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@sherikacollins59545 ай бұрын
Had no idea we even had a filter until I got the error SE on my front loader. then like a fool I unscrewed the filter and water came pouring out almost flooding the laundry room. Thank you for this very clear, concise video.
@Mikeattempts5 ай бұрын
I'm glad it was helpful, thanks for the comment! :)
@9171891 Жыл бұрын
Nice and clear, simple, & with no nonsense. Many thanks for taking the time to air this.
@Mikeattempts Жыл бұрын
Many thanks for taking the time to watch! :)
@BillRutz-r7p Жыл бұрын
Great clear understandable directions. Found if I used a little vaseline on the rubber mounts install was easier. After cleaning I found myself 45 cents richer! Thanks for the well documented video.
@Mikeattempts Жыл бұрын
Nice, who doesn't want a free 45 cents and a clean washer filter? ;) Thanks for the comment!
@bbpyb11 ай бұрын
Your instructions are concise and clear. Thank you very much for your kind sharing of knowledge.
@Mikeattempts11 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for your kind comment, I'm glad the video was helpful! :)
@mishylw5150 Жыл бұрын
Super helpful for a single girl fixing things on her own!
@Mikeattempts Жыл бұрын
I'm happy to hear the video was helpful, thanks for the comment! :)
@ngkokwei61142 ай бұрын
Thank you Mike for sharing!
@Mikeattempts2 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and commenting!
@susanjane24984 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video! I never knew about the filter! Happened at the right time because there was some water remaining under the tub seal where sovks go missing. I have just cleaned mine and running a load, hopefully it all drains and I don't need a new pump!
@Mikeattempts4 ай бұрын
That's great, I'm glad the video was helpful! I have 2 other videos fixing leaks in the same front-loading washer, in case your leak isn't resolved.
@susanjane24984 ай бұрын
@@Mikeattempts thank you! I am subscribing so I have your channel. There is no water behind the tub seal now after the load was done, so I think that my issue is solved! 😊
@Mikeattempts4 ай бұрын
@@susanjane2498 Fantastic, thanks for the sub! :)
@patsdaughter36598 ай бұрын
I guess that’s what I’m doing tomorrow. Seems like the easiest step in fixing the nonstop f21 codes I’m getting.
@Mikeattempts8 ай бұрын
Ahhh, the joys of homeownership! ;) Hopefully it goes smoothly for you.
@BigSpookyJeff Жыл бұрын
This video is great! Clear and concise. Love it. Thanks!
@Mikeattempts Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate it!
@jeaninemorgan911810 ай бұрын
Great teaching
@Mikeattempts10 ай бұрын
Thanks! :)
@cathiclark4701 Жыл бұрын
So easy to follow, good job, ty
@Mikeattempts Жыл бұрын
I'm glad the video was helpful, thanks for the comment! :)
@saralinsteadt7711 Жыл бұрын
This was so helpful! Thank you!
@Mikeattempts Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! :)
@vadenton87352 жыл бұрын
Thank for sharing
@Mikeattempts2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@vivianneludbrook7460 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Mikeattempts Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! :)
@alehuerta400811 ай бұрын
Thank you
@Mikeattempts11 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching! :)
@alisalehi20775 ай бұрын
wonderful man.god bless.
@Mikeattempts5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! :)
@jonnyk2194Күн бұрын
Flooded the Utility Room… but it worked 🙌🙌🙌
@Mikeattempts20 сағат бұрын
Dang, there must have been a lot of water trapped in there! :)
@DCassese26 Жыл бұрын
What tool did you use to unscrew the panel? Can’t find a nut driver small enough for the screws
@Mikeattempts Жыл бұрын
I used 1/4" socket but if you have a screwdriver that accepts hex bits, the end of that screwdriver is also 1/4", no bit needed.
@gerardorodriguez4676 Жыл бұрын
What happens when you tighten the screw and it still leaks? Its happen to me and I had to buy another filter because they don't sell the o ring or do you know where? Since we have to clean it every month like the o ring wears out and I have to tighten it more and more. Any advice?
@Mikeattempts Жыл бұрын
I'm no pro but some silicone grease on the O-ring each time will make it much easier screw back in and to unscrew next time. It should extend the life of the O-ring substantially too. If your O-ring is still getting excessive wear, check the surface it seals against to be sure there aren't any rough or sharp spots. You could also try measuring the O-ring and order a few replacements.
@mertisallen267510 ай бұрын
I can’t turn the filter, I tried pliers, I’ve tried turning nothing works
@Mikeattempts10 ай бұрын
Yeah, mine was very hard to remove the first time which is why I apply a little silicone grease to the O-ring now. A tool with a long handle and flat jaws would give you the best leverage while minimizing your chances of cracking the knob.
