Samsung Washer Off Balance
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- Опубликовано: 26 сен 2021
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UPDATE! DO NOT BUY SHOCKS ON AMAZON OR EBAY! THEY ARE JUNK IN 2023 / 2024.
Part number DC97-16350E. I'd suggest buying from
Double check your washer model number on a website like www.appliancepartspros.com or partselect.com and verify you have the right part number before you order your parts!!
My washer here in this video has a model number of WA456DRHDWRAA
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GUYS! UPDATE! Amazon shocks can no longer be trusted, you have to buy high quality OEM shocks from a real parts supplier like sears or appliance parts pros. Amazon shocks are now junk out of the box. DO NOT DRILL HOLES IN THE TOP BALANCE RING! That's not trapped water, the water IS the balancing median in the ring. The real, safe solution is to fix the actual problem, the bad shocks. Thanks guys!
@konradhof7318 check out the update in the description. Amazon shocks just can’t be trusted anymore. Yes my experience has been the OEM shocks will fix the issue.
Right because I changed, mine still does it.
@@joshcobb4100could you elaborate on why the shocks can no longer be trusted? Just curious
I have bought and returned every set sold by just about every seller and they are all bad out of the box (Samsung shocks). After about 10 times I gave up. Same with eBay. Aside from trial and error I don't know what the issue with the supply of non OEM parts is, probably just like everything else being made right now.....Cheap.
Can you tell me a site that I can get good parts
This should not be a problem, Samsung should be responsible for covering these repairs of their extremely poor design.
Seems to be the world we live in, gotta do the best we can with what we got.
Thanks for posting this video. For about $40 and 20 minutes of work, my washer is now working perfectly . Thanks!
Thank you for this video. Gonna save me tons of money just soing it myself. RUclips videos like this are what we want as a community, thank you.
My husband and I just did this because of you! Thank you! It was easy, took about 20 minutes and saved me a ton of money!
Excellent!! Glad to be of help!
I have the same exact washer that has the same exact problem. Could you post the name of the part and part number for the Samsung washer please?
@@Ur_kuya_james DC97-05280W Sam-sung Washer Suspension Rod Damper Replacement(OEM&Enhenced),Replaces Part DC97-16350E DC97-16350C,Pack of 4
Did yours sling suds out?
@@Opinionteer no slinging suds. It’s unbalanced all the time!
wish I would have seen this video before I paid $125 for Best Buy to come out and tell me that the stabilizers need to be replaced. But so glad that I didn't pay the extra $500 to fix it on top of the $125!!! Just ordered the parts on Amazon. Thanks!
Thanks for the short video, I need to see if it was something I could do without getting overwhelmed with a detailed step by step 20min+ tutorial... Got mine fixed.
Thanks. This fixed my Samsung washer. Was pretty easy. I did pull 2 of the springs out first...should do 1 at a time for easiest results.
Great video. Very helpful. Thank you
Our Samsung washer was delivered & installed just two days ago!!!! It has a loose, springy inner tub as described in this video!!!! The machine would not go onto either the rinse cycle or the spin cycle. It would just STOP!!!!!!!
This is a spanking brand new machine!!! WTF??????
I feel empowered knowing what’s actually wrong with it!!!
Keep up the good work, Josh!!!! Thank you!!!!
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Same shit in dealing with brand new
Thank you for this video and information.
Between the bottom plastic washers, there is literally a black foam piece that is worth nothing that I added paper towel pieces to keep it from easily sliding up and down the rod. This helped out tremendously and washer stopped going unbalanced. Super simple and easy fix!
Did you still replace the spring rods or did the paper towel trick fix the whole problem?
I only replaced it the small foam pieces
@@guadalupearredondo3573 thank you!
Wow these washers turned out to be defective i heard 2020 and 2021 builds were recalled
Thank you I think this will help me a lot❤
Thank you so much for the video, I believe this is what is wrong w/ mine. I have sent this video to my husband.
Thanks so much for this video. This saved us so much money. Easy and inexpensive fix!
Thank you so much for your video. It was greatly appreciated.😅
Thank you! I will fix mine asap
Thanks for the vid!! Strolling thru the comments I can see many solutions I need to try. Our washer is constantly off balance and I’d say we spend more time adjusting the load than washing laundry. Super frustrating!!
If your Samsung has that upper balancing ring that is filled with water, do the 8 hole drilling procedure (very easy and no cost) to drain that water. My Samsung used to slam and shut off with failure codes. Now it's operates normally. There's a video on it, but read the comments. Something like 250 to 0 that it works.
I was having the same problem I watched the how to video, drilled mine today and now it stays level, clothes are no longer soaking wet after spinning & the awful banging noise has stopped. If you shake/rock the drum you will hear the water inside.
