Man this is the one of the best instructional videos I've ever seen. It's not fancy edited to make it look all professional! He hit record and even showed when something he tried didn't work. You don't get that with other more professional videos. I really appreciate the whole picture even when something didn't work and he tried something else. Great step by step instructions! I am about to go try this and I know it will work for my smelly mold ridden washing machine. Great Video Sir!!
This video was so helpful AND fun to watch. You had my husband and I giggling throughout and we are no longer dreading the task. You’re one of the good ones kind sir!
It's amazing that the manufacturer wouldn't provide consumers the maintenance required on their high end products...especially when it was engineered for great performance but inferior to aftermarket issues like mold/mildew, especially in a washer...How many people would do the cleaning like in this video before ditching the machine? Shame on the brand/manufacturers for hiding facts that consumers need...Like recalls for automobiles with issues!
We just bought a really nice LG washer and dryer. WiFi. 2 loads in and cloths smell great. You could all but see sewer gas coming out of the old one. Learning how to take the tub out through these video’s. The manufacturer’s should design a way to get to the outside of that tub to clean it. Planned obsolescence at it’s finest!!!!!!!!
I absolutely admired the descriptive detail in this video. It taught me a lot more about my washing machine that I needed to know especially as a new home owner how to take better care of my appliances so that they will last me longer without having to buy new ones. Thank you so much for sharing how to do this
This video helped so much. We had a buildup of gunk inside, and I think that was causing it to have a hard time balancing. Cleaned everything and got it back together. Could not have done it without you!
Great video dude! This is my exact washer. I use a washer cleaning tablet every time the self clean light comes on. Haven’t had smells yet, but thought I would inform myself in the event I have to tear it down. Loved how thorough you were with showing each step!
Thanks for the video. I recently had to do this to my old Samsung due to moldy flakes getting in our laundry. You wouldn’t believe the amount of filth in that thing. I can live with it if nasty buildup is just an inherent problem with top-load washers, but you’d think the manufacturer could at least make these easier to take apart so we can clean them.
I seen in some Asian countries they have professional guys who can come to your house and clean your washing machine and ac unit like this. Good job it looks very clean.
Awesome DIY video. Thank you for taking the time to record this video for us Samsung washer owners who have been trying to figure out correct this problem...
I think my Samsung washer almost same as this one ,I have tried many times to get it out but can’t get it,look like my washer have different screws,I will try it again .😊
Use a screwdriver to pick up the agitator plate from the center not from the sides. I had consistently been using the Affresh tablets and stopped using fabric softener. The thing is when I did take a look at the drum is was basically squeaky clean already so…if you’re consistently doing the cleaning tablets you could probably skip this. Though I really appreciate how instructive this video is.
Nice video. One note : you say that this is a last resort, after cleaning & soaking in mid wash with bleach or vinegar. Actually, you should use the Self Clean cycle it has on the selector. Runs with much hotter water, aggressive agitation, and for about 2 hours.
I've used the self clean cycle on my Samsung washer with vinegar and baking soda multiple times. Now, I'm taking my washer apart and finding moldy grime inside. The self clean cycle doesn't do enough!
This is so encouraging to see that my washer can be taken apart. I made the mistake of washing some filthy muddy clothes in there recently and now I’m contending with residual sand. I’ve run 2 clean cycles (one with bleach to get rid of any potential bacteria) but still see evidence of sand. I know it can be damaging to the washer and clog up the drain pipe. Is it worth pulling the whole washer apart to rid it of the sand, or just the bottom cover and vacuum what I can see?
Make sure it's good and dry then remove the cover and vacuum (wet sand will not vacuum very well) this would give you a visual of how much is actually in the bottom. However each time you do a load of wash the sand would be diluted in the water and eventually exit via drain cycle (sand mixed with water shouldn't clog your plumbing system)
I’d like to second this!! My Samsung is 2 years old and after a year it started leaving literal dirt and grime on all my clothes that I stopped using it for about six months now. Today I decided to try to take it apart after countless attempts of cleaning it with vinegar, baking soda , and self cleaning cycles. I’m trying this as my last resort. Best video I’ve seen out of many on Samsungs that have mold and dirt not too long after being purchased ( with weekly maintenance).
this is a very helpful video for someone like me whos a young adult and has no idea what they're doing LOL ! i'm gonna keep your video in mind if i need to clean the washer in future :]
Good video! Only note I would make, is to re-install the bolt for the agitator a few threads and then you can lift it right out using the bolt instead of prying it out.
