Water In Your Washer? Soap In Dispenser? DIY Washing Machine Repair

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  • Water in the washing machine drum and soap in the dispenser? Me too. I'll show you how to repair your front loading washing machine
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Комментарии • 62

  • @nyarvoredude
    @nyarvoredude 3 года назад

    Excellent smart mechanic with a very unassuming terrific sense of humor and a beautiful Labrador Retriever to boot - great DIY video! Thank you! Lookin' forward to more!

  • @animationscreations40
    @animationscreations40 5 лет назад +2

    Love this thank you. I've done several fixes on our LG washing machine and dryer thanks to youtube!

  • @coupedup1
    @coupedup1 Год назад

    Simply Genius. Thank God for this man

  • @lechatbotte.
    @lechatbotte. 5 лет назад +4

    Excellent! You can spend time cleaning it, it better to learn from it, put additional inline filter on the washer line

    • @gardenfork
      @gardenfork  5 лет назад +1

      Yes, I think that would help. Thx!

    • @MaryWehmeier
      @MaryWehmeier 5 лет назад +1

      Eric we put the inline filter on ours, and change it out regularly. Worth every dime. We were shocked how much dirt was coming our “supposed “ clean water. Ugh...

    • @gardenfork
      @gardenfork  5 лет назад +2

      I like lechabotte' idea of adding a filter right behind at the washer, has me thinking...

  • @celticqaidbear
    @celticqaidbear 5 лет назад +5

    I would try to fix it, as back-up parts. Ps change your filter offten or get the kind you can rise off.

    • @gardenfork
      @gardenfork  5 лет назад

      Yes, I have to replace more often. Thx! Eric

    • @gardenfork
      @gardenfork  5 лет назад +1

      interesting how the valves were sealed plastic. good idea to take them apart. thx!

  • @rosejafari8917
    @rosejafari8917 5 лет назад +5

    Now soak the other screens and filters in vinegar and you'll have the next replacement if changing the main filter often doesn't work. Have fun stay safe.

    • @gardenfork
      @gardenfork  5 лет назад +1

      Excellent tip, thanks Rose I still have the parts and will do this. thx! eric.

  • @user-lc7vt2we2u
    @user-lc7vt2we2u 4 года назад +9

    Appliance tech here:
    You're valve was definitely bad, and that's why it kept leaking. The valves were crusty and not sealing properly. No, they aren't cleanable.
    Now when you have soap in the tray, it shoots water into it and the water displaces the soap, pushing it up and out. It's actually not supposed to fully drain out! The cups are removable so you can easily dump them out afterwards. Very common misconception. If you really want it to drain out, you could drill a super tiny hole at the bottom. I've had customers requests that I do it after I've explained this.
    One more thing since I'm already ranting: The max line on the cup isn't the max amount of soap you should put in the machine, its actually the maximum amount you can put in the cup before the soap startes to overflow by itself. This is actually like 5-10x more soap than what is needed for even a large load. DO NOT OVER USE SOAP. It only causes problems. It can cause leaking, error codes, incomplete cycles and much more. Not to mention the over use of soap is the top reason you washer smells bad. When you use too much, it gets coated in-between the inner and outer tub where it gets moldy. You also need to keep the door open and wipe down the gasket after a cycle to keep it from getting moldy. Use AFFRESH once a month on the 'Clean washer' cycle or whatever hottest cycle you have is (Usually sanatize.) This will help boil out some of the old soap scum.

    • @gardenfork
      @gardenfork  4 года назад +1

      Fantastic info Jacob, thx for sharing all this. I do keep the door open. Learned the hard way. Thx!

  • @beardedscrapper538
    @beardedscrapper538 4 года назад

    Thanks for the video. I am having the soap dispenser issuer. But we also have really dirty city water. I will check those filters.

