THIS WAS A LOT OF WORK! | Teardown & Deep Clean a Front Load Washer Tub

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  • @funqboys
    @funqboys Год назад +69

    This is how videos should be made! To the point, fully detailed and completion from beginning to end! You are greatly appreciated sir!

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  Год назад +6

      Thanks! Much appreciated!
      😎

    • @filzonbada464
      @filzonbada464 Год назад +5

      How long did it take you to finish the job from start to finish?

    • @carld6965
      @carld6965 Месяц назад

      It took me about four to five hours over two sessions 😮...that was with a new pump and gasket, and I didn't try to remove all the scale, just got as much of the scrud as possible. It's a full day if you're also going to deep clean the laundry room at the same time, and more time, assuming you can either get parts locally or have to wait 2-5 days for shipping

  • @MichaelJohnFaria
    @MichaelJohnFaria 2 года назад +36

    I can tell that this was a hell of a lot of work so you deserve the start to finish view, like and comment for that effort

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  2 года назад +5

      Thanks! I'm happy with the views the video has gotten so far. Anymore views and Mr. Beast better watch out! LOL
      😎

  • @martybadboy
    @martybadboy Год назад +9

    You think doing the job was a lot of work? Add the effort of recording of the whole thing! This guy is patient.

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  Год назад +1

      Thanks!
      Yeah... setting up the camera easily added a couple of hours to the job. I try not to think about it anymore. LOL
      😎

  • @surfingonmars
    @surfingonmars Год назад +13

    excellent tutorial! took me about 6 or 7 hours to break mine down, deep clean it, and reassemble it. was able to get the drum fully separated. great video!

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  Год назад +7

      Good for you! I bet you don't want to tear it down again. I know that I don't. LOL

  • @lukeandkimwarner
    @lukeandkimwarner Год назад +10

    This was exactly what I needed. It is a great video and saved me a ton of money being able to take it apart and clean it myself. Thank you so much for the perfect combination of detail and brevity. Thank you for making it possible for me to succeed.

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  Год назад

      You’re welcome! I’m glad that you found the video helpful. Thank you very much for the feedback! 😎

  • @greenback123
    @greenback123 2 года назад +13

    This was extremely helpful. I have an LG WM2301HR. I had to replace the drain pump anyway and thought I should look into the deep clean since I had never done it before and it was smelly and every so often would get mud on my newly washed clothes. Yes it's a lot of work but I am pleased with the result. I too will do better about maintenance cleaning.

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  2 года назад +3

      Glad to hear that you found the video helpful.
      Thanks for the feedback.
      😎

  • @rndoune
    @rndoune 3 года назад +21

    Someone needs to create a business doing this. Too complicated for me. Would pay for this service☺️

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  3 года назад +5

      Would be good if the salespeople tell buyers how important it is to regularly clean washing machines according to the user's manual.
      😎

    • @agsjnsks4538
      @agsjnsks4538 3 года назад +2

      @@HacksbyDad no one can clean like this video regularly. What they say to do in the manual for cleaning still doesn’t clean it so that there’s no grime and buildup behind the drum.
      Who can one hire to get this done?

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  3 года назад +5

      @@agsjnsks4538 Yup! The grime will build up again over time even with the regular cleaning. Something that the salespeople won't tell us. My wife and I will most likely get a top loader in the future.
      😎

    • @cal87249
      @cal87249 3 года назад +1

      just do 3 cleaning cycle cotton extra hot and long empty cycle, first with 2 cups of clorine bleach, a second one with 3 dishwasher tablets, and a thirt with 250ml of citric acid it will be back to new! in the wrost cases repeat every week for a month. but the way if you know how to wash and use a washing machine this will never happen! start to use hot and extra hot for whites and powder detergent that contain oxygen and will clean all the inside of the machine too, at least one hot extra hot wash a week it will last a lot never smell and clean us new! stop the shitting speed cold cycle is very dangerous for your healt inside of nasty washing machine used like that, theres scherichiacoli salmonella and other very harmfull shit for your life!

    • @lorihill790
      @lorihill790 2 года назад +1

      @@cal87249 hello! I am working so hard at getting my washer to stop smelling - I am going to do what you are suggesting! What is 250 citric acid - I found all sorts of citric acid, just not 250. Thank you!

  • @micahroth2332
    @micahroth2332 Год назад +8

    This video gave me the confidence to tear apart a completely different LG washer for the same reason, having never done an appliance teardown like this. Thanks so much!

  • @ICheat_ILie_ISteal
    @ICheat_ILie_ISteal Год назад +1

    Can't these companies make it easier to take it apart to clean? Damn that's a lot of screws and parts to remove. You would think with the technology we have.

  • @jamescirco1832
    @jamescirco1832 3 года назад +5

    I don't comment ever! This was excellently done, I just finished doing this to my LG washer after 12 years of no maintenance, but maintenance will now commence so I will never have to do this again!!!
    THANKS!!!