Too good man, you nailed it. I am a novice with any household equipment and even I was able to open my Samsung washer, clean and reinstall it back. Thanks a lot for the video
Before dismantling a washer to eliminate an odor try this simple solution. Take two cups of vinegar and fill up the tub , let it agitate for about three minutes and then let it soak for four hours. Complete the cycle and even try an extra rinse if your machine allows it. The consequence of odor buildup is a direct byproduct mandated federal government rules that limit the amount of water usage per washing cycle. As any laundromat owner knows, the less water used will often yield a customer unhappy with their clothes not appearing as clean.
Oh my gosh!! Thank you so much for posting and sharing your video. I have always been looking on how to deep clean this type of washing machine and was not successful. I also have the washing machine the same brand the same model and now I know where is the foul smell and the gunk coming from no matter how I try to do the self clean the machine. I will ask my husband to do it. Thank you and bless you.
Hi. I'm watching this video in 2023. I'm going to attempt to fix my own washing machine following your advice. Thank you for sharing this with us.🙂👋🏽👨🏽⚕️
I gotta say what a very great video you did hear. Very calm and relaxing how you worked on this. I just did mine today and couldn't believe how disgusting it was in side. Thank you for the great tutorial!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I seriously thought I was going to have to hire somebody to clean out the washing machine and pay a couple hundred dollars doing it… I have a project this coming week now that I feel confident doing thanks to this video!
I have the same unit and after three years of use it started to have a bit of a stink to it as well. I now know what next Saturday hold in store for me. Thanks for the education
This type of in-depth cleaning is performed only when all else fails. meaning under normal conditions you would do a deep clean after 30 loads of wash (cleaning instructions can be found in your manual) usually a deep clean cycle every month will keep your washer clean and sparkling fresh. however liquid detergents are known for clinging to the wash tub/ barrel drum creating substantial build up overtime which will lead to an unpleasant odor..Hope this helps! (bottom line if you cannot get rid of the odor/ mold smell this type of cleaning presented in this video is the solution! Note: as far as other brands being better than the other. If it's a drum style washer they're all going to have similar issue of unpleasant odors Even front loaders.
I just got one of these a couple months ago and I’m putting it through the cleaning cycle. I hope I never have a mold problem if I continue to do that, I’m also using the afresh pods. Please lmk if I do indeed have to ever deep clean, if I never get any bad smells.
If you have the same machine the fact that there is water already in the tub from cleaning and scrubbing when you start the unit it should automatically go into drain cycle
I've done this a number of times with my LG which is almost identical. Another place where lint and mold collect is in between the layers of the agitator. There's a stainless steel upper part and a plastic lower part. Lint gets in between these layers and rots. The only way I was able to address this is by using muriatic acid to eat it away. Using strong chlorine (pool bleach) might also work. I also replaced the agitator because I couldn't get it clean.
@@wildwoodtop Just the agitator after it's removed from the drum and then I used the pool shock muriatic acid (not sure what strength it is). It is VERY corrosive and harmful if you get it on your skin, in your eyes or you breath the fumes so use with great caution (gloves and eye protection required). But it did eat away at the lint. Otherwise, replace the agitator or try bleach (which is also hazardous especially when you use the pool strength which is much stringer than laundry bleach). DON'T mix bleach with acid though!
I knew it was you when I heard your voice.. but when I saw the dog,I was sure.. you showed me how to change the headlights on my CTS..I really like how you explain things.. Thanks
This is exactly what I needed! I know nothing about taking one of these things apart, and I'm confident this is something I can do successfully after watching this video! Thank you kind sir!
Good job, I just bought cleaning tablets that you can put clean cycle on and it is supposed to do the same thing without taking it apart. I still love taking everything apart myself but will try the tablets
QUESTION: I have a Samsung Washing Machine with a Self Clean feature. It was starting to have grains of sand type material after the Self Cleaning feature was used. It didn't do that in the past. I then bought Affresh, and it achieved larger results. There were large brown strings of scum for several times in a row when using the Self Cleaning feature with Affresh. So, I thought progress was being made. But, after about five uses of Affresh with the Self Clean, there was always the virtually identical result of having a small amount of residue similar to pieces of sand in the machine. It was like this even without using Affresh and only using the Self Clean. It seems like there is nothing that can be done at this point. Every time the machine is used, there are a tiny amount of particles of materials similar to tiny pieces of sand. What can be done to fix this problem?
Wished I could help Mike but I haven't ran into any sand situations and I'm not familiar with Affresh. Personally I didn't try any self cleaning procedures due to my brother conveying he couldn't get rid of the smell so I went full-bore with the cleaning as depicted in the video
Usually a deep clean cycle every month will keep your washer clean. However liquid detergents are known for clinging to the wash tub/barrel creating substantial build up overtime which will lead to an unpleasant odor. Powder detergent might be a better option (They should have rinse Jets between the wash drum and the outer Barrel that are activated during rinse cycle to solve this problem 🙂
I wish you were my brother 😂 I'm pretty sure this needs to be done to mine. The repair man came today and said everything was fine. Ran a cleaning cycle after he left and there was so much gunk in the bottom of the machine!!! Ugh...
