Thank you for this!! My husband and I fixed our washing machine today following your instructions. Our machine is not Maytag but it works in the same manner. I used large safety pins I already had. Perfect!
Great tip, here’s a tip for you all. When retrieving the tension rods through the eye hole of the retainer, I take a extra tension rod or spring, turn it upside down, using the hook to grab the other hook and pull it up through the eye hole/retainer cup. 👍 it doesn’t take as much muscle.
@@Grayce523 depends, some models have a little slot, and you can slide the rods out that way. But then there’s others where you have to pull it from the bottom.
I do appreciate that you put on the correct outfit for whatever you're working on. Now, I am going to go put on my Samsung and LG hats to fix some of their garbage in my shop. Thanks for the video as always!
I have a Samsung top loader that off balanced. I changed the suspension rods and its still banging. Will that part that fixes the maytags fix a Samsung@bensappliancesandjunk
Thank you so much for the helpful video. I was going to trash my washer and buy a new one. Instead I replaced all 4 dampers for $50 and it now runs quieter than new. Thanks, again.
Thank you, thank you thank you! My basket didn't bounce as bad but definitely slammed while washing. Added the pins as a temp fix to ordering the rods. Bless You for this video. Saved me a great amount of stress.
I’m so grateful for this video!!!!! 48$ suspension rods from Amazon and no more scary washing machine dancing around the basement floor and your right, it was SCARRRY!!!! Thumbs up!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! My Maytag Centennial was mercilessly walking around when in spin cycle. I followed your video instructions and installed the safety pins as you demonstrated. This done, it now spins like new!! As with everything…….the price for new rods has doubled. They are no longer $60 but in fact 120+ tax I decided to try the safety pin route and boy am I glad I did.
I did the hack using straight pins. Mine pins were kind of on the thin side, but my basket was not bouncing as much as the one you had in your video. So i gave it a try since my suspension rod plastic collar had some give but not as much as the one in your video. It worked great. I figured I would rather try the hack instead of buying some generic brand from Amazon and where the quality might not be the best.
tried the hack and cured my whirlpool. This machine is like a Ford. Not quick and easy slots but doable if you're patient and can get underneath. Just saves time to have slots. Thank you for sharing!!!! I left the curl on the pin to hold it in place. Use pliers to hold the black housing and a dull screw driver. Pops off first try. Lay a small mirror on the floor to find the hole if you don't have slots.
So ours is about 5 years old now. Same model. I did this hack today and wow, it works! I will order the repair kit because two of the plastic inserts are gone and all four retainers are broken. (This has been happening for about a year now). Thank you for the help.
Amazing! Worked! I used 2" safety pins. Couple of additional tips from my experience. When separating the damper with the putty knife I held the bottom half with pliers because it was greasy. This allowed the top part to come off very easily. When pulling down on the safety pin part to slide it between the damper and the rod I held and pushed the pin with needle nose pliers as I pulled down on the top part of the damper. When reinstalling the top part of the rod after sliding it up through the mount, I found it was easiest just to reach down and grab the bottom of the rod with my hand so the rod stays up and you can reattach that plastic thing at the top. Very much appreciate the video. Thanks for sharing.
My Maytag washer tried to knock down my walls after moving and spending a little time in storage. This "fix" worked perfectly. It will hopefull last long enough to keep the unit in service until I order the new parts.
All I had was very small safety pins. I was able to cut them in half and use 2 per rod. Thought it might be too much but worked great. Excellent hack!!! Thank you! And I was able to remove and reinstall from the top.
THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!! It took me 30 minutes and $25.00 to replace my suspension rods on my washing machine!! This explanation and the video helped!!!
I have this same Maytag washer/dryer pair! The only part replaced were the suspension rods. They have 2 functions: A) spring support the tub. And B) DAMPEN the movement of the tub especially during the spin cycle. The portion on these rods that provide the DAMPENING are really cheap and cheezy design. I'd say just replace em all and move on like I did and DON"T buy the knock off parts (I tried em and they were incorrect length). Cheers!!
I just ordered four new rods for 78$ because I don't want to do it twice,,but the video was still informative and some good tips in the comment section also..
My washer is about two years old its more like a blender it tears holes in clothes.Spins them into the side and wrinkles everything. The Maytag dryer is not much better clothes end up wrinkled and not dry after two hours.
Wow! I was skeptical about this and it totally worked! I don’t have any safety pins so I used large paper clips. I just snipped the paper clip ends at an angle to make it easier to push them through. Thanks for sharing this video with us!!!
When using the safety pin method, I only put pins in two of the suspension rods. One on the right rear rod, and one on the front left rod. When I tried pins on all four rods, the suspension was too stiff and would cause excess vibration when the washer was spinning. The Walmart sold safety pins I use are size 3 and 2 inches long. Thanks for uploading this method, Ben.
Sometimes those darn suspension rods can be a total pain in the you know what if things don't go smoothly during the process to change them. The plastic around the tub or the metal cabinet will shred your arms up if you don't protect your arms and hands. The rubber gloves he recommended is a great tip also, especially if you are going back with new rods. Amazing how they make something so simple such a headache!
Worked good for me! 2” safety pins, took most of the play out of the basket and drum. Little but of movement still but it looks more like a balance issue than a tension rod issue. Thanks for the help man!
Thanks for this fix. Just tried it on my 4 year old Whirlpool WTW5000DW3 and worked like a charm! It's been rocking and shaking for months. I kept adjusting the feet and couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong. Glad I did a search and came across this video.
I bought a maytag washer about 7 years ago because it has a 10 year warranty. A year later the washing machine had this issue where it was bouncing around. I could not figure out the problem and it was difficult to contact the manufacturer for warranty repair. I decided to purchase a basic whirlpool that costs hundreds less than the Maytag and didn’t come with a 10 year warranty label on the washing machine. It’s been working perfectly and have not had any issues. If this is such a common problem with Maytag why not redesign it? I will never buy another Maytag washing machine.
