How to Clean Maytag MDB Dishwasher Filter (and defeat the gunga in your cups)

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If your cups smell bad and have a bunch of gunga in them after a dish cycle, then it's time you became a warrior and defeated the ancient evil lurking deep inside your dishwasher's filter. Over time, food gets trapped in certain parts of your dishwasher, and it sits there year after year in some cases. Depending on the level of neglect, it'll be quite the horrific scene. But fear not, I am with you to help you clean your Maytag dishwasher.
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[@Bootstrappin]

Finish dishwasher degreaser (I use this, it's quite effective at keeping the gunga at bay): amzn.to/41mFaiz If you found this video helpful or valuable, consider sending me a tip, it would be greatly appreciated! buymeacoffee.com/bootman Other videos in my MDB dishwasher series: Full playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLlBmcq17DQvtJuWsdPsFpZPBm9jyLO4Hc Does Finish dishwasher cleaner work? kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4LEl5Kbe756qbs Secret Gunga Discovered: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoGuc56JqKeUf6M Close-up video of how to remove the top rack: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4Gsoox7f8ekhs0 How to replace a broken rack rail: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zmq1e2dmmtd6p6s If you purchase through that Amazon link, I will receive commission at no extra cost to you, and it is greatly appreciated.

[@ineedacalculator]

I ordered some of that stuff! Thanks

[@williamreynolds772]

I just purchase that product to give it a try before I try to clean or tear the unit apart to clean filter. but after the paper seal was removed I place the cleaner on bottom rack as suggested to do. Unfortunatelym the wax seal did not open and thus after 3 hr. washing the liquid was still found in the bottle. What happened? did the water not get hot enought to break seal? So at a quantrum at what part needs to be replaced for that or will the cleaning the filter do the job. I am confused at what my next move should be?.

[@Bootstrappin]

@@williamreynolds772 did you place the bottle wax side down?

[@Octoberfly2B]

@@williamreynolds772 make sure your water or cycle is set to heavy or pots and pans. The water temp must reach 140* to melt that wax seal. I use those treatments once a month (I promise) and the gunga was bad.!

[@WendyHopper]

Hi there, link does not work for me, might be time for an update? :) Thanks!

[@jasonneumann2885]

Probably the most clear, concise, easy-to-follow, yet quirky, DIY video I’ve even seen. And it worked. Thank you!

[@jasonneumann2885]

I only wish I could post a picture of the completely nasty dangly gooey puke-inducing grossness that was dangling off the filter! Note: the owner’s manual says, “ there is no need to ever remove and clean the filter”’!!! LIES ALL LIES!!!!

[@nogoodnecktie12]

Just did mine it was disgusting. Subscribed thanks! I came here cause I couldn’t put the weird piece back right either haha

[@TheNostalgicPlum]

​@@jasonneumann2885FUCKING LIES I SAY

[@templedigital]

Thank you! Cheers.

[@daniellaayn3265]

Best video thankyou soon much

[@katjtuk]

I never thought that I would enjoy watching a video about cleaning a filter on a dishwasher, but I did.

[@wyooilpatch]

I am a 70 year old woman and with the help of this video fought the NASTY gunga and saved a major repair bill. I didn't realize that this maintenance existed or needed to be done. So, 2 years into buying this dishwasher you can imagine how DISGUSTING the grate was. By watching this, I was able to correct the water leakage (gunga was messing up the water float & not draining properly). This was a super video with easy to follow steps. Sorry you got cut with a glass shard-but you saved many others from the same fate or worse. A BIG Thank you!

[@Bootstrappin]

I'm happy the video helped! Good job on defeating the gunga. It kind of makes me ill to think that I ate off those plates. 🤢

[@wyooilpatch]

@@Bootstrappin You and me both. No amount of dishwasher cleaners will cut through the gunga. After I followed through with your video, I then ran a cup of distilled white vinegar through on the hottest setting. Then after that I ran a cup of baking soda through with the same long, hot setting (machine being empty doing this). The gunga overhaul freed up the stuck float with the help of the vinegar & baking soda washes. No more leaks. I will be doing this maintenance every few months-it's worth not having the appliance man paying a costly visit. My Maytag had different rack clips, but once I figured how to get the rack out, the rest went as you showed (minus the toilet plunger & helmet-nice illustrations) Thanks again :-)

[@sallenva]

It is a wonder that the whole family did not get ill since we

[@sallenva]

Used the dishes 3:46 3:46 from.the bottom rack if they.looked clean. This is disgusting. I should have read the manual 3:46 3:46

[@wyooilpatch]

I just got done doing the filter cleaning maintenance your reply reminded me it was time for this nasty chore. It's hard to believe (or not) that Maytag or other manufacturers make it so difficult to access and clean the filter. Thanks to the Bootstrapping gunga video I at least don't have to hire a repair man. :-)@@sallenva

[@EnkeliinaLAL]

So much more helpful than Maytag's official site. Success to a cleaned filter!