Awesome tutorial! I figured this needs to be done on mine before it starts to stink. Something tells me the self-clean cycle doesn't flush out all debris.
I have two questions bc I have this same washer in white: #1-How did the washer perform after being taken apart? #2-What kind of power washer is that? I need one for my home but shopping for one is a nightmare. Too many to choose from.
Performed excellent and solved the mold smell (Honda / Ryobi pressure washer) 8:50 be sure to take care with the lock so the lid doesn't slam open when the lock releases after the cycle
Awesome video! Do you think I could wash and drain the interior, under the drum, inside the house and clean the drum outside? I am not sure what the cons of not taking the whole washer outside would be besides the possibility of a mess. Thanks!!
Absolutely! Keep the washer hooked up as normal and clean the drum outside Then scrub and clean the interior with your favorite cleaning solution Reinstall drum barrel Then run a wash cycle without clothes and you'll be good to go 👍
Hey mate great video, a really good instruction on how to clean this baby. (I’m a washing machine tech here in Australia so I can see you know what you are talking about) this mould buildup is exactly why I advise my customers not to ever buy a front loader as they can’t easily be cleaned like this (By the way, when I first started watching I thought I was on the AvE channel,,, are you a fan ?) Thanks for the video 👍🇦🇺🤟
I havent had to tackle this yet as my machine is brand new but for sure when the time comes Ill head over to rent the pressure washer. Easily had for $30.00 a day and after seeing the vid im thinking by far the best way to really get into all the nooks and cranny's.
I've fixed mold smell by using some hospital grade detergent to wash my towels on highest possible temperature (good towels that won't shrink on almost boiling point water temp).
This video is great. I think I have to wait for another one for front load washer. After a moving I have to remove the drain filter 3 times because mold clough it and now I can hear a rattle sound from inside the drum, that's more mold. Don't you have another brother or a sister with a Samsung front load. Thanks for your help.
(I have no real sister but I have a step) Yep that's what my brother was saying, he kept getting codes that the water pump was clogged and he would clean it out and it would work for a while and then get the code, but after this thorough cleaning the codes haven't came back
I have this problem, and I really don't want to go through this. I have never had a washer before this do it. It doesn't smell, but I have the gunk. There should really be a class action lawsuit. Mine is an LG.
I have this same washing machine. Would the self clean cycle not clean the washing machine just as effectively if you put some type of cleaning solution in before starting the self clean cycle? I thought that was the purpose of the self clean cycle on these washers. Or did your brother try the self clean cycle and it just didn’t work?
Monthly self-clean would more than likely do the trick. However I received this washer with the stench brewing so I figure I would do the deep dive cleaning
Wow! you made the task look even fun!!!!! Thank you for this video. I've seen quite a lot of videos, and yours it's so nicely taught. So, you just hit spin to drain the stinky dirty water after you clean the bottom?
Thank you for the nice comment Feel free to stop by sometime for some milk and cookies 😊 with this particular model if there's water in the drum when you turn it on and push start it automatically drains (make sure you hold the lid if you have it as shown in the video 8:55
Fun video watch, but doesn't it have a self cleaning cycle? Did he already try vinegar OR bleach? I mean I look for any reason clean (especially with the power washer, but l I have so many questions as to what was done prior to taking it apart is all)
I clean mine once a month, or bi monthly depending on how many extra laundry days I’ve had. But I use affresh tablets. So far it’s been a lifesaver. My last washer was disgusting! I had no idea until could clean them with anything, so I only used a clean cycle run with a little vinegar. I was a very misinformed lady. lol
If you filled the washer all the way to the top I don't see why that wouldn't work (a jug of bleach would be Overkill) in this case the washer kept throwing an error so I figured I would give it a good cleaning and it's been error-free for over a year now 🙂
Good job on cleaning it but it goes further…underneath that star that the drum sits and mounts to is more mold and it’s more than likely super caked up in the grooves. Run your finger underneath it and you’ll feel that mold.
I don’t have a lot of room to move my washer around…. Do you think just taking out the agitator on the bottom to clean would help. My prior machine was 14 years old and I never cleaned it….. but it never really smelled either. 🤷🏻♀️ My machine is about 2 years old. I guess I’m just curious about the funk under the agitator… how much, if any. 😂
Absolutely you can disassemble in place take the drum barrel outside give a good scrubbing then use the drain cycle to clean / rinse the inner. However like you said if you don't detect stench more than likely your barrel is clean Or the build-up has been sanitized 😂 Bleach 🤟
that was cool man . My agatator got sliced by a knife that my daughter left in her clothes I was wondering if there was a way I could fix it? Please help me.
