@@themoroskyfamily9586I'm sure you figure this out by now, if not in my experience it's a two-handed pole so you're not adding pressure on one side and not the other. Be careful, on the inside is a metal lip that is quite sharp. I cut my finger pretty good.
@@themoroskyfamily9586 I had a hard time too. It didn't pop out like the video. I found it eventually came out easier as I rotated the drum to find a sweet spot, when it eventually came out. Very helpful nonetheless. Thank you @SOBIsHobbies
I can’t thank you enough for posting this video. My laundry was funky! I put the cleaning tablets in the tub, clean the filters on the hose inlet valves, and nothing worked. For like a month. I thought I must’ve been missing another filter somewhere but the tub looked like one piece. I had no idea this wash plate was removable until I saw your video. I’ve owned this machine for about seven years, so you can imagine what I found under the wash plate! It took me about an hour to get all that gunk cleaned out of there. I’m running another cleaning cycle in the tub, now that the gunk is out. I can’t wait to re-wash all these funky clothes!!!! Thank you!
I had the same problem as many other people. I could get the cap off, get the screw out, but the washplate wouldn’t budge. However, I just got it out, and here is how: I poured about two cups of vinegar in there and let it sit an hour. I read all 195 of these comments and there was ONE comment that helped me by @kulasnikov3875 and it was to add screws. So I found two #8 ceiling hooks and screwed them into the center plastic existing holes firmly (not the metal), and then gripped those hooks with pliers and pulled straight up. The reason it wouldn’t budge is because there was so much gunk underneath the washplate. Hope this helps you. Good luck.
@heyou429 if anyone is reading this in the future and has the wt901 model, you can't pull it out like this guy in the video. There's nothing to grab really. I was able to get it out using two pliers.
Before you follow @leannesliva6550 instructions. Just pour 2 cups of vinegar in the tub and run it on tub clean mode. That did the trick and made the large silver disc to come loose
So...90% of our washable shower curtain liner got caught under this plate due to [we assume] the little metal weights sewn in it; lesson learned. My husband and I have 34 years of marriage under our belts and have lived in this same home for 30 years. Yet here we are, hovering over our 4 year old washing machine, one phone being used as a flashlight the other here on RUclips, looking like Bert and Ernie from Seseme Street, trying to solve [what should have been] a simple problem. 😅 (Glad to see we're not alone having this issue!) ...ok I'm off to get the vinegar. Thank you for the tip! UPDATE: ...VINEGAR WORKED!!!!!😮 WOW!!!! 😃 You don't need a lot, either. (Turns out my vinegar stash was low - I only had about 2 cups worth.) I carefully poured the [about an ⅛ cup equivalent] vinegar around (but not in!) the center hole where the bolt sits. You could do this before even removing the bolt. We waited 50 minutes (because we're impatient) and with a few gentle tugs-it came straight out! ANOTHER TIP: This may be an already-known suggestion - but we used (don't laugh) weed whacker line as the means to pull the plate up. We were afraid of damaging the plate so we wanted to be as gentle as we could be. Being plastic, I didn't think it was gonna be strong enough, but it thread through the 3 holes just fine. I tied a square knot (tension held it together once I started pulling) and, putting the screwdriver underneath the knot, I used it as a makeshift handle to pull up the plate. I suppose it didn't snap because the force was distributed equally between the holes. Washing machine is runnin' just fine in the background as I type this. 😊
OMG I think we are the only people in the world to have this washer. I couldn't find another video about this. I haven't ever cleaned this out and after months of me begging husband to do it, we did and IT WAS FREAKING DISCUSTING. No wonder why my clothes never smelled good no matter what I bought. THANK YOU SO MUCH for doing this video!
Excellent video. Knew the cap came off, but unsure how to remove without breaking. Your video made the clean out easy. Thanks. Now if only LG had put this in the manual; or, designed the machine for easy cleaning…
There is a slot on the side of the cap (not the holes on the top that he used). Slide a flat head screwdriver in that slot and pry it up. You’ll have a better chance of not breaking it. No guarantees though.
Just a small tip for removing the plastic chrome cap. There is actually a small notch on the side of the cap. You can feel around it and when you find it, you can then put you screw driver underneath it and it will easily pop right up. Not having to worry about breaking a tap. Hope it helps with adding to your vidio.
Extremely helpful video. Also, I used three pair of fingernail clippers. I inserted the rounded but sturdy metal lever into the initial cap's three openings. With the fingernail clipper lever straight down, it did not break anything, but was sturdy enough to very easily lift up that round center cap.
Thank you so very much. We gutted our laundry room and redid it but before putting my machine in I followed your tutorial and whelp I broke one of the pins off the cap, ordered a new one off Amazon and it came the next day. Rest was smooth sailing and after years of washing it was filthy but I used the Dawn power, qtips, scrub brush and scrubbing lysol wipes and cleaned perfectly. Threw in a washing machine cleaner after putting it back together and it's literally like I just bought a brand new smelling washing machine.
I have an LG washer about12 months old which started to have sludge. The centre cap was much easier to remove, the lugs holding it are not as big. Then the bolt on the agitator was still 10 mil. The agitator was very easy to lift out and my wife just used white Vinegar to clean it. There was no sign of any rust and it came up like new. This video gave me confidence to attempt the job.
Great video. Our is 11 years old and never had a deep clean like this. Just getting the cap off was a struggle. It was vile underneath. 🙈 We couldn't get the main plate off after removing the bolt so I may try to soak some vinegar and baking soda oneday after a tub clean. This machine is a soldier.
I've had this machine close to 5 years and followed your tutorial, awesome. Yes, I did the same thing and broke the little tab but ordered 2 on Amazon for $16 👍
I know, those caps are quite flimsy and can easily break even with a minimal effort. 😅 But I’m glad that everything else worked out for you. Thank you for your feedback!
Thank you so much for posting this!!! We are not mechanically inclined, but your video made this fairly easy. We just did this today. The machine is 10 yr old and we weren't good about cleaning it. OMG, the gunk in there!!! We followed your steps exactly and managed not to break the plastic cap piece. We thoroughly cleaned what we could and put it back together. The only thing is that, you will likely inadvertantly loosten some dirt underneath the metal piece and not be able to reach it. So after you do this cleaning, I recommend baking soda and vinager runs. And then a clear water run. I think after that, we should see a big improvement. After this, we will be washing the washing maching every 2 weeks!! Thanks again!
Very helpful video. Thank you. Different model but all the same. A tip for getting the big center section out. Below the cap you will see small holes where the pegs on the cap slot into (on mine there was). Feed a couple of small zip ties in and out, of the holes. 2 done it for me and mine was well stuck. Make it so you have 2 loops with the zip ties and just lift it out. Do the same putting it back, hold the loops and lower it in. Once done cut the zip ties off. So much easier and no scratches or rough edges.
@@Emilioo72Zip ties aren't working . Tub cycle with the cap and screw off not working. My arms are aching but unable to get it off. Ping me if you were able to get it off.
Very helpful tutorial. Was able to complete this on my own washer from start to finish in under an hour. The tips to ensure safe removal and re-installation were clutch.
