any reason why it would be so hard to remove?? ty
If it’s the same model as mine, there may be some corrosion (likely hard water deposits) holding it on. Reading through the comments a few folks mentioned that it ultimately required brute force to lift it straight up. Another person mentioned they left the machine hooked up, removed the screw, locking washer, and rubber gasket and then ran a wash cycle (stop the cycle before it spins though) in order to loosen it up, which it did (one person said theirs floated right off), but I don’t know if I’d try that.
I had the same problem. Everything I researched said it was fabric softner that basically has glued your wash plate down at the spindle. After trying everything under the sun, I managed to get it off. I removed the bolt, then got two hook tools from harbor freight. I poured boiling around the area where the spindle/bolt is. Then using a hook tool on opposite sides in the little wash plate holes on the outer side of the wash plate, I would yank upward. Then rotate the hook tools around the wash plate but keeping them on opposite sides and doing the same pulling method. Amazingly, it came loose in seconds. I had been trying to get this off for months too.
Ty all so much
I saw in another video to run a tub cycle and it came off in less than five minutes on its own.
@@abhitaaustin3384This worked for me! Super easy! Just removed the screw and ran a cycle. Popped right off with within minutes!
i have piece of cloth around the wheel in the bottom.. please tell me how to remove the wheel? appreciate your help
Sorry for the late response. I’m not sure how a cloth would even get there on this model unless the tub was so full it fell between the stainless tub and plastic outer tub. I would try to cut out as much of the cloth as possible since removing the inner hub (the wheel) means lifting off the squared washer and then removing the 32MM (I believe it’s 32MM) nut; however, I think it’s more complicated than that since that nut may be holding up the clutch, stator, and rotor assemblies… and if you remove the nut and they hit the ground it could stress the wiring or damage the components underneath. I suppose you could put a block under there to hold it up, but since I haven’t done it I can only tell you what I know. Good luck!
This is amazing! Thanks so much.
Thank you for the kind words!
I cannot lift the wash plate "impeller". The center screw is out and I fished the wire through, but it doesn't budge, even with some good force. Any idea what is keeping the wash plate fixed to the drum bottom? I have the same model from your video (WT7300CW).
Hmmmm. I pulled the diagram from lgparts.com and there’s nothing other than the screw, lock washer, and rubber gasket I showed in the video. It’s possible they’ve made changes since. Maybe they added a circlip in there? You’d see it though. May just be some corrosion (hard water) on the clutch coupling. I’m also curious to know which model you have since WT7300CW has two variations. There’s ABWETUS and ABWEUUS. It will show on the sticker on the left side of the machine. Also, what year did you purchase your machine?
@@BruceAlanR I'm so sorry that I didn't see this reply until now. Thanks for your thoughtful response. Honestly, it was sheer brute force that eventually detached it. I was very hesitant to pull hard for fear of breaking something, but that is what was required. Your entire video was incredibly helpful!
We are having the same issue- ABWEEUS VERSION bought ruffly 2019/20.
Also was thinking there is soooo much gunk built up that it won’t come up. We will give MORE brute force . -That’s not working will try a hot tub clean to help soften gunk😳 first
Oh ours is modle WT7500CW- newer model???
@@rachelhinesified WT7500 isn’t a newer model, it is two models up from the WT7300. WT7500 has slightly more capacity, and provides more wash cycle options on the dial… among other things.
It is likely similar; however, I recommend pulling the parts diagram (lgparts.com) to see what you’re up against.
i have a cloth stuck around the bottom wheel around the gear! please suggesr
Sorry for the late response. I’m not sure how a cloth would even get there on this model unless the tub was so full it fell between the stainless tub and plastic outer tub. I would try to cut out as much of the cloth as possible since removing the inner hub (the wheel) means lifting off the squared washer and then removing the 32MM (I believe it’s 32MM) nut; however, I think it’s more complicated than that since that nut may be holding up the clutch, stator, and rotor assemblies… and if you remove the nut and they hit the ground it could stress the wiring or damage the components underneath. I suppose you could put a block under there to hold it up, but since I haven’t done it I can only tell you what I know. Good luck!
Thank you very much, you helped us take this thing apart to clean all the scrud off.
Will add, our top cover used screws as well as locking tabs.