@Julie-go6oc Жыл бұрын
I have a top loading washer. Will it have a panel too?
@Mikeattempts Жыл бұрын
It should have some kind of panel at the bottom so you can access the filter. Since this is considered regular maintenance, there should be instructions in the user's manual.
@desertxr88599 ай бұрын
What about top load washers, a lot front loads not much on top load
@Mikeattempts9 ай бұрын
As far as I know, most top load washing machines don't have a filter. For the ones that do, it's usually under the center piece at the bottom of the drum. To be sure, check the manual for your specific model.
@mlevija20 күн бұрын
What is the part number for just the filter assembly?
@Mikeattempts20 күн бұрын
As far as I can tell, it doesn't seem like they sell the filter on its own, you have to buy the whole drain pump.
@mlevija13 күн бұрын
@@Mikeattempts Thank you and I fixed the issue of a slightly cracked cap where you take it off with baking soda and crazy glue. It sealed it up tight.
@Mikeattempts13 күн бұрын
@@mlevija Nice, I'm glad it worked out!
@caringdrug84976 ай бұрын
Protip lay some towels down to prevent your knees from getting wet.
@Mikeattempts6 ай бұрын
That's what the pan was for, but the towel would make it more comfortable to kneel on the tile floor. :)
@DarlaStout-q5m11 ай бұрын
I need a video on how to do this for an Electrolux
@Mikeattempts11 ай бұрын
If it's a front loader, it should be in the same general area. If it's a top loader, there's a good possibility that it doesn't have a filter. It should say in your manual.
@DarlaStout-q5m11 ай бұрын
@@Mikeattempts there is no little door on the front . I have to dig out the manual. I am guessing I will have to take off the whole panel
@DarlaStout-q5m11 ай бұрын
The front panel is all one piece
@Mikeattempts11 ай бұрын
@@DarlaStout-q5m I have heard that they can be located in the back but that's not very helpful for regular maintenance.
@DarlaStout-q5m11 ай бұрын
@@Mikeattempts agreed! I have a dog and need to find it.
@SweetQueenAdelaideАй бұрын
I hate mine. The drain pump sets in a little further. Not high enough to get a sheet or funnel under. I have to unscrew it from the base & wiggle it carefully out & up from latched bottom and still can't quite get anything under it to not make a mess. Today I had a towel, funnel, and 3" 90 degree pvc piece & made much less mess than the last times. Dumb design. I only do it when the washing machine starts not draining completely.😅
@MikeattemptsАй бұрын
That's a shame that they make a regular maintenance task so difficult. It sounds like you might benefit from a Form-A-Funnel like this: amzn.to/3zAdm0F . It's a firm but flexible funnel that you can shape to your situation, they really come in handy when regular funnels won't work.
@paulgiulekas71275 ай бұрын
my filter wont unscrew all the way to remove it it allows the water to drain but wont come ou
@Mikeattempts5 ай бұрын
Try giving it a wiggle while pulling out.
@paulgiulekas71275 ай бұрын
@@Mikeattempts it came off but not like your its just a cap it seems
@Mikeattempts5 ай бұрын
@@paulgiulekas7127 Mine can separate into 2 pieces. If yours is similar, make sure the "basket" isn't stuck in there.
@ryansanders7604Ай бұрын
@Mikeattempts I'm having the same issue. Cap came off, but the filter did not. How do you get it out, just some pliers? (Also! My pump is further back so the water just pours into the casing, but I fit a pan underneath the whole washer)
@OscarTheScrapper4 ай бұрын
We change washing machines and TVs every 20 years, how bad is the water in your county you have to change filters every other few months. Let me guess Flint Michigan... Also we never throw out our old washing machine we just put the new one on top
@Mikeattempts4 ай бұрын
After 3 washing machines, how do you reach the top one to use it? ;)
@OscarTheScrapper4 ай бұрын
@@Mikeattempts well I'm in an upper class trailer park now. I can afford to go to the community laundry now.
@davidnguyen_89 Жыл бұрын
I cant seem tighten it back on
@Mikeattempts Жыл бұрын
Yeah, they can be a real pain to remove and reinstall, especially the first time you take it off. Did you use a little silicone grease on the threads and O-ring? That should make it much easier.
@davidnguyen_89 Жыл бұрын
No i did not have silicone grease
@Mikeattempts Жыл бұрын
@@davidnguyen_89 You can pick up a little container of silicone grease in the plumbing section of any hardware store. A tiny bit helps a lot. You could use regular grease, but it might have negative long-term effects on the rubber O-ring.
@davidnguyen_89 Жыл бұрын
@mike attempts, i will try to find one at my local hardware store and apply it to the threads and O ring and see if it works