To get the first cap off I found putting a flat head into the slot and working my way around using all three slots helped. I have a tug at one slot and then moved and worked it loose that way. No damage to the cap
I had the same problem with getting the large top plate off as it was stuck. I seen a RUclips short video in which the person ran a tub clean cycle with the plastic cap and screw removed. I did exactly that and midway through the tub clean cycle the plate came up and started floating in the water. No need for screws or pry tools, etc. I just let the cycle finish without the plate inside and cleaned it up and followed the rest of the steps in this video.
This is the comment I was looking for. I am trying the same thing and decided to look and see if anyone else had the same idea. Glad to know it might work!! Cheers!
I will give that a try. I've done EVERYTHING to try and get the PULSATOR loose, with no success at all. Also, it would seem to me, that if you can run the unit with the bolt REMOVED, then they're is really no need for the blue LockTight.
Omg I’m getting the brown flakes too. If the brown flakes smear it looks like crayon marks/stains. Just horrible when it happens to my white sheets & clothes. I just found this video and am sharing with my husband to give it a try. Thank you for the video @SOBIsHobbies !
Great video. His advice worked perfectly. His advice is easy to follow and complete. Surprising amount of dirt accumulated that I was able to remove. If you have an LG washer in your house, you need this video.
So i do my own tricks, all fixing of everything in my house (single mom and stubborn)Thank you for making this video. Very easy to understand and follow. Ive had my LG washer for 13 years now and I have never really "cleaned" it, im a bit on the scared side to clean it but i have the brown/black specs. Let y'all know what happens lol, oh yes im 5'1 lol soo this should be an adventure. 😂
Step stools are our friend! Lol I didn’t even know to clean this part 😅I just did it today and it was terrible, so glad I did it. Will be a monthly chore now.
This was SO much more helpful than the manual! Ant thank you for the suggestion to clean periodically with backing soda & vinegar. You and your wife make a great team! :)
Thanks for posting. I truly hate our LG washer. It’s ruined some of my clothes and we have to manually add water to it before we close the lid, otherwise it barely uses enough water to actually clean our clothes. Wish the just made washing machines like they used to.
Not sure if you’ll read this. I was having a water level issue as well. So puzzling, but I found that if I use the “bulky cycle” with the “ cold tap water” option, it fills up. I’m new to this machine so I’m still experimenting but that’s one of the ways I found to get a good was in.
Thanks for the video. It took me and my dad an hour to get the screw off because it was sealed with Loctite. Needed to use an impact driver and we almost gave up. Just a warning to anyone else who can't get it to budge.
Thank you very much, particularly for the tip and honesty about being careful not to damage the cap. I'm sure that has saved many of us in having to get a replacement part.
Nice video. Followed your example and all worked well. However, before I started this process, I ran a tub, clean with baking powder first which seemed to clean out a lot of the gunk. Then I used your tutorial to do the rest. Now the final step is using the tub clean cycle with vinegar.
Thanks so much for posting this. I've been so frustrated with my machine, no easily accessible filters & doesn't leave clothes as clean as my old machine (that was made in the olden days, no plastic, built to last)
@@sarahfarnsworth8488 my tub clean is printed very small on the " fabric softener" button and you hold it for 5 seconds until it dings. That's the tub cleaning cycle.
Thank you for this! Also thank you to the others who commented on how to remove the wheel if it was stuck, mine was. Using the #8 screws and some pliers did the trick after letting it soak for a few minutes in vinegar. So disgusting, so thankful its now clean! Looking forward to seeing how much of a difference it makes with our clothes!
Thank you for this video. We were able to clean out our washer with your help. we did have trouble with the wash plate like others mentioned but I added some vinegar as someone suggested and let it soak a bit and then between my husband and son's strength it came out. thank you again.
Thank you so much for posting this step by step!! I have exact same machine and almost bought a new one when it started leaving brown flakes on my clothes. Turns out it just needed a deep clean (more than just the tub cleaning cycle). Thank you!!
Fantastic video bro! Have a similar model, but same drum and inside arrangement. The plastic hub cap has three small prying tool insert cuts in it. I didn’t know about that before watching this video. But I took picture using the phone too get a closer look. So I didn’t use the water draining slots you used to pry it out. Luckily I broke nothing. But thanks a lot for this video!
You saved my marriage! LOL ! I called the LG support they told me to use the washing machine cleaner 2-3 cycles but it didn’t work, even worse the gunk floating in the washer drum. My husband and I argued about his bad choice on top load washing machine! Thank you extremely helpful video and carefully explained on all the “got ya”
Thank you for this tip. I have been looking for anyone with the model of washer that I have and found your video. I will be using all the tips in the comments along side with your video. Wish me luck. Thank you so much
Thank you so much for posting this. I've never found another post with the same washing machine as mine. Thank you❤. Mine hasn't ever been cleaned....so adding to hubby's honey do list now❤
If you do you use Loctite when replacing the bolt, make sure you use the BLUE Loctite (which is meant to keep bolts from loosening due to vibration,, etc). Red Loctite is meant to keep a bolt permanently in place and can make it nearly impossible to remove without special tools.
Just did this but instead of screws I used a couple small allan wrenches and vice grips! It was stuck wiggling back and forth was more effective than pulling hard!
Thanks dude, I had different model but you’re right relatively the same. My biggest problem was pulling the filter from the spindle spline. I kept grabbing the raised part of the plastic filter albeit not much to grab onto. Kept at it and finally pulled it off with my hands….
Thank you so much! I have an LG washer with the exact drum and appearance as yours. It has a different model number, but I’m sure I can clean mine the same way. I appreciate you sharing your video and help!
Thank you for the video. Cleaning stuff for my parents and don't want to ask Dad for help becausw he will just do it himself. I was very gentle with the plastic piece and wiggled it in each of the holes, and it came out easily after 5 gentle wiggles. Very nasty in there, don't think it had ever been cleaned. Hope this gets rid of the smell.
After I got the agitator out, I took it out back and power washed it. I was able to get the power washer between the white plastic part and the chrome top part and flush a lot of that crap out of there. I also washed the inside of the washer and was able to knock loose a lot of sludge in places where I couldn’t reach it.
Thank you for this video! I've looked many times for a way to clean the washer and was so excited to find your solution. It was so satisfying to get all that junk out. Here's hoping for cleaner clothes!!
@@YellowCyan2 you’re just going to have to pull it harder straight upwards. As long as you removed the bolt and the washer there shouldn’t be anything else that would hold the bottom piece. It should come off at that point.
Ours was 5 at the time of this video. 😅 I did have to put some effort to get that piece out too. So don’t be too annoyed about it. After extensive use for several years some times they get stuck and whatnot. Just be patient and do your best. Good luck!
Thanks ! really great video ! My plate was really dirty. This will help so much ! Also grateful for the recommended monthly cleaning cycle, i did not know about it !
This is a helpful video and prevented me from damaging the "cap" over the bolt. I have removed both of them and the "hub cap" at the bottom of the tub does not lift out even with a lot of pressure exerted. My washing machine is slightly different than yours (older or newer, I think newer, came with the house) and there seems to be an additional vinyl white threading for the bolt that also holds it in place and needs to be removed. I don't want to pull too hard.
@@SOBIsHobbies I am looking at it some more and once you have it off the white piece on yours and mine look really similar. I am going to try giving it a hard pull.
