Perfect video! Our Maxima just started having large amounts of water inside the door. We have owned it for 7 years. I found your video, and all 5 holes were clogged with hair and dirt. I pulled the hair out out with small needle nosed pliers, wiped it all down on both sides of the gasket, ran another load, and no more water! Thanks.
OMG, it was so hard for me to find this video, but finally my front door washer does not stuck water in the rubber seal and does not smell stinky anymore!!! Thank you so much!!!!
Had same problem but didn’t realize the problem until see this video . I even replaced inlet valve ones but didn’t solve. Luckily passing by your miracle clip and surprised me. Your save my life. Thank you so much
you're the best! saved me a repair call and got my laundry done just 2 hours before my vacation. would have been in bad shape without this great helpful video!
Wow, I can't believe what an easy fix this is. The water in the gasket has been irritating me for a long, long time. I kept on meaning to google it, but at the time it was always easier to keep on draining the gasket with sponges into the laundry sink. Thank you, Kevin! And yes, get rid of the music.
Thank you for posting this!! I just bought a Maytag Maxima so I will be checking that regularly. A friend of mine has a Maxima set, but he has had no issues with this for 2 years. It is an excellent washer and I am so happy to have it!
Thanks man. I thought the sewer was backing up. I found that by shoving a tiny tiny screwdriver through the hard plastic holes revealed a build up of hard powder detergent in the hole and behind the hole. This was more satisfying than popping a zit.
I leave my door open and soap tray pulled out to dry after every load. HOWEVER, I have a dog and I used to have 3. I wash the bathroom rugs and dog bed covers in the washer and the amount of hair and lint I just pulled out of there mixed with fabric softener was shocking. I knew there were holes, but without your video I could only get to the clog from inside the gasket. Now I can take it off and get it all cleaned out behind. I don’t even have the exact same washer, but this was enough to figure out what I needed.
Thank you!!!!! Recently I noticed standing water (about 1/4 cup) under the door gasket. As you suggested, I lifted up the gasket and there it was!! Hair, scum, ugly-looking bits of unknown things around the drain holes!
Great video!! Just got a ton of hair and dirt out from behind the gasket drain holes. Thank you!! Now, hopefully my whirlpool duet front loader will drain.
Thank you! This was way too easy, and I should have figured it out a long time ago, when I started noticing two inches of water inside the rubber. Pulled out about an inch ball of hair behind the rubber gasket, and now the holes are unclogged.
Thanks man. Saved me an hour or two trying to figure the problem out. I've had the washer about 1.5years now and I started seeing the problem about 6 months ago. Going to start cleaning it out once every 3 nonths
Thank you for your time and for pointing out one obvious thing that I had missed. None of the other videos address the rubber grommet being on the lip/track!! that was my problem your video showed me
Helped me...I didn't even know why my machine would stop but mine was totally clogged. Thank you. Works fine after cleaning out all the dog hair back there.
Perfect, 100% works great. Didn’t need the small screwdriver, just wipe out the inside between the rubber gasket and the weep holes halfway up both sides. Got hair, lint and yuck out. Thank you!
Thank you for making this video. I think the picture and instruction were very clear. I pulled out so much dog hair!!! I had no idea that I should routinely clean this. I agree with most of the other commenters though and found the music distracting and unnecessary.
Very helpful!! I could see that they were clogged but by removing the rubber seal I could get to it. Not only clean in front of that plastic, but be sure to clean behind it. That is where the majority of my clog was.
Thanks! I thought the problem was the water shouldn't be there in the first place and the unit had some kind of failure. Wrong! I totally agree that expanding the drain holes is a good idea.
This is a great, informative video. Home Depot found this video for me because I found NO info in the Maytag pamphlet, only ambiguous instructions to wipe the rubber gasket with a cloth occasionally. Thank you. Now I know how to solve the pooling water problem. The machine is otherwise great.
Awesome video ... Thanks ... I would also recommend rinsing the drain holes with a cup of boiling water to wash any residue you might have missed and confirm they are draining properly ... Also use "Affresh" or another cleaning product monthly in the "washer clean" mode.
Also a pipe cleaner (like arts & crafts) or a baby bottle nipple brush. I would not recommend using metal tools because you do not want to chip the paint and get rust or tear/cut the rubber gasket.