[@CRneu]

maytag's user manual on this dishwasher is absolutely terrible. it pretty much only has "run a partial load to clean the washer" as it's maintenance. it's useless, lol.

[@leny9047]

Taking a hammer to anything Maytag is more useful than trying to get help from maytag

[@mavwitt]

Best DIY video ever. Thank you for not spending ten minutes telling me I have a problem that I already know I have. Getting straight to the fix earned a thumbs up and a subscriber.

[@ccRask]

We moved into a house with this kind of dishwasher a year ago. I've cleaned plenty of dishwashers in my time, but this one daunted me. I've had this video saved for half a year and finally felt brave enough to tackle this today. THANK YOU so much for the clear (and funny) instructions!! My dishwasher was a little different in minor ways (i have to take the end caps off the rails to get the top drawer off, for example) but overall it was the same and it worked. Also, while that trap was truly full of gunga, the underside of the grate-like ring was the wildest part for me-- it was caked with what I can only assume was fat residue on the underside D: I would like to physically hurt whoever came up with this extremely user-unfriendly design, but hey, at least I know how to do it now. Piece of advice for anyone out there: wear a mask with a filter (I have one I use when I needed to bleach my basement) because it helps with the smell. Pretty sure without it I would've gagged at some point...

[@Bootstrappin]

Oh man yeah, depending on the amount and age of the gunga, I didn't even consider that it may have a very... pungent smell. That's what I suspect too, that it's basically just a cooked ball of grease, oils, and proteins. Gross!

[@peter5702]

I have the same washer design. I legitimately threw up multiple times. Literally an inch of stuff on the grate that looked like poop when I scraped it off. I am gagging right now while writing this just thinking about it.

[@gayleklein8890]

Worst design ever!

[@zoponex3224]

​@@peter5702Oh, no! I'm afraid now. Very afraid.

[@loraleisturkie4286]

Thanks for the instructions. I have a similar model, and would like to add a couple of things. First, I didn't have to unclip or remove the tube in the back to clean the filter. There was just enough play to move the bottom elbow to the right, which allowed me to separate the tubing from the bottom of the dishwasher. The main filter with the fine mesh can be cleaned under running water using a toothbrush while at the same time plugging the bottom drain tubing with your finger or palm. This lets (at least part) of the filter gunk to float free, so when you let the flow resume, some of that junk falls out the bottom. Lightly banging the filter against the sink as the water is inside it helps a little. To put it back, line up three places; the tube that goes into the hole on the forward right section, the U shaped cover that goes over the small tube a little farther back (close to the center), and the support at the forward left. I had to rotate the filter counter clockwise to get it to set in completely. Also, at the back of the top rack, there is a white plastic cover that can be removed with a screwdriver. I found a lot of gunk there, as well, that cleans with a toothbrush under running water. Then just line up the big notch in the plastic with the one-way valves on the inside, and snap back in place. Finally, you might as well clean the inner bottom and sides of the dishwasher door while you're at it.

[@FreeasanEagle]

Yo Dude! You just saved me 500 bucks or so with this hilarious but useful video. I was disgusted by the fact that my not-too-old dishwasher was already shot! I didn't realize that this had a filter system rather than the old-school garbage-disposal style waste system. I did indeed find the filter entirely clogged with a revolting accretion of detritus and bleached remains of old carcasses, etc - so having held my stomach in check, I removed the hunga-bunga-lunga and reassembled the machine. I now have high expectations of it operating properly again! Thank you for taking the time to create this bit of wisdom!

[@Bootstrappin]

Happy to help! I have no idea why this isn't in the manual or guides. Maytag claims the filter is "maintenance free", but the fact that an eldritch abomination can make itself feel at home there kinda proves that statement false.