  • @wendyeames5758
    @wendyeames5758 4 года назад +3

    Just dumped one of these. My husband is an electronics tech & can usually fix anything. A very thin sleeve was caught in the gasket & tore a big chunk out of it. He tried to install a new gasket, but it didn't work out & instead he ended up badly slicing his hand. The problem was with the spring & then seating the gasket.
    So, about 5 years out of a $650 machine. The part was over $100 & repairman started at $175, so we just bought an inexpensive ($450) top loader. At least I won't have to deal with mildew on a gasket anymore ( & probably no more LG's, my brother has replaced his lg fridge 3 times in a few years)

  • @jensb.9595
    @jensb.9595 4 года назад

    Expensive, but better then replacing the whole washer or one by on, which is more expensive!! You go 👍🏼

  • @plainboxer1
    @plainboxer1 5 лет назад +4

    If you have a hot water tank(as opposed to an on demand water heater) you may want to flush it out over time also.

    • @gardenfork
      @gardenfork  5 лет назад

      We have a core heater inside our oil fired hot water furnace. Buy yes, good advice, sediment will shorten the life of a water heater. Thx!

  • @luisnavarrete3131
    @luisnavarrete3131 2 года назад

    Thanks a lot for this great video!!! it actually solve my problem. Thanks a lot you really gave save me. I was about to schedule a technician. Thanks a lot for great videos.

  • @Ichwillkeinenaliascheisyoutube
    @Ichwillkeinenaliascheisyoutube 5 лет назад +4

    Done is better than perfect ? This WAS perfect ! :-)

    • @gardenfork
      @gardenfork  5 лет назад +2

      Funny when it works 😀

  • @CharleneDrakes
    @CharleneDrakes 9 месяцев назад

    😅😂you are really funny. I love your DYI (real-time)

  • @dretrunkslumpdrizzah
    @dretrunkslumpdrizzah 4 года назад

    Thank you, we're very appreciative... Excellent video on this issue 👏

  • @dagorithe
    @dagorithe 5 лет назад

    Great video. I wouldn't worry about the lighting. I agree with most. I would have tried to clean first sinece the replacements aren't cheap and then kept them for backups if claeaning only showd little improvement. Well water in Ohio often has sediment also. That reminds me, I need to clean my filter. Add that to the honey-do list.

  • @andreyemelyanenko5230
    @andreyemelyanenko5230 5 лет назад +1

    Good job

    • @gardenfork
      @gardenfork  5 лет назад +1

      Nice truck in your photo there Andrey, thx! eric.

  • @larrysowada9905
    @larrysowada9905 5 лет назад +1

    I have a well to and what happened to you happened to me, the sediments do get into the valves and keep them closed, I had to replace them, I also put screens in my hoses that connect to the faucets, I also cleaned my water filter every month to make sure the sediment wouldn't clog it so the water that flowed through my pipes wouldn't have the sediments clogging up my other faucets

    • @gardenfork
      @gardenfork  5 лет назад +1

      Yeah Larrry, I have to be better at replacing the filter. I think it jammed up the shower valve as well. Thx!

    • @MaryWehmeier
      @MaryWehmeier 5 лет назад

      GardenFork it will Eric. The sediment nailed out bathroom faucets. Ugh.

    • @gardenfork
      @gardenfork  5 лет назад +1

      i got lucky with one of my sink faucets, I was able to turn on and off the supply valve and it dislodge most of the silt Mary. I still have to take apart the shower mixer valve, that will be a thing... - Eric.

  • @robertchenoweth1115
    @robertchenoweth1115 2 года назад

    Excellent - thanks

  • @sharadachowdappa6308
    @sharadachowdappa6308 4 года назад

    Explained very well Thank u so much

  • @sateesh-harkade-4157
    @sateesh-harkade-4157 3 года назад

    thank you

  • @trishaannbell8111
    @trishaannbell8111 3 года назад

    You're pretty funny! I loved watching this video! And it helped so much thank you !!