I just bought one of these about a month ago and it started stinking after the first load, is that normal? I almost makes me wonder if they slipped me a used one.
I'm not familiar with citric acid or oxy-clean. In this case the washer kept throwing an error so I figured I would give it a good cleaning and it's been error-free for over a year now 🙂 perhaps this vid would help ruclips.net/video/lOXM81Zk_As/видео.html
Great job awesome video I had to replace my transmission it was good but the threads for the agitator were in very bad shape and wouldn't hold the plastic. On my model, you couldn't replace the shaft it was built to replace the whole thing dang engineers! Thanks for the share hadden had any odor problems since. I use dishwasher machine gel to maintain it works well too.
5:26 use a steel center punch in the middle of the bolt and tap with hammer, taking care of you do not damage the outer Bolt and it should break free. repeat as needed
Man this is the one of the best instructional videos I've ever seen. It's not fancy edited to make it look all professional! He hit record and even showed when something he tried didn't work. You don't get that with other more professional videos. I really appreciate the whole picture even when something didn't work and he tried something else. Great step by step instructions! I am about to go try this and I know it will work for my smelly mold ridden washing machine. Great Video Sir!!
Thanks so much Seab! Bingo! Everything you said is my ultimate goal to come through on video. Real-World Backwoods Ingenuity 😋
no dog thanks
You are welcome 👍 Thx!
@@wildwoodtop Thank you so much for this great video !!! I will save it for my husband to watch 😁
Agree
This video was so helpful AND fun to watch. You had my husband and I giggling throughout and we are no longer dreading the task. You’re one of the good ones kind sir!
You are welcome! 🙂 Thanks for the inspirational comment 👍
Once a month run it normal/clean cycle no clothes. Put oxi powder + a 1/2 cup of citric acid powder food grade it will keep it clean.
It's amazing that the manufacturer wouldn't provide consumers the maintenance required on their high end products...especially when it was engineered for great performance but inferior to aftermarket issues like mold/mildew, especially in a washer...How many people would do the cleaning like in this video before ditching the machine? Shame on the brand/manufacturers for hiding facts that consumers need...Like recalls for automobiles with issues!
We just bought a really nice LG washer and dryer. WiFi. 2 loads in and cloths smell great. You could all but see sewer gas coming out of the old one. Learning how to take the tub out through these video’s. The manufacturer’s should design a way to get to the outside of that tub to clean it. Planned obsolescence at it’s finest!!!!!!!!
If they do their service centers will go broke. 😃😃
The manufacturer wants you to buy a new one every 5 years! They make money that way
People are stupid. They will injure themselves and then sue the company.
I absolutely admired the descriptive detail in this video. It taught me a lot more about my washing machine that I needed to know especially as a new home owner how to take better care of my appliances so that they will last me longer without having to buy new ones. Thank you so much for sharing how to do this
You are welcome 👍 Thx!
This video helped so much. We had a buildup of gunk inside, and I think that was causing it to have a hard time balancing. Cleaned everything and got it back together. Could not have done it without you!
One of the best instructional videos , literally cleaning out my washing machine as I make this comment … thank you saved me tons on money
You are welcome 👍 Saving money in this day in age is important 🤟Thanks for watching 🤗
Totally agree, the video was great and explained it just as I would need it to be.
How was the best way to take off the hex screw ? I’m not strong enough
@@paulinarendon8881 Are you referencing these 10 mm bolts 🤔 5:26
@@wildwoodtop thanks for the video, but what I would like to know is how often do you have to clean it like you did in the vid?
Great video dude! This is my exact washer. I use a washer cleaning tablet every time the self clean light comes on. Haven’t had smells yet, but thought I would inform myself in the event I have to tear it down. Loved how thorough you were with showing each step!
Good deal Dude! 🤟
Thanks for the video. I recently had to do this to my old Samsung due to moldy flakes getting in our laundry. You wouldn’t believe the amount of filth in that thing. I can live with it if nasty buildup is just an inherent problem with top-load washers, but you’d think the manufacturer could at least make these easier to take apart so we can clean them.
I feel your pain! They should have rinse Jets between the wash drum and the outer Barrel that are activated during rinse cycle to solve this problem 🙂
Uugh, and don't forget the detergent dispenser/holder. Can't take it out without nearly prying your own fingers off your hand!
I seen in some Asian countries they have professional guys who can come to your house and clean your washing machine and ac unit like this. Good job it looks very clean.
Awesome DIY video. Thank you for taking the time to record this video for us Samsung washer owners who have been trying to figure out correct this problem...
You are welcome 👍
I think my Samsung washer almost same as this one ,I have tried many times to get it out but can’t get it,look like my washer have different screws,I will try it again .😊
This is the best Samsung cleaning videos l have seen 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Use a screwdriver to pick up the agitator plate from the center not from the sides. I had consistently been using the Affresh tablets and stopped using fabric softener. The thing is when I did take a look at the drum is was basically squeaky clean already so…if you’re consistently doing the cleaning tablets you could probably skip this. Though I really appreciate how instructive this video is.