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  3 года назад +2

      You're welcome!
      Thanks for the feedback! The teardown took way longer than I thought it would. Stopping to set up the camera was time-consuming. I do not plan on doing it ever again!
      😎

  • @andreanagy8
    @andreanagy8 3 года назад +5

    This is exactly my model LG with exactly the same problem. It's releasing mud back onto larger loads of laundry intermittently. As basic as you make this seem, I'd have to agree with rndoune that I'd rather pay someone who does this for a living to make sure it's done right.

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  3 года назад +3

      Yeah... I don't plan on ever tearing apart the washer for a deep cleaning again. It was a lot of work.
      Several tub cleanings with Plink and Affresh got rid of most of the gunk but couldn't remove the stuck-on grime.
      Thanks for the feedback!
      😎

  • @313TECHNO
    @313TECHNO Год назад +2

    This is a VERY VERY complicated washer. I have a wbsr3140daww GE top load washer that I did a deep clean by taking apart. Before watching a video on Appliance Parts Pros specific to my washer I watched a number of RUclips videos. If I were you, I would sell that complicated device for a top load washer that is WWWaaaaaaayyyyyyyyy easier to achieve the same result. But that being said, you made a very informative video. I watched the whole video out of respect that you did this pain in the ass project and had some nice editing.

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  Год назад +1

      Yeah... we got rid of the front load washer not too long after the deep clean. My wife just couldn't get the grime out of her mind. LOL
      We purchased a top load washer and run the clean cycle every month. 😎

  • @hinas_for_life
    @hinas_for_life Год назад +2

    Dear lord that was a MAJOR labor of love. I just watched a top loading dissemble video and that that t a front loading machine would be a little bit more work, boy I was wrong, I will have a good look on the internet for info on my machine but its a Japanese model 15 years old so I doubt that I can find much info as Japanese like to replace their washing machines regularly so repair vids are scarce, Thank you for your effort!!

    • @Un1234l
      @Un1234l 23 дня назад

      Same here. I didn't think the jump in labour from top to front would be this astronomical.

  • @rappercentral703
    @rappercentral703 Год назад +4

    This guy basically did a tub and bearing job by himself. Legendary

    • @promisberg1
      @promisberg1 Год назад +1

      Yep I had some GE front loader that I replace the bearings on twice and the shocks once basically the same procedure as doing the main bearings. I don't know about this new LG but GE wanted you to buy the whole hub assembly to get the new bearing. But if you're careful and you basically know what you're doing you can buy the bearing kit and replace it yourself. But as usual with appliances at some point you just have to get a new unit. Anyway once I get my LG cleaned out in addition to maintenance cleaning I also bought a small fan that I set inside of the drum after completing a load keeping everything dry is also important

  • @emilcost8613
    @emilcost8613 Год назад +4

    Wow... A lot of work. Great camera positioning. Nice job!

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  Год назад

      Thanks! I really appreciate the feedback.
      😎

  • @bayarea757
    @bayarea757 Год назад +3

    I just bought a used set of these. We didn't smell anything at first. But once I set them up at home oh boy. Dude this video was awesome. I really appreciate your time to make this

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  Год назад

      Thanks! Appreciate it.
      Good luck with cleaning yours.
      😎

  • @chrismovac5274
    @chrismovac5274 Год назад +1

    Amazing video. Detailed and well illustrated. Make sure you check your make and model of washer before attempting this. Some manufacturer's are making their drums in a way that does not allow you to pull it apart. I guess they are more interested in selling you another washer then they are in helping you maintain it. They should be boycotted. Some are even worse, they don't even make in easy to get to the filter. My front load Whirpool duet washer is a joke.I had to take off the whole front of the washer just to get to the filter to clean it, something that should be done once a month. So why make a washer that requires you to take the whole front off unless you just want it to break or stink so people go get a new one. Disgraceful Whirlpool!

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  Год назад +1

      Just like smartphones that don't allow us to easily replace the batteries.

  • @timmholl9238
    @timmholl9238 Год назад +2

    I not only LIKED the video, but saved it to my Household Cleaning list.
    I sincerely appreciate your detailed disassembly and reassembly. I'm not looking forward to this, but you removed the intimidation factor, at least. Thank you for recording and posting your hard work.

  • @louis-patrickvezina6782
    @louis-patrickvezina6782 Год назад +3

    This video was so well made! Thank you very much for the share. I followed your instructions and was able to assembkle back without any screw left! Awesome job and thanks again!

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  Год назад

      Really?! That's great to hear! Thanks!
      😎

    • @louis-patrickvezina6782
      @louis-patrickvezina6782 Год назад

      @@HacksbyDad I actually had one issue, but, not because of misdirection in your video. When we cleaned the grey door gasket, we were a little bit too close with the hose and we perforated it. So, we had to buy a new one.

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  Год назад

      @@louis-patrickvezina6782 👍

  • @TC-dk6do
    @TC-dk6do 2 года назад +2

    So basically you built a washer..lol. how old was the washer before you cleaned it?