  • @ReynaMartinez-fb5ms
    @ReynaMartinez-fb5ms 3 года назад +2

    I needed help I'm only 12

  • @theroosha
    @theroosha 3 года назад

    Thanks 🙏 🙏 🙏

  • @krassimirpetrov7131
    @krassimirpetrov7131 3 года назад

    I did this recently to mine , the valve was bad quick $50 fix part from GE

  • @davidsco27
    @davidsco27 4 года назад +2

    Cleaned mine, problem remains

  • @RespectableRSYt
    @RespectableRSYt 5 лет назад +2

    It would be cool to at least take apart the valve to see how bad the build up. Might give a better idea as to weather or not cleaning them is really worth trying.

    • @gardenfork
      @gardenfork  5 лет назад

      I thought of that afterward I posted the video and had tossed the old valves. 🤔 thx! Eric.

  • @mberger70
    @mberger70 3 года назад

    Where can I buy a replacement valve

  • @shawntuan1
    @shawntuan1 6 месяцев назад

    What is the name of that part called? I'm having the same issue with my washer. I would like to get it on order before the washer completely faills and floods my laundry room

    • @gardenfork
      @gardenfork  6 месяцев назад +1

      it is a solenoid valve or water inlet valve

    • @shawntuan1
      @shawntuan1 6 месяцев назад

      @@gardenfork thank you

  • @ridgehilljillie9429
    @ridgehilljillie9429 5 лет назад +1

    Do all wells have filters?

    • @gardenfork
      @gardenfork  5 лет назад +1

      No, but ours always has. It all depends on what you drill through. Thx!

  • @МаркЧерепанов-я7о
    @МаркЧерепанов-я7о 2 года назад +1

    Что делать если в выключенную стиральную машину набирается вода

  • @dannydunnagan3267
    @dannydunnagan3267 5 лет назад

    My dad has a well his water is supposed to be soft water it eats up all the facets and the water heater has to be replaced about every 3 4 years.

    • @gardenfork
      @gardenfork  5 лет назад

      Yeah Danny, hard water will do that. our well water is pretty good, but lots of silt from the boring of the hole through granite. But at least we have water, not everyone does. thx! eric.

  • @EHCBunny4real
    @EHCBunny4real 5 лет назад

    Replace your house filter twice per year.

  • @paddyjoeryan9198
    @paddyjoeryan9198 2 года назад

    Steep it over 2 days in White Vinegar this should clean it

  • @rustlebruxz0013
    @rustlebruxz0013 5 лет назад

    I think your washer is the victim, the real problem is that filter which looks like it should have been changed long long ago. I have a whole house filter similar to yours but I've never let it get to the point where it is dark brown with mud clumped on it. How long does it take to like that? When was it last replaced? ...or checked?

  • @TheSoloAsylum
    @TheSoloAsylum 5 лет назад +1

    Put CLR in your soap drawer and run a clean machine cycle...no clothes.
    CLR or toilet bowl cleaner will remove the build up from the old valves that will probably work just fine afterwards.

    • @gardenfork
      @gardenfork  5 лет назад

      Good tip! Have to try that. Thx!

  • @tonybanner7599
    @tonybanner7599 5 лет назад +1

    If it wasn’t that bad you could backwash it.

    • @gardenfork
      @gardenfork  5 лет назад

      Yeah that thing was toast. Thx!

  • @jamesgoacher1606
    @jamesgoacher1606 5 лет назад

    Forgive me for wishing bad things but I was hoping your problem was going to be the Front Door Seal thingy cos that is a b**!$!! to fit. Comes off very easily but.

    • @gardenfork
      @gardenfork  5 лет назад

      OR the front door hinges! that one happened to me a few years back. That door seal is problematic, i imagine it will be the next thing to go. Doing my cardio, FYI. - Eric.

    • @wendyeames5758
      @wendyeames5758 4 года назад

      Just dealt with that unsuccessfully, (read my above comment)

    • @thinkingoutloud6741
      @thinkingoutloud6741 3 года назад

      I’ve changed the gasket and you’re right. A serious challenge. Took me 3 tries, but I eventually worked out the right approach to get enough leverage.