Good information and thanks for posting but I rarely see these holes plugged up. I leave my door cracked open when I'm not using the machine and I also run a little vinegar occasionally in the wash and I have zero problems. Leaving the door cracked open and ventilation is the main thing that will prevent odor problems with these front loaders.
Great video! We have the dryer as well, any tips on tightening the door? It not level anymore from being leaned on while reaching for clothes and I am at a loss I have tried all of the visible screws and nothing. thank you so much
There are other videos on how to check the drain filter underneath the tub. You have to remove the rear access panel. Normally, drain filter is where coins end up, etc, clogging and preventing draining. You are cleaning the front door bellow, which there are videos on removing and replacing bellow as well.
I have this exact washer but the filter is at the front of the machine but it seems like I need to take the whole front face panel off? The bottom panel doesn't seem to be in the correct position to access the filter
Thanks for the video!!! I cleared out the hair and the washer immediately, drained!! My washer is a different make...but this was my problem!! So helpful
Hi, we needed to clean the filter on this identical machine which we just completed. However, we came across some wiring (black/red/blue between the machine that connected to the door) and had disconnected the red; but we didn't disconnect the black or blue wiring. The red was in the middle but there are two options where it could go. Can you advise if the red is suppose to be connected directly below the black wire or is there space and it's the second opening.
Will this work on a LG washer? We bought a brand new one & there is a puddle of water buildup right from the first wash itself! We had a Electrolux for 15 years. Never had such issue.
Ok, so I clean the seal constantly on mine. Does this machine have an easy access filter? The seal isn’t a filter. The seal is just the first place to clean to help the washer last longer.
Just went through mopping my laundry room into the half bathroom next to it due to water flowing out of this exact machine, same color. My dispenser was clogged when using powder washing soda. I stuck my fingers down to the hole that goes into the machine then used a bar b q skewer to poked through gently. I will check this next where the water always fill up this pocket. I will never buy a front load again.
Thank you so much for this video!! I've been trying to figure out why this was happening to my washing machine and was about to spend almost $100 on a new seal. (I have a Whirlpool Duet and this solved my problem.) I agree with the comment below though.. ditch the background music. Otherwise, thanks again for this video!! It was very, very helpful.
I had tried this awhile back and it worked. I wanted to double check and make sure this "fix" was okay to do. Recently our yellow-lab/basset mix started having skin problems and she is shedding like crazy (took her to vet yesterday). Anyway, I'm going downstairs to fix it again and I thought I'd use a very small.CROCHET HOOK to remove the debris. You did an excellent job of explaining the procedure, Kev. Thanks. I am subscribing to your videos. Thanks so much!
You also need to clean out behind that white plastic part as well. Otherwise you are going to continue having the same issue. I took a wooden kabob stick and got out a blockage of hair. Just cleaning the front is not enough.
Hey, do you know how to access the pump filter, I know it has one but it's at the front but there's no way to access it I tried taking off the back panel it's at the front.. and the bottom panel won't be able to access it
I have the maytag maxima it is leaking out the front. No rips or tares. The it seems really loose. Is there a way to tighten it with a sealant or something. Please help
Thanks for the video...Good content, terrible presentation...get to the point and cut the music (or at least turn it down). You could have done this video in about 2 min. Hopefully you take this as constructive criticism.
@@KEVLARR33 There's no need to apologize for taking the time to post a useful video. The only thing wrong here that could be improved is the attitude of people that decide to leave mean comments under the guise of "constructive critisism." I liked the chat, thought the explanation was useful and didn't even notice the music, but surely would have if it was gone. Thanks for posting a useful video.
Great tip thanks, there is also a trap for debris that gets clogged. It is very hard to get to on these machines. Be careful to use small items in lingerie bags helped solved our issue
this was the slowest fix ive ever seen. i once worked with a guy in the middle or deliveries and service calls pulled off the road to cut some bamboo and started making a fishing pole.. this reminds me of him. he was a former movie theater projectionist?
Perfect video! Our Maxima just started having large amounts of water inside the door. We have owned it for 7 years. I found your video, and all 5 holes were clogged with hair and dirt. I pulled the hair out out with small needle nosed pliers, wiped it all down on both sides of the gasket, ran another load, and no more water! Thanks.
OMG, it was so hard for me to find this video, but finally my front door washer does not stuck water in the rubber seal and does not smell stinky anymore!!! Thank you so much!!!!