@@jsblusmokebbq4343 You are correct, Whirlpool bought them out, they both use to be very good, not anymore, Speed Queen will last a lifetime, only one now all American made.
Thanks for the safety pin hack! Our Maytag machine doesn't bang around with a large-ish load now. I tried another hack where someone suggested using tarp straps with the excess wrapped around the rod, but I couldn't get the wrap to stay put, so I strapped the bottom end to the base of the washing machine as there are holes there. Didn't last long as one strap unhooked at the bottom then all we'd hear is the loose strap and metal hook slapping against the metal "box" of the washer. I was going to try using split shaft 1/4” collars which is a really nice hack, but it costs about $25/set in Canada. Cheaper than a set of suspension rods, but still not as cheap as the tarp straps (1.99 ea). So I kept on looking for other solutions and thankfully came across your video. We only had three large safety pins at home, so I used your method, but used the cut side on one as my fourth (with the safety locking head part). It took a bit more effort to insert into the plastic bit, but I eventually got it in by hammering the cut end a little more tapered. It's been about 2 weeks and no annoying banging noise when running. Rather disappointed to hear Maytag was bought by Whirlpool and made in the same factory. You'd think "Designed, Assembled, blah blah in America" would stand for better quality which is why we bought a Maytag washer. If they just added split collars to the rods (or safety pins ;), it would probably solve the issue permanently. Worst case scenario maybe you have to pull out the rods and tighten the split collars every X years.
Looks like four genuine Maytag suspension rods are about $72 shipped. If I was doing this myself, I think I'd wuss out and buy new rods - my washer dryer are in a tiny shallow area, I'd not want to do this twice, lol. Interesting that the product description says that this Maytag was manufactured originally by Whirlpool. Turns out you can buy the top suspension hangers, those white cups with the slots for under $10 for four, you just find them listed as a Whirlpool part.
The price honestly varies by model. Some are not too expensive and are reasonable but others I've seen retail for $100+ and even wholesale is bad. Additionally there have been shortages on a few oddball ones lately too
Thanks for this! I literally just bought this washer from HD 4 days ago…and expect to have problems in the future….flat out couldn’t afford a Speed Queen - which actually is too much of a machine for two retired bums like me & Hubby! Point being, Folks - treat your old appliances like cherished family members and do your best to make them last as long as possible! And don’t get me started on the crappy quality of modern safety pins!! As a semi professional seamstress… These sorts of cheap chinese pins just drive me freaking insane! The points aren’t even sharp enough to pierce light fabrics without damage and they bend out is shape like wet noodles. Ugh!!
Great video! This is exactly what is wrong with my machine. 😬I was gifted this exact machine when I mentioned to a family member that I was going to buy a new machine 🙄😩 thankful & appreciative but this is THE WORST washing machine I have EVER had. I hated it from the 1st use
I had to come back just to comment this guy is genius I couldn't even do laundry cause it would shut off during spin due to the extreme out of balance deal I couldn't even tell that the spring rods were bad except it did bounce 2 or 3 times when pushed down and released. I used paper clips and 1 was a little worse I glued the spring to the top plastic piece then glued right above the white cap thatclips on that plastic piece like a dream it works now . Now I now before ordering 78 dollar suspension rods that's what I need . I could do it all rightfrom the top reaching between the tub and the metal cover with a flashlight and bare hands 30 mins easy
Thanks! I have a Maytag bravos that I've had nothing but problems with. Taking my machine apart right now, lol. Had to replace the actuator last month, and definitely sure the suspension rods are bad now so hopefully this fix works. PS I don't have safety pins but metal wiring for jewelry making which is about the same thickness. A bit easier to bend and shape hopefully it'll hold up
Bravo my friend. I have a Brand New Maytag MVWB765Fw. It was manufactured in 2019 but I just bought it 2 weeks ago on a major league discount and in the box factory (allegedly) new. After firing it up it was apparent the 4 inlet valve was not working so I replaced that. Then it was out of balance crazy on all cycles. Your video was the first I saw. I used a paper clip in each one so the plastic was really tight and Voila, The wife now has a brand new Maytag that works quite well thanks to your fix. I have to say WTF to Maytag. How can a washer never used out of the box 5 years old have two major defective parts in it like that? You telling me time, good ole fashioned "Time" degrades a valve and a suspension rod and its parts? Most ridiculous thing ever. My parents had a GE Washer made in 1953 that was handed down from my Great Aunt to my Mom and it lasted until 1993 when the power company bought it back along with the 40 year old GE refridgerator for 5 times what my Aunt paid for it in 1953. Dont make 'em like they used to. Thanks again Brother Maytagger!
All they are making is a disgrace and if you don't believe it just read all the reviews. They do it because they have the monopoly, you caint hardly find a washer not made by whirlpool .
I recently had to remove the washer tub and I found lots of mud and gunk was causing the machine to go out of balance even after I replaced the rods. Once I removed the tub and cleaned the bottom, the washer ran smoothly.
Very grateful for amazing tip and great detailed instructions! It saved me hustle and money of getting a new one and I came out of the laundry room feeling a hero! Thank you 🙏🏻
Try tightening the flywheel first to fix unbalanced load issues. It worked for me. Turn your washer on its side ( tape the lid shut to prevent it from opening and disconnect the water supply lines) Use a ¼” allen wrench to tighten the flywheel (bolt is in the middle of the round wheel) . It will be tight to turn. You can use a short piece of pipe on your wrench for extra leverage. Wear gloves so if the wrench slips you won’t hurt your hands. Hope it works🤞
@@jossiel24 I used this quick fix successfully on my Maytag Bravos washer. I’m not sure if other Maytag washers are made the same way. It’s worth checking anything make to see if it’s a possible solution.
