Clean Samsung Dishwasher Filter | DIY Samsung Model DW80K5050US | Step by Step Filter Removal

[@TheDIYrealtor]

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[@kvaler10]

Thanks for actually showing how all the pieces come apart and go together. Also love the tip to run a vinegar wash from time to time.

[@TheDIYrealtor]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kallieforester4835]

Thanks! I followed all of your steps. Dishwasher drained and “OC” code gone. Working fine. Saved me lots of $.

[@TheDIYrealtor]

Omg that’s so amazing to hear and thank you so much! Honestly, most internet trolls just criticize videos, so it really means a lot that it helped. Thank you!

[@catherine3765]

THANK YOU sooo much! The manual that came with our model had nothing about how to clean our model & you really saved us! Had we known we’d have to go through all this every 6 months, we’d probably bought a different dishwasher, although we love Samsung appliances & it’s a great dishwasher. But really? What a pain in the arse! 😅

[@TheDIYrealtor]

Ah I know! I’m not really a huge fan of it. The wash arm on ours broke and it’s like 20% of the cost to buy a new one just to replace it 🙄 so glad it helped!

[@brianfisher5573]

If it's any consolation i just was helping my mom with her house, she hasn't cleaned her's in like 10 years and there was only a small bit of gunk in there.

[@gooberwhalzy]

@@brianfisher5573same with mine we haven’t cleaned it since we got it which was 10+ years ago

[@BeverlyCoulter-e7o]

Samsung, I will never buy another one of your appliances! Sixteen screws and a power drill just to clean a filter?!

[@TheDIYrealtor]

Seriously. I’m less than impressed with their refrigerator as well 🙄

[@HypeCole]

Same ​@@TheDIYrealtor

[@Drummer-pp8cl]

Yah what the hell. Who decided that was a good idea?

[@psum6537]

purchased a home that has samsung stove microwave, refreigerator and dishwasher. Glad to say they ALL SUCK. the display on the electric stove flickers all the dispays non stop. the cooktop can't maintain a steady temperature, and God help us old people even a attempt to clean the dishwasher filter. Their manual for it DOES NOT EVEN TELL YOU HOW TO DO IT!! The fridge had something spilled in it, and it seeped under the glass where you cant reach to clean. POS the entire lot.

[@marcysargeant6303]

Thanks!

[@TheDIYrealtor]

Thank you so much!! So glad it was helpful :)

[@ruthforsey3940]

Thanks for info! What a production just to clean a dishwasher filter! Worse performing d/w I ever owned. Wish I had my old kenmore!

[@TheDIYrealtor]

You’re telling me!! In fairness, the sales rep told me they looked better than they performed lol so its my fault but I learned my lesson

[@ruthforsey3940]

I wonder why the one I bought was the cheapest s/s d/w in the store…. I too should have picked up on it. Hope I never have to buy another…..

[@DaveLarson-e7z]

I would never buy Samsung products again. Never any local service available. Whirlpool for me.

[@ruthforsey3940]

@@DaveLarson-e7z from the voice of experience, don’t ever purchase the washing machine!

[@imanotelling5368]

This was my first dishwasher In 10 years. My old one add a filter that just twisted off. This is absolutely ridiculous put too expensive to replace right now.

[@brianbitney1022]

Thank you for this. I did the clean out as you showed. I had a lot of goopy stuff clogging the flow. Like everyone has said. This is ridiculous to have to do to clean this out. The other version shown in my manual shows a pull out filter, but I wonder if that would solve my goopy problem.

[@Keepinitreal4unow]

I am here because my washer was stinky and no matter how much I cleaned it still was stinky and didn't wash well until finally it stopped working with a De/DC error code after. The initial water rinse. I was pissed to find out I couldn't just remove a filter. Thanks for your video. Since the washer just when crap on me on Thanksgiving, of all days I will take the filter loose and hope I will get a couple of more washes out of it. Samsung need to stick to TVs cause their appliances are crap. Update. After taking apart and cleaning it works and no more stinky. Unfortunately with this washer you need to scrap your food really good

[@adigmon]

I hope this works! Just got it clean and about to put it back together. Insane amount of work for a filter!

[@TheDIYrealtor]

It’s incredibly stupid!

[@tarat118]

Thank you so much! This video saved me calling a technician to look at it 👍

[@TheDIYrealtor]

That’s so good to hear!

[@hollieasche4238]

10year old dishwasher gave oE code, I have never cleaned it. followed your instructions(mine was waaaay grosser and took2 hours to clean), just started it up with the vinegar -fingers crossed!!

[@arunantonio8581]

Thank you, this was very helpful,

[@TheDIYrealtor]

Glad it was helpful!