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  2 года назад

      The washer was about 10 years old and we didn't know that it had to be routinely cleaned. Began cleaning it 2 - 3 years ago, but it was too late. The smell and gunk kept coming back and leaving brown marks on our clothes. Lessons learned.
      😎

  • @Ichabod_Jericho
    @Ichabod_Jericho 2 года назад +2

    Jesus what a job!! They really design these things to be so difficult to clean, so that there’s a decent amount of pressure to just buy a new one 😭

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  2 года назад

      Yeah… but my fault for not routinely cleaning the machine. Sales people really should point out that front and top load washers need regular cleaning.
      😎

    • @JS-es9bp
      @JS-es9bp 2 года назад

      @@HacksbyDad is it neccessary to teardown & deep clean? i've been thinking about it but the cost is about 150 bucks to call professional cleaning. my machine's only about 700 worth, it's also a front load whirlpool. so far i used only the built in drum clean function with affresh. but i get black dusty bits falling out when i run the laundry, i have no idea where they are from :(

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  2 года назад

      @@JS-es9bp I neglected our LG front load machine for about 7 years. I tried cleaning the drum with Affresh, Plink, baking soda, etc. but nothing worked. That's what lead me to tear down the machine. Here's a link to a video showing how to take a look at the outside surface of the drum... ruclips.net/video/9tmTxWG9qXE/видео.html
      😎

  • @zeel7866
    @zeel7866 9 месяцев назад +1

    This video helped me, someone with little to no appliance experience, take apart my nasty, smelly washer to clean it. It took all day by myself, but it was worth it. Your video instructions are so clear and helpful! Thank you!

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  9 месяцев назад

      Good for you! Thanks for sharing! 😎

  • @chrisl1398
    @chrisl1398 5 месяцев назад +2

    Truly was a lot of work. Well done!

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  5 месяцев назад

      Yes, it was. Thanks! 👍😎

  • @StarryllStradford-kf2fc
    @StarryllStradford-kf2fc 7 месяцев назад +1

    This is one of the best videos that I’ve seen on RUclips highly recommend to clean any of the mold or mildew smell in your front loader machine

  • @fightingblind
    @fightingblind 28 дней назад

    Remember to reinstall your bolts THEN tighten... also tighten in a star patern. Helps seat the gaskets better and a more uniform tightness than just going around in a circle

  • @cheeconroy7595
    @cheeconroy7595 2 года назад +1

    At first, I would like to try myself, but after seeing this video, I have decided to pay for professional cleaning

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  2 года назад +1

      Understandable. I’m not sure if I would do it again. LOL
      😎

  • @carmenaviles5942
    @carmenaviles5942 Год назад

    LG has a issue with there washing machine. Leaves the closed dirty. I spend a lot of money buying new clothes. Since a putting to wash they come out a full of Stains , and draining residuos .
    Lg washing mashing is not good

  • @soil-aint-dirt4903
    @soil-aint-dirt4903 2 года назад +2

    A most wonderful job showing ‘how-to’! Thank you very much 👍🏼

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  2 года назад

      You’re welcome. Glad you enjoyed the video.
      😎

  • @Hangglide
    @Hangglide 2 года назад +1

    Fully admire. I have almost exact LG stinky washer machine. Every once a while, I have to spend hours of labor to clean it. Fully regret of moving from top loader to front loader. Life quality went backwards because the wrong decision. I will never buy front loader machines anymore. I personally have very sensitive nose that I can tell the mold odor and this LG stinky machine is great producing mold odor continuously and spread to my cloth.

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  2 года назад +1

      Yeah... after I cleaned the front loader, we gave it away and purchased a top loader. My wife just couldn't get the thought of the grime out of her mind and had enough with the front loader. She's so happy now!
      😎

    • @Hangglide
      @Hangglide 2 года назад +1

      @@HacksbyDad Thanks man for the reply to my comment! Today I treated my LG Stinky with 409, Mold Remover, Hand Sanitizer, Bleach, White Vinegar, Baking soda, Clorox Mold Spray each with a hot clean cycle. The machine finally smells less stinky. But there is no way I can do what you done to follow 1,000,000,000 steps to break down the machine and clean the outside of the drum. I know there must be still tons of dirt built outside the drum that I just cannot clean.... I will give this Stinky machine few more months if all brutal cleaning methods are not working, then it has to go to junk yard.

    • @Parkseo226
      @Parkseo226 2 года назад +1

      I’m little confused what is difference it makes to have top loader? It doesn’t get grime like front loader?

    • @joshuamast5128
      @joshuamast5128 2 года назад

      @@Parkseo226 they do just not as bad they just don’t have air tight seal so the simple fix is proper maintenance any washer will get nasty without it

  • @ManWytch
    @ManWytch Год назад

    Dear God NO!!! This is way too involved… not worth it! Buy a freaking new one!

  • @JenniferAguiartampa
    @JenniferAguiartampa Год назад

    Anyone able to help me where this connects? I had the detergent dispenser hose connected but took it off to see if I can find where this connects. I took washer apart for cleaning.

  • @Un1234l
    @Un1234l 23 дня назад

    Holy crap that's a very involved maintenance work

  • @balderdashery1
    @balderdashery1 Год назад +1

    Wow. I wish I had never gotten a front load washer.