I just did this today. 5/21/24 Maytag only 4 years old It works now. Not to hard. Wear a long sleeve shirt or you might get scratched up. I am still going to order new ones.
Thank you so much for this tip ! I coulnd't find safety pins , instead I used just regular paper clip, I put it on all 4 rods and now our washer is very quiet ;) better than new. BTW, our Maytag washer is 10 years old ;) This video saved me 144 USD ( brand new OEM suspension rods from Maytag).
This is a great tip, if it lasts for a while. Otherwise, it could be more beneficial just buying the OEM replacements, hoping they will at least last as long as the original one's did. Which in my case was 4-years.
That machine is not terribly old yet, it’s all rusty and suspension was already wearing out?! Very disturbing to see…;( This was a GREAT video! Thank you, sir! I found it very informative !
oh my god this worked. My next step was spending $1000 at Home Depot. A brake spring hook tool made it a lot easier to pull the rods through the top too
Always great videos this one is particularly one of my favorites because it was banging when you started it and that just showed that everything of the seed in the place will say amazing. I am fixed my dryer and washer because of this channel I'm going to thank you I do have an advantage of being a handyman though but reality is that anyone can do it if they really put effort.
I wanted to make sure we got a REALLY BAD unit to do this test on, because there's always a ton of other videos I can do where one that's in awful shape is needed to show before/after on suspension rod, or other balance issue fixes.
@@bensappliancesandjunk no worry you're a champion there's no doubt I watched some of your videos I couldn't even count. I have a Maytag and whirlpool. The Maytag washer and dryer to sit in the garage brand new barely used I'm a family member that died and it's in excellent condition so I keep the whirlpools working until there's just no hope and then I'm going to swap out to the ones in the garage with your brand-new literally there are Maytag and they're really nice no mice or anything has been up in there messing with them. I'll have to do a test on the washing machine and check the wires when I swap out the make sure there wasn't any mice chewing on something while they've been sitting out there or whatever but I still do everything out the best I could I'm good for a while I'm not buying into the new garbage that they are selling the day it's ridiculous garbage thank you
My washer and dryer are up against each other. The washer used to move around maybe once a month when doing king sheets due to imbalance. SOLVED the problem forever. I placed a strip of clear packing tape on top and effectively taped them together. Tape from front to back - this will make them a single unit. The same tape has been on there for years and the washer has NEVER moved an inch. ⬜⬜ And being the tape is facing down... no lint or dust gets in to make the sticky side dirty.
I wonder if using four short sections of a pool noodle would provide more damping between the two sections of plastic holders where you put the safety pins ?
Love how on my Maytag they couldn’t seal the bleach chute well enough so any spill goes right down the front left rod and eventually destroyed it. Other 3 rods in great condition…. Joy! Wish I could’ve tried this, but a new set of rods was in order.
This video changed my life. I was unemployed, unhealthy, and alone. Then I watched this video and my life was transformed forever. Now I'm the CEO of a successful company, I have a six pack, I'm happily married, and have two healthy sons. Thank you Bens Appliances and Junk for the amazing video!!!
Another great video. Love the type of "in-a-pinch" fix that you did. Reminds me of the way people used to do things back in the day. Stay well and stay safe. :)
Is the room/walls really shaking during the spin test at 10:45? If not, then perhaps turn off image stabilization if that's a feature on your camera, which apparently is trying to compensate for the machine wobbling by digitally manipulating the image.
I am 67, and sadly it took me 20 years of banging myself over the head with various American made machines Kenmore Beau Mark from the Bay and Whirlpool before finally settling with a German made Miele front load washer and dryer, both of which have been running almost daily since 1999 to presently in 2023! I can't ask for anything more! totally made to last!
What you can do with the lid is make the lid lock engage by starting a cycle so the lid is locked shut, then unplug it before it unlocks then lift the top and the lid will not fall and you won’t need to tape the lid…
I have an Maytag washer that spun violently and I could bounce the basket up and down easily by hand so the suspension rods were changed and then there was little bounce. I put a very small load in washer and it still spun violently and when I removed load of laundry the basket was again very loose after just one wash cycle. Me and my daughter are trying to fix this as my husband is severely disable and can not help so any suggestion or tips would be greatly appreciated.
Once again RUclips has saved me. Over the past 10 years, I would estimate RUclips has saved me between $75K to 100K in car and home repairs. I installed the safety pins as the video instructed and the washer works like new. Not sure how long the fix will last, but it beats spending $50 for a new set of dampers.
Thanks for your videos, Ben. I fixed the rods and it seemed to have worked because when I manually push down it does not bounce like it use to, I also did the reset and recalibration but I'm still having the same bouncing problem when the machine is spinning. My washer is a Whirlpool model WTW4816FW2. What else could it be?
if you own the washer and its yours you can do what you want but as a tech what are you going to charge for a time consuming job that probably is not going to hold up. Just dealt with a maytag washer banging and put new suspension rods in and its still banging the sides. done this job many times but now and then you get one like this. also replaced the tub hub kit and still banging.
I’m a repair tech.. I’ve seen this or other hacks for this exact problem. In my opinion, I haven’t done it, I don’t think I will. Due to the fact the suspension rods I use OEM are not pricey.