@@momojo3459 😂 not sure about that. Not to mention I haven’t gone back to gym since pandemic lockdowns. Mainly been doing workouts at home. But anyway, I don’t know why it wouldn’t come off… makes me wonder if ours is a different model than yours.
Thank you for this video. I did everything you said. Cleaned everything out. I did a tub sanitizing cycle. And I’m still getting those little flaky, dirty debris. I am at a loss and so frustrated. Your video was awesome. I did everything you said. Then I ran sanitizing and I’m still getting the little flakes.
Thank you for mentioning the brown flakes, I have that problem too😫. No one else seems to mention this issue. Did you figure out how to remove the brown flakes?
, yes, ultimately I had to remove the entire drum from the machine. And scrub it down outside. I ultimately replaced the agitator piece because there was crud inside of it that could not be cleaned out.
@@MC-ou7fy How did you remove the entire drum? Older models have a plastic ring on top of the drum that can easily be removed (by pressing on plastic tabs), but this particular model with the "Smart Drum" and "Direct Drive" seems to have screws instead. Would appreciate if you could five some info on how to remove the entire drum. Thanks!
Thank you for the video. I have been waiting for something like this before I opened up my washer to figure out the issue. This made it really helpful. Appreciate your efforts
Also wanted to check for how long can we keep baking soda and vinegar in the drum before we rinse it? There is still some residue left between the metal and plastic and we want to make sure the soda mixture doesn’t impact the metal/plastic permanently. Please advise.
@@rajeevjosh great question. 👍 I would say couple of hours should do the trick. But then again I doubt it’s going to be possible to get rid of all the sludge that’s been collected. I found this replacement cylinder on Amazon: UPGRADED Lifetime Appliance AGZ72909711 Washplate Pulsator Assembly Compatible with LG, Kenmore, Sears Washer - AGZ72909702 a.co/d/cuuw9k0 I haven’t ordered one yet. We’ll try to use our current one as long as we can. Once it reaches to the point where those residues become impossible to remove at all then I’m going to order this new one to replace it. Please make sure that it will work with your washing machine model before ordering one should you be interested. Hope this helps.
I removed the cap by inserting the screwdriver from the side of the openings instead of the top side to avoid breaking the plastic piece. Worked just fine
Just purchased an LG that looks like yours. It's model number wt7150. Had I known it was this complicated I never would have purchased it! I'm not tall enough to reach in to do this. About how often does anyone think this thing needs to be cleaned out? Thank you for showing us this important step that was never mentioned in the store.
I did it for the first time in like almost 5 years. If you maintain it well and do cleaning cycles as the owner’s manual calls for you shouldn’t have to worry about this all that often. These are great washing machines. I think you’ll like yours too. Don’t let this process scare you. If you take care of it well you may not even have to do this for several years to come. Hope this helps! And enjoy your new washing machine!
Maybe helpful tip: I'm about 5'6 and I can just barely reach down there. I used a little step stool (short, one-step folding kind) and that made all the difference! I could bend down inside and get to it without issue.
Im short and i struggle to get in to the bottom of the machine .. lol.. i had a fuzzy logic for 18 yrs without a glitch. Purchased this one based on my trust of the brand..
Thank you so much for uploading the video. This will really helps us remove the wash plate of our washing machine. Although we differ in the model but we have similar wash plate. ❤👌🏼
THANKS for making the video and sharing how to clean LG washing machine...but...I discovered 2 things: 1) putty knife is easier than a screwdriver to remove the oval plastic center piece; 2) our bolt must have been attached with a HIGH SPEED COMPRESSION-DRIVEN DRILL...I could not get it off and was about to get my wife to try and put her fingers into that small opening on the edge of the tumbler to prevent it from turning while I used an extension on my socket wrench...but she got worried that I would not be able to put it back together and so I quit...not a good day for DIY!
Thanks for watching! Sorry to hear that it didn’t work out for you in the end. I did notice too that some of these parts are extremely fragile. Most of them are made out of either plastic or thin metal pieces. I had to replace the center cap too because one of the arms broke while I was trying to remove it. Luckily it was not an expensive part. 😊
Small plastic cap, and screw underneath it came right out. The big aluminum wash plate wouldn't budge!!!! Worked in it for 3 hours prying up on it with pry bars, and it wouldn't break free to save my life! I'm going to try what a couple others have done, and that's to soak in vinegar for a couple hours, and then get a couple of those #8 screw hooks, screw them into the plastic holes, and pull up on them using pliers. Hopefully this works for me also. Wish me luck!
I let it soak for 7+ hours with Vinegar, installed the screws, pulled up on it with channel locks until I had the whole tub slamming Up&Down, beat with a mallet and this technique still didn't work! UGHHHHHHHHH!!!! 2 Days working on it with the help of my wife, and I'm DONE with the dang thing! I have 1 thing to say: MY IS NOT REMOVABLE!!!! 🤦🏻♂️🤬
Your video displayed the gunk only at the center around the bolt. When I removed the washplate, the metal "starplate" had gunk and grit on the spokes as well. I sprayed it liberally with Dawn and let it soak while I thoroughly cleaned the bottom of the washplate, center hub, and bolt. Afterwards, I used a plastic scraper to clean the metal starplate, removed as much of the gunk from the starplate and thoroughly rinsed the tub with water, (the tub drain hose was removed to hopefully flush any gunk/debris I couldn’t physically remove. I'm assuming there is no screen at the tub outlet as I've had to disassemble the drain pump to remove paper clips and tie stays from the drain pump a few years ago.
One thing I rarely see discussed is that I leave my washer door open, until it’s dry. I don’t actually close it when it’s a top load washer. It keeps the machine from getting that funky smell when the moisture causes mildew. And I use vinegar as my rinse agent. I never use fabric softener or dryer sheets in my machines. I find that using vinegar in the rinse cycle, means my towels and such are cleaner and the fabric softeners don’t build up on the fabrics. The towels stay absorbent, and the vinegar smell doesn’t hang around.
Thank you for your feedback. My wife uses a half cup of baking soda in first cycle and then followed by a half cup of vinegar in second cycle to clean the tubes and inside of the drum. Hope this helps.
So the baking soda is used on the wash cycle and vinegar during the rinse? Just trying to understand the steps of when to use each. But doing this without any garments in the wash?
Do not use baking soda and vinegar together. When used together they neutralize each other. Use one at a time and not together. You can buy "cleaning vinegar' I've found that to work the best.
Thank you for posting this video. I would never buy one of these machines. It was given to me to use when mine went capute. Now I know why my rinsed washing smells. Will be my project for today. Also when you lean into machine to get anything out all the settings change. Had my whinge.
Glad I invested 15 min of my life watching this vid… got the exact same machine came in a real handy… question the top cheap metal/ plastic is really necessary????
@@Elcheapo-og2ig If you’re talking about that metallic plastic center cover piece then I would say yes because it helps to keep the center screw/bolt covered from other elements. Hope this helps.
@Elcheapo-og2ig No worries. Yes, if I were you I would try to cover the center piece with its plastic/metallic part. Otherwise, as you have said there’s a possibility of clothes getting caught by the agitator in the middle when the drum is spinning.
