I rarely (if ever) comment on things like this but you have just ended my two day long attempt to repair my washer AND you have saved me a service call! I simply unplugged the washer, took the front off, felt under the belt for the spot where it was rubbing, pushed the tub to one side and pounded out the dent with a hammer. I have watched countless videos on this subject over the last two days and finally yours is the one that did the trick. Thank you so much for sharing this very handy tip!
This is exactly the problem I'm having, metal on metal rubbing just where you indicated. Gonna go fix it right now. The mechanics of my washer looks exactly like yours. THANK YOU!
Wow great video! Had sold my washer that was working great and the people complained so I gave them the money back. Got home and plugged the machine in and heard a grinding noise. Couldn't figure it out but then saw your video. Found that the aluminum base was bent up so I bent it back down and now no noise! You're a life saver- subscribing to your channel thanks a bunch
I had the same problem. if you purchased a display or you had movers moved it with a handtruck. These dents will happen. It took me awhile to figure it out. I saw alot of metal shavings thinking its the suspension rods were bad. Swapped them out still the same. Turned out it was the bent sheet metal on the bottom.
Excellent! I think the suspension springs have weakened with age on mine. It scraped the bottom so much it scraped a hole in it! I was trying to find a way to shorten or shim-up the suspension rods, but this was so much easier!
Thank you so so very much for this video!! I have this exact washer and was getting a grinding scraping noise during agitation, after popping the front panel off I see that I have the same exact issue. Trying this fix right now. Thanks man. EDIT: Literally took 5 minutes to push the bottom back down. I used my foot to gently push it down and my washer is now whisper quiet while agitating. You saved me, thanks a million.
Hello it was the same thing you said thank you soooo much and I was so worried I had just bought it from someone and was like ooono not again but that really worked 😊😊😊😊😊 iam. So happy didn't have to pay to repair
I have the EXACT same model; GTWP1800D2WW that is shown in this video. Making a real bad grinding, scraping noise as if it were grinding against the actual metal or gears being stripped or something. Took of the front panel with a flat tip, took a page out of ol' Steven Bibian's book and used the opposite end of a broom to apply pressure on both sides of the metal flooring below the barrel and....VOILA! Ran a test cycle with the front panel off to make sure I created enough clearance between the pulley and the metal flooring and no more horrible metal digging, grinding, scratching noise. I was very close to calling GE today to schedule for repairs but after watching this video and reading the users' comments below, this video is the truth, ya heard me? ; ) Thank you so much for saving us loot over something that we can do OURSELVES.
I think this isnt an uncommon problem...I nelieve it happens during shipping or possibly when people move the washer in or out of a home. Good vid! Im sure you will help many.
I just replaced rods and the spindle and tub bearing and then google brings up thos video cause nothing solved the issue. Thanks for the share though cause I was stumped. Have a bunch of replacement parts now though
The bottom of the wash machine being dented in is caused by hand trucks which are used by movers to transport the washing machine..... the bottom tongue of the hand truck which holds the machine ends up pushing into the bottom of the machine causing it to dent in. My washing machine I have had for 7 years. And it did not start making a scraping or scratching noise until right after I moved into my new place. And that was the culprit.
Damnit it looks like I may have done this to my washer yesterday when moving it to my house. I got this from a family member who told me that it's working good and I used a uhaul and a dolly to get it up my front steps smh. It's gonna suck having to do this but at least I know why now. Thanks!!!
My GE washing machine spins when it wants and dosent spin when it wants. Also it goes from cycle to cycle in other words if i throw in a load of laundry and go to work when I come home the washer is still washing. Goes from cycle to cycle non stop and I can not find any videos to address this problem. Please help
people are able to fix many easy problems but many are lazy to at least take look and see where the problem is. I just fixed my old one needed hose , belt and suspension rods all for about40 bucks. ain't buying new one did that once for 350 dlls brand new didn't even move the water motor was so weak.
I was washing a blanket and on the end cycle the blanket went to one side of the drum washer end up jumping and bumping around After that times the washer is screeching maybe i need to bend the bottom back out
after few years suspension rods sag and it will hit the bottom.What I did instead of buying 4 rods 20 dollars each I made a spacer half inch and slide inside blue and red housing in effect compressed the spring and lifted the whole unit up.There are two mental tabs bottom of the engine you can also place plywood 1/4 thick and that will insure in case rods sag too much the plywood will hold the unit up.This is obviously designed to fail rods sagging etc the old units didn't have these stupid things and why they last 15-20 or more years.If you buy top loader now huge chance all of them have these stupid suspension rods.I advise buying older unit on used market.Analog dials 1HP engine and will last many many years.