Haidrnfaulker estoy casi seguro que vio un tutorial de algún latino, esa es solo una de las formas que se pueden usar hay otras 10 formas diferentes, un saludo desde el norte de México
Wish I had seen this before I ordered new rods for mine as I would have tried it. Still the new rods were only about $40 and were not to hard to change
Didn't you say the grease had leaked out? Seems like if you put a bunch in the bigger white cup & black boot it would get on the rod & might defeat the tightening you'd done with the pin 😁 Are you simply trying to put preload or limit the pinned cup to one spot on the rod so it won't move past the maximum spring length (plus a tiny bit of preload)? I'd be an idiot and let my OCD kick in and crimp a ferrule on to the shaft too. You can make one with a flat piece of sheet metal folded around & crimped or nut & bolted. A split ferrule can be made with a dremel or you can look at crimp connectors for wiring, butt connectors are often split, I've used the wire crimping part from ring terminals to reinforce failing cable ferrules on small stainless steel cable, you carefully pry them open enough then crimp the snot out of them with some serious crimpers😁 OCD and a good local hardware store can be a dangerous thing. Still haven't figured out what the second smaller white cup is supposed to do, act as a brake or add tension?
Instead of the safety pin hack, can't I just replace the tension rod(s)? My Whirlpool is about 10,000 loads old so I'm assuming a new set of tension rods for a great machine would be a wise investment for me? (10k + loads in about 6 years, mind you 😅)
Hi Ben, I really enjoy watching your videos. One of em, you discussed American made appliances, and better control on quality. I worked in an American factory for 24 years, a top fortune 500 company, cmm equipment, many inspectors, endless processes, you name it, they have it. Yet, even here in America, I see alot of poor quality workmanship by people who don't care, poorly trained, make up stories, nobody told me that. It goes on and on. In the thick of it, I bought a piece of fitness equipment by octane fitness, the ZR8. I was nervous when I saw on the box, "made in Tiawan". You wouldn't believe the workmanship that went into this "Tiawan" piece of equipment. The welds all look perfect. AMAZING welds. Top workmanship throughout. Then i go to work and see crap booger welds, and I wonder how these people passed the weld test. And this has gone on for many years. And I tell these people about the "Tiawan" welds. Some of these foreign factories really have their stuff together! Even Tiawan. Look up the Chinese car "NIO". Compare a Chinese made nio electric car to an American made tesla, where people are complaining about fit up of the body panels. And maybe you're spot on, American made appliances are better than other countries, i personally am seeing people who don't care, which is sad. Every job is a portrait of YOURSELF, make sure it says EXCELLENCE
Please understand the issue isn't foreign fridges it's foreign fridges available in the US. Korea has amazing standards. But the current LG line sucks due to massive multi billion dollar failures. Samsung QC across the board is bad. The great stuff in Thailand simply isn't available in the US like Mitsubishi. Somehow we also can't get Thailand. The Chinese mfg. Fridges I know of haven't been on the market long enough to make absolute calls on but their sealed system warranties and tech services are currently very poor. So that only leaves a scant few American units that are decent at this time. 15 years ago, LGs Korean plant made some of the best fridges for thr US market but that's not the case. I recognize that in many other fields foreign companies are better. Heck, I'm a HUGE Kia/Hyundai guy, but for fridges it's way way different.
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I thought this would not work. I just did it, and it does work. Thank you!
Wow. This Hack actually works. Took me 1 hour and with a little help from my wife. Done.👍🇺🇲
Thank you for this!! My husband and I fixed our washing machine today following your instructions. Our machine is not Maytag but it works in the same manner. I used large safety pins I already had. Perfect!
Great tip, here’s a tip for you all. When retrieving the tension rods through the eye hole of the retainer, I take a extra tension rod or spring, turn it upside down, using the hook to grab the other hook and pull it up through the eye hole/retainer cup. 👍 it doesn’t take as much muscle.
Sheer genius!!! I’ve fixed so many washers and never thought of this! Lol I feel stupid now 😂
Do you mean use the hook to pull it up and out instead of letting it fall and pulling it out of the bottom?
@@Grayce523 depends, some models have a little slot, and you can slide the rods out that way. But then there’s others where you have to pull it from the bottom.
I used a wire clothes hanger. But your idea is great when replacing and you have an extre rod. I would even bend the rod and make an handle.
I need a visual of this please thanks
I used the bigger safety pins with this fix and my machine spins better now than when it was new! Thankyou!!!!!!
The safty pens goods great
I do appreciate that you put on the correct outfit for whatever you're working on. Now, I am going to go put on my Samsung and LG hats to fix some of their garbage in my shop. Thanks for the video as always!
I do have a Goldstar and Samsung badge for my hat, just gotta find the Samsung again as I got a few videos to do. I'm glad you notice though!
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@@bensappliancesandjunk When is the cinder block vid? Made me die laughing on the last game boy vis
I have a Samsung top loader that off balanced. I changed the suspension rods and its still banging. Will that part that fixes the maytags fix a Samsung@bensappliancesandjunk
Thank you so much for the helpful video. I was going to trash my washer and buy a new one. Instead I replaced all 4 dampers for $50 and it now runs quieter than new. Thanks, again.
Thank you, thank you thank you! My basket didn't bounce as bad but definitely slammed while washing. Added the pins as a temp fix to ordering the rods. Bless You for this video. Saved me a great amount of stress.
I’m so grateful for this video!!!!! 48$ suspension rods from Amazon and no more scary washing machine dancing around the basement floor and your right, it was SCARRRY!!!! Thumbs up!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! My Maytag Centennial was mercilessly walking around when in spin cycle. I followed your video instructions and installed the safety pins as you demonstrated. This done, it now spins like new!! As with everything…….the price for new rods has doubled. They are no longer $60 but in fact 120+ tax I decided to try the safety pin route and boy am I glad I did.
I did the hack using straight pins. Mine pins were kind of on the thin side, but my basket was not bouncing as much as the one you had in your video. So i gave it a try since my suspension rod plastic collar had some give but not as much as the one in your video. It worked great. I figured I would rather try the hack instead of buying some generic brand from Amazon and where the quality might not be the best.
tried the hack and cured my whirlpool. This machine is like a Ford. Not quick and easy slots but doable if you're patient and can get underneath. Just saves time to have slots. Thank you for sharing!!!!