Glad I could help! 😃
Any tips for lg top loaders with the agitator right in the center? How does it come out?
Someone wrote about it in the comments… you pop the top off the agitator, which is hollow, and then you’ll need about 24” of extensions to get down to and remove the 10MM bolt.
Thanks Alan you are so thorough and appreciate the awesome video!
You’re very welcome. 😃👍
Hey there any chance I could get a link to the suspension rod change video, I can't seem to find it and I need to figure out how to take that metal part in the middle of the white tub. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Sorry! Still working on the video. You have two options and it depends on whether you’re changing out the suspension rods or the suspension rods AND the horizontal dampers. If you’re only replacing the suspension rods and reusing the dampers, you can use a flathead screwdriver to pry the tabs of each damper from the rod. If you’re replacing the suspension rods AND dampers, you remove the plastic pin that attaches the damper to the tub by pushing in the tab on the bottom of the pin. The easiest way remove the pins is to place the round end of a 5/16” (or 8mm) socket wrench around the bottom of the pin (to depress the tab) while pushing the pin up from the bottom. When you replace the pin to reattach the damper to the tub, just be sure the flange side of the plastic sleeve at the end of the damper is facing up…. The pin goes into the flanged side.
@@BruceAlanR That is super helpful thank you so much. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Sure thing. I’m hoping to have the suspension rod video posted this coming weekend. Working on it now. 😃👍
Amazing and extremely helpful
Glad it helped! 😁👍
Anyone know what the blue thing in top right corner by soap dispenser is and is it comes off?
The blue thing in the back, top right corner, to the right of the detergent tray is a spraying nozzle. When the TurboWash option is selected, water will spray out of it during the rinsing segment. It’s intended to provide a top down rinse similar to rinsing your hands under a faucet. I’ve never tried to remove it though.
@@BruceAlanR thank you so much!
We can’t get the stupid wash plate off, any advice? The was lots of grime under the plastic cap but we can’t not get the wash plate to budge.
That’s pretty common when there’s a lot of corrosion or soap scum holding it in place. Here is how you can get it off: Remove the wash plate and bolt, lower the top cover, and run a wash cycle using hot water. The wash plate will either float off or become very loose. Be sure to keep an eye on it during the process and definitely stop the cycle before the spin segment occurs to avoid damaging the tub or wash plate.
My 6 screws for the tub don’t line up like yours. It’s the same model but the patterns different. Any suggestions?
That’s Interesting. I wonder if they made subsequent changes to this model. There are two versions of the WT7300. I’ve found the best way to take things apart is to capture video during the process and take lots of pictures so that I get everything back together properly. When it comes to reassembly, I then look at my photos in reverse. I can’t talk you how many times that method has saved me. For additional reference, you can also go to LGparts.com, put in the model number and look at the exploded parts diagram, which is relatively accurate… sometimes the parts look a little different.
Are there any seals or o rings under the tub . I say because mine is having some minor leak under the tub
I believe so but I’ll need to pull the parts diagram again. If you haven’t done so, I recommend checking the hose connections to see if they could be the culprit. The spring clamps that secure the hose between the tub and pump are terrible. I replaced the one on the pump with radiator hose clamp because it kept shaking loose. Also check the small spring clamp that attaches the pressure level switch to the tub. If none of those are the source of the leak, then you can go deeper.
Thanks for the video
I was able to remove the pulsator cap and the screw...but cant lift up the wash plate impeller using the wire no matter how hard i pull. Its there anything that i missed? My model is TH2113DSAK, Top load..
Since you have a different model, disassembly will likely be different. I recommend reviewing the parts manual to see what you’re up against. May be something as simple as a circlip holding it down.
Did you get it off? Least painful way to get it loose is run the shortest wash cycle and shut machine off after water is drained but before the spinning starts. I did it with the screw and middle cap already off. For some people it might just float right up during the wash cycle. I had to pull mine up.
@@cutoats yes. I did. I sprayed lubricants on the screw part, and left it for 2 days.
but after I washed the plate, the clothes still a bit soapy after one full cycle wash. I have to do another rinse to get the soapy feeling off....
Whats the difference between this model and wt7300CV?
I honestly don’t know. They look very similar when I review the parts diagram.
What if I just want to remove the outside chassis in front of the tub?