Had same problem but didn’t realize the problem until see this video . I even replaced inlet valve ones but didn’t solve. Luckily passing by your miracle clip and surprised me. Your save my life. Thank you so much
you're the best! saved me a repair call and got my laundry done just 2 hours before my vacation. would have been in bad shape without this great helpful video!
you just saved me paying 100 for someone to come fix!!! God bless you!!!!!
AWESOME!!!! Every website was saying to take the pump out instead of doing this first. Saved me a lot of grief and money!!!!
Kevin, that was a great solution! We had been having a drainage problem with the rubber gasket forever,
and this fixed it!! Thank you for your video!
Wow, I can't believe what an easy fix this is. The water in the gasket has been irritating me for a long, long time. I kept on meaning to google it, but at the time it was always easier to keep on draining the gasket with sponges into the laundry sink. Thank you, Kevin! And yes, get rid of the music.
LITERALLY Me!!! lol I will be trying this hack immediately.
Thank you for posting this!! I just bought a Maytag Maxima so I will be checking that regularly. A friend of mine has a Maxima set, but he has had no issues with this for 2 years. It is an excellent washer and I am so happy to have it!
Thank you Kevin. I've been adding vinegar to the rinse cycle to keep it clean, but knowing where to clean out the gunk is even better!
Thank you for your video. You saved me a $95 service charge and allowed me to know that it is easy maintenance. Well done!
Mark OLaughlin thank you and your welcome!
I was a couple hours away from a $300 service call. You da MAN!
Thanks man. I thought the sewer was backing up. I found that by shoving a tiny tiny screwdriver through the hard plastic holes revealed a build up of hard powder detergent in the hole and behind the hole. This was more satisfying than popping a zit.
I leave my door open and soap tray pulled out to dry after every load. HOWEVER, I have a dog and I used to have 3. I wash the bathroom rugs and dog bed covers in the washer and the amount of hair and lint I just pulled out of there mixed with fabric softener was shocking. I knew there were holes, but without your video I could only get to the clog from inside the gasket. Now I can take it off and get it all cleaned out behind. I don’t even have the exact same washer, but this was enough to figure out what I needed.
In my front load, I use a small shop vac with a tube inflator tool and stick it the holes and suck out any crud that builds up, works pretty slick!
Thank you!!!!! Recently I noticed standing water (about 1/4 cup) under the door gasket. As you suggested, I lifted up the gasket and there it was!! Hair, scum, ugly-looking bits of unknown things around the drain holes!
Great video!! Just got a ton of hair and dirt out from behind the gasket drain holes. Thank you!! Now, hopefully my whirlpool duet front loader will drain.
Thank you Kevin. I've scoured the manual that came with it as well as the one online. I never found this info'!
Thank you! This was way too easy, and I should have figured it out a long time ago, when I started noticing two inches of water inside the rubber. Pulled out about an inch ball of hair behind the rubber gasket, and now the holes are unclogged.
Yay! You totally helped me fix my Maytag. Thanks for saving me a plumber bill, Kevin!
finally! you were the only instructional pertaining to this model.great help.saved me from taking apart my washer.!
Thanks man. Saved me an hour or two trying to figure the problem out. I've had the washer about 1.5years now and I started seeing the problem about 6 months ago. Going to start cleaning it out once every 3 nonths
Thank you for your time and for pointing out one obvious thing that I had missed. None of the other videos address the rubber grommet being on the lip/track!! that was my problem your video showed me
thank you, i didnt know you could move the rubber piece, i just went and did mine and i cant believe what i found. Thank you again.
Helped me...I didn't even know why my machine would stop but mine was totally clogged. Thank you. Works fine after cleaning out all the dog hair back there.
Perfect, 100% works great. Didn’t need the small screwdriver, just wipe out the inside between the rubber gasket and the weep holes halfway up both sides. Got hair, lint and yuck out. Thank you!
Thank you for making this video. I think the picture and instruction were very clear. I pulled out so much dog hair!!! I had no idea that I should routinely clean this. I agree with most of the other commenters though and found the music distracting and unnecessary.
Thanks, I just moved into a house with these, and this worked perfectly!
Thanks Kevin, you helped to solve the problem on our washer. This stuff is NOT in the manual.
Very helpful!! I could see that they were clogged but by removing the rubber seal I could get to it. Not only clean in front of that plastic, but be sure to clean behind it. That is where the majority of my clog was.
Dude, you're awesome. I was getting ready to take the whole front panel off to clean the pump filter -- this was way easier. Thanks!