I left the curl on the pin to hold it in place.
Use pliers to hold the black housing and a dull screw driver. Pops off first try.
Lay a small mirror on the floor to find the hole if you don't have slots.
So ours is about 5 years old now. Same model. I did this hack today and wow, it works! I will order the repair kit because two of the plastic inserts are gone and all four retainers are broken. (This has been happening for about a year now). Thank you for the help.
Amazing! Worked! I used 2" safety pins. Couple of additional tips from my experience. When separating the damper with the putty knife I held the bottom half with pliers because it was greasy. This allowed the top part to come off very easily. When pulling down on the safety pin part to slide it between the damper and the rod I held and pushed the pin with needle nose pliers as I pulled down on the top part of the damper. When reinstalling the top part of the rod after sliding it up through the mount, I found it was easiest just to reach down and grab the bottom of the rod with my hand so the rod stays up and you can reattach that plastic thing at the top. Very much appreciate the video. Thanks for sharing.
With all the crap appliances out there it’s hard to keep up which is why I really really appreciate your videos thank you so much 😊
My Maytag washer tried to knock down my walls after moving and spending a little time in storage. This "fix" worked perfectly. It will hopefull last long enough to keep the unit in service until I order the new parts.
All I had was very small safety pins. I was able to cut them in half and use 2 per rod. Thought it might be too much but worked great. Excellent hack!!! Thank you! And I was able to remove and reinstall from the top.
THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!! It took me 30 minutes and $25.00 to replace my suspension rods on my washing machine!! This explanation and the video helped!!!
Thank you so much, I tried this and have now washed 5 loads so far with no more issues.
I have this same Maytag washer/dryer pair! The only part replaced were the suspension rods. They have 2 functions: A) spring support the tub. And B) DAMPEN the movement of the tub especially during the spin cycle. The portion on these rods that provide the DAMPENING are really cheap and cheezy design. I'd say just replace em all and move on like I did and DON"T buy the knock off parts (I tried em and they were incorrect length). Cheers!!
And now our trash cans are plastic too
I just ordered four new rods for 78$ because I don't want to do it twice,,but the video was still informative and some good tips in the comment section also..
Thanks for saying what they cost
I bought a Maytag washer and it’s probably this worst piece of equipment I’ve ever bought
That’s all appliances these days sadly the only one I’ve seen that’s still good quality and classic design is Speed Queen
It's NOT a real Model A806 Washing Machine...that's for sure!!!...these are plastic tin cans now...
If you want to change your mind and think it's the greatest just to buy a Samsung
I got a maytag been worked on 3 times piece of shit
My washer is about two years old its more like a blender it tears holes in clothes.Spins them into the side and wrinkles everything. The Maytag dryer is not much better clothes end up wrinkled and not dry after two hours.
Wow! I was skeptical about this and it totally worked! I don’t have any safety pins so I used large paper clips. I just snipped the paper clip ends at an angle to make it easier to push them through. Thanks for sharing this video with us!!!
When using the safety pin method, I only put pins in two of the suspension rods.
One on the right rear rod, and one on the front left rod.
When I tried pins on all four rods, the suspension was too stiff and would cause excess vibration when the washer was spinning.
The Walmart sold safety pins I use are size 3 and 2 inches long.
Thanks for uploading this method, Ben.
Sometimes those darn suspension rods can be a total pain in the you know what if things don't go smoothly during the process to change them. The plastic around the tub or the metal cabinet will shred your arms up if you don't protect your arms and hands. The rubber gloves he recommended is a great tip also, especially if you are going back with new rods. Amazing how they make something so simple such a headache!
I just installed the pins in my washer and it worked great! Thanks so much for sharing this information. My washer spins like new!
still working? how long does the safety pin solution works?
Worked good for me! 2” safety pins, took most of the play out of the basket and drum. Little but of movement still but it looks more like a balance issue than a tension rod issue. Thanks for the help man!
Thanks for this fix. Just tried it on my 4 year old Whirlpool WTW5000DW3 and worked like a charm! It's been rocking and shaking for months. I kept adjusting the feet and couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong. Glad I did a search and came across this video.
I bought a maytag washer about 7 years ago because it has a 10 year warranty. A year later the washing machine had this issue where it was bouncing around. I could not figure out the problem and it was difficult to contact the manufacturer for warranty repair. I decided to purchase a basic whirlpool that costs hundreds less than the Maytag and didn’t come with a 10 year warranty label on the washing machine. It’s been working perfectly and have not had any issues. If this is such a common problem with Maytag why not redesign it? I will never buy another Maytag washing machine.
Buy Speed Queen, problem solved for the rest of your life.
Maytag and Whirlpool are made at the same factory using the same parts
@@jsblusmokebbq4343 You are correct, Whirlpool bought them out, they both use to be very good, not anymore, Speed Queen will last a lifetime, only one now all American made.
That 10 year warrenty is on the one good part in the machine.
I have hated my maytag since day 1 I'll never buy another one. Nothing but problems
I used some 20 g needles that I had for my horses. Worked a treat . I have tamed the washing machine. Sweet!
I was very skeptical this would work but i was very wrong. Thanks for making this, you saved us a lot of money. Runs like new.
I used the bigger safety pins, which work great. Thank you.
i had to order a whole new set, the plastic cups in my kenmore were all broken. but the rubber glove tip helped a ton. thanks.
I did your hack today and it worked so far hopefully last till new parts come in thanks
Thanks for the safety pin hack! Our Maytag machine doesn't bang around with a large-ish load now.