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  Год назад

      Front loaders should be okay if cleaned at least monthly. We didn’t know about the tub clean cycle and neglected ours for several years. I think liquid fabric softener also contributed to the buildup.

  • @theandroids
    @theandroids 10 месяцев назад

    Man companies don't want to make it easy for people do they. It should at least be a simple process to replace the seal. But nope.

  • @AdobeRed
    @AdobeRed 4 месяца назад +1

    At this point buy a new washer

  • @_checkit
    @_checkit Год назад +4

    So easy to service such a common issue! Thank you, Big Washing Machine!

  • @TomFroese
    @TomFroese 4 месяца назад

    Incredibly clear and thorough. You also convinced me I’d rather just buy a new unit if I can’t clean some other way. Thank you!

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  4 месяца назад

      LOL. I truly understand your decision. 👍😎

  • @karatelukane6043
    @karatelukane6043 Месяц назад

    Is it possible to remove the shaft from the bearings….. Do you have any knowledge now that you didn’t have before?

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  Месяц назад

      Yes, it’s supposed to be possible, but I was unsuccessful. Others have commented that they did it. 👍😎

  • @CanadaRulez4Ever
    @CanadaRulez4Ever 4 месяца назад

    complexity of deep cleaning the drum leads me to think buying a new machine and keep it maintained better this time, preventing the buildup accumulation to begin with; but it's all so sad

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  4 месяца назад

      Agreed. We purchased a new top load machine and run the clean cycle once a month. We also run a hot water load (towels or jeans) as the last load for the weekend. 😎

  • @artifactsantlersoh
    @artifactsantlersoh 2 года назад +1

    Jesus, this should not be something that has to be done. Top loaders are FAR better.
    That being said, mad
    Credit to this man.

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  2 года назад +1

      It was our fault for not cleaning the front
      loader for several years. I think top loaders can get dirty too if not regularly cleaned.
      😎

    • @CaesarCapone
      @CaesarCapone 2 года назад +1

      Sorry, but you're wrong about that. Front loaders are gentler on clothes, and if a tiny bit of extra work is done, your tub will not look like this. I just split the tub on a 14 year old LG TROMM to replace the bearings, and the stainless is clean and looks brand new. Why? Because the woman kept the door open after every wash. Drained the well and cleaned the trap regularly, and ran "washer cleaning cycles" periodically. And most of all, she didn't use too much detergent and softeners.

  • @turtlefromthenorth
    @turtlefromthenorth Год назад

    Great job, but disassembly like that is too much for me. There was a thorough test on cleaning machines done a few years ago, and a Danish team developed a method with several hot cycles and rinses; one with and oxy based powder, followed by one with chlorine bleach and two with an acid based cleaner (1 dl citric acid, or two cups distilled vinegar). I can`t remember exactly, but I was surprised at the number of hot cycles and the recommendation of chlorine bleach. In Denmark they have hard water and mineral deposits are common. They experts insisted it had to be highest temperatures, and attacking the grime with different detergents. They tested real life machines with a lot of grime and build up, and it took quite some effort before they insides were clean. They checked that all the parts like the outside of the drum, that`s hard to reach.

  • @evavanglinska1922
    @evavanglinska1922 Месяц назад

    Seriously this is ridiculous that you need to basically disassemble the whole machine in order to clean the drum. This is such a common problem (gunk residue on the drum) how come that the machine manufacturers still didn’t figure out a way to make it more accessible to clean… unless they just want us to keep on buying new machines…

  • @vikramrajoria
    @vikramrajoria 3 месяца назад

    How often you clean your machine lile that? 😊 That like is for your effort. It isn't really easy though. Thanks a lot. Appreciate your effort

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  3 месяца назад

      Thanks! I’ve only done it once after neglecting the washing machine for several years. I learned my lesson and now run the clean cycle once a month with cleaning tablets, use hot water for the last load of the week to help remove residue, and don’t use fabric softener anymore. 😎

  • @abdelkarim4472
    @abdelkarim4472 Год назад

    What do think about the durability of LG washing machine, drum directly connected to the inverter drive with brushless technologie insteed of pulley+ belt+drive like other brands do, is it a reliable ? Thank you

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  Год назад

      We had our LG washer for about 10 years and didn’t experience any problems except for the dirty drum. 😎

  • @amandafowler1165
    @amandafowler1165 Год назад

    I have the same washer and took it apart yesterday, but it will not drain. Do you know what could be causing this?

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  Год назад

      Maybe the drain pump connector wasn’t reconnected? 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @MillionDollarFlipper
    @MillionDollarFlipper 2 года назад +1

    Very useful video! I watch your Plink and Affresh videos and saw the results. Did you try the baking soda and white vinegar method where you put the vinegar in the tub and the baking soda in the tray to see if that worked any better that Plink and Affresh, prior to doing your full tear down?

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching the videos!
      Yes. I tried vinegar and baking soda, but that didn't work any better. I just couldn't get rid of the grime after years of neglect. My fault for not knowing that washing machines need regular cleaning. Lesson learned.