I have an LG washer with an agitator and I was having the brown flakes on my clothes and when I took the agitator out I found that the bottom of the plate was completely covered in brown sludge. I cleaned it spotless and all was good for about a month and now I am seeing them again so i took the agitator out again and it was still clean. Any idea where to clean now or where the brown flakes could still be coming from?
It could be that your agitator filter may still contain some of that sludge and dirt that gets released inside the drum due to the vibration when washer machine is at work. Therefore, my next best guess is that you may have to replace your agitator/pulsator assembly. Hope this helps. By the way if you decide to replace your pulsator assembly you can use the following link to purchase a new assembly (disclaimer this is Amazon Associates’ link): www.amazon.com/dp/B0BN82FG1G?ref_=cm_sw_r_ud_dp_DJVZ0JA0PKZ90BQE7Z0S_1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=sobishobbies-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=82a4efe414fad0d2227f0c874c5b8e0c&camp=1789&creative=9325
@@greypalmer7634 Thank you! I had to look at the video myself to remember the thread pattern since I didn’t remember that of the top of my head. 😅 From the looks of it I went counterclockwise to loosen the bolt and clockwise to tighten it. It was a bit tight initially for me too but with little effort I was able to loosen it. Just make sure the socket/wrench is sitting snugly on the top of the bolt before you giving it a go. You want to avoid stripping the bolt edges. Hope this helps.
Thanks for the Video. But I think the Prong on the plastic cap was not really broken. You should find one slot on of the plastic cap on the bottom (not the slots on the top) and push a large flat head screw driver in the slot towards the center nut. That prong is meant to give so the cap will come off as you lift. Without that give (flex) of that prong, you might end up breaking one of the prongs.--E
Thanks for watching! No, actually one of the prongs of the cap in fact was broken. It broke while I was trying to pry it out. Good thing, I was able to order a replacement cap from either Amazon or Walmart (sorry don’t remember exactly from where 😊) and replaced it. The part number for the cap is actually located underneath fyi. Cheers!!
@@SOBIsHobbies If you broke it it was because you used one of the Slots on top[ and not the single slot on the side/bottom. . I pushed a flat head screw driver into the single slot on the bottom and pushed the prong towards the center. The other prongs are not made to be flexible..Regardless we both got it done--so thanks--m
@@themiddleclasseconomist5128 That’s probably what it was in my case. I’ll just be little more careful next time that’s for sure. Once again, thanks for watching! Have a great one!
Thank you for your feedback! I soaked ours to warm water for a little while and rinsed it with garden hose under higher pressure. While I may not have been able to remove all the gunk it however helped me clean it immensely. Hope this helps.
Thank you for yours feedback! I’m not 100% sure in terms of which type of Loctite to use. However, if I were to use a Loctite I would probably go with Loctite 425 to use with plastic since it poses less adhesive strength which is perfect for plastic or rather more delicate materials. Hope this helps.
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How can you take the big wheel out after you take the bolt off we are having a hard time
@@themoroskyfamily9586I'm sure you figure this out by now, if not in my experience it's a two-handed pole so you're not adding pressure on one side and not the other. Be careful, on the inside is a metal lip that is quite sharp. I cut my finger pretty good.
@@themoroskyfamily9586did you get yours out?
@@themoroskyfamily9586 I had a hard time too. It didn't pop out like the video. I found it eventually came out easier as I rotated the drum to find a sweet spot, when it eventually came out. Very helpful nonetheless. Thank you @SOBIsHobbies
Thank you for your input!
I can’t thank you enough for posting this video. My laundry was funky! I put the cleaning tablets in the tub, clean the filters on the hose inlet valves, and nothing worked. For like a month. I thought I must’ve been missing another filter somewhere but the tub looked like one piece. I had no idea this wash plate was removable until I saw your video.
I’ve owned this machine for about seven years, so you can imagine what I found under the wash plate! It took me about an hour to get all that gunk cleaned out of there. I’m running another cleaning cycle in the tub, now that the gunk is out. I can’t wait to re-wash all these funky clothes!!!!
Thank you!
Thank you for your feedback!! I’m very glad if my video helped you. Have a happy holidays!!
I had the same problem as many other people. I could get the cap off, get the screw out, but the washplate wouldn’t budge. However, I just got it out, and here is how: I poured about two cups of vinegar in there and let it sit an hour. I read all 195 of these comments and there was ONE comment that helped me by @kulasnikov3875 and it was to add screws. So I found two #8 ceiling hooks and screwed them into the center plastic existing holes firmly (not the metal), and then gripped those hooks with pliers and pulled straight up. The reason it wouldn’t budge is because there was so much gunk underneath the washplate. Hope this helps you. Good luck.
I initially struggled when trying to pull it out with one hand. But as soon as I used both hands (backhanded from the center) it lifted out easily.
@heyou429 if anyone is reading this in the future and has the wt901 model, you can't pull it out like this guy in the video. There's nothing to grab really. I was able to get it out using two pliers.
Before you follow @leannesliva6550 instructions. Just pour 2 cups of vinegar in the tub and run it on tub clean mode. That did the trick and made the large silver disc to come loose
skipped the vinegar step and did 2 pliers with a strong pull and came right off
So...90% of our washable shower curtain liner got caught under this plate due to [we assume] the little metal weights sewn in it; lesson learned.
My husband and I have 34 years of marriage under our belts and have lived in this same home for 30 years. Yet here we are, hovering over our 4 year old washing machine, one phone being used as a flashlight the other here on RUclips, looking like Bert and Ernie from Seseme Street, trying to solve [what should have been] a simple problem. 😅
(Glad to see we're not alone having this issue!)
...ok I'm off to get the vinegar. Thank you for the tip!
UPDATE: ...VINEGAR WORKED!!!!!😮
WOW!!!! 😃
You don't need a lot, either. (Turns out my vinegar stash was low - I only had about 2 cups worth.) I carefully poured the [about an ⅛ cup equivalent] vinegar around (but not in!) the center hole where the bolt sits. You could do this before even removing the bolt. We waited 50 minutes (because we're impatient) and with a few gentle tugs-it came straight out!
ANOTHER TIP: This may be an already-known suggestion - but we used (don't laugh) weed whacker line as the means to pull the plate up. We were afraid of damaging the plate so we wanted to be as gentle as we could be. Being plastic, I didn't think it was gonna be strong enough, but it thread through the 3 holes just fine. I tied a square knot (tension held it together once I started pulling) and, putting the screwdriver underneath the knot, I used it as a makeshift handle to pull up the plate. I suppose it didn't snap because the force was distributed equally between the holes.
Washing machine is runnin' just fine in the background as I type this. 😊
OMG I think we are the only people in the world to have this washer. I couldn't find another video about this. I haven't ever cleaned this out and after months of me begging husband to do it, we did and IT WAS FREAKING DISCUSTING. No wonder why my clothes never smelled good no matter what I bought. THANK YOU SO MUCH for doing this video!
@@texastinyliving Glad I could be of help. Thank you for watching my video. 🙏
Excellent video. Knew the cap came off, but unsure how to remove without breaking. Your video made the clean out easy. Thanks. Now if only LG had put this in the manual; or, designed the machine for easy cleaning…
Thank you for your feedback. Have a happy holidays!