I tried another hack where someone suggested using tarp straps with the excess wrapped around the rod, but I couldn't get the wrap to stay put, so I strapped the bottom end to the base of the washing machine as there are holes there. Didn't last long as one strap unhooked at the bottom then all we'd hear is the loose strap and metal hook slapping against the metal "box" of the washer.
I was going to try using split shaft 1/4” collars which is a really nice hack, but it costs about $25/set in Canada. Cheaper than a set of suspension rods, but still not as cheap as the tarp straps (1.99 ea).
So I kept on looking for other solutions and thankfully came across your video. We only had three large safety pins at home, so I used your method, but used the cut side on one as my fourth (with the safety locking head part). It took a bit more effort to insert into the plastic bit, but I eventually got it in by hammering the cut end a little more tapered. It's been about 2 weeks and no annoying banging noise when running.
Rather disappointed to hear Maytag was bought by Whirlpool and made in the same factory. You'd think "Designed, Assembled, blah blah in America" would stand for better quality which is why we bought a Maytag washer. If they just added split collars to the rods (or safety pins ;), it would probably solve the issue permanently. Worst case scenario maybe you have to pull out the rods and tighten the split collars every X years.
Looks like four genuine Maytag suspension rods are about $72 shipped. If I was doing this myself, I think I'd wuss out and buy new rods - my washer dryer are in a tiny shallow area, I'd not want to do this twice, lol. Interesting that the product description says that this Maytag was manufactured originally by Whirlpool. Turns out you can buy the top suspension hangers, those white cups with the slots for under $10 for four, you just find them listed as a Whirlpool part.
The price honestly varies by model. Some are not too expensive and are reasonable but others I've seen retail for $100+ and even wholesale is bad. Additionally there have been shortages on a few oddball ones lately too
Why do you want to rip off the customer with the pen just install new ones and be done with the job when you're charging 150 .00 an hour?
@@kimbrosappliance5311 he's showing us what we can do if we can't afford to fix it or are in a pinch.
Thanks for this! I literally just bought this washer from HD 4 days ago…and expect to have problems in the future….flat out couldn’t afford a Speed Queen - which actually is too much of a machine for two retired bums like me & Hubby! Point being, Folks - treat your old appliances like cherished family members and do your best to make them last as long as possible!
And don’t get me started on the crappy quality of modern safety pins!! As a semi professional seamstress… These sorts of cheap chinese pins just drive me freaking insane! The points aren’t even sharp enough to pierce light fabrics without damage and they bend out is shape like wet noodles. Ugh!!
The safety pins, yes!!!!
@@frenchbullielove 💕
Great video! This is exactly what is wrong with my machine.
😬I was gifted this exact machine when I mentioned to a family member that I was going to buy a new machine 🙄😩 thankful & appreciative but this is THE WORST washing machine I have EVER had. I hated it from the 1st use
I had to come back just to comment this guy is genius I couldn't even do laundry cause it would shut off during spin due to the extreme out of balance deal I couldn't even tell that the spring rods were bad except it did bounce 2 or 3 times when pushed down and released. I used paper clips and 1 was a little worse I glued the spring to the top plastic piece then glued right above the white cap thatclips on that plastic piece like a dream it works now . Now I now before ordering 78 dollar suspension rods that's what I need . I could do it all rightfrom the top reaching between the tub and the metal cover with a flashlight and bare hands 30 mins easy
Tried this on mine today, working better so far. Much appreciated, thank you.
Thanks! I have a Maytag bravos that I've had nothing but problems with. Taking my machine apart right now, lol. Had to replace the actuator last month, and definitely sure the suspension rods are bad now so hopefully this fix works. PS I don't have safety pins but metal wiring for jewelry making which is about the same thickness. A bit easier to bend and shape hopefully it'll hold up
Bravo my friend. I have a Brand New Maytag MVWB765Fw. It was manufactured in 2019 but I just bought it 2 weeks ago on a major league discount and in the box factory (allegedly) new. After firing it up it was apparent the 4 inlet valve was not working so I replaced that. Then it was out of balance crazy on all cycles. Your video was the first I saw. I used a paper clip in each one so the plastic was really tight and Voila, The wife now has a brand new Maytag that works quite well thanks to your fix. I have to say WTF to Maytag. How can a washer never used out of the box 5 years old have two major defective parts in it like that? You telling me time, good ole fashioned "Time" degrades a valve and a suspension rod and its parts? Most ridiculous thing ever. My parents had a GE Washer made in 1953 that was handed down from my Great Aunt to my Mom and it lasted until 1993 when the power company bought it back along with the 40 year old GE refridgerator for 5 times what my Aunt paid for it in 1953. Dont make 'em like they used to. Thanks again Brother Maytagger!
All they are making is a disgrace and if you don't believe it just read all the reviews. They do it because they have the monopoly, you caint hardly find a washer not made by whirlpool .
I would guess the plastic piece that is supposed to grip the rod degraded in maybe very hot or cold storage conditions?
thanks for this..i actually tried this and it works....well at least five loads since i tried it....hope it lasts....tnx again!!!!!!!KUDOS!!!!!!!
I recently had to remove the washer tub and I found lots of mud and gunk was causing the machine to go out of balance even after I replaced the rods. Once I removed the tub and cleaned the bottom, the washer ran smoothly.
Very grateful for amazing tip and great detailed instructions! It saved me hustle and money of getting a new one and I came out of the laundry room feeling a hero! Thank you 🙏🏻
"More thicker," Ben? That's the bestest English l've heard today.
This works. I used straight pins with the plastic head, May not last forever but machine spins perfect now.