[@CarolinaGomez-bo6ur]

I hope you see this as it’s been over a year….did it work?? I am having issues with my fairly new dishwasher. I started noticing random nasty gunk on my dishes after a wash cycle & i tried running it a few more times only to see it look worse. I was so upset I almost wanted to throw it away & buy a new one, but I watched this video & now have high hopes for my dishwasher to run like it use to.

[@UnderstandingBitcoin]

World class YouTubing right here

[@WendyHopper]

Coming here from the future to say: this, exactly this.

[@emilymiller5261]

Ok, real talk, I've been avoiding even looking up how to clean this for an embarrassing amount of time... however, this video has FINALLY given me the motivation to finally tackle this. God, wish you could walk me through dealing with all the appliance maintenance tasks that I'm perpetually avoiding/pretending don't exist. THANK YOU.

[@bsbrion]

This is what youtube is for: learning important stuff like this! Thanks!

[@karenandrews1051]

I took my dishwasher apart to deep clean it and was having a hard time putting it back together. This is exactly what I needed!!! Thank you.

[@kevinschaffer3693]

Even 5 years of college didn't equip me to figure out why my dishwasher was leaking. This video was the key. Once I found and banished the gunga the machine is again in the circle of trust. Thanks for the advice and making it entertaining too.

[@Bootstrappin]

Excellent job, warrior!

[@henryscott9659]

Wow. This contained EXACTLY the information I wanted, plus information that I NEEDED, yet didn't know it. The positive comments you've received are very well-deserved, as this was a masterclass on providing information in an informative yet very entertaining way. Ours was still working, but I think it's fair to say that you've likely extended its useful life for many years. Thank you very much.

[@tyna7997799]

Thanks to this video, I was not only able to defeat the Gunga in my Maytag but also defeated Cthulhu, Cthulhu's sister, his auntie, and his fifth cousin twice-removed. So gross, but so satisfying to clean - and no need to buy a new dishwasher!

[@salinemichigan904]

THIS CHANGED MY LIFE. Maytag manuals just say there is no filter... but I knew there had to be one somewhere! THANK YOU SO SO MUCH!

[@GirMoose]

I called for assistance! They didn't help. The first few seconds of your video was exactly what I needed. Who would assume you've gotta take the top sprayer out to access the filter. Lol. Perfect video for my cluelessness, tysm!

[@Bootstrappin]

Sure thing! I'm not even certain that they know that this is an inherent problem.

[@gregorykish2426]

Thank you for this fun and effective video. Perfect combination of information and entertainment! I have had this machine for about 7 years and never knew to clean this . The owners manual says nothing about it.

[@Bootstrappin]

Sure thing! And yes, very surprised about the manual, it seems a rather important thing to omit.

[@sara18rose365]

Love the comedic flare! Helps with motivation for a chore I am totally dreading!

[@apayne899]

Thank you so much for this! I've had my Maytag 3 years and had no idea all I needed to do to get it cleaning like new again was to clean it out

[@melodyschantz]

This video saved me SO much money. I tried everything to find where the filter was in this dang dishwasher. You gave me the courage to do it! The gunga was incredibly disgusting, but now I know why my glasses were covered in bits. Thanks so much!

[@Bootstrappin]

On this day Melody joined the Hall of Brave Warriors who fought the gunga and lived!

[@robertadaversa2503]

Thanks for helping solve my dishwasher issue. I was dreading calling a repair person, and I'm so happy to be able to do this myself.

[@Bootstrappin]

I'm happy I could help! And thank you so much for the tip, I really appreciate it!

[@blondy2061h]

Thank you! I emptied my dishwasher today and went to grab some scraps off the filter. I accidentally touched the grime underneath. That led me down this rabbit hole.

[@amycrawford1868]

THANK YOU for this SHORT and thorough video. We've had this dishwasher for at least 8 years and today was our first time cleaning this out. The smell was sooooooo bad. OMG - WE JUST DIDNT KNOW! We are now official members of the kitchen warrior team.

[@Bootstrappin]

Welcome to the Knights of the Round Gunga Table!

[@carlheuckendorf2528]

I fought the gunga and won! Seriously, given the music/sound effects I was expecting something horrible when I got to the final piece, and boy, it was even worse than I was expecting!