Designed not to be easy so you call a tech. Same with cars (except Toyota)
JUST USE THE CLEAN TUB CYCLE OR HAVE A 5 YEAR OLD LEARING TO READ SHOW YOU HOW TO READ...
@@johncasor9698doing that right now, updating you to see if that worked
There is a slot on the side of the cap (not the holes on the top that he used). Slide a flat head screwdriver in that slot and pry it up. You’ll have a better chance of not breaking it. No guarantees though.
Just a small tip for removing the plastic chrome cap. There is actually a small notch on the side of the cap. You can feel around it and when you find it, you can then put you screw driver underneath it and it will easily pop right up. Not having to worry about breaking a tap. Hope it helps with adding to your vidio.
Thank you for that advice! 🙏
So happy to find this video. Been so frustrated with the streaks of lint I find on our clothes. It was a mystery till now!!
Thank you for your input. 🙏
Extremely helpful video. Also, I used three pair of fingernail clippers. I inserted the rounded but sturdy metal lever into the initial cap's three openings. With the fingernail clipper lever straight down, it did not break anything, but was sturdy enough to very easily lift up that round center cap.
That’s a great tip! 👍 Thank you for sharing your experience.
I used two fingernail clippers. The cap popped off before I could get the third fingernail clippers in. Which was good because I only have two hands.
Thank you so very much. We gutted our laundry room and redid it but before putting my machine in I followed your tutorial and whelp I broke one of the pins off the cap, ordered a new one off Amazon and it came the next day. Rest was smooth sailing and after years of washing it was filthy but I used the Dawn power, qtips, scrub brush and scrubbing lysol wipes and cleaned perfectly. Threw in a washing machine cleaner after putting it back together and it's literally like I just bought a brand new smelling washing machine.
I’m glad it worked out for you. Thanks for watching! And enjoy your “new” washing machine. 😊🤙
I have an LG washer about12 months old which started to have sludge. The centre cap was much easier to remove, the lugs holding it are not as big. Then the bolt on the agitator was still 10 mil. The agitator was very easy to lift out and my wife just used white Vinegar to clean it. There was no sign of any rust and it came up like new. This video gave me confidence to attempt the job.
@@stanurquhart6433 thank you for your input and shared experience! 🙏
Great video. Our is 11 years old and never had a deep clean like this. Just getting the cap off was a struggle. It was vile underneath. 🙈 We couldn't get the main plate off after removing the bolt so I may try to soak some vinegar and baking soda oneday after a tub clean. This machine is a soldier.
Thank you for your input and positive feedback. 🙏
I've had this machine close to 5 years and followed your tutorial, awesome. Yes, I did the same thing and broke the little tab but ordered 2 on Amazon for $16 👍
I know, those caps are quite flimsy and can easily break even with a minimal effort. 😅 But I’m glad that everything else worked out for you. Thank you for your feedback!
Thank you so much for posting this!!! We are not mechanically inclined, but your video made this fairly easy. We just did this today. The machine is 10 yr old and we weren't good about cleaning it. OMG, the gunk in there!!! We followed your steps exactly and managed not to break the plastic cap piece. We thoroughly cleaned what we could and put it back together. The only thing is that, you will likely inadvertantly loosten some dirt underneath the metal piece and not be able to reach it. So after you do this cleaning, I recommend baking soda and vinager runs. And then a clear water run. I think after that, we should see a big improvement. After this, we will be washing the washing maching every 2 weeks!! Thanks again!
I’m glad my video was able to help you. Thank you very much for your feedback!!
Very helpful video. Thank you. Different model but all the same.
A tip for getting the big center section out. Below the cap you will see small holes where the pegs on the cap slot into (on mine there was). Feed a couple of small zip ties in and out, of the holes. 2 done it for me and mine was well stuck. Make it so you have 2 loops with the zip ties and just lift it out. Do the same putting it back, hold the loops and lower it in. Once done cut the zip ties off. So much easier and no scratches or rough edges.
Thank you for sharing your experience!
Cant wait to try this, i couldnt get mine out for the life of me, didnt think of zipties 😂
@@Emilioo72Zip ties aren't working . Tub cycle with the cap and screw off not working. My arms are aching but unable to get it off. Ping me if you were able to get it off.
Very helpful tutorial. Was able to complete this on my own washer from start to finish in under an hour. The tips to ensure safe removal and re-installation were clutch.
Thank you for your feedback.
To get the first cap off I found putting a flat head into the slot and working my way around using all three slots helped. I have a tug at one slot and then moved and worked it loose that way. No damage to the cap
Thanks for sharing that tip! 👍
I had the same problem with getting the large top plate off as it was stuck. I seen a RUclips short video in which the person ran a tub clean cycle with the plastic cap and screw removed. I did exactly that and midway through the tub clean cycle the plate came up and started floating in the water. No need for screws or pry tools, etc. I just let the cycle finish without the plate inside and cleaned it up and followed the rest of the steps in this video.
Thank you for your input!
Thank you for this helpful tip!!! This worked perfect for it to come loose!!!
This is the comment I was looking for. I am trying the same thing and decided to look and see if anyone else had the same idea. Glad to know it might work!! Cheers!
Thank you for the advice. Its work perfect !!!
I will give that a try. I've done EVERYTHING to try and get the PULSATOR loose, with no success at all. Also, it would seem to me, that if you can run the unit with the bolt REMOVED, then they're is really no need for the blue LockTight.
Omg I’m getting the brown flakes too. If the brown flakes smear it looks like crayon marks/stains. Just horrible when it happens to my white sheets & clothes. I just found this video and am sharing with my husband to give it a try. Thank you for the video @SOBIsHobbies !
Thank you for watching! Feel free to leave your feedback once you give it a try to the process. 😊
Great video. His advice worked perfectly. His advice is easy to follow and complete. Surprising amount of dirt accumulated that I was able to remove. If you have an LG washer in your house, you need this video.
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Thank you so much,your video helped us alot
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So i do my own tricks, all fixing of everything in my house (single mom and stubborn)Thank you for making this video. Very easy to understand and follow. Ive had my LG washer for 13 years now and I have never really "cleaned" it, im a bit on the scared side to clean it but i have the brown/black specs. Let y'all know what happens lol, oh yes im 5'1 lol soo this should be an adventure. 😂
@@laurabrown4375 Be sure to let us know how it went for you. 😊
Step stools are our friend! Lol I didn’t even know to clean this part 😅I just did it today and it was terrible, so glad I did it. Will be a monthly chore now.
This was SO much more helpful than the manual! Ant thank you for the suggestion to clean periodically with backing soda & vinegar. You and your wife make a great team! :)
Glad we could help! Thank you much for your kind comment! 🙏😊
Thanks for posting. I truly hate our LG washer. It’s ruined some of my clothes and we have to manually add water to it before we close the lid, otherwise it barely uses enough water to actually clean our clothes. Wish the just made washing machines like they used to.
They do but they cost $1400 not $600
Not sure if you’ll read this. I was having a water level issue as well. So puzzling, but I found that if I use the “bulky cycle” with the “ cold tap water” option, it fills up. I’m new to this machine so I’m still experimenting but that’s one of the ways I found to get a good was in.