Nice video. One note : you say that this is a last resort, after cleaning & soaking in mid wash with bleach or vinegar. Actually, you should use the Self Clean cycle it has on the selector. Runs with much hotter water, aggressive agitation, and for about 2 hours.
I've used the self clean cycle on my Samsung washer with vinegar and baking soda multiple times. Now, I'm taking my washer apart and finding moldy grime inside. The self clean cycle doesn't do enough!
Thank you! Great job. I love that you plugged the washer in to help you clean in it. We will be doing this to clean ours out soon. Mold, yuck!
You are welcome 👍
This is so encouraging to see that my washer can be taken apart. I made the mistake of washing some filthy muddy clothes in there recently and now I’m contending with residual sand. I’ve run 2 clean cycles (one with bleach to get rid of any potential bacteria) but still see evidence of sand. I know it can be damaging to the washer and clog up the drain pipe. Is it worth pulling the whole washer apart to rid it of the sand, or just the bottom cover and vacuum what I can see?
Make sure it's good and dry then remove the cover and vacuum (wet sand will not vacuum very well) this would give you a visual of how much is actually in the bottom. However each time you do a load of wash the sand would be diluted in the water and eventually exit via drain cycle (sand mixed with water shouldn't clog your plumbing system)
I'm definitely cleaning my washer like this. I was afraid to take it apart but you made it easy. Thank you!!!
You are welcome! 🙂
I just want to thank you so much for doing this! You just save me from buying a new washing machine!
You are welcome 👍 Good luck 🤗 Thanks for watching 🤟
I’d like to second this!! My Samsung is 2 years old and after a year it started leaving literal dirt and grime on all my clothes that I stopped using it for about six months now. Today I decided to try to take it apart after countless attempts of cleaning it with vinegar, baking soda , and self cleaning cycles. I’m trying this as my last resort. Best video I’ve seen out of many on Samsungs that have mold and dirt not too long after being purchased ( with weekly maintenance).
this is a very helpful video for someone like me whos a young adult and has no idea what they're doing LOL ! i'm gonna keep your video in mind if i need to clean the washer in future :]
We are doing this Saturday. This is the Best video we found. Easy to follow. Wish us luck.
You are welcome 👍 Good luck 🤗 Thanks for watching 🤟
Good video! Only note I would make, is to re-install the bolt for the agitator a few threads and then you can lift it right out using the bolt instead of prying it out.
No fair.... I was gonna say that! 🤣
You did a great job! I wish I had a brother like you . Your video is very easy to follow , thank you for sharing.
Thank you! You are welcome 👍
Too good man, you nailed it. I am a novice with any household equipment and even I was able to open my Samsung washer, clean and reinstall it back. Thanks a lot for the video
You are welcome! 👍
Before dismantling a washer to eliminate an odor try this simple solution. Take two cups of vinegar and fill up the tub , let it agitate for about three minutes and then let it soak for four hours. Complete the cycle and even try an extra rinse if your machine allows it.
The consequence of odor buildup is a direct byproduct mandated federal government rules that limit the amount of water usage per washing cycle. As any laundromat owner knows, the less water used will often yield a customer unhappy with their clothes not appearing as clean.
Oh my gosh!! Thank you so much for posting and sharing your video. I have always been looking on how to deep clean this type of washing machine and was not successful. I also have the washing machine the same brand the same model and now I know where is the foul smell and the gunk coming from no matter how I try to do the self clean the machine. I will ask my husband to do it. Thank you and bless you.
You are welcome 👍
Not only i learned. I enjoyed watching this soooo much. U need ur own TV show
lol Thx Luckyange 👍
Thank you, your brother is lucky to have you awesome work and video Thank you
Hi. I'm watching this video in 2023. I'm going to attempt to fix my own washing machine following your advice. Thank you for sharing this with us.🙂👋🏽👨🏽⚕️
You are welcome 👍
I gotta say what a very great video you did hear. Very calm and relaxing how you worked on this. I just did mine today and couldn't believe how disgusting it was in side. Thank you for the great tutorial!
You are welcome 👍
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I seriously thought I was going to have to hire somebody to clean out the washing machine and pay a couple hundred dollars doing it… I have a project this coming week now that I feel confident doing thanks to this video!
You are welcome 👍As long as everything comes apart without difficulty it's a piece of cake 😉
This is hands down the best video. Cleaning ours right now
You are welcome 👍
I have the same unit and after three years of use it started to have a bit of a stink to it as well. I now know what next Saturday hold in store for me. Thanks for the education
You are welcome 👍 8:54 make sure you hold the lid lock mechanism
Awesome video. I came for the instructional cleaning and liked and commented just because of the dog. Cute pooch
Doggie 😋👍
Thanks for the great video, my wife wants to clean our washing machine and found your video very informative! Keep up the good work!!