This fix releases the water that gets trapped.
great video, we did it thanks!
Awesome video.
very good
Thank you
No, thank you!!
We put extra foam on the sides. It doesn't go crazy out of balance anymore.
Specifically for the Samsung wa50t5300ac - I tilted the two front legs (pretty high up and made sure they were even, and that prevented the washer from banging side to side (on the clockwise spin cycle).
Even when I changed the rods, it was banging.
The model I am referring to has a slant so it’s not like you can push a level on the top of it due to its slanted surface area.
That's the problem I'm running into is the part number. The rods I have is about 27.5" long. I can't find anything out there
So testing my drum by hand it has strong resistance up and down but side to side it feels like zero - rods still?
I have a Samsung active wash that randomly slings suds out. Would this be the problem?
Love you bro
Oh….well….love you too bro 😎
Planned Obselesce..Don't but shock drum washers in the first place..
Just got our replaces for $18 on Amazon for all 4 (50%off savings) and it was a 4.7 stars with about 1,500 reviews. Our Samsung was about 4 years old and YES I am that guy who overload mine quite a bit lol
Whts the link my friend
I recommend buying shocks OEM from Sears or appliancepartspros.com. Amazon is really hit or miss right now with cheap parts that are bad out of the box. FYI
What’s the link
Washers should be able to wash blankets and such. Calling washing blankets “overloading” is insane. That’s what they’re supposed to do.
Sure.....20 years ago. Now, as much as it might stink to hear, the machines can't handle anything bigger than full or twin size. Of course by all means you can shove them in there anyway, but then you might be on the search for more videos like this a lot sooner than if you had not. You have a very valid point though, they should be able to handle it.
thanks man 😤✌️, i got a set of aftermarket from amazon, same problem still, out of balance,
Did you see all my updates about not buying Amazon shocks? Got to get OEM. I just got another Samsung washer in this week with the same issue so I’m gonna order OEM shocks and do a new updated video.
@@joshcobb4100 i have 4 of them with the same problem, trying to avoid paying 60$ per suspension rod .
My washer wont fill up.. I get bit water n stops.. plus it's been noisy since I bought sounds like a helicopter.. do anyone know what can be wrong
I have a different issue - our clothes come out from the washer with spots of lint! We hang dry a lot of our clothes and once they dry, the lint can usually be rubbed off but it’s such a pain. I have been trying to figure out if the washer has a lint or debris trap but can’t find one. Any help or ideas?
Me too!
Dude fuckin lifesaver
I replaced my rods but it's still extremely loose any suggestions
Did you buy CheapO rods or legit rods? You have to get the OEM expensive ones for the Samsungs…the cheap ones won’t last but a couple loads
Naw just gonna get a new one. I'm lost.👠
Did that a day ago. No good. Used the green Amazon spring rods. Hate this Machine!!!
Gotta buy them $$$ OEM rods.
We did this (replaced the shocks) fix but now the washer won't come on at all. Zero power to the control panel. Checked the plug and the breaker - those are not the issue. I read something about a fuse - where would I find that on Samsung top load WA54R7200AW/US?
Not aware of any fuses that would keep it from having power. Did you check all the connections to the board? Sometimes when you take the top off it can pull out the connected wires on the board….or if you’re not really careful you can slice through the wires moving the top around. Might check those wires.
I wonder how it would go shortening the rods that would add more stiffness to the stings.
The top of the washer tub wood hit the washer cabinet top.
Where is the part number at on the washer
Check the back of the console
I wish you would show how to take the top of washer off😢
I’m going to try to be more thorough in my future videos. Thanks for the feedback
So what if you have replaced the 4 struts and it still comes unbalanced
For Samsung you need to get OEM shocks. Can’t do the Amazon ones anymore.
Just cuz it's out of balance doesn't always mean the suspension rods are bad I watched another video about the same brand Samsung washer and found out that you need to also check the nut under the agitator it's a left-handed nut mine broke in four pieces and that's all the problem was we've had it for five years and never replace the suspension rods yet
Witch video did you watched ?
ruclips.net/video/ek8HT9M3DFQ/видео.html
Good input! Thanks!!
Left hand threads? I just thought I tightened mine. Apparently I back it off even more. Sob
The agitator? So the blue piece where the agitator would go? I have yhe same one and it sucks
What if these were replaced about 2 weeks ago but the washer is still constantly going off balance? Tried smaller loads, different settings, changed amount of soap, tried only cold water, nothing matters. Every size, temp, cycle, amount of soap or softener, it still goes off balance every load.
Gotta get OEM shocks...the super expensive ones.