[@daniela12152]

You’d think those highly technical Koreans would have come up with a better and easier design for this BRUTAL!!

[@TheDIYrealtor]

lol nope

[@discourius26]

Or any appliance. We had a kitchen fire a few years back and my wife was tasked with purchasing the appliances. Stove, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, and washer and dryer. All Samsung because they matched and were pretty. The washing machine bit the dust in just over two years, the ice maker on the refrigerator broke recently, but that was a pain because the size ice cubes it made constantly got stuck in the chute. Love my Samsung phone, but hate the appliances.

[@lifeliver001]

​@@discourius26same here, the dishwasher can only run express 60, not other setting works and the fridge is clogged with ice. Everytime we fix the ice it breaks after a month so no more ice...

[@markkenny7747]

@@lifeliver001 The ice maker is pure crap. I pull mine out every week, empty whatever is in it to a plastic bag and put it back in. Before I do I make sure there is nothing iced up and that the chute is clear. If I let it go it will stop working as the cubes freeze together and clog the auger and chute. Had the hair dryer out too many times...

[@brownbeauty1987]

Thank you so much for posting this video. It was very helpful

[@TheDIYrealtor]

Ah so glad to hear!!

[@pulido6974]

First time watching one of your videos. I found it very informative.It helped me to find my filter.

[@nolongerhuman13]

2025 cleaning my dishwasher post New Year’s Eve celebratory cleaning lol great video! Thanks for making this. I thought that the damn drain was the red thing the whole time LMAO we just bought this house in this thing hasn’t been cleaned. Apparently in years there was things in that. It looks like fish made out of rope!! and there was a pebble in the bottom where the heater core sits or what looks like a heater core. There is a decent size pebble just sitting there in the hole and I was wondering why my dishes were coming out clean. Thanks again subscribed.🎉🎉🎉

[@LucyDiNovo]

Just what I needed! Thank you!

[@TheDIYrealtor]

You're so welcome! Thanks for stopping by

[@vivianturajlic9790]

Yes. I read if you take this special rubber glue used on aquarium tanks and cut a small piece of a laundry bag and glue it on top or underneath it worked well. So far so good.

[@bobsinclair7710]

This was very informative and super helpful. Thank you!

[@skrunkie7338]

Thank you for making it easy to understand how to do it. I'm not handy around the house but you made it look like any average person can do it.

[@TheDIYrealtor]

Awesome! Thank you for the kind words

[@imanotelling5368]

Appreciate the video. Completely lame the machine requires power tools to clean it. Other models just twist to pop off

[@TheDIYrealtor]

You’re not kidding. And for the life of me I can’t seem to find a salt cell to keep the calcium down.

[@kcwilliams24]

Very helpful. Thank you. Quick and to the point.

[@TheDIYrealtor]

Glad it was helpful

[@rachelhayes8879]

Thank you very much. This helped and saved money.God bless

[@WilliamBurwell]

I have this dishwasher and followed your guidance. The problem now is that it perpetually drains every day throughout the day. Any suggestions?

[@veriditascoaching]

This was super helpful! Only thing--- when I reassembled and ran a vinegar cycle, the dishwasher leaked from the bottom and formed a puddle on the floor. I was careful to reassemble in the right way (I think?) and I'm wondering if you/anyone has any insight on where I might have gone wrong to cause the issue?

[@skinnyr1937]

Mine is the exact dishwasher you cleaned, but mine is clean as a whistle, however it makes a grinding noise while the water flows.

[@TheDIYrealtor]

Yikes, not sure on that one!

[@travisbrown5054]

FYI, you can remove the bottom arm by pulling up as it is press fit. the you can use your drill to remove the other 2 screws.

[@woconnor8889]

Thank you.

[@tinagardner1283]

Thank you ...this was a big help.

[@mariocarbajal2310]

Thank you for the video

[@kirkjones-orangutanorlion]

Thank you!!!’ 😀

[@TheDIYrealtor]

You’re welcome!

[@kikik8813]

Hi @TheDIYrealtor your video was great and I followed the instructions and cleaned my filter nicely. I could see what was clogging it. I was so careful doing it and putting it back together, but when running my next normal cycle I got an “LC” error message. The manual says this represents a “Leakage Check” - a water supply valve connection leak. I am pretty sure this must have been caused by me not putting back certain components exactly right, would you agree? I didn’t touch anything else and the dishwasher worked fine before. I shut off the power, and I was going to try to put the components back together in a way that would solve this issue. Do you have a recommendation of on what to look for specifically (ie the likely misplaced culprit) to fix this? 🙏🏻 I would be soooo grateful if you can help!!!!