I would never buy an LG again
Water levels can be adjusted before washing starts. I just increase water level. As I need it.
Thanks for the video. It took me and my dad an hour to get the screw off because it was sealed with Loctite. Needed to use an impact driver and we almost gave up. Just a warning to anyone else who can't get it to budge.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Thank you very much, particularly for the tip and honesty about being careful not to damage the cap. I'm sure that has saved many of us in having to get a replacement part.
Glad I could help. Thank you for your feedback!
Nice video. Followed your example and all worked well. However, before I started this process, I ran a tub, clean with baking powder first which seemed to clean out a lot of the gunk. Then I used your tutorial to do the rest. Now the final step is using the tub clean cycle with vinegar.
I’m glad my video was helpful. Thank you for your feedback!
Thanks so much for posting this. I've been so frustrated with my machine, no easily accessible filters & doesn't leave clothes as clean as my old machine (that was made in the olden days, no plastic, built to last)
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I clean my tub on the Tub Clean cycle once a month with Fresh Tab for washers. I will check this out and see how mine looks. Thanks for the video.
How do you run a tub clean cycle?
@@sarahfarnsworth8488 That is a cycle option printed on machine. It's the last one listed.
@@sarahfarnsworth8488 my tub clean is printed very small on the " fabric softener" button and you hold it for 5 seconds until it dings. That's the tub cleaning cycle.
Thank you for this! Also thank you to the others who commented on how to remove the wheel if it was stuck, mine was. Using the #8 screws and some pliers did the trick after letting it soak for a few minutes in vinegar.
So disgusting, so thankful its now clean! Looking forward to seeing how much of a difference it makes with our clothes!
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Thank you for this video. We were able to clean out our washer with your help. we did have trouble with the wash plate like others mentioned but I added some vinegar as someone suggested and let it soak a bit and then between my husband and son's strength it came out. thank you again.
Thank you for your feedback! I’m glad it worked for you!
Thank you! Your video was simple and right to the point. I was doing laundry and got some hair pins down there. Thanks so much!!!
I’m glad my video was helpful. Thanks for your feedback.
Thanks for this. Our mystery of the black specky stuff on our clothes is solved.
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Hmmmm...... that's good to know. I was just asked about black dirt flecks by my wife and we have this exact machine.
Thank you so much for posting this step by step!! I have exact same machine and almost bought a new one when it started leaving brown flakes on my clothes. Turns out it just needed a deep clean (more than just the tub cleaning cycle). Thank you!!
Of course! I’m glad my video could help you. Thanks for your input!
Fantastic video bro! Have a similar model, but same drum and inside arrangement. The plastic hub cap has three small prying tool insert cuts in it. I didn’t know about that before watching this video. But I took picture using the phone too get a closer look. So I didn’t use the water draining slots you used to pry it out. Luckily I broke nothing. But thanks a lot for this video!
I like the added details you provided as you went through the process. Well done.
Thank you for your positive feedback!! 🙏
We have the same type of LG stainless steel drum but ours is in Turbo Drum. Done exactly what you did. Thanks for your video Bro. It's a great help.
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You saved my marriage! LOL ! I called the LG support they told me to use the washing machine cleaner 2-3 cycles but it didn’t work, even worse the gunk floating in the washer drum. My husband and I argued about his bad choice on top load washing machine! Thank you extremely helpful video and carefully explained on all the “got ya”
Thanks so much, very helpful! It fixed the problem I was having with my LG leaving lint on my clothes 😊
Thank you for your feedback!!
Thank you for this tip. I have been looking for anyone with the model of washer that I have and found your video. I will be using all the tips in the comments along side with your video. Wish me luck. Thank you so much
Good luck! 😊 Don’t hesitate to ask if you have any questions. Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for posting this. I've never found another post with the same washing machine as mine. Thank you❤. Mine hasn't ever been cleaned....so adding to hubby's honey do list now❤
You’re welcome! I hope this video will help cleaning your washing machine. 😊
I just found your video, and I am so grateful for the tips you've provided here! ❤❤❤
Thank you for your feedback!! Greatly appreciated!! 🙏
If you do you use Loctite when replacing the bolt, make sure you use the BLUE Loctite (which is meant to keep bolts from loosening due to vibration,, etc). Red Loctite is meant to keep a bolt permanently in place and can make it nearly impossible to remove without special tools.
Great tip! 👍
Just did this but instead of screws I used a couple small allan wrenches and vice grips! It was stuck wiggling back and forth was more effective than pulling hard!
Soooo helpful!! You are the best! Your tips helped me to not make the same mistakes. Thank you!!!
Thank you for your kind feedback!!🙏 Glad I could help. Have a great one!
Thanks dude, I had different model but you’re right relatively the same. My biggest problem was pulling the filter from the spindle spline. I kept grabbing the raised part of the plastic filter albeit not much to grab onto. Kept at it and finally pulled it off with my hands….
Thank you so much! I have an LG washer with the exact drum and appearance as yours. It has a different model number, but I’m sure I can clean mine the same way. I appreciate you sharing your video and help!
Thanks for watching! 🙏
Thank you for the video. Cleaning stuff for my parents and don't want to ask Dad for help becausw he will just do it himself. I was very gentle with the plastic piece and wiggled it in each of the holes, and it came out easily after 5 gentle wiggles. Very nasty in there, don't think it had ever been cleaned. Hope this gets rid of the smell.
This is a great information (with removing the cap). Thank you for your feedback!
you saved me from buying new washer lol thank you for the video!
Glad I could help. 😅 Thanks for watching!
After I got the agitator out, I took it out back and power washed it. I was able to get the power washer between the white plastic part and the chrome top part and flush a lot of that crap out of there. I also washed the inside of the washer and was able to knock loose a lot of sludge in places where I couldn’t reach it.
@@ChristopherMcCulloh Thank you for sharing your experience! 🙏
Thank you for this video! I've looked many times for a way to clean the washer and was so excited to find your solution. It was so satisfying to get all that junk out. Here's hoping for cleaner clothes!!
That’s an awesome news! I’m glad you found the video to be helpful. Thanks for your feedback. Have a happy holidays!
Help once I removed the bolt,O-ring & washer I can’t take that big round thing out.
@@YellowCyan2 you’re just going to have to pull it harder straight upwards. As long as you removed the bolt and the washer there shouldn’t be anything else that would hold the bottom piece. It should come off at that point.
Thank you!!! I'll keep trying!!! My washer is 4 years old
Ours was 5 at the time of this video. 😅 I did have to put some effort to get that piece out too. So don’t be too annoyed about it. After extensive use for several years some times they get stuck and whatnot. Just be patient and do your best. Good luck!
I also found your video so helpful. Thank you for sharing your tips and tricks 🙏🙏
Of course! 👍 You’re welcome!
Thank you for your video. It really helped me be able to clean my machine myself.
You’re welcome. And thank you for your feedback!
Thanks ! really great video ! My plate was really dirty. This will help so much ! Also grateful for the recommended monthly cleaning cycle, i did not know about it !