Not sure what part you’re referring to. Can you give me a point in the video so I know which part you’re referring to?
@@BruceAlanR I banged into washer and made a dent that created an issue with the agitator rubbing up against it. I was able to fix it by squeezing between the tub and inside of the washer to fix it. phew
How tight do you tighten the pulsator screw?
The pulsator screw should be hand tightened and then snug it down tightly with a socket wrench. You want it tight so the lock nut and washer do their job, but not tightened to the point that parts underneath bend. My reference is to say to myself, "Tighten it, but not to the point where I'm using all my manly strength."
Excellent tutorial video! My issue is that I heard a grinding noise during a wash cycle and saw what appeared to be little pieces of black particles at the end of the wash cycle. My gut feeling is that something made its way into the wash cycle and destroyed a gasket. I’m now noticing a small leak below the washer but the washer continues to function without the grinding noise. I’ll be using this video to take my LG washer apart to look for the issue and hopefully reorder a replacement gasket. Any suggestions on what gasket to focus on? Thanks in advance.
I’ll go through the parts diagram tomorrow and get back to you. I believe there’s a gasket above and/or below the hub nut. Before opening the machine as I did in the video, I recommend opening up the back panel and checking that the clamps are properly seated and securing the hose between the tub and drain pump and the drain pump and exterior drain hose. The LG clamps stink and if the machine was shaking badly they can come loose (I replaced one with a radiator hose clamp because it kept slipping).
This is such a great video! Just used this video to help clean our machine that smelled of rotten eggs!
Question: after putting everything back together the machine is filling with too much water...eek! It only stops when I switch it to spin. How can I fix this??
Thanks!!
Hmmm… does running a test cycle provide any error codes?
THANK YOU! this video was instrumental in helping my deep clean my LG. Basket and tub were spotless when I put them back in but it’s still loading up with scrud…. The repair person even changed the pump and had no idea where it could be coming from. Any tips/ideas?? We’re at our wits end here
Same here. Disassembled the whole washer, power washed the tub and scrubbed it with a cloth both inside and out. Scrubbed the plastic tub in the washer until it was spotless. Installed a brand new wash plate. Yet I’m still having that nasty scrud floating in the water. WTF? It’s less than before…but everything was spotless when I reassembled the washer. Where the heck is this crap coming from?!?! 🤬
I’m trying to get clarification from another comment about their experience because they mentioned having the same issue and discovered that they had scrud inside the wash plate although they kept referring to it as a wash plate/ agitator and this machine doesn’t have a traditional agitator. Their remedy was to remove the wash plate, put it into a bath tub, and use the power setting on their shower wand to wash the inside of it. They mentioned washing it in both directions (from top down and bottom up). They also said they soaked it in a vinegar bath. @_MrJasonW’s reply to your comment says he had the wash plate replaced and still had the issue, so in that case it could be coming from under the hub (hub may be tarnishing with a particular detergent) or the drain hose.
I wonder if the hub is having a reaction to your detergent and bits are flaking. Did you clean the underside of it? Also, you may want to check the drain hose between the tub and the drain pump. I did a video on how to change the pump which will show you how to remove the hoses. It’s pretty straight forward. Good luck!
@@_MrJasonWany resolution to this? I’ve removed and completely cleaned all internal components. Bought a new drain hose and still same floaters. At a loss on where to turn now
The last bin part that take out - that has a plastic rim to it - has anyone found that they have water in it? And, is there a way to easily drain it? Thanks for the video.
I’m not sure what you’re referring to. Is there a time stamp in the video I can refer to? If you’re referring to the balancing ring. It is supposed to have “water” in it.
@@BruceAlanR I realized that BEFORE I started in on the two plugs. Smartest thing I've ever done!
Love your videos! Very detailed and easy to follow. I'm still not going to take mine apart though. Lol Does this machine have a filter? I have the same model and despite running tub clean several times, and running an extra rinse cycle with each load, my dark clothes always have streaks.
Surprisingly this model doesn’t have a filter. When we first got the machine I actually called LG to ask about cleaning the filter and they confirmed it didn’t have one. All the lints is supposed to get flushed out in the rinse. In the video you may have noticed there was some debris under the tub/pulsator cap of our machine after 4 years. You don’t need to open the machine to pop it off and clean under it so you may want to check under there. It’s a bit tricky to get off the first time, but easier once it’s been removed once.