[@Craigskitchen360]

Every six months!?!?are you kidding me? I have the wrong directions with mine! It shows a pull out filter!!! Had it for a year and just figured this out that I have to hire a mechanic to clean my dishwasher 😮

[@terijohnson669]

Mine had the wrong instructions also. I will never own anything else, Samsung. I hate my refrigerator, stove, and dishwasher. The stainless steel isn't any thicker than a piece of aluminum foil. Dents if you just look at it!

[@dianeadams5887]

Where does the water drain from there? My dishwasher is not draining and I think the clog is near the drain on the dishwasher side. I took all the part off that you did, but cant figure out where it actually drains. Would I need to remove the circular white piece at the bottom? Thank you!

[@somewhereinagalaxyfarfaraway]

One thing is for sure! Never EVER touch a Samsung appliance as far as a purchase goes. They are all junk.

[@TheDIYrealtor]

Totally correct! Mine are going on 5 years and I’m just waiting for them to go..

[@gooberwhalzy]

we’ve had our samsung fridge, dishwasher, stove, and microwave for 10+ years now maybe and they all work perfect only having issues with dishwasher because of that build up so that’s why i’m here looking because it’s the same process as our dishwasher but can confirm they are not all junk

[@dqverify6797]

@@gooberwhalzy Yeah, I love my Samsung "suite." Washer & dryer, then fridge/stove/dishwasher.

[@lafinrob6841]

We bought total package Samsung appliances 3 years ago. Won’t happen again.

[@k.t.1641]

Got all Samsung stuff too! The tv is Terribke and menu is laggy and clunky. The washing machine drain pump went out after 2 years. The dryer burnt out a day after!! The dishwasher is just so flimsy and cheap. Doesn’t wash good at all. And we’ve had ancient dishwashers too. Never again.

[@ernrodri2]

When did you fix the clog? The only thing I saw was you taking it apart. Where was the clog?

[@TheDIYrealtor]

There wasn’t a clog…

[@DeltronZero656]

Thank you for posting this! I have a few questions. Hope you don't mind answering. What cycle do you run with the vinegar? Is there any concern that the vinegar could damage rubber seals, gaskets, or O-rings? What are your thoughts on products like afresh and Lemi Shine to clean the dishwasher? Thank you!

[@shannonl8602]

This is a good helpful video however you missed two filters. After you remove the grey cap and scrub it, you also need to remove the next round pump fan (yellowish color). Be VERY aware that the single screw has REVERSE THREADS! There is a screen under it. Mine was completely plugged and disgusting. Also, in the door, there is a round cover with a single Phillips screw that should be taken off and cleaned. It’s some kind of steam circulation filter. Mine was COMPLETELY PLUGGED as well.

[@jamesweaver4168]

This was incredibly helpful. Thank you!

[@TheDIYrealtor]

Awesome!

[@vivianturajlic9790]

Thank you So much you have no idea how many times I have watched this video. Any chance you would know how to repair a hole in the mesh screen. My drill slipped and now I have a hole.

[@edwinareineberg6385]

Did you figure this out? I just did the same thing to mine!

[@vivianturajlic9790]

@ yes take apiece of a laundry bag and use aquarium glue and glue a piece to cover the hole. World good so far.

[@Xecil]

What kind of camera and lens are you using to record this video? Noisey or grainy footage means the ISO is too high. However, if the ISO is low and you are still seeing noise / grain, then it is likely the exposure is too low.

[@jasonandangiewilliams1043]

I followed these steps to clean mine but now my dishes are not get clean. I don’t think the arm is spinning. I can move it with my hand but it’s not spinning during the cycle. What did I do wrong?

[@TheDIYrealtor]

Water may not be getting to it to force the spin. Check your connections and make sure they’re adequately tightened and any of the washers are in place. Is it the top or bottom arm? There are usually about 3 different ones: top, bottom and mid

[@kevinhu7684]

​@@TheDIYrealtor I might be having a similar issue. For me, it seems to be affecting the top rack the most (the silverware looks like it might as well not have been run through a dishwasher), and the middle rack somewhat (most particles off, but still greasy bowls). Anything on the bottom rack still gets plenty clean. I've taken apart the components and put them back together again a couple times now and the performance for the top and middle racks is worse than ever. Very strange that it seems like multiple people are having this same issue after doing what seems to be a fairly simple take apart and put back together again job. Weird...

[@snapshots26]

@TheDIYrealtor How do you remove that gasket, i believe thats where the leak on mine is coming from.

[@rajnib9081]

Hi I used your way to clean my dishwasher , but it still shows le error code on the display.! Can you please help us how to fix that?