[@havendressage]

Insanely helpful video. Very easy to follow and quite amusing. I thought my two-year-old dishwasher was shot. Words cannot describe what came out. Gungahlonga was terrifying

[@Bootstrappin]

It's scary stuff. And it's rebuilding itself as we speak!

[@flickeringcandle]

Great video. Without this, I would have concluded there is no filter. Maytag certainly made it difficult to get to. In spite of your how-to, I don’t have the courage to detach so many parts. I remember my first GE dishwasher lasted 10 years before it stopped cleaning well. I never cleaned it. This Maytag one is 10 now and I think I still won’t clean it. No odors yet! If odors start, I will consider cleaning it before replacing.

[@angelahagemeyer698]

Seriously, do exactly what he did. You will need to clean the bottom piece OUTSIDE with the hose. It is that nasty. I had no idea that stuff was down there.

[@cameronlawracy8448]

This is the best and most informative video I found on fixing my dishwasher. Thank you so much for making it!

[@brianarsenault9281]

Finally a video that gets down to nitty gritty of what needs to be done. There's lots of video's out there in dishwasher land that say nice things about dishwashers, but for some reason they don't want to tell you that at some inconvenient time you're gonna have to get down and get dirty and learn how too clean the filter .

[@EderBJJ]

My man, you’ve created the best DIY video out there. Thank you!

[@haileybaldwin6536]

I have never in my life commented on a video before. But the only thing that kept me alive while cleaning the gunga was this guy. Thanks for making me laugh instead of throw up 👍

[@Bootstrappin]

Lol I'm glad you got out alive. Welcome to the comments section, and you are now a certified Gunga Warrior. 🏅

[@apancher]

Just a heads up to anyone trying this: the clips holding the basket in can be EXTREMELY fragile. 3 out of my 4 snapped with me barely touching them.

[@sallenva]

Where did you get replacement clip ?

[@TraumaER]

@@sallenva probably built like that on purpose so Maytag gets you to buy another POS from them.

[@VamooseRooter]

@@sallenvawell…..

[@user-pi5xo4og9d]

... Ffffffffff........ I looked them up they're made of metal now. Going to have to find replacement.

[@JasonHurwitz]

Yeepppppp …. 😢😂

[@asmaton64]

Dude, a million thanks! Probably one of the most concise and entertaining how-to videos I have used. Thanks for sharing.🖖

[@mikebeck9869]

The model number for mine MDB4949SHZ1 came up with this video. My upper basket removes by removing the clips on the end of the track. On the top of the clip on the inside of the track, push it in with a screwdriver and the push up on the bottom of the clip in an upwards motion and the entire part will pop up. Removal of the other parts were exactly as you showed; however, removal of the bottom spinner/spraywash arm on mine has a plastic piece under it with little tangs that stick out. Grab those and turn it counterclockwise a quarter turn and it will pop up. My unit has a macerator, so it did not have the second filter, but there is a screen that sits under the metal tray on top you might want to wash. Thank you so much for the help. I couldn't have done it without you.

[@lauralowe4750]

Very helpful. The bottom one was indeed completely full of gunge, I wish I’d worn a hazmat suit. Glass shards also get caught under the top filter and so that got me too. I had some trouble getting it back in place, that top filter must be snugged down , mine clicked finally after quite a bit of wiggling. Thanks for the help!

[@kaseydoody9570]

THANK YOU!! This was by far the most educational video I found on gelatinous gunga! I knew right off the bat, when you mentioned crud inside "clean" mugs, this was the video for me.

[@patriciafasnacht2313]

This was the best video we found for cleaning our dishwasher filter. It was straight to the point. Boy, was it dirty! Thank you so much for saving us $$ on an expensive service call. ♥

[@chrishenry1882]

At first, I found the gags annoying but in the end, this is better than the actual Maytag website and most importantly, it truly made me feel like I had completed a quest when I finished. Very rewarding. Thank you sir.

[@erickaemo]

Thank you for posting this! We were baffled at how to clean it and your video was perfect and funny!

[@maddogbarfog2492]

This was perfect and made the job extremely easy. I know you warned me about what was in the filter, but nothing you could have said or done would have truly prepared me for it. Thanks man, I appreciate you! All the best to you & yours!

[@Bootstrappin]

You have looked into the abyss and lived to tell the tale!