You are welcome 👍 Thx
How often should you do this type of deep cleaning? Are there certain washer brands that have this problem more than others?
This type of in-depth cleaning is performed only when all else fails. meaning under normal conditions you would do a deep clean after 30 loads of wash (cleaning instructions can be found in your manual) usually a deep clean cycle every month will keep your washer clean and sparkling fresh. however liquid detergents are known for clinging to the wash tub/ barrel drum creating substantial build up overtime which will lead to an unpleasant odor..Hope this helps! (bottom line if you cannot get rid of the odor/ mold smell this type of cleaning presented in this video is the solution! Note: as far as other brands being better than the other. If it's a drum style washer they're all going to have similar issue of unpleasant odors Even front loaders.
I just got one of these a couple months ago and I’m putting it through the cleaning cycle. I hope I never have a mold problem if I continue to do that, I’m also using the afresh pods. Please lmk if I do indeed have to ever deep clean, if I never get any bad smells.
Great video!👍. What did you press to drain after cleaning? I miss that detail.
If you have the same machine the fact that there is water already in the tub from cleaning and scrubbing when you start the unit it should automatically go into drain cycle
this is hands down the best out of all the ones i found!! thank you so much for doing this.
You are welcome! 👍
I've done this a number of times with my LG which is almost identical. Another place where lint and mold collect is in between the layers of the agitator. There's a stainless steel upper part and a plastic lower part. Lint gets in between these layers and rots. The only way I was able to address this is by using muriatic acid to eat it away. Using strong chlorine (pool bleach) might also work. I also replaced the agitator because I couldn't get it clean.
Curious 👍 Muriatic acid 😲 well deluded I assume 🤔 Muriatic acid will wreak havoc if set too long or used too often 🙂
@@wildwoodtop Just the agitator after it's removed from the drum and then I used the pool shock muriatic acid (not sure what strength it is). It is VERY corrosive and harmful if you get it on your skin, in your eyes or you breath the fumes so use with great caution (gloves and eye protection required). But it did eat away at the lint. Otherwise, replace the agitator or try bleach (which is also hazardous especially when you use the pool strength which is much stringer than laundry bleach). DON'T mix bleach with acid though!
Havent finished the video but doggo in the washer gets an automatic up vote 😂
lol cherrypie 😋
I knew it was you when I heard your voice.. but when I saw the dog,I was sure.. you showed me how to change the headlights on my CTS..I really like how you explain things.. Thanks
🤭 voice 🤫 You are welcome! 👍
This is exactly what I needed! I know nothing about taking one of these things apart, and I'm confident this is something I can do successfully after watching this video! Thank you kind sir!
You are welcome 👍
Good job, I just bought cleaning tablets that you can put clean cycle on and it is supposed to do the same thing without taking it apart. I still love taking everything apart myself but will try the tablets
I love the commentary while he’s doing it 👍
QUESTION: I have a Samsung Washing Machine with a Self Clean feature. It was starting to have grains of sand type material after the Self Cleaning feature was used. It didn't do that in the past. I then bought Affresh, and it achieved larger results. There were large brown strings of scum for several times in a row when using the Self Cleaning feature with Affresh. So, I thought progress was being made. But, after about five uses of Affresh with the Self Clean, there was always the virtually identical result of having a small amount of residue similar to pieces of sand in the machine. It was like this even without using Affresh and only using the Self Clean. It seems like there is nothing that can be done at this point. Every time the machine is used, there are a tiny amount of particles of materials similar to tiny pieces of sand. What can be done to fix this problem?
Wished I could help Mike but I haven't ran into any sand situations and I'm not familiar with Affresh. Personally I didn't try any self cleaning procedures due to my brother conveying he couldn't get rid of the smell so I went full-bore with the cleaning as depicted in the video
Excellent video! Made disassembling and cleaning my washing machine easy. Any suggestions for preventing build up from accumulating again?
Usually a deep clean cycle every month will keep your washer clean. However liquid detergents are known for clinging to the wash tub/barrel creating substantial build up overtime which will lead to an unpleasant odor. Powder detergent might be a better option (They should have rinse Jets between the wash drum and the outer Barrel that are activated during rinse cycle to solve this problem 🙂
Thank you for the very detailed video! This saved my day, and I was able to successfully disassemble, clean, and reassemble the washer.
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Not what I was looking for, but definitely what I needed today thank you hahaha
I wish you were my brother 😂 I'm pretty sure this needs to be done to mine. The repair man came today and said everything was fine. Ran a cleaning cycle after he left and there was so much gunk in the bottom of the machine!!! Ugh...