That's another 4 something 😢 Wouldn't it be better to just buy a new Maytag for like 550? (Found one at Lowe's)
Whats the part number
Not sure. Follow the steps in the video to lookup your specific part number.
Does the OEM Shocks are for all Samsung washers models?
I suggest using only OEM shocks for Samsung models.
I had mine changed while the Samsung washer was still under warranty. Within 2 months (after warranty expired) the UB errors came back. This top load is crap. I regret buying Samsung.
Awesome!
I replaced my suspension rods and my washer is still thrashing around for some reason. Any other ideas?
I fixed mine, it wouldn’t stay balanced, after spinning clothes was still wet and the machine kept banging. All u need is a drill.
You have to get OEM quality shocks.
Did you find out the issue?? Mine is doing the same thing. Replaced all four of the springs with OEM parts and still get a UR code during the spin cycle.
@@jshomebuyer i ended up taking the entire thing apart and i learned that connected to the spin shaft was a gear type part was broken in 3 pieces. I knew thats what the issue was. I couldnt find a replacement so i ended up buying a new one, and not samsung. I will never buy another samsung of any kind
@@SicilianSVT thank you!! I won’t buy Samsung again either.
What to do if the issue persists after rod changing?
Were they Amazon or OEM?
I replaced this and after a few weeks it started having the same issues
Gotta get OEM shocks...the super expensive ones.
Not overloading the machine! I already replaced with heavy duty shocks, did not work. It is junk and will be replaced within a year. I will never buy a Samsung washer or dryer again.
A lot of people unfortunately feel this way too. These companies need to step it up! Or drop the prices drastically on there products!
I would rather have an old school washing machine, they seem to last longer without any problems
This is 100% truth my friend.
CAN YOU PLEASE SHOW HOW TO TSKE THE TOP PART OFF
Was thinking the same...Looks simple enough , however its the most vital part; their are wires that connect to the control board did you disconnect them? Or is their enough play on the wires to just place the top on the floor like that? There is also a pressure switch that's connected. Dude, the most important part was left out of the video 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 the suspension rods are easy enough to figure out lol.
Watched another channel figured it out and fixed my balance issues lol 😂
I only have these machines for a few hours before they are gone. I’ll be sure to include the top removal next time.
@@joshcobb4100 thanks bro I got it. There are 4 screws but you need to loosen the pressure switch and disconnect some ground wires and disconnect some additional ones by removing the back panel. The front two screws are underneath the rubber caps. The other two are under the control panel.
Replaced them. DId nothing. Same problem persists.
Where did you buy your shocks from?
How did you get the top off?
Two large screws on the back each side.Phillips head and 5/16 nut..
You got it
I cannot get the top off my machine.
All of them are a pain in the butt. Samsung’s typically lift up in the back and slide forward, whirlpools and domestics typically have a slide forward lift up process.
You left out one of the most important parts. Taking off the top. I don’t want to break it and it’s more the “a couple of screws!”
My bad….they are a pain to get off.
@@joshcobb4100 They are 2 screws in the front under the lid.
Didn’t solve my problem, Still unbalanced. Samsung sucks!
Maybe an issue like the commenter below described?
Definitely the worst washer I bought. This digital junk are no good.
I bought off amazon…put them in didnt work🙄
Can’t use Amazon Shocks anymore. They are bad out of the box. Gotta get OEM.
I replaced mine, still shakes
You will want to check your tub hub.
@@joshcobb4100 ,ok thanks
@@joshcobb4100 do you have a video for the that?
I replaced the shocks, and checked the tub hub and still good. Any other recommendations of what it could be
replaced rods. still won’t complete spin cycle.
You can try Google searching your model number for a spin calibration instructions. Some of them have it some of them don't.
THAT DIDN'T WORK FOR ME
Gosh dang it.
We replaced our, problem didn't go away, it became wver worse. Washer is more jumpy
You have to get OEM shocks from a reputable company, all the shocks on Amazon are junk in 2023.
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Mines doing the same thing... Will never buy this brand again.. Samsung should be ashamed
Yep...big time.
Samsung washers suck. The worst. Always go off balance
I had an uncle like that….
I did that and it was worse I must have bought dud parts
Can’t buy them on Amazon anymore.
Cheers mate I will do that.
Dam Amazon even putting the parts repair shops out of business
Yep
Many of those shops are also selling through Amazon 😎
do all men have to wear rubber gloves when doing simple tasks these days?😂 Must have manicures...
Those rods come with nasty goop on them. It's actually justified in this case.
Worst design i ever seen, 60 buck as of 4/2023.
Yep.
It made mine worse
Did you get Amazon shocks?