[@catherinelannom1968]

I refer back to this video every time I have to do this dreaded but necessary task. “ Gelatinous” makes me laugh every time! But that is EXACTLY what it is. Your hilarious but accurate instructions make an awful task so much better. Perfect instructions and I always get it all out back together and running smooth again. Thanks for posting this!

[@kaitlynhunt526]

Incredibly funny and equally as helpful. I couldn’t have done this without you, thank you!

[@Bootstrappin]

Thank you, I'm happy I could help!

[@GreatChoralMusic]

This was awesome. So helpful. I am not the mechanical one in our marriage and was still able to follow all the very clear steps. You especially helped me avoid slashing my fingers on a piece of glass that was right above the gloppy gunga! Thanks. Great job. 😊

[@cynthiaminko5332]

Thank you for posting. Definitely took me more than 3 minutes but, I was successful. Nothing broken either! You are a blessing and appreciated!

[@brendawetherbe6489]

Thank you for this great video. I watched it before, during and after disassembling the mechanism and cleaning the filter. Without your help, I would not have been able to clean this hard to reach filter as one has to disassemble the entire guts of the dishwasher in order to clean the "gungalunga" filter. Loved the video!

[@rachelaltork1818]

Best repair instructional ever! Thanks for making it interesting AND informative and to the point!

[@FreeSpiritinLightandLove]

Thank you!! I have a kitchen aid dishwasher which is easy to clean (comparatively speaking) my sister has a Maytag and it stinks. I was going to clean it out for her but I didn’t realize I had to dismantle the whole thing. 😳😵‍💫😊

[@LuckyNancy7116]

Thanks for sharing, I just cleaned my Maytag dishwasher this morning following your video. Mine is an older version than yours, but they still look very similar.

[@jessicamichielsen7717]

Thank you for helping me vanquish the gunga lunga gunga! It was truly out of this world (an alien blob with a life of its own). I couldn't have done it without you.

[@Bootstrappin]

Always happy to help knight a new warrior

[@claudettekatzenmeier2016]

Thank you so much for the fun filled explanation. I just couldn't figure out how to take everything apart. Maytag needs to make an easier way to clean the (gunga) paper, rubber, and slime filled filter. Just put everything back together and put in a cleaner. I'm hoping for cleaner dishes in the future.

[@tomfrantz]

Academy award KZbin video IMO. Thank you. Not easy to make a video like this. Made it fun.

[@thewanderingprodigal2321]

I started looking for videos of this a couple of years back to no avail. We finally came to the conclusion we were going to have to replace our dishwasher. I decided tonight to give it one more try. Thanks for this video, we finally found the filters for our dishwasher and have cleaned them. Fingers crossed that this has done the trick.

[@Bootstrappin]

Glad to be of service. I assume you wanted to replace because of smell/debris?

[@thewanderingprodigal2321]

@@Bootstrappin Because it would not clean our dishes. In many cases the dishes were coming out dirtier than when they went in. We are waiting for the end of the first run right now.

[@Bootstrappin]

@@thewanderingprodigal2321 oh gotcha. Let me know how it goes!

[@thewanderingprodigal2321]

@@Bootstrappin , So far most of the dishes came out cleaner. Though there still seemed to be some stuff, but we are thinking it may take a couple of washes to get it fully cleared out.

[@Bootstrappin]

@@thewanderingprodigal2321 try this stuff too - I've had really good luck with it. www.amazon.com/dp/B010OVNPEW/ref=

[@carolinef4558]

Thanks for the quick concise quirky instructions. It worked perfectly.

[@kimberawification13]

Your model looks so much easier to take apart, I'm killing my fingers trying to do this this is some bs

[@Shazza500]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. My two-year old dishwasher was leaving residue on my cups, and cleaning out the filter solved the problem! :)

[@jaymundy4920]

Absolutely hysterical! And wonderful! You just saved me a service call. Thank you VERY much for posting these videos.

[@crw5b]

After thinking I could do a "quick filter clean" on my partner's dishwasher, while he was out at the gym.... panic googling led me to this video. Thank goodness. I was able to clean all 7? 9? removable parts before he got home, leading to him being totally impressed when I reassembled the exploded dishwasher like an old pro. Plus I laughed, instead of frustration crying. Thank you!