Are the streaks on your clothes lint or something else? There’s usually one or two garments that are the culprits and if you can isolate them and wash them separately the issue will be solved. Perhaps separate the load by fabric as an initial means to troubleshoot. Most of what I’ve learned with this machine has been trial and error.
@@BruceAlanR thanks for the reply! I will definitely attempt to remove the tub/pulsator cap. It seems easy enough...even for a spinster like me. Lol As for the streaks, they're not lint. It looks to be soap residue. I use laundry pods, one for each load. I always use deep wash for my darks and run an extra rinse cycle, but still end up with the residue on my clothes. I do about six loads of laundry a month, and I run the tub clean about every other month. I'll try sorting by fabric and see if that helps. Aside from the residue on my dark clothes, I really like this machine. Thanks again for the reply and the great videos!
If it’s detergent residue you probably won’t find much under the pulsator cap. Maybe try switching to a liquid detergent temporarily and use less (pods are pretty concentrated). Also, cold washes don’t dissolve soaps as well so be sure to use warm. I’m guessing you’ve watched this video:
Remove Lint, Detergent Stains, Tub Odor, Sour Smells - LG Top Load Washer WT7300 How To
th-cam.com/video/oxJvQqr9P6w/w-d-xo.html
Great video, but I did everything in this video then I run a cleaning cycle and I get the same black stuff again! What am I missing? It only in the washer, nowhere else!
If it’s not in the tub, the only other places I can think of would be the water intake lines or maybe something is backing up in the drain hose. If you run a normal cycle does the black stuff immediately show up in the tub as it’s filling?
Just when I run the clean cycle. I think some is coming from the bottom of the hub (metal wheel) but even with the correct socket (38mm) it’s really on there and you have to stop the wheel from turning like it does. I was going to hit the ratchet with a hammer to try and get it off but I don’t want to bust anything either. I’m going to power wash it one more time. I just figured I’m going all out to clean this I should get nothing.
@@mti14 It only occurs when you run a tub clean cycle? Hmmm… Tub Clean uses hot water only. So if you used a pitcher and filled the tub with hot water (to emulate the Tub Clean) and shimmied the tub, does the black stuff appear? Are you using a product for the Tub Clean that may be causing metal on the hub to flake? Or is the black stuff more like pieces of a deteriorated rubber gasket? If it was a deteriorated gasket the flakes would likely leave black on your hands.
If you want to remove the hub nut, this video recommends using an impact. It’s an older LG top load model, but the process is similar. Check it out at 5m 40s. th-cam.com/video/qa6_ViM3xug/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Ffmxoh5UzqZWNX-R
Excellent video. Thank you.
You are welcome! 😃
Awesome video. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful. 😃👍
How many years that lg has? I need a washer and still trying to choose LG or another brand. Thanks in advance!
Our washer is only 5 years old. My only issue with it is that I feel like the suspension should have lasted longer.
In terms of washers, LG is the best. Especially for front loaders. No other brand gives you a better bang for the buck in terms of cleaning quality and reliability.
Has anyone else found two empty holes and what looks like one screw when trying to remove the plate from the bottom of the tub?
Sorry, I have not.
Damm good video ... working on the same model right now ! :-)
Excellent! Let me know if you have any questions. One thing someone pointed out was that they had debris stuck in between the layers of the wash plate. If you find that, wash the wash plate both top down and bottom up with a shower wand or hose.
@@BruceAlanR It was ok, but to remove the top plastic ring it was screws (no clip) ... I have striped one of the 6 screws on the bottom plates when reassembling :-/ ... but 2 things were disturbing : 1 - Alot of water in the bottom drain cavity (not sure if something wrong with the pump system) 2- Water/liquid in the top plastic wring (not sure if it's something on purpose, like a counter balance spinner) ... and it still stink (the shaker / top in chrome below in plastic cannot be watch inside) ... so alot of work and not much result.. but youe video was realy helpfull...
@@greatagqcI’m surprised to hear there was a screw holding the tub cover. Thanks for sharing that. It doesn’t surprise me since my washer is an early version of this model. Some water in the bottom of the tub and drain cavity isn’t surprising. That could be caused by any number of things that aren’t pump related. For example, the machine’s not level, suspension rods are wearing at different rates, or something as simple as the last load being slightly heavy to one side when the cycle finished). I wouldn’t worry about that for now 😁; however, make sure you leave the lid up and detergent tray pulled out so the tub can dry between uses.