Ive got an unit like this and as i can see it agitates too slowly, what do i have to do to make it agitates faster, ive already reset the motor cause the motor was not responding , the unit was only taking water , just that, now its working but too slow while washes , the spinning is ok.
Thats the air line for the fill switch - it tells the fill valve when to when to shut off. Unhook it and clean it out or your washer will overfill and flood when it finally gets so cruddy that air cant get through.
They're making these washers cheesier and cheesier. Now they got computers in them. I have a old Meg tag 1968 at my vacation home and it still works today. These new ones you're lucky to have them 4 years without something breaking. Whirlpool washers the parts in it are made in China. Now I think it's starting to change parts are starting to be made in America thank you President Trump.
I rarely (if ever) comment on things like this but you have just ended my two day long attempt to repair my washer AND you have saved me a service call! I simply unplugged the washer, took the front off, felt under the belt for the spot where it was rubbing, pushed the tub to one side and pounded out the dent with a hammer. I have watched countless videos on this subject over the last two days and finally yours is the one that did the trick. Thank you so much for sharing this very handy tip!
You just saved me hundred of dollars on a new washer. Thank you so much this video completely solved my problem!
This is exactly the problem I'm having, metal on metal rubbing just where you indicated. Gonna go fix it right now. The mechanics of my washer looks exactly like yours.
THANK YOU!
Wow great video! Had sold my washer that was working great and the people complained so I gave them the money back. Got home and plugged the machine in and heard a grinding noise. Couldn't figure it out but then saw your video. Found that the aluminum base was bent up so I bent it back down and now no noise! You're a life saver- subscribing to your channel thanks a bunch
Thank you for this video!! You just saved me from buying a whole new washer and dryer set. Awesome video!!
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience! Gonna open up my hydrowave now..
Mine was a bearing but your video showed me what to look for. Sprayed it with some lithium grease and she quieted right down. Thank you
Thank you!!! I pressed against the pan with the opposite end of the broom. It created enough clearance to stop the scratching noise
My husband and I fixed our problem..thanks to you. Yeaaahhhhhh..Thanks
I had the same problem. if you purchased a display or you had movers moved it with a handtruck. These dents will happen. It took me awhile to figure it out. I saw alot of metal shavings thinking its the suspension rods were bad. Swapped them out still the same. Turned out it was the bent sheet metal on the bottom.
This was a great video buddy.
Thanks for your time and for the great tips .👍
Just like "J A", you just save me a bunch. Same problem. Bottom wad was buckled up. Thanks so much!!!
Excellent! I think the suspension springs have weakened with age on mine. It scraped the bottom so much it scraped a hole in it! I was trying to find a way to shorten or shim-up the suspension rods, but this was so much easier!
This video saved me soooo much stress. Thank you sooooo much!
Man!!you saved me as well!!!how in the world does that metal bow up like that!!thank you thank you
Omg. I am going to show my husband this video and hopefully it works. I will get back to you
Thank you very much for that tip. Just fixed my washer
you are a God my man just fixed my noisy washer lol
Thank you so so very much for this video!! I have this exact washer and was getting a grinding scraping noise during agitation, after popping the front panel off I see that I have the same exact issue. Trying this fix right now. Thanks man.
EDIT: Literally took 5 minutes to push the bottom back down. I used my foot to gently push it down and my washer is now whisper quiet while agitating. You saved me, thanks a million.
Jane Doe
So happy it helped.
Thank you so much that is for sure an Eye opener. I am having noises. And I think its the same issue I am exited to check on it
This worked for me as well, thank you!
Hello it was the same thing you said thank you soooo much and I was so worried I had just bought it from someone and was like ooono not again but that really worked 😊😊😊😊😊 iam. So happy didn't have to pay to repair
Thanks alot. Just fixed mine.