[@bradsemenoff]

Thank you so much for this video! I watched with my two boys and they were both asking me if they could scrub away the gunga inside the dishwasher. 😂

[@beyondtheflex1]

Thank you so much for this! Showing every part step by step made this so easy to follow. I finally have a clean filter.

[@njeosys]

Just did this for my Maytag. I wouldn’t have even known that that’s where the filter was at if not for your video. Thank you!

[@bretjohnston9519]

Thanks for the video! I can typically get annoyed with these kind of videos, but you’ve managed to give out good information while keeping a nice level of humor and entertainment value! I appreciate it :)

[@alex9zo]

I come back to this every couple of months. Thanks man

[@ashleycates27]

This was so helpful and so much less sleep inducing than most of these ,kinds of vids!

[@bc30cal99]

Very well presented with witty narration, clear instructions and film work. Best of all it worked! Thanks so much sir.

[@ElkanahLinnell]

You are my new favorite DIY channel. Thank you for bringing some humor and amusement to an otherwise disgusting, boring, and infuriating project!

[@Bootstrappin]

@@ElkanahLinnell thank you!

[@wrxTO]

Thanks for the video. I cleaned our washer. Surprisingly, after 7 years of use it was very clean. I think its better to wash once with vinegar and then with baking soda to keep the system fresh

[@marykatemckennabattles6203]

This was such a helpful video! At first we watched it and laughed about the "gunga" but then when it was time to clean ours out- GUNGA MUNGA indeed! Thank you so much!

[@mavwitt]

After following the instructions in the video, cups and plates were still not getting clean. Since the dishwasher only has 3 moving parts, upper sprayer, lower sprayer, and a pump (maybe two pumps) I figured my issue had to be with the pump. I ran a short cycle with a cup of vinegar hoping to clear any calcium deposits. Afterward, I noticed a white speck in the lower sprayer jet. Taking out the lower spray arm I saw that several jets were semi-blocked by what looked like small rocks, probably calcium chunks. One jet even had a piece of wire mesh lodged in it. I removed what I could and rinsed the lower arm thoroughly. I can now report the dishwasher has been restored to its original ability to clean cups and dishes. Thanks again for a great video.

[@Bootstrappin]

Nicely done. That sounds like hard water build up - how's the water quality in your neck of the woods?

[@mavwitt]

@@Bootstrappin The water here is extremely hard. It turns out that the grinder screen disintegrated and was allowing large particles to travel into the upper and lower sprayers. I even found bits of the grinder screen lodged in the jets. That was the wire mesh I mentioned previously. I contacted Maytag (Whirlpool) and they are sending a new grinder blade. But I think this may be a sealed unit so I may be requesting a new motor assembly. I don't want to tear it apart until the new grinder is here. I will update on the progress.

[@Bootstrappin]

@@mavwitt that makes sense. Hard water is no friend of water based appliances. You seem to be quite adept at repairs and DIY, have you considered installing a water softener for your place?

[@mavwitt]

@@Bootstrappin Yes and no. I need to have the 100-year-old house replumbed and may do it then. I am thinking of moving to Plex. We have a combination of copper and galvanized steel now.

[@radicallyforjesus]

Thank you so much. I had looked a long time ago to find out how to get that filter out. Your video was more clear. You also were NOT kidding about the abomination in that lower filter. It was truly terrible. No wonder we had tummy issues lately even with bleach in the cycle. Bless you for helping me take the monster out of my dishwasher.

[@user-uv7wg5gy2u]

Bro, it is almost 1:00 a.m. I have my phone in one hand watching your video and I'm spraying out my Gunk trap with the other. For a video really had me laughing. Thanks for your help

[@grosbeakmc]

Thank you very much for the video. Until our dishes started showing signs of not coming clean I didn't even KNOW there was a filter. When I finally got it out, what I found was the stuff of nightmares. It seemed to be an amalgam of old paper labels, hair and soap scum with the occasional piece of veggie. Thankfully - and I am SO grateful for this - it was scent free. Which is especially good because I had to pick most of it out with my fingers. By the way, the back of that metal dome thingy on the filter has VERY sharp tabs on it. Imagine a paper cut but from steel, and much deeper.

[@colinjackson4761]

Bar far the most entertaining “how to” video I’ve ever seen.