Great video. I learned so much from this. We have one of these washers and this mold and gunk will drive you crazy.
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Start by removing and cleaning the drain filter at the bottom of the machine which is typically clogged with gunk!
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EGGSCELLENT video! Impressively well-done. 👏🏼👏🏼
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Awesome tutorial! I figured this needs to be done on mine before it starts to stink. Something tells me the self-clean cycle doesn't flush out all debris.
Preventive maintenance is always good practice 👍
You saved my life with this video. I am lucky to have found this so thank you!!!!
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Favorite thing I’ve watched all week!
Aww thanks for this video this is what I have been looking for long, now I can wash my machine.
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I have two questions bc I have this same washer in white:
#1-How did the washer perform after being taken apart?
#2-What kind of power washer is that? I need one for my home but shopping for one is a nightmare. Too many to choose from.
Performed excellent and solved the mold smell (Honda / Ryobi pressure washer) 8:50 be sure to take care with the lock so the lid doesn't slam open when the lock releases after the cycle
You sir are a Legend. Great video for a new dad
Awesome video! Do you think I could wash and drain the interior, under the drum, inside the house and clean the drum outside? I am not sure what the cons of not taking the whole washer outside would be besides the possibility of a mess. Thanks!!
Absolutely! Keep the washer hooked up as normal and clean the drum outside Then scrub and clean the interior with your favorite cleaning solution Reinstall drum barrel Then run a wash cycle without clothes and you'll be good to go 👍
Hey mate great video, a really good instruction on how to clean this baby. (I’m a washing machine tech here in Australia so I can see you know what you are talking about) this mould buildup is exactly why I advise my customers not to ever buy a front loader as they can’t easily be cleaned like this
(By the way, when I first started watching I thought I was on the AvE channel,,, are you a fan ?)
Thanks for the video 👍🇦🇺🤟
Who isn't a fan of AvE 😋 Thanks for the pleasant comment mate! 🤟 Thx for watching
@@wildwoodtop yeah I’ll keep watching your vijeaos,
You got yourself a new subscriber 👍
Having that pressure washer is a big plus! Unfortunately I’m doing mine by hand right now 😵💫
You've got that right👍 Good luck son 🤗 Thanks for watching 🤟
I havent had to tackle this yet as my machine is brand new but for sure when the time comes Ill head over to rent the pressure washer. Easily had for $30.00 a day and after seeing the vid im thinking by far the best way to really get into all the nooks and cranny's.
You sir, are a great American and a great brother.
Thanks for the inspirational comment 👍
I've fixed mold smell by using some hospital grade detergent to wash my towels on highest possible temperature (good towels that won't shrink on almost boiling point water temp).
This video is great. I think I have to wait for another one for front load washer.
After a moving I have to remove the drain filter 3 times because mold clough it and now I can hear a rattle sound from inside the drum, that's more mold.
Don't you have another brother or a sister with a Samsung front load.
Thanks for your help.
(I have no real sister but I have a step) Yep that's what my brother was saying, he kept getting codes that the water pump was clogged and he would clean it out and it would work for a while and then get the code, but after this thorough cleaning the codes haven't came back
well explained and clear instructions..Thank you Sir.. Im gonna get my mouldy washing machine cleaned up now
Bravo Anoop! 🤟Thanks so much! 👍 You are welcome! ✌
I have this problem, and I really don't want to go through this. I have never had a washer before this do it. It doesn't smell, but I have the gunk. There should really be a class action lawsuit. Mine is an LG.
I have this same washing machine. Would the self clean cycle not clean the washing machine just as effectively if you put some type of cleaning solution in before starting the self clean cycle? I thought that was the purpose of the self clean cycle on these washers. Or did your brother try the self clean cycle and it just didn’t work?
Monthly self-clean would more than likely do the trick. However I received this washer with the stench brewing so I figure I would do the deep dive cleaning
Thanks for making this video. Great camera work and love your sense of humor. I've got 2 washing machines to clean in the near future.... :)
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Why are we calling it a “she”? Hahaha
Wow! you made the task look even fun!!!!! Thank you for this video. I've seen quite a lot of videos, and yours it's so nicely taught. So, you just hit spin to drain the stinky dirty water after you clean the bottom?
Thank you for the nice comment Feel free to stop by sometime for some milk and cookies 😊 with this particular model if there's water in the drum when you turn it on and push start it automatically drains (make sure you hold the lid if you have it as shown in the video 8:55
Fun video watch, but doesn't it have a self cleaning cycle? Did he already try vinegar OR bleach? I mean I look for any reason clean (especially with the power washer, but l I have so many questions as to what was done prior to taking it apart is all)
I didn't do any initial cleaning because I got this machine and my brother said he could not get rid of the mold smell
That dog is SOOO CUTEEEE❤!!!