Thanks! I thought the problem was the water shouldn't be there in the first place and the unit had some kind of failure. Wrong! I totally agree that expanding the drain holes is a good idea.
This worked like a charm! Mine was a LOT more messy than the one you fixed. My washer is a Whirlpool Duet, but the procedure was identical.
Nicholas Gould good I'm happy you were able to get it fix great job !
It worked. I have been cleaning the front holes. When I pulled back the rubber seal, it was really dirty. Thanks for the tips.
thanks for the lead. have a different model but similar symptoms. turns out there were a few missing socks stuck behind the rubber guard :o
This worked so great.. I was looking to find the drain think to clean and dont know where it is and came across this and it worked.. Thanks
Thanks for the video - much appreciated! (Although, FYI, the music is uber-annoying! Best stick to the repair :) Thumbs up!
This is a great, informative video. Home Depot found this video for me because I found NO info in the Maytag pamphlet, only ambiguous instructions to wipe the rubber gasket with a cloth occasionally. Thank you. Now I know how to solve the pooling water problem. The machine is otherwise great.
Awesome video ... Thanks ... I would also recommend rinsing the drain holes with a cup of boiling water to wash any residue you might have missed and confirm they are draining properly ... Also use "Affresh" or another cleaning product monthly in the "washer clean" mode.
HuskerGuz I tired it It didnt work well for me !
The Affresh cleans the drum, but not those little drain holes...
Thank you so much. You are my hero... DId just what you said and the water just disappeared.
Thanks for the help. I like the background music too.
Thank you for posting this!! It was well explained and fixed the problem!
Also a pipe cleaner (like arts & crafts) or a baby bottle nipple brush.
I would not recommend using metal tools because you do not want to chip the paint and get rust or tear/cut the rubber gasket.
Worked for me. Thanks. Mine had so much soap built up in there it was dragging it all back up onto the clothes when it spun.
Good information and thanks for posting but I rarely see these holes plugged up. I leave my door cracked open when I'm not using the machine and I also run a little vinegar occasionally in the wash and I have zero problems. Leaving the door cracked open and ventilation is the main thing that will prevent odor problems with these front loaders.
Ty so much! Loved this video!
I know exactly what to do now.
cool, thanks for showing how it gets clogged. How many holes are there to be serviced, all the way around?
Great video! We have the dryer as well, any tips on tightening the door? It not level anymore from being leaned on while reaching for clothes and I am at a loss I have tried all of the visible screws and nothing. thank you so much
There are other videos on how to check the drain filter underneath the tub. You have to remove the rear access panel. Normally, drain filter is where coins end up, etc, clogging and preventing draining. You are cleaning the front door bellow, which there are videos on removing and replacing bellow as well.
I have this exact washer but the filter is at the front of the machine but it seems like I need to take the whole front face panel off? The bottom panel doesn't seem to be in the correct position to access the filter
Thanks for the video!!! I cleared out the hair and the washer immediately, drained!!
My washer is a different make...but this was my problem!! So helpful
Thanks, man, for an easy solution. I thought I was going to have to take it apart and clean out some filter.
I wouldn't make the holes bigger bigger holes could mean it would suck bigger items into your pump like a necklace etc. which could clog up the pump.
This was exactly what was needed, thank you
Hey! Thanks for saving a couple of hundred of dollars!!! It worked!
Hi Kevin, thanks for your video.
Thank you so much! Helped immensely in fixing this problem.
Thanks for this. I'll be doing this maintenance regularly since we have pets and hair accumulates here.
yes thanks for watching it! i have two dogs and the same set up!
Hi, we needed to clean the filter on this identical machine which we just completed. However, we came across some wiring (black/red/blue between the machine that connected to the door) and had disconnected the red; but we didn't disconnect the black or blue wiring. The red was in the middle but there are two options where it could go. Can you advise if the red is suppose to be connected directly below the black wire or is there space and it's the second opening.
Will this work on a LG washer? We bought a brand new one & there is a puddle of water buildup right from the first wash itself! We had a Electrolux for 15 years. Never had such issue.
Just tried your fix and it was super gunned up, Thanks
Thank you so much for uploading this!!! I had the same issue and resolved it by following your instructions.
Ok, so I clean the seal constantly on mine. Does this machine have an easy access filter? The seal isn’t a filter. The seal is just the first place to clean to help the washer last longer.
Is this maxima set a good one? Has it given you any other problems ?