Try tightening the flywheel first to fix unbalanced load issues. It worked for me. Turn your washer on its side ( tape the lid shut to prevent it from opening and disconnect the water supply lines) Use a ¼” allen wrench to tighten the flywheel (bolt is in the middle of the round wheel) . It will be tight to turn. You can use a short piece of pipe on your wrench for extra leverage. Wear gloves so if the wrench slips you won’t hurt your hands. Hope it works🤞
Different machine
@@jossiel24 I used this quick fix successfully on my Maytag Bravos washer. I’m not sure if other Maytag washers are made the same way. It’s worth checking anything make to see if it’s a possible solution.
I just did this today. 5/21/24
Maytag only 4 years old
It works now. Not to hard.
Wear a long sleeve shirt or you might get scratched up.
I am still going to order new ones.
This hack is so rad- thank you for posting! I'm about to run down to the basement and see if i can make it work!!
Did it work ?
Thank you so much for this tip ! I coulnd't find safety pins , instead I used just regular paper clip, I put it on all 4 rods and now our washer is very quiet ;) better than new. BTW, our Maytag washer is 10 years old ;) This video saved me 144 USD ( brand new OEM suspension rods from Maytag).
This is a great tip, if it lasts for a while. Otherwise, it could be more beneficial just buying the OEM replacements, hoping they will at least last as long as the original one's did. Which in my case was 4-years.
in the 1960s GE used a cement block attached to the bottom of thier washing machinnes to balance them and keep them from rocking
Front loads still have those for sure
Thank you I fixed my machine with your idea. It’s a Maytag. Thank you very much works great.
That machine is not terribly old yet, it’s all rusty and suspension was already wearing out?! Very disturbing to see…;( This was a GREAT video! Thank you, sir! I found it very informative !
His english teacher is so proud of him.
oh my god this worked. My next step was spending $1000 at Home Depot. A brake spring hook tool made it a lot easier to pull the rods through the top too
Always great videos this one is particularly one of my favorites because it was banging when you started it and that just showed that everything of the seed in the place will say amazing. I am fixed my dryer and washer because of this channel I'm going to thank you I do have an advantage of being a handyman though but reality is that anyone can do it if they really put effort.
I wanted to make sure we got a REALLY BAD unit to do this test on, because there's always a ton of other videos I can do where one that's in awful shape is needed to show before/after on suspension rod, or other balance issue fixes.
@@bensappliancesandjunk no worry you're a champion there's no doubt I watched some of your videos I couldn't even count. I have a Maytag and whirlpool. The Maytag washer and dryer to sit in the garage brand new barely used I'm a family member that died and it's in excellent condition so I keep the whirlpools working until there's just no hope and then I'm going to swap out to the ones in the garage with your brand-new literally there are Maytag and they're really nice no mice or anything has been up in there messing with them. I'll have to do a test on the washing machine and check the wires when I swap out the make sure there wasn't any mice chewing on something while they've been sitting out there or whatever but I still do everything out the best I could I'm good for a while I'm not buying into the new garbage that they are selling the day it's ridiculous garbage thank you
My washer and dryer are up against each other. The washer used to move around maybe once a month when doing king sheets due to imbalance.
SOLVED the problem forever. I placed a strip of clear packing tape on top and effectively taped them together. Tape from front to back - this will make them a single unit. The same tape has been on there for years and the washer has NEVER moved an inch. ⬜⬜ And being the tape is facing down... no lint or dust gets in to make the sticky side dirty.
Thank you for explaining the problem and the simple fix.
Nice job here on the fix. Great explanation on the video. As always, love the old Maytag Repairman costume.
Very nice. With all your tips and tricks that's actually a very easy job.
Thanks 👍
Explained the problem perfectly!Getting our new washer next week lol
I wonder if using four short sections of a pool noodle would provide more damping between the two sections of plastic holders where you put the safety pins ?
Love how on my Maytag they couldn’t seal the bleach chute well enough so any spill goes right down the front left rod and eventually destroyed it. Other 3 rods in great condition…. Joy! Wish I could’ve tried this, but a new set of rods was in order.
Thank you for the safety pin tip! Our washing machine is working well again!!
This video saved me $60! Washer works like new now
This video changed my life. I was unemployed, unhealthy, and alone. Then I watched this video and my life was transformed forever. Now I'm the CEO of a successful company, I have a six pack, I'm happily married, and have two healthy sons. Thank you Bens Appliances and Junk for the amazing video!!!
Another great video. Love the type of "in-a-pinch" fix that you did. Reminds me of the way people used to do things back in the day. Stay well and stay safe. :)
back in the day? We’ve never stopped fixing thing. Put the phone down!
❤❤thanks for the tip I gave it a try and IT WORKED!!!❤❤ we appreciate your help and knowledge!!!😊
Is the room/walls really shaking during the spin test at 10:45? If not, then perhaps turn off image stabilization if that's a feature on your camera, which apparently is trying to compensate for the machine wobbling by digitally manipulating the image.
Oh odd! I didnt notice that. I'll look into that!
I am 67, and sadly it took me 20 years of banging myself over the head with various American made machines Kenmore Beau Mark from the Bay and Whirlpool before finally settling with a German made Miele front load washer and dryer, both of which have been running almost daily since 1999 to presently in 2023! I can't ask for anything more! totally made to last!
How much are they and where can we find them? ❤
What you can do with the lid is make the lid lock engage by starting a cycle so the lid is locked shut, then unplug it before it unlocks then lift the top and the lid will not fall and you won’t need to tape the lid…
I have an Maytag washer that spun violently and I could bounce the basket up and down easily by hand so the suspension rods were changed and then there was little bounce. I put a very small load in washer and it still spun violently and when I removed load of laundry the basket was again very loose after just one wash cycle. Me and my daughter are trying to fix this as my husband is severely disable and can not help so any suggestion or tips would be greatly appreciated.
I had the same thing happen.
Only thing i do differnet is install the pin the opposite way it holds better with the cap locked against the safetfy pin bent around.