    • @carried3630
      @carried3630 Год назад

      I have dealt with the smell for 2 years now to the point not only does the air/exhaust and washer itself smell but my clothes never come out without smelling and I have to go to the laundromat which isn't great either but smells better. I have tried countless affresh and many many other similar tablets, etc. Bought online, at store etc in the last 2 years. Spent hundreds on all that Vinegar, bleach, lemon, etc etc. Taking apart the machine and cleaning it is the only way but I can't find someone who will do it cheap enough that makes it worth it to do. My boyfriend is a contractor but said he doesn't know how to put it back together correctly so we are at a a loss. I am SO sick of dealing with this. Our only alternative seems to be to buy a new washer which I expect eventually we will reach the same problem as it occurs with front loaders due to the inability for air to escape prroperly.

    • @mels8966
      @mels8966 Год назад

      Popular though it is, while mixing vinegar and baking soda is a great way to make carbon dioxide, it doesn't make for a great method of cleaning anything, so you'd do better using just the white vinegar on its own in a very hot wash cycle, or citric acid which is another mild acid. My washing machine (front loader) stays nice and clean and odour free, and all I do is leave the door and draw open between washes to prevent mould, and usually wash at 40°C (104°F) using a washing powder containing oxygen bleach and bleach activator which kills bacteria and mould even at lower temperatures, see:- ruclips.net/video/1NmsV6XAbuY/видео.html
      and descale it once a year with citric acid.

  • @im-that-guy-pal
    @im-that-guy-pal 9 месяцев назад

    Did the efficiency improve and clothes come out cleaner after you thoroughly cleaned it all out? I don't know if mine needs it or not, but it seems like isn't cleaning as good as it should fo4 even small loads

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  9 месяцев назад

      The machine did smell much better. We felt the clothes were cleaner but it might have been because we knew the machine itself was clean. 😎

  • @bikingchupei2447
    @bikingchupei2447 Год назад

    jesus christ, top loading washing machines are like 10 times easier to take apart than this, just cleaned mine a few days ago.

  • @javadchohan
    @javadchohan 7 месяцев назад

    There has to be an easier way to clean the machine internals. Most of us will forget what goes back where or we may force and break something and then we go mad.
    Are there no chemicals that can do this job ?

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks! I tried a few brands of cleaning tablets, vinegar, bleach, etc. with poor results. Here's a video showing how I checked the outer surface of the drum... ruclips.net/video/9tmTxWG9qXE/видео.html
      😎

  • @johncairl9244
    @johncairl9244 Год назад +1

    This video is the best I have seen and fortunately on the same model I have. Thank you for doing this.

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  Год назад

      You’re welcome and thank you for the feedback.
      😎

  • @ldballoon4
    @ldballoon4 3 месяца назад

    My time is worth more than this. Don’t use fabric softener, and deep clean with the tablets on a monthly schedule

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  3 месяца назад

      Yup! We learned a hard lesson. 👍😎

  • @mannyfinesse8012
    @mannyfinesse8012 3 года назад +3

    This was the best one

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  3 года назад +1

      Thanks! Appreciate it!
      😎

  • @thelastskolian
    @thelastskolian Год назад +3

    Thank you for this. I was going to try cleaning mine but after watching this I saw how involved it will be and since I do not have the budget to replace mine if I mess up I'm going to find a professional. This video was greatly detailed and perfect for those that want to do it themselves.
    I do have a recommendation, at the start of the video explain why you are cleaning it and then at the end give an update to that problem.

  • @lakewebsterkid
    @lakewebsterkid 2 года назад +2

    Best way to avoid this is to run a sanitize cycle at least once a month with towels, whites, rags, or other items that will not fade. This will use hot enough water to break down the deposits you do not see.

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  2 года назад +2

      Yup! Why didn't you tell me this 10 years ago? LOL
      We now run the clean cycle with Affresh tabs once a month, wash towels, jeans, and sheets with hot water every week, and use less detergent.
      😎

    • @lakewebsterkid
      @lakewebsterkid 2 года назад

      @@HacksbyDad Believe it or not, the 'hot' temperature on that machine still isn't a true hot wash. Try a sanitize cycle with towels in your next load!

    • @lakewebsterkid
      @lakewebsterkid 2 года назад

      @@HacksbyDad and by the way, great vid!

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  2 года назад

      @@lakewebsterkid Thanks for the tip. 👍

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  2 года назад

      @@lakewebsterkid Thanks! Appreciate it!

  • @israel060708
    @israel060708 2 года назад +1

    I just use baking soda

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  2 года назад

      The heavy grime built up over many years of neglect. Baking soda and other methods of cleaning couldn’t remove the grime. We now run the tub clean cycle once a month and wash towels and sheets in hot water once a week. 😎

  • @EppingForest304
    @EppingForest304 4 месяца назад

    Great tutorial 👍
    I’ve heard that the mould & mildew smell, & greasy deposits is caused by the fabric softener/conditioner, as it’s made of animal fats that build up on the drum & internals.