This is a helpful video and prevented me from damaging the "cap" over the bolt. I have removed both of them and the "hub cap" at the bottom of the tub does not lift out even with a lot of pressure exerted. My washing machine is slightly different than yours (older or newer, I think newer, came with the house) and there seems to be an additional vinyl white threading for the bolt that also holds it in place and needs to be removed. I don't want to pull too hard.
Thank you for your feedback!
@@SOBIsHobbies I am looking at it some more and once you have it off the white piece on yours and mine look really similar. I am going to try giving it a hard pull.
@@momojo3459 keep me posted how it goes for you. Good luck!
@@SOBIsHobbies I have tried a couple times no success. I have had another attempt it with no luck. We begin to believe you have Popeye arms.
@@momojo3459 😂 not sure about that. Not to mention I haven’t gone back to gym since pandemic lockdowns. Mainly been doing workouts at home. But anyway, I don’t know why it wouldn’t come off… makes me wonder if ours is a different model than yours.
Thank you for this video. I did everything you said. Cleaned everything out. I did a tub sanitizing cycle. And I’m still getting those little flaky, dirty debris. I am at a loss and so frustrated. Your video was awesome. I did everything you said. Then I ran sanitizing and I’m still getting the little flakes.
Thank you for mentioning the brown flakes, I have that problem too😫. No one else seems to mention this issue. Did you figure out how to remove the brown flakes?
, yes, ultimately I had to remove the entire drum from the machine. And scrub it down outside. I ultimately replaced the agitator piece because there was crud inside of it that could not be cleaned out.
Was removing the entire drum difficult?@@MC-ou7fy
@@MC-ou7fy How did you remove the entire drum? Older models have a plastic ring on top of the drum that can easily be removed (by pressing on plastic tabs), but this particular model with the "Smart Drum" and "Direct Drive" seems to have screws instead. Would appreciate if you could five some info on how to remove the entire drum. Thanks!
We took the screws out.
Your video is excellent! You saved my marriage...haha. Thank you for your help!
Glad I could help. 😊 Thank you for your feedback! 🙏
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Thank you for the video. I have been waiting for something like this before I opened up my washer to figure out the issue. This made it really helpful. Appreciate your efforts
Thank you very much for your feedback!! Have a great holidays!!
Also wanted to check for how long can we keep baking soda and vinegar in the drum before we rinse it? There is still some residue left between the metal and plastic and we want to make sure the soda mixture doesn’t impact the metal/plastic permanently. Please advise.
@@rajeevjosh great question. 👍 I would say couple of hours should do the trick. But then again I doubt it’s going to be possible to get rid of all the sludge that’s been collected. I found this replacement cylinder on Amazon:
UPGRADED Lifetime Appliance AGZ72909711 Washplate Pulsator Assembly Compatible with LG, Kenmore, Sears Washer - AGZ72909702 a.co/d/cuuw9k0
I haven’t ordered one yet. We’ll try to use our current one as long as we can. Once it reaches to the point where those residues become impossible to remove at all then I’m going to order this new one to replace it. Please make sure that it will work with your washing machine model before ordering one should you be interested. Hope this helps.
This video was so helpful. Now i neeed link for new plastic center cap. 😊
@@melissareed3428 Thank you!
Here’s a link to get the center cap: amzn.to/3X8ATPu
Very helpful video! And thanks for all the tips about the cap.
@@lhawkes5 you’re very welcome! ☺️
Thank you for this. Helped us clean and remove an errant coin.
Glad my video could help you. Thanks for your feedback!
I removed the cap by inserting the screwdriver from the side of the openings instead of the top side to avoid breaking the plastic piece. Worked just fine
You sir (or ma’am) are correct.
Thank you SOOOOOO much. Now I am confident I can FINALLY clean the smell!!!!
Thanks for watching!
That is what I was looking for. Great help. Many thanks to you.
@@anthonywak992 You’re very welcome! Thank you for your feedback!
You must have had to go buy that 10mm socket just for this project lol. Nicely done
@@VectorAxus 😂 That’s one size socket where I have multiple backups. 😅 Thank you!!
Just what I was looking for. Thank you for your help.
@@soulrebel808 you’re quite welcome!
Followed your tutorial and it was very helpful! Keep up the good work !!
Thank you!!
Just purchased an LG that looks like yours. It's model number wt7150. Had I known it was this complicated I never would have purchased it! I'm not tall enough to reach in to do this. About how often does anyone think this thing needs to be cleaned out? Thank you for showing us this important step that was never mentioned in the store.
I did it for the first time in like almost 5 years. If you maintain it well and do cleaning cycles as the owner’s manual calls for you shouldn’t have to worry about this all that often. These are great washing machines. I think you’ll like yours too. Don’t let this process scare you. If you take care of it well you may not even have to do this for several years to come. Hope this helps! And enjoy your new washing machine!
Maybe helpful tip: I'm about 5'6 and I can just barely reach down there. I used a little step stool (short, one-step folding kind) and that made all the difference! I could bend down inside and get to it without issue.
Im short and i struggle to get in to the bottom of the machine .. lol.. i had a fuzzy logic for 18 yrs without a glitch. Purchased this one based on my trust of the brand..
I'm too short to get the clothes on the bottom of the washer drum! I have a pair of tongs!
@@angelagregory3897Thanks for Sharing!
Thank you so much for uploading the video. This will really helps us remove the wash plate of our washing machine. Although we differ in the model but we have similar wash plate. ❤👌🏼
Thank you so much for your kind feedback!!
THANKS for making the video and sharing how to clean LG washing machine...but...I discovered 2 things:
1) putty knife is easier than a screwdriver to remove the oval plastic center piece;
2) our bolt must have been attached with a HIGH SPEED COMPRESSION-DRIVEN DRILL...I could not get it off and was about to get my wife to try and put her fingers into that small opening on the edge of the tumbler to prevent it from turning while I used an extension on my socket wrench...but she got worried that I would not be able to put it back together and so I quit...not a good day for DIY!
Thanks for watching! Sorry to hear that it didn’t work out for you in the end. I did notice too that some of these parts are extremely fragile. Most of them are made out of either plastic or thin metal pieces. I had to replace the center cap too because one of the arms broke while I was trying to remove it. Luckily it was not an expensive part. 😊
I could not get the 10mm screw out at all😭 about to buy a new washer LOL
Small plastic cap, and screw underneath it came right out. The big aluminum wash plate wouldn't budge!!!! Worked in it for 3 hours prying up on it with pry bars, and it wouldn't break free to save my life! I'm going to try what a couple others have done, and that's to soak in vinegar for a couple hours, and then get a couple of those #8 screw hooks, screw them into the plastic holes, and pull up on them using pliers. Hopefully this works for me also. Wish me luck!
I let it soak for 7+ hours with Vinegar, installed the screws, pulled up on it with channel locks until I had the whole tub slamming Up&Down, beat with a mallet and this technique still didn't work! UGHHHHHHHHH!!!! 2 Days working on it with the help of my wife, and I'm DONE with the dang thing! I have 1 thing to say: MY IS NOT REMOVABLE!!!! 🤦🏻♂️🤬
@@allenmorris2661I’m having the same issue. It’s very frustrating!