Thank you 😊
I clean mine once a month, or bi monthly depending on how many extra laundry days I’ve had. But I use affresh tablets. So far it’s been a lifesaver. My last washer was disgusting! I had no idea until could clean them with anything, so I only used a clean cycle run with a little vinegar. I was a very misinformed lady. lol
Nice video detailing what needs to be done. Do you know how many hours it took to do this?
I didn't keep track and I took a lot of breaks 😋 2 hours tops should do it (most of the time was spent on figuring out how things came apart)
If you filled the washer all the way to the top I don't see why that wouldn't work (a jug of bleach would be Overkill) in this case the washer kept throwing an error so I figured I would give it a good cleaning and it's been error-free for over a year now 🙂
Wow this was so satisfying to watch! What a great, thorough job. I wish i could do this but I live in an apt :(
Did you have a big bowl of heavily buttered popcorn LOL (Thanks for watching 🤟
You crack me up! Thank you! "Make sure the noogies line up with the notches!"
Noogie Notch Line Up 😋 Should be a new dance (Notchiness)
Good job on cleaning it but it goes further…underneath that star that the drum sits and mounts to is more mold and it’s more than likely super caked up in the grooves. Run your finger underneath it and you’ll feel that mold.
Couldn't agree with you more but was too lazy to remove that part 😋
Fantastic job. Made it look so easy. Thanks!
Thank You! ✌
Good as new! You did a great job cleaning it!
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I don’t have a lot of room to move my washer around…. Do you think just taking out the agitator on the bottom to clean would help. My prior machine was 14 years old and I never cleaned it….. but it never really smelled either. 🤷🏻♀️ My machine is about 2 years old. I guess I’m just curious about the funk under the agitator… how much, if any. 😂
Absolutely you can disassemble in place take the drum barrel outside give a good scrubbing then use the drain cycle to clean / rinse the inner. However like you said if you don't detect stench more than likely your barrel is clean Or the build-up has been sanitized 😂 Bleach 🤟
that was cool man . My agatator got sliced by a knife that my daughter left in her clothes I was wondering if there was a way I could fix it? Please help me.
4:55 Remove the agitator and replace with new Or Super Glue / Epoxy / Bondo to repair the slice created by knife 🤔
Great COMPLETE Video! Good Job! You da MAN! Thank you very much!
You da MAN for watching 🤟
Thank you brother!!! I was looking for directions to do this.
I tried to remove bolts at bottom of tub. One snapped off and the two i tried felt like they were gonna snap off too! How do you fix that problem
I feel your pain perhaps this will help ruclips.net/video/tgfZ9BKXAPg/видео.html
You are amazing but how many can clean their washers like you did?
I was under the influence that you possessed the crystal ball 😋
I just bought one of these about a month ago and it started stinking after the first load, is that normal? I almost makes me wonder if they slipped me a used one.
Not normal, A new machine should not give of any unpleasant odor
You are such a joy to watch! Thank you so much! You are such a great brother!! Wow, so awesome!
Hollie You're much too kind! Thank you 👍
This was entertaining they guy seems to have a great spirit
Spirit in check! 👍 Thanks for the inspirational comment 🤗
This is an amazing step by step video. Thank you so much.
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Great video, now I can clean my POS!
Thank you Simply Spectacular Video You explained everything perfectly and easy to understand. 5 stars all the way 🙏🙏
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Would running the clean cycle once a month with some citric acid and some oxy-clean keep this tear-down from being necessary?
I'm not familiar with citric acid or oxy-clean. In this case the washer kept throwing an error so I figured I would give it a good cleaning and it's been error-free for over a year now 🙂 perhaps this vid would help ruclips.net/video/lOXM81Zk_As/видео.html
The best instructor
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Thanks So Much!!! I have to do this NOW!!! I can’t tell you how much I appreciate this video!!!
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Great job awesome video I had to replace my transmission it was good but the threads for the agitator were in very bad shape and wouldn't hold the plastic. On my model, you couldn't replace the shaft it was built to replace the whole thing dang engineers! Thanks for the share hadden had any odor problems since. I use dishwasher machine gel to maintain it works well too.
What a nice brother!! Thank you for sharing this helpful video
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Every washer needs to come with a furry friend inside!
Awesome! Thanks for this video. Now how do I clean my white shirts that were stained from the nasty flakes left behind before I cleaned my washer? 🤔
Pressure washer 😋
I try this but the bolt resist
Some suggestion ?
5:26 use a steel center punch in the middle of the bolt and tap with hammer, taking care of you do not damage the outer Bolt and it should break free. repeat as needed
Saved this video. Cuz I’ll be cleaning mine next week!
Awesome sauce 👍