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  4 месяца назад

      Thanks!
      Yes... I heard that too. We don't use fabric softener anymore. 👍😎

    • @sabrinachen4457
      @sabrinachen4457 2 месяца назад

      I never use fabric softener/conditioner. My LG still gets mold.

  • @iTzErnest
    @iTzErnest 8 месяцев назад

    hi, thanks for the video, What cleaning products did you use to clean the hoses?

  • @cycloneyou
    @cycloneyou Месяц назад

    Wow I could do this but never get it back together. Great video

  • @CanadaRulez4Ever
    @CanadaRulez4Ever 4 месяца назад

    wow it is a total design failure that the drum cannot be cleaned easily; thank you sir for your hard work

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  4 месяца назад

      👍😎

    • @Simos_Arvelakis
      @Simos_Arvelakis 3 месяца назад

      They need to figure a way to cleaned in the inside without opening

  • @mygiguser
    @mygiguser Год назад

    That was a lot of work. Not sure, if i would want to do it. Anyway thanks for the video!

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  Год назад

      Yeah… I don’t plan to do it ever again. LOL

  • @jdivenideas
    @jdivenideas 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks!

    • @jdivenideas
      @jdivenideas 7 месяцев назад

      Definitely would not have figured this out on my own and getting that machine into the basement was incredibly difficult. This video and a couple of days effort saved our washer!

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  7 месяцев назад

      Whoa! Thank you! Much appreciated! 😎

  • @carld6965
    @carld6965 Месяц назад

    Yup, a lot of work but gratifying to complete it well, with your help. New pump, new tub gasket and a deep clean later I'm under a test cycle right now. Thank you, so much. I had a slightly less high end LG model 😂 but all the main steps were precisely correct. Excellent video, super helpful, very very grateful!

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  Месяц назад

      Thanks! Glad to hear that the video was helpful! 👍😎

  • @vicever08
    @vicever08 9 месяцев назад

    Great video, but I will definitely not do it. I will double the effort to keep them clean. I left my machine doors open the whole week until the next time I use them. They work fine and I have no reason to suspect they are dirty inside.

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks! Airing out the tub helps but dirt can still build up. If you aren’t running the clean cycle at least monthly, I highly recommend you do. 😎

    • @vicever08
      @vicever08 9 месяцев назад

      I actually do, thanks. @@HacksbyDad

  • @vallentinengaira7490
    @vallentinengaira7490 18 дней назад

    The video is detailed, i love it

  • @precippro
    @precippro 2 месяца назад

    Thanks! I watched this video about a year ago. And said forget it, it’s too much work. However I had a failed part and just ended up coming back to this video and cleaning the barrel anyways. Thanks. This video really helped. Pretty happy I did it ! Saved me tons of money

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  2 месяца назад

      Glad to hear it! 👍😎

  • @wisething2do
    @wisething2do 2 года назад +1

    Excellent video! Thank you for posting it!

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  2 года назад +2

      You’re welcome!
      Thanks for watching the video and commenting.
      😎

  • @Groaznic
    @Groaznic Год назад

    What does it mean when you say that it's your fault for neglecting to clean the machine over the years? What kind of cleaning could you do to prevent this drum dirt in the long run?

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  Год назад

      Thanks for the question.
      I should have cleaned the machine at least monthly to prevent the build-up. Here's a video on the cleaning process... ruclips.net/video/vYdBTxSQLMQ/видео.html

  • @cheeseheadinga
    @cheeseheadinga 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much for this video! I have the same exact machine. I was proud of myself because I'm in the process of replacing the door gasket.Noticed some gunk and started to wonder what a deep clean involved since it's already torn partially apart. After watching your video, now I know LOL.

  • @belladahlheimer7829
    @belladahlheimer7829 3 месяца назад

    Thank you so much for posting this in such great detail! It was exactly what I needed to clean the tub on our pre-owned LG front loader. Several long days of work.

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  3 месяца назад

      You cleaned your front loader?
      Good for you! 👏 👏
      Remember to run the tub clean cycle at least once a month, wash some loads with hot water, and don’t use fabric softener.
      😎

  • @bassbass9175
    @bassbass9175 Год назад

    Wow. This is a lot of work. But, I think that my washer tub should be cleaned.. The previous condo owner seems not have taken a good care of the washer. By the way, thanks for the video!

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  Год назад

      You’re welcome! Thanks for the feedback. 😎

  • @michaelcarton3299
    @michaelcarton3299 Год назад

    I think the drum was not that dirty. If you just remove the hoses and really clean them out, remove the door seal and really deep clean that, the result is just as good. I did this to remove odors. Even running bleach (lots of it) would not get rid of the smell. The recirculation hose was the worst. The many drain holes in the door seal were also plugged. They were not even opened very well from the factory. I used a drill to make sure there was no rubber flashing still blocking the hole. Result was night and day.
    Seriously, I do not think this was worth the work. Like I said, the inner/outer drum did not look that bad and likely did not cause any smell.