Your video displayed the gunk only at the center around the bolt. When I removed the washplate, the metal "starplate" had gunk and grit on the spokes as well. I sprayed it liberally with Dawn and let it soak while I thoroughly cleaned the bottom of the washplate, center hub, and bolt. Afterwards, I used a plastic scraper to clean the metal starplate, removed as much of the gunk from the starplate and thoroughly rinsed the tub with water, (the tub drain hose was removed to hopefully flush any gunk/debris I couldn’t physically remove.
I'm assuming there is no screen at the tub outlet as I've had to disassemble the drain pump to remove paper clips and tie stays from the drain pump a few years ago.
One thing I rarely see discussed is that I leave my washer door open, until it’s dry. I don’t actually close it when it’s a top load washer. It keeps the machine from getting that funky smell when the moisture causes mildew. And I use vinegar as my rinse agent. I never use fabric softener or dryer sheets in my machines. I find that using vinegar in the rinse cycle, means my towels and such are cleaner and the fabric softeners don’t build up on the fabrics. The towels stay absorbent, and the vinegar smell doesn’t hang around.
May I ask how much vinegar you use per load? I was told to be careful, something about vinegar corroding the hose. 🤷♀️
@@crazeelupz About a 1/2 cup per load. The vinegar is actually just getting the last of the soap out, so it's not hanging onto the material.
Thank you so much!!!
Thank you cleaning this helped our problem with agitation 👍
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My wife wanted to know how much vinegar and baking soda your wife used to clean the tub. Great video. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for your feedback. My wife uses a half cup of baking soda in first cycle and then followed by a half cup of vinegar in second cycle to clean the tubes and inside of the drum. Hope this helps.
So the baking soda is used on the wash cycle and vinegar during the rinse? Just trying to understand the steps of when to use each. But doing this without any garments in the wash?
Do not use baking soda and vinegar together. When used together they neutralize each other. Use one at a time and not together. You can buy "cleaning vinegar' I've found that to work the best.
@@joemancuso9999 Great tip. Thanks for sharing it.
This was very helpful and detailed. Thank you
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Very nice job. Thank you so much
@@rons1566 You’re very welcome! ☺️
Thank you for posting this video. I would never buy one of these machines. It was given to me to use when mine went capute. Now I know why my rinsed washing smells. Will be my project for today. Also when you lean into machine to get anything out all the settings change. Had my whinge.
@@suzanneallen8218 thank you for your input!
Ours is 4 months old and was getting funky. Cleaning tabs etc did not help so a BIG thank you!
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Great explanations and will be doing it tonight.
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Glad I invested 15 min of my life watching this vid… got the exact same machine came in a real handy… question the top cheap metal/ plastic is really necessary????
@@Elcheapo-og2ig If you’re talking about that metallic plastic center cover piece then I would say yes because it helps to keep the center screw/bolt covered from other elements. Hope this helps.
@@SOBIsHobbies hi yes otherwise clothes could get tangle in the screw… by the way sorry my poor English I’m French
@Elcheapo-og2ig No worries. Yes, if I were you I would try to cover the center piece with its plastic/metallic part. Otherwise, as you have said there’s a possibility of clothes getting caught by the agitator in the middle when the drum is spinning.
Thank you, your video was very helpful!
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Thanks so much for sharing. Just clean what you showed and let’s hope everything will be good.
You’re welcome! Hope it helps. Don’t hesitate to ask if you have any questions.
Thank you, we didn't know where the scum on our clothes was coming from. Great Job
@@michaelfazekas7027 thank you! 😊
Thank you! Such a helpful video
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Thank you for your careful explanation
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I have an LG washer with an agitator and I was having the brown flakes on my clothes and when I took the agitator out I found that the bottom of the plate was completely covered in brown sludge. I cleaned it spotless and all was good for about a month and now I am seeing them again so i took the agitator out again and it was still clean. Any idea where to clean now or where the brown flakes could still be coming from?
It could be that your agitator filter may still contain some of that sludge and dirt that gets released inside the drum due to the vibration when washer machine is at work. Therefore, my next best guess is that you may have to replace your agitator/pulsator assembly. Hope this helps.
By the way if you decide to replace your pulsator assembly you can use the following link to purchase a new assembly (disclaimer this is Amazon Associates’ link):
www.amazon.com/dp/B0BN82FG1G?ref_=cm_sw_r_ud_dp_DJVZ0JA0PKZ90BQE7Z0S_1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=sobishobbies-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=82a4efe414fad0d2227f0c874c5b8e0c&camp=1789&creative=9325
Super helpful; thank you!
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Very helpful, thank you for the video.
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Try Simple Green in conjunction with a stiff nylon brush and/or a green "scotch brite" pad to clean.
Thanks for the tip. I’ll give it a shot next time. 👍
@@SOBIsHobbies No problem, Brother.
I used my pressure washer to clean these pieces and I was able to get a lot of the dirt out from behind those holes.
This is a great information to know. Thanks for sharing it!
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Happy New Year to you too. Is the bolt left or right hand threads. It’s very tight. Thanks
@@greypalmer7634 Thank you! I had to look at the video myself to remember the thread pattern since I didn’t remember that of the top of my head. 😅 From the looks of it I went counterclockwise to loosen the bolt and clockwise to tighten it. It was a bit tight initially for me too but with little effort I was able to loosen it. Just make sure the socket/wrench is sitting snugly on the top of the bolt before you giving it a go. You want to avoid stripping the bolt edges. Hope this helps.
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This is exactly what I was looking for
Needle nose pliers in the little holes in the middle. I just Stuck the pliers in and jiggled in all three holes and it came right up
That’s a great tip! 👍 Thank you for that!
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Thanks for the Video. But I think the Prong on the plastic cap was not really broken. You should find one slot on of the plastic cap on the bottom (not the slots on the top) and push a large flat head screw driver in the slot towards the center nut. That prong is meant to give so the cap will come off as you lift. Without that give (flex) of that prong, you might end up breaking one of the prongs.--E
Thanks for watching! No, actually one of the prongs of the cap in fact was broken. It broke while I was trying to pry it out. Good thing, I was able to order a replacement cap from either Amazon or Walmart (sorry don’t remember exactly from where 😊) and replaced it. The part number for the cap is actually located underneath fyi. Cheers!!
@@SOBIsHobbies If you broke it it was because you used one of the Slots on top[ and not the single slot on the side/bottom. . I pushed a flat head screw driver into the single slot on the bottom and pushed the prong towards the center. The other prongs are not made to be flexible..Regardless we both got it done--so thanks--m
@@themiddleclasseconomist5128 That’s probably what it was in my case. I’ll just be little more careful next time that’s for sure. Once again, thanks for watching! Have a great one!
Thank you for this! Once I pull the wheel out, what’s the best method for cleaning out all of the gunk? There’s a lot!!
Thank you for your feedback! I soaked ours to warm water for a little while and rinsed it with garden hose under higher pressure. While I may not have been able to remove all the gunk it however helped me clean it immensely. Hope this helps.
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We wanted to thank you very much for the video. Our only question is below in regards to the locrite type?
Thank you for yours feedback! I’m not 100% sure in terms of which type of Loctite to use. However, if I were to use a Loctite I would probably go with Loctite 425 to use with plastic since it poses less adhesive strength which is perfect for plastic or rather more delicate materials. Hope this helps.