I have the EXACT same model; GTWP1800D2WW that is shown in this video. Making a real bad grinding, scraping noise as if it were grinding against the actual metal or gears being stripped or something. Took of the front panel with a flat tip, took a page out of ol' Steven Bibian's book and used the opposite end of a broom to apply pressure on both sides of the metal flooring below the barrel and....VOILA! Ran a test cycle with the front panel off to make sure I created enough clearance between the pulley and the metal flooring and no more horrible metal digging, grinding, scratching noise. I was very close to calling GE today to schedule for repairs but after watching this video and reading the users' comments below, this video is the truth, ya heard me? ; ) Thank you so much for saving us loot over something that we can do OURSELVES.
That's what I believe TH-cam is here for, to help us Novice learn from each other. Glad it worked.
Restoration Treasure DIY, thank you so much once again!👍🏿
Thank you for this!!!!
You saved me some moola! Awesome vid..Thanks!
I think this isnt an uncommon problem...I nelieve it happens during shipping or possibly when people move the washer in or out of a home.
Good vid! Im sure you will help many.
I just replaced rods and the spindle and tub bearing and then google brings up thos video cause nothing solved the issue. Thanks for the share though cause I was stumped. Have a bunch of replacement parts now though
Thanks for info mine is doing same thing
The bottom of the wash machine being dented in is caused by hand trucks which are used by movers to transport the washing machine..... the bottom tongue of the hand truck which holds the machine ends up pushing into the bottom of the machine causing it to dent in.
My washing machine I have had for 7 years. And it did not start making a scraping or scratching noise until right after I moved into my new place. And that was the culprit.
Damnit it looks like I may have done this to my washer yesterday when moving it to my house. I got this from a family member who told me that it's working good and I used a uhaul and a dolly to get it up my front steps smh. It's gonna suck having to do this but at least I know why now.
Thanks!!!
Wow i think i just figured out whats wrong with mine. I will let you know after i try this.
My GE washing machine spins when it wants and dosent spin when it wants.
Also it goes from cycle to cycle in other words if i throw in a load of
laundry and go to work when I come home the washer is still washing.
Goes from cycle to cycle non stop and I can not find any videos to
address this problem. Please help
Genius!!
people are able to fix many easy problems but many are lazy to at least take look and see where the problem is. I just fixed my old one needed hose , belt and suspension rods all for about40 bucks. ain't buying new one did that once for 350 dlls brand new didn't even move the water motor was so weak.
Por favor haga este vídeo en español, me interesa mucho
I was washing a blanket and on the end cycle the blanket went to one side of the drum washer end up jumping and bumping around
After that times the washer is screeching
maybe i need to bend the bottom back out
after few years suspension rods sag and it will hit the bottom.What I did instead of buying 4 rods 20 dollars each I made a spacer half inch and slide inside blue and red housing in effect compressed the spring and lifted the whole unit up.There are two mental tabs bottom of the engine you can also place plywood 1/4 thick and that will insure in case rods sag too much the plywood will hold the unit up.This is obviously designed to fail rods sagging etc the old units didn't have these stupid things and why they last 15-20 or more years.If you buy top loader now huge chance all of them have these stupid suspension rods.I advise buying older unit on used market.Analog dials 1HP engine and will last many many years.
Was thinking the same thing
Gracias 👸👸👸👍👍
hey i have a lg washer that makes screeching noises any reason why
Can you please give the model # of the washer
My washing machine don't start. Help me. Thanks.
I have this model, but don't wash. Do you know which is the problem to fix it? Anyone can help me? Thanks
Ive got an unit like this and as i can see it agitates too slowly, what do i have to do to make it agitates faster, ive already reset the motor cause the motor was not responding , the unit was only taking water , just that, now its working but too slow while washes , the spinning is ok.
Deseo saver q le pasa al motor GE no arranca y el taimer ase todo ek ciclo
It's the motor sound in this video normal?
what is the small clear hose on the left side for ? mine has about six inches of garbage in it.
Thats the air line for the fill switch - it tells the fill valve when to when to shut off. Unhook it and clean it out or your washer will overfill and flood when it finally gets so cruddy that air cant get through.
If you don't mind the sound it ain't broke.
Mines doing the same but it’s scrapping on the little hump of that bracket in front. Don’t really know how to bend it.
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I bet somehow this was caused in shipping from the factory to the dealer.My opinion
Unless video
They're making these washers cheesier and cheesier. Now they got computers in them. I have a old Meg tag 1968 at my vacation home and it still works today. These new ones you're lucky to have them 4 years without something breaking. Whirlpool washers the parts in it are made in China. Now I think it's starting to change parts are starting to be made in America thank you President Trump.