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  Год назад +4

      I deep cleaned the drum because my wife could not stand the idea of washing our clothes with that grime. Not worth it to you, but is was worth it to me. Happy wife, happy life. LOL

  • @Oerger89
    @Oerger89 7 месяцев назад

    Seriously, im very grateful for such a prestige demonstration, but all that work just to check on the outer side of the tub..man, its like building your iown washer

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks! it was the consequence of not cleaning the front loader over years and years of use. A foul odor and specks of gunk in the wash were the results of the neglect. The lesson I learned... clean your washing machine at least once every 30 days and wash some loads (towels, sheets, whites) with hot water weekly. 😎

  • @josephmiller876
    @josephmiller876 Месяц назад

    Love this. I will be returning.

  • @mpa324
    @mpa324 2 года назад

    Anyway to access the drum with out taking it out, my dryer is stacked on top, I cannot remove the top lid because of that.

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  2 года назад

      Sorry… I don’t think the drum can be accessed without removing the lid, control panel, and door/front panel.

  • @KristiContemplates
    @KristiContemplates 2 года назад

    Yeah, nah. This level of self maintenance is illegal in Straya 🇦🇺😭 Too many morons ruined it for the rest of us. This is why we can't have nice things 😢
    Good call on the replacing the gasket 👍🏿

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  2 года назад

      You're not allowed to do this kind of maintenance? That's too bad.
      Thanks for watching the video.
      😎

  • @mikethompson3534
    @mikethompson3534 2 года назад

    Holy crap this is too much I am not purchasing a front loader machine

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  2 года назад

      Front loaders are okay if you routinely cleanly them. We didn’t know any better and neglected ours for several years. Lessons learned. 😎

  • @UenvyMEsha
    @UenvyMEsha 2 года назад

    Id be removing the washing machine from my house. That is a lot of work.

  • @xuongduong9423
    @xuongduong9423 2 года назад

    I was able to remove the drum from the other half w a rubber mallet and assistant from my son holding the housing up

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  2 года назад

      Good to hear! I hope yours wasn’t as dirty as mine was. 😎

  • @hooonchyeah6748
    @hooonchyeah6748 Год назад

    Gosh considered doing this to my washer but dang thats a loy of screws

  • @tejat.s.k4707
    @tejat.s.k4707 6 месяцев назад

    that is why so many prefer to use top load machine

  • @tjpeemayer
    @tjpeemayer Год назад

    Oh geez, I don’t think I can do this. Too complicated for me but you did an amazing job.

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  Год назад

      Thanks! I'm never going to do that again. LOL!

  • @cal87249
    @cal87249 2 года назад

    Did you tried to do a couple of extra hot wash empty with 3 dishwasher tablets? They remove all the dirt! And buy the way what you see inside the pipe and all the dirt is liquid detergent residue lived because cold and tap cold washs only! Start use powder detergent and hot temperatures for towels forbedding shits, and you machine will stay fresh and clean for ever, that ahappen because most of thepeoples don't know how to use awashing machine

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  2 года назад +1

      Guilty!
      We obviously didn't know how to keep our washing machine clean. It was about 7 years old by the time we started noticing marks on our laundry and it was too late by then. I tried dishwasher tablets, washing machine tablets, vinegar, etc. Several cleanings but nothing would remove the grime except for this teardown.
      We now run the clean cycle with washing machine tablets once a month and like you suggest, wash towels and bedsheets in hot. So far, so good.
      😎

    • @cal87249
      @cal87249 2 года назад

      @@HacksbyDad infact once it get dirty is so hard to clean it back, just use hot temperatures and powder detergent for at least 2 cycle at week and no problems

  • @Synos001
    @Synos001 2 года назад

    was your washing machine new when you got it? how long did you have it and how frequent was it used before you performed this level of cleaning?

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  2 года назад +1

      We bought it new and didn't clean it for about 7 or 8 years before noticing a bad odor and brown marks on our clothes. That's when we learned that the machine had to be regularly cleaned. 🤦🏻‍♂ I'd say we ran 4 - 5 loads every weekend. We learned our lesson the hard way. We now have a Maytag top load washer and run the clean washer cycle once a month and wash our sheets, towels, and jeans in hot water.

  • @coskuarsiray
    @coskuarsiray 2 года назад

    Awesome instructive video. Thanks for efforts. Any ideas why a similar large size drum equipped LG washing machine may cause holes on some of clothes? No visual problem inside of drum surface, so metallic sounds when rotating it by hand. No vibrations. Nothing. Authorized service center only wants to replace entire drum and front gasket.

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  2 года назад

      Sorry, I haven’t run into this problem. The clothes only touch the drum, door, and gasket… not sure what could cause the holes. 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @reubentomars8906
      @reubentomars8906 Год назад

      @@HacksbyDad re: Holes - suggest you make sure all zippers are closed (i.e. zipped up to avoid catching on other garments) and delicates or items with hooks e.g. bras etc are placed in an individual wash bag. Wash clothes on Gentle or delicate cycle.

  • @rpan5441
    @rpan5441 9 месяцев назад

    Great video. Very informative and quick one. Loved it

  • @shannon5993
    @shannon5993 10 месяцев назад

    😊

  • @markster136
    @markster136 2 года назад

    These side loading machines have a horrible design and should be banned.