Just went through mopping my laundry room into the half bathroom next to it due to water flowing out of this exact machine, same color. My dispenser was clogged when using powder washing soda. I stuck my fingers down to the hole that goes into the machine then used a bar b q skewer to poked through gently. I will check this next where the water always fill up this pocket. I will never buy a front load again.
Thank you so much for the information, I just fix my washer problem, 👉⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Do I have to use Bounty?
All I have is Sparkle, will it still work?
Please ditch the background music. It detracts from the video by making it hard to understand you!
I am having the same problem. Can't wait to try to fix it. Mine is pretty bad, I think!
I couldn't find help with this problem, either! Thanks for the video!
Thank you so much for this video!! I've been trying to figure out why this was happening to my washing machine and was about to spend almost $100 on a new seal. (I have a Whirlpool Duet and this solved my problem.) I agree with the comment below though.. ditch the background music. Otherwise, thanks again for this video!! It was very, very helpful.
Thank you. I did what you suggested and my washer problem is solved.
I had tried this awhile back and it worked. I wanted to double check and make sure this "fix" was okay to do. Recently our yellow-lab/basset mix started having skin problems and she is shedding like crazy (took her to vet yesterday). Anyway, I'm going downstairs to fix it again and I thought I'd use a very small.CROCHET HOOK to remove the debris.
You did an excellent job of explaining the procedure, Kev. Thanks. I am subscribing to your videos. Thanks so much!
cherimysable thank you and no problem I'm glad I could help !
You also need to clean out behind that white plastic part as well. Otherwise you are going to continue having the same issue. I took a wooden kabob stick and got out a blockage of hair. Just cleaning the front is not enough.
They need to install float Tabs that you drop down in there to keep the flow clean if it wouldn't eat up the rubber of course.
Thank you, Kevin!!
Hey, do you know how to access the pump filter, I know it has one but it's at the front but there's no way to access it I tried taking off the back panel it's at the front.. and the bottom panel won't be able to access it
It's a great help! Thank you
THANK U FOR THIS VIDEO!!! VERY HELPFUL!
thank you for your video, this is exactly the issue that I have. I wil try your method and see if it works...thanks again
Confirms what I suspected. Thanks! The manual does NOT specifically cover this.
Great video thanks 😁😁😁😁
That was very helpful. Thank you.
I have the maytag maxima it is leaking out the front. No rips or tares. The it seems really loose. Is there a way to tighten it with a sealant or something. Please help
Mine is totally clogged, every wash I am sopping all that water up with a towel...Thank you!
How can you clean out the drain tube. The front of the machine does not open.
Thanks for the video...Good content, terrible presentation...get to the point and cut the music (or at least turn it down). You could have done this video in about 2 min. Hopefully you take this as constructive criticism.
lol, agreed.
Adrach D agree 100%
Adrach D video was made a long time ago I cannot take it off I'm sorry but as long as it helps everyone.
I'm sorry for the music this video was made long ago I cannot take it off wish I could as I agree with all lol sorry
@@KEVLARR33 There's no need to apologize for taking the time to post a useful video. The only thing wrong here that could be improved is the attitude of people that decide to leave mean comments under the guise of "constructive critisism." I liked the chat, thought the explanation was useful and didn't even notice the music, but surely would have if it was gone. Thanks for posting a useful video.
Great tip thanks, there is also a trap for debris that gets clogged. It is very hard to get to on these machines. Be careful to use small items in lingerie bags helped solved our issue
Thanks for sharing. That worked
You can also fix it by just sticking Qtips or pipe cleaners in each hole and no have to pull the rubber gasket off. Takes all of 10 seconds.
Great information! Much appreciated! Fixed me right up - gunky yuck!
This really helped me. Thanks a bunch!
A great big THANKS to Kevin. I was ready to call a repairman but tried the tip in the video. Worked great.
This video popped up under dishwasher repair! Need to re-title !
this was the slowest fix ive ever seen. i once worked with a guy in the middle or deliveries and service calls pulled off the road to cut some bamboo and started making a fishing pole.. this reminds me of him. he was a former movie theater projectionist?
Thanks! This worked for me!
Thank you so much!!!
Thanks for the video and god information !
I have the maytag maxima washer and dryer. Do you know how to change the light bulbs in them? Thank you in advance
I'll check today and see
Thanks for the advice !!!!!
very helpful video thank you
Thanks, this REALLY helped!!! :)