As you suspected the top of the tub has a balancing ring (a counterbalance to reduce unbalanced loads) and it is filled with liquid.
If the washer was really stinky before you washed it, it doesn’t surprise me that there might be some residual tub odor that was absorbed by the plastics. It may fade with time, but the good news is you won’t have any chunky bits floating in the wash. 😂
@@BruceAlanR Thanks, realy nice you take the time to answer ! :-)
Oh so the top of that is SUPPOSED to have water sloshing in it? I’m glad I found your video before I tried to take it apart further lol
Correct! It’s the balancing ring.
Only extra things I did were remove the tub spinner hub wheel. Need a 1-1/2" socket or crescent wrench. After removing the large nut, I used CLR to break it free and it pulled right off. This lets you remove the wheel and clean UNDERNEATH!
The tub spinner I removed the metal from the plastic; there was a ton of buildup in there! Had to pry the metal with a large screwdriver. Crimped the metal back to the plastic after cleaning.
Also, remove your hot water hose and start a spin only cycle (need power and drain)! Turn on hot water and hose it down. The drain pump will turn on and help you flush everything. With everything removed, nothing will spin. You'll need to move the lid off to the side to allow room for the hose.
Thanks for sharing those tips!
Hi! I would love to know what you used to get the agitator plate to come apart and put back together. We’re trying to take it apart now to get rid of the smell after soaking it for a while in the tub and scrubbing it thoroughly. Definitely considering buying a replacement part because it is the only part of the washer we can’t clean inside of.
@allisonarmstrong7768 I would heavily recommend you just buy the replacement plate! It's what I did after tearing mine apart.
I used a hook and pick kit to pull it apart. Once separated I cleaned it completely. I put it back together but the metal plate didn't seat perfectly so it would rub and scrape a lot during a wash cycle. So I bought the replacement and it fit perfectly!
Thanks for posting that follow up information. One person commented that they used the jet sprayer of their shower wand to clean out the wash plate washing from top down and then bottom up. A power washer or garden hose nozzle would work just as well as a shower wand.
I bet you could also let the wash plate soak in a solution of water and white vinegar to kill mold and bacteria then rinse well to remove any chunks.
@@domm3546 thanks for the information! We’ll be ordering replacement - it’s way too hard to clean it out, and I soaked it for hours and spent a while with a brush but it still smells. Tried for about an hour to pry it apart with a flathead screwdriver and it’s disgusting inside!
this video is great but incomplete. I still had brown sludge afte deep cleaning and several followon tablets. I discovered this was because the wash plate/agitator is also filled with gunk and does not come apart for cleaning. Without doing that, you have to slowly get it out through repeated wash/cleanings. What works great is to remove the agitator and put into a bath tub and use a power setting on the hose shower to wash the inside of that. You need to do it both directions from top down and bottom up. Do this a few times along with a vinegar bath and wow, what a difference! good luck all.
Thanks for the info.
Question for you… does your model have a wash plate like mine or an actual agitator that sticks up into the machine?
that looks so dirty, but i miss my lg front load washer after it boomed and released lots of smoke
Yikes! Smoking appliances is never a good sign. I actually expected the inside of our washer to be dirtier. 🤣
How-to clean a drum of LG TOP LOADER washing machine
That probably would have been a better title for this video. 😁
This washee was my biggest regret. I hate it so much! I have to disassemble it like this every 6 months. Despite babying it and following every rule to avoid scrud. I am so done
Oh my! That’s frustrating. You shouldn’t be having that issue. Usually changing detergents, using less detergent, avoiding fabric softeners, avoiding cold water washes, and running a tub clean every month (or 30 cycles) prevents scrud buildup. I wonder if it’s your water that could be the issue. If your water is too soft or too hard it can exacerbate the problem.
The wash plate has a MOTHER LOAD of mold and gunk between the plastic and metal shells! I discovered it by holding it up to the sun and all was revealed. This need to be further investigated.
Good tip! Thanks!
hint from another video. run a quick wash cycle and the agitator will agitate itself off in a few minutes.
Yes. Good tip.
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