It worked perfectly. Amazing. Thanks!
Once again RUclips has saved me. Over the past 10 years, I would estimate RUclips has saved me between $75K to 100K in car and home repairs. I installed the safety pins as the video instructed and the washer works like new. Not sure how long the fix will last, but it beats spending $50 for a new set of dampers.
Thanks for your videos, Ben.
I fixed the rods and it seemed to have worked because when I manually push down it does not bounce like it use to, I also did the reset and recalibration but I'm still having the same bouncing problem when the machine is spinning.
My washer is a Whirlpool model WTW4816FW2. What else could it be?
Nice hack.
Sliding a movers blanket under the machine to protect the wood floor when you're tilting it would be a good idea.
Awesome hack! Thank you!
My machine has been bouncing around for some time, now it finally stopped.
if you own the washer and its yours you can do what you want but as a tech what are you going to charge for a time consuming job that probably is not going to hold up.
Just dealt with a maytag washer banging and put new suspension rods in and its still banging the sides. done this job many times but now and then you get one like this. also replaced the tub hub kit and still banging.
We invented shims to solve the problem. I have to make a video on it soon
I’m a repair tech.. I’ve seen this or other hacks for this exact problem.
In my opinion, I haven’t done it, I don’t think I will.
Due to the fact the suspension rods I use OEM are not pricey.
This man is a genius!!! I’m just curious on how the hell he figured that one out 🤣
Haidrnfaulker estoy casi seguro que vio un tutorial de algún latino, esa es solo una de las formas que se pueden usar hay otras 10 formas diferentes, un saludo desde el norte de México
Good stuff, keep it coming Ben.
Thanks! Have a Maytag washer/dryer set. Have become a tad concerned, during the spin cycle.
How long does this fix last? Seems like the metal the pin is made of could wear quickly and cause a redo of the hack.
This would be an emergency fix…new shocks need to be ordered from am oem source.
As long as I can keep the self-leveling setup on the back of my older Whirlpools from corroding and am able to get parts, I'll stick to those.
Thanks so much for this video ! Saved me a repairman to come & charge me !
used the hack super thumbs up
Thanks for you help and clarification how to do this
Thank you for the tips. These tips will also help when we install the replacement rods.
Wish I had seen this before I ordered new rods for mine as I would have tried it. Still the new rods were only about $40 and were not to hard to change
Didn't you say the grease had leaked out? Seems like if you put a bunch in the bigger white cup & black boot it would get on the rod & might defeat the tightening you'd done with the pin 😁 Are you simply trying to put preload or limit the pinned cup to one spot on the rod so it won't move past the maximum spring length (plus a tiny bit of preload)? I'd be an idiot and let my OCD kick in and crimp a ferrule on to the shaft too. You can make one with a flat piece of sheet metal folded around & crimped or nut & bolted. A split ferrule can be made with a dremel or you can look at crimp connectors for wiring, butt connectors are often split, I've used the wire crimping part from ring terminals to reinforce failing cable ferrules on small stainless steel cable, you carefully pry them open enough then crimp the snot out of them with some serious crimpers😁 OCD and a good local hardware store can be a dangerous thing. Still haven't figured out what the second smaller white cup is supposed to do, act as a brake or add tension?
I believe he failed to specify that it was dampening grease, vert sticky stuff but still grease.
Where’s the link to buy new suspension rods?
I did it and it worked thank you very much, sir❤🎉
yo mine is shaking so bad i can't run it. Had to unplug it or it would damage something. Will try this
This worked great - thanks so much!!!
This worked for me! So far so good! Thank you
Instead of the safety pin hack, can't I just replace the tension rod(s)? My Whirlpool is about 10,000 loads old so I'm assuming a new set of tension rods for a great machine would be a wise investment for me? (10k + loads in about 6 years, mind you 😅)
Hi Ben, I really enjoy watching your videos. One of em, you discussed American made appliances, and better control on quality. I worked in an American factory for 24 years, a top fortune 500 company, cmm equipment, many inspectors, endless processes, you name it, they have it. Yet, even here in America, I see alot of poor quality workmanship by people who don't care, poorly trained, make up stories, nobody told me that. It goes on and on. In the thick of it, I bought a piece of fitness equipment by octane fitness, the ZR8. I was nervous when I saw on the box, "made in Tiawan". You wouldn't believe the workmanship that went into this "Tiawan" piece of equipment. The welds all look perfect. AMAZING welds. Top workmanship throughout. Then i go to work and see crap booger welds, and I wonder how these people passed the weld test. And this has gone on for many years. And I tell these people about the "Tiawan" welds. Some of these foreign factories really have their stuff together! Even Tiawan. Look up the Chinese car "NIO". Compare a Chinese made nio electric car to an American made tesla, where people are complaining about fit up of the body panels. And maybe you're spot on, American made appliances are better than other countries, i personally am seeing people who don't care, which is sad. Every job is a portrait of YOURSELF, make sure it says EXCELLENCE
Please understand the issue isn't foreign fridges it's foreign fridges available in the US.
Korea has amazing standards. But the current LG line sucks due to massive multi billion dollar failures. Samsung QC across the board is bad. The great stuff in Thailand simply isn't available in the US like Mitsubishi. Somehow we also can't get Thailand. The Chinese mfg. Fridges I know of haven't been on the market long enough to make absolute calls on but their sealed system warranties and tech services are currently very poor. So that only leaves a scant few American units that are decent at this time. 15 years ago, LGs Korean plant made some of the best fridges for thr US market but that's not the case.
I recognize that in many other fields foreign companies are better. Heck, I'm a HUGE Kia/Hyundai guy, but for fridges it's way way different.
Taiwan items are usually good quality, usually significantly better than the average China items.
Put a block under the Gearcase so the tub goes go a couple inches makes it easy as well