[@BETTERDAYZog]

The way you explained everything and made it fun you earned a subscriber and a like thanks for the help

[@williamfield948]

Fantastic video! 15 minutes after watching we're running a regular cycle with a few test dishes to see if the gunga stops accumulating.

[@michaelmontone4241]

Awesome video. My dishwasher was leaking and I hope cleaning the sludge out of this thing after eight years of use allows the water to drain faster and allows the dishwasher to work more efficiently. I also ran a 1/2 cup of CLR through it to help get the remainder of crud off the surfaces of everything. Thank you.

[@fishellb]

YES! My exact make and model. You weren't kidding about that gunga trap.

[@sergiomtb55]

thanks, this saved me a bunch of time looking at my dishwasher with a confused look.

[@williammarsh3617]

Thank you. Excellent video. Much more helpful than anything on Maytag site that I could find.

[@marieleduc9683]

Thank you for your video ! We have not been able to figure out was wrong with our dishwasher, and the fix was so simple !

[@jessicahensley9587]

Also the Andy Griffith show was my Dad's favorite and brings back the best memories. Loved you had that playing at the beginning.

[@Bootstrappin]

There are no icky dishwashers in Mayberry!

[@mamagoldielocks]

I'm grateful for your wisdom and help...I just cleaned my Maytag dishwasher out and I'm so disgusted that we've been eating/drinking and using these dishes and utensils that I'm now going to rewash everything. So, so gross.

[@amandastevens1565]

Thank you so much! I finally figured out why my dishes were stinky! I wish I could attach a picture of the gelatinous goo I cleaned out of my filter. It was absolutely disgusting! I’m so appreciative your video showed me exactly how to do it.

[@chrisgianettino1079]

I haven’t saved a video in years. You changed that. Thanks!

[@heathen184]

Finally an instructional video that isn’t 20 minutes long with eight ads in the middle that just tells you what you need to do good shit.

[@djdennis1473]

lol thank you for your company in this journey on a Sunday afternoon as my frustration turned into delight as you helped navigate the process. Will forever think of Cthulhu whenever I get into this dishwasher lol

[@emilyandrews5551]

Took me several hours because the gunk on the filter above gungalunga was INSANE. I highly recommend everyone does this. And now I feel 1000 times more confident to do it again!

[@MrOmegaRabbit]

Boot, add me to the list of viewers who owe you a debt of gratitude. Also, loved the low-key theatrics - I actually LOLed while watching. :) You are a gentleman and a scholar. Cheers to you!

[@Dzakku]

This was super helpful, thank you! Had a fair bit of difficulty removing the top rack on mine; took a bit to understand how the clips work. Also had trouble removing the pipe from the bottom because mine had clips there as well. Good learning experience though

[@vezner]

You weren’t kidding about the Cthulhu creature. Yes, I gagged. Thanks for the vid! It was very helpful.

[@paddyshap]

Great video. Clear, concise, funny and most importantly, quick. Great job.

[@Bootstrappin]

Thank you!

[@angelahagemeyer698]

Dude this was fantastic. The info I needed in a funny delivery. Made my day.

[@Grammie-B]

This was a SUPER helpful video. I managed each step, except I could not get a good view of the clips along the back wall. One commenter mentioned they could break. My husband offered to help, and without the knowledge of potential breakage, opened the clips easily. We got everything apart - ewwww. The reassembly was easy and the first new load is running. Thanks a million!

[@t.thomas5579]

Ah, you sold me at the bike helmet. Spot on delivery and entertaining approach made this fix simple and easy with only a one F-Bomb rating (out of five).

[@carolinehope1079]

I was able to take on this arduous task because of your awesome video! Thank you for empowering me with your informative and entertaining video!

[@kennethjaworski169]

THANk YOU THANK YOU THANK !!!!! Great video Worked perfectly , here I just thought I was a bad cook. 4 years old never did a clean out LOTS of Gunk in there not now. YOU ROCK !!

[@kelseygalarza2105]

Thank you so much this was so easy to follow in my dishwasher had been so disgusting and I didn't know what to do

[@Nico-yi2bi]

Thankyou. Keeping this video in my Favorites for future info use. You took the fear out of it for me .

[@thedriveinmoviehistory5327]

Thank you for the concise instructions, and the laughs

[@NEPALifestyleShow]

Gunga-lunga. I never thought I would enjoy watching a video of how to clean a filthy dishwasher, but I did today!