[@Neighborly_Content]

Don’t forget to pull the impeller and then remove the lower cover so you can clean the grate below it.

[@pulido6974]

Also, you can soak that screen in white distilled, vinegar and hot water. It will clean it really well.

[@mhvh5150]

Thanks so much .

[@TheDIYrealtor]

Glad it helped

[@amandabutler5021]

What is the piece that’s to the left on the side… mine has residue coming out of that?

[@TheDIYrealtor]

I want to say it’s called the storm wash, but I’ve never really done anything with it. I think it’s just an extra wash arm

[@denisejagoda4222]

My next dishwasher will have a filter that twists off. The Samsung is not worth the effort.

[@deborahwilson2857]

My racks cracked and have rusted in areas. It’s very expensive to replace them.

[@TheDIYrealtor]

It should be a crime! One of my wash arms broke off and it’s about 25% of the cost of the dishwasher to replace 😠

[@TheBentFilms]

Insane, why do I need a drill to do something as simple as clean a filter? On my old dishwasher it just twisted out by hand

[@TheDIYrealtor]

Yea it’s ridiculous isn’t it!

[@karengeigermd343]

We have very hard water in San Antonio, I would like to know if I can use San I Vac to clean the calcium "rocks' in the filter when I go to clean my sister's Samsung dishwasher. Notice I said sister, as would never buy any Samsung appliance...their electronics are great..appliances not so much.

[@TheDIYrealtor]

They are the WORST appliances, aren't they?

[@MM22272]

Would it not have been beneficial also to remove the plastic impeller below the drain cover where are bits and pieces can also accumulate?

[@TheDIYrealtor]

No it would not have

[@MM22272]

@@TheDIYrealtor I saw on another video where there are some bones or glass fragments underneath the impeller.

[@michelestuart9521]

Watched this video for help. It was helpful for sure. But what a pain in the butt! I’ve got all Samsung appliances. Thought I was doing my family a favor. Not so much. Every single one has had issues. And now this simple cleaning the filter video will take a lot of time. These are supposed to make your life easier….how so when u have to make time on your day off to do this…ugh

[@Mindy0628]

I moved into my moms house since she now spends 9 months of the year in Florida. She has this dishwasher and has never cleaned it. Not looking forward to it - but thanks for the video. The user manual was useless!

[@justinmatisak7986]

My dishwasher is now flashing LC I’ve wiped it down multiple times. How can I rectify this issue?

[@christy3455]

I cleaned mine and now it doesn’t seem to be spraying properly. Anything you’d suggest I try or what I may have done wrong? I ran a load of dishes and they’re still dirty. I found your video and had done it the same as you.

[@TheDIYrealtor]

Hmm. There are three areas where the water supply sprays from wash arms. The very top of the dishwasher, the bottom of the top rack shooting water up, and underneath the bottom rack. If the main water connection into the filter (from the bottom and back of dishwasher) did not get put back correctly then water may not be getting to the wash arms. There is also a water connection from the top rack when you slide it back into place. It’s possible that isn’t lining up either. Just brainstorming..!

[@shawnaepich5991]

Like when I cleaned my K Cup coffee machine with vinegar and water and it never worked again. 😮

[@dmcmichael1969]

Mine did the the same thing. It’s not cleaning very well. Dishes were still dirty. I found one thing I did wrong fixed it and it still isn’t cleaning. Suggestions??

[@nausheenmasood3605]

@@dmcmichael1969Try using a dishwasher cleaner?

[@maryscavone5622]

I would never be physically able to get down and do all of this. Do you thi l an appliance co. WouId come out and service it for me?

[@KS-xi7qv]

An issue we ran into: when we reassembled everything, the flat L tube supplying water to the upper rack spinners would not seat. Water would push it off track, and no water got to the upper spinners. We found that the L tube needs to be pushed into the hole until it clicks in!

[@KS-xi7qv]

Update: listen to him when he says it twists in. The water supply pipe to the top spinners must spin into/out of the filter housing. If you just pull straight out or push it straight in, it will snap the tiny knobs that hold it down.

[@L1998-r5x]

Does anyone know where the check valve is on this model? Trying to fix a drain problem and some videos say that's one thing it could be.

[@Cat-by6fv]

There’s no way I’ll ever be able to do this. So disappointed with this dishwasher as well as the Samsung refrigerator I bought. Won’t make that mistake again.

[@TheDIYrealtor]

They’re the worstttt

[@brianbitney1022]

Yes. There is another version of the that has a pull out filter. They should never have made these this way. But the icemaker frosting up in the refrigerator is rediculous. I have to thaw it out with a blow dryer every month.