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  2 года назад

      Yeah… my wife got fed up with ours and we got rid of it. We now have a top load washing machine and run the clean cycle monthly plus wash sheets and towels with HOT water.
      😎

  • @stevenras
    @stevenras Год назад

    Wow! That is a lot of work! Any guesstimate on how long it would take start to finish?

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  Год назад

      Yeah, that was a long day. I think it took about 6-7 hours total with about half the time spent setting up the camera between shots.
      😎

  • @cal87249
    @cal87249 3 года назад +2

    this happened because americans just wash in cold and speed cycles very nasty thing to do washing nothing in this way and rinsing so bad!!! in italy we only have front load washer and we use hot extra hot with powder detergent and cold warm for ligh colored and colored stuff with liquid may be and add oxy clean long wash at minimum 1.30h minimum extra rinse and most of the time prewash! once a month cleaning cycle with the drum cleaning cycle with the cleaning prodoct like affresh for example! in the bad case you can do 3 cleaning cycle, one wiwt clorine bleach cotton extra hot long wash, second with 3 dishwasher tablets, the thirt with 250ml of citric acid, repeat monthly and you will make it like new again whitout do all this work that you did!

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  3 года назад +1

      Thanks! Good to know.
      The sales people don’t tell us this stuff when selling front load washers.
      😎

    • @cal87249
      @cal87249 3 года назад

      @@HacksbyDad y welkome, any way even top loader need to use hot and extra hot washes with powder, i saw video where they are very nastyyy because of speed wash tap cold and liquid only😨😨

  • @Groaznic
    @Groaznic Год назад

    GOD DAMN MY MAN!!!

  • @kaiwang7583
    @kaiwang7583 3 года назад

    Hello, we have a LG washing machine bearing kit, can you help with the video?

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  3 года назад

      Sorry... as I mentioned in the video, I wasn't able to remove the bearings. Suggest you check out the repair videos from appliancpartspro.com or similar appliance parts website. 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @danielw8944
    @danielw8944 2 года назад +1

    Awesome vid! Lots of work well done

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  2 года назад +1

      Yeah... it was a lot of work, but worth it.
      Thanks for the feedback... I really appreciate it.
      😎

    • @danielw8944
      @danielw8944 2 года назад

      Gonna share 4sure

  • @cjphamstott
    @cjphamstott Год назад

    helpful

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  Год назад

      Thanks! Appreciate the feedback.

  • @debbi9880
    @debbi9880 2 года назад

    How did you remember what goes where?!?!

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  2 года назад +2

      I referred back to the video a few times… LOL
      😎

  • @nazzom3893
    @nazzom3893 Год назад

    Excellent, very comprehensive and clear.

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  Год назад

      Thanks! Much appreciated!
      😎

  • @josesolorzano129
    @josesolorzano129 8 месяцев назад

    Great video it helped a lot thanks

  • @cyrilgeorge1378
    @cyrilgeorge1378 2 года назад

    Great job with the video! It was so helpful!

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  2 года назад

      Thanks! Did you take apart your washer?
      😎

  • @luistello1971
    @luistello1971 2 года назад +3

    I know from experience that cleaning the drum for a top load is way easier. I would say half the effort. Wow I always wondered what it would take to do the same for a front loader and now I know. Amazing video and well done my friend. This looks difficult and a pain to do but when you finally have it clean it is the best feeling in the world. Basically you just bought a new machine.

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for the kind words! I appreciate you watching the video and commenting.
      After the deep clean, we actually gave the front loader away to a friend and picked up a new top load washer. My wife just had it with front loaders.
      We now run the clean cycle once a month and wash towels and sheets in hot water weekly. This should minimize scum and grime build-up.
      😎

  • @dant3113
    @dant3113 2 года назад

    Just bought a 1 year old LG for a great price almost identical to this one. Only problem its disgusting with build up, gunk and mold from previous owner. Cant believe some ppl don't clean their stuff more often. after I take it apart and clean it will be good as new

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  2 года назад

      Guilty! For years, we cleaned the gasket, but not the tub. Didn't even know that it was needed until the gunk started appearing on our clothes. We now wash with hot water weekly and clean the tub at least once a month.
      Have fun with the deep cleaning! It was a lot of work and felt so good after it was done.
      😎

    • @dant3113
      @dant3113 2 года назад

      @@HacksbyDad yes I previously had a samsung for 4 years. I replaced the bearings and when I took it apart it was nowhere near as bad. I'm wondering if it's a washer design

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  2 года назад

      @@dant3113 Not sure, but not regularly cleaning, not routinely washing with hot water, and using too much detergent like us doesn't help. LOL
      Shortly after the deep clean, my wife insisted on getting rid of the front load and getting a top load washer. 😎

    • @dant3113
      @dant3113 2 года назад +1

      @@HacksbyDad just finished the deep clean on my washer. It's a whole day job 😅

    • @HacksbyDad
      @HacksbyDad  2 года назад

      @@dant3113 Great to hear! 👍

  • @terleenm1
    @terleenm1 Год назад

    👍