[@raybertoiaimalive]

@@brianbitney1022 I had the same problem with my freezer for 5 years. Called Samsung they came out and did a free repair. Seems it was software problem - which they are well aware of!. Works perfectly now.

[@CarlieMayeski]

Thanks for the vid! I have the same dishwasher and do you know What’s the thing on the side of the dishwasher on the left if you look at it it says open ↔️close I could not get it open today

[@PriyangaGopal]

Hi Carlie, did you get the answer for this ? I’m wondering the same. Thanks

[@AlSniezevage]

I love my samsung, but the filter design is awful for diy cleaning.

[@TheDIYrealtor]

It’s the worst I’ve ever seen!

[@dqverify6797]

And the manual doesn't even tell you how to do it--it just says, "Oh, there's no filter to clean, so no worries, buddy!" I'm like, dude, I KNOW there's got to be a filter in here somewhere, lol. Ours has been making noise for a couple of weeks now, and I'm so happy I found this video!

[@annahambardzumyan7268]

I have the same type of Samsung dishwasher. Worst one I have had in my life: no proper filter, does not wash properly, I have to re-wash my dishes after I use the dishwasher as they come out greasy and with spots although I prewash them before putting into dishwasher. So, more actions and more headache and less results😂

[@Teamlucas702]

Same it sucks I have the same

[@KennethN-v5h]

I agree washing in the top each is kinda useless

[@jessyjkn]

So many people complaining. It’s really not that hard to unscrew then screw but back. You all need to work harder.

[@TheDIYrealtor]

True, but I think the brunt of complaints are from comparing it to the ease of just about every other filter. My car filter is easier to change. Couple that with Samsung really is one of the worst brands for performance and longevity, so it just makes for an annoyance. Just my two cents 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@nicoles3373]

Who in their right mind made a filter that requires a tool to take off 🤦🏻‍♀️ Worse design flaw ever

[@TheDIYrealtor]

I know!!

[@micheledrejka887]

Thanks. I have had many other dishwashers and it's always taken me less than 10 SECONDS to remove the filter. Twist and lift out! This eight minute video presented on high speed shows someone who knows exactly how to do it. How long did this ridiculous task really take? What a BAD design! Ugh

[@jerseyengineer]

You did half the job. The other gray piece comes off below the beige circular by taking off that screw to reveal a metal filter. Mine was gross. Hope you saw that and did take it off.

[@JD-un2zv]

You didnt take the impeller apart, most important part.

[@chris002able]

….. you didn’t do anything, nor show us the filter and pump

[@TheDIYrealtor]

Easy to talk s h it anonymously isn’t it? You realize…. YOU….. could create that video, right?

[@marybrown4667]

Ye Gods…I am 86 yrs old and THAT is how Imhave to clean my filter!!!😳

[@GregPuckett-d7z]

This video cost me $300.00. So pissed off right now. The video should be taken down. Dude forgets to tell you to turn the spray assembly when detaching from the filter assembly. There are clips on the spray assembly that will break off. Seeing the way he pulled his out, there is no question that dishwasher was toast and would never clean the bottom rack again. Also, if you are getting a smell from this dishwasher, it is not from beneath this filter. The door gasket collects tons of gunk (black). Do not follow this video. The only issue that comes from beneath the filter is the limestone collection, which can be resolved with putting vinegar in the bottom every two or three months.

[@TheDIYrealtor]

Seeing that you’re the only person out of like 50k that experienced that problem, sounds like a you problem. Dude.

[@Craigskitchen360]

What a joke Lowe’s!! Figures they gave us the wrong directions! We need a mechanic to clean the filter? 😮Especially since there are two more filters to clean not shown here

[@successandlifestyle]

Thinking of buying a Samsung dishwasher?? Watch the first minute or so of this video. Then give your head a shake and shop for another brand. 🤮🤮👀👀😡😡🤪🤪

[@TheDIYrealtor]

Lol fair

[@JayaJaya-h9q]

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[@jerseyengineer]

And everyone beeching about Samsung appliances don’t know how to do maintenance in them, which is in fact quite easy. People are lazy as hell, and are quick to blame the manufacturer instead of doing maintenance and cleaning out they sheeet (their own shit)

[@TheDIYrealtor]

The upload button is the top right hand corner of the KZbin page. For when you want to stfu and make your own video, big boy.

[@brainwashed7244]

KZbin is just a waste of people's time 80% of the videos are just a waste you didn't do the most important part which was the grinding mechanism that chops up the food below the recirculation pump which tells me that you don't know what you're doing and you're just put a video out to get hits what a waste

[@TheDIYrealtor]

Thanks for the rant. Feel better now big boy?