THIS WAS A LOT OF WORK! | Teardown & Deep Clean a Front Load Washer Tub

[@funqboys]

This is how videos should be made! To the point, fully detailed and completion from beginning to end! You are greatly appreciated sir!

[@HacksbyDad]

Thanks! Much appreciated! 😎

[@filzonbada464]

How long did it take you to finish the job from start to finish?

[@carld6965]

It took me about four to five hours over two sessions 😮...that was with a new pump and gasket, and I didn't try to remove all the scale, just got as much of the scrud as possible. It's a full day if you're also going to deep clean the laundry room at the same time, and more time, assuming you can either get parts locally or have to wait 2-5 days for shipping

[@MichaelJohnFaria]

I can tell that this was a hell of a lot of work so you deserve the start to finish view, like and comment for that effort

[@HacksbyDad]

Thanks! I'm happy with the views the video has gotten so far. Anymore views and Mr. Beast better watch out! LOL 😎

[@PadmaDorjee]

I have watched over 30 videos by so called professional appliance repair people and your video is 10 times more useful and professional, I am in shock. Thank you so much for this video, I am subscribing to watch more of your videos.

[@HacksbyDad]

Wow, that’s awesome! You’re very welcome! 👍😎

[@lukeandkimwarner]

This was exactly what I needed. It is a great video and saved me a ton of money being able to take it apart and clean it myself. Thank you so much for the perfect combination of detail and brevity. Thank you for making it possible for me to succeed.

[@HacksbyDad]

You’re welcome! I’m glad that you found the video helpful. Thank you very much for the feedback! 😎

[@surfingonmars]

excellent tutorial! took me about 6 or 7 hours to break mine down, deep clean it, and reassemble it. was able to get the drum fully separated. great video!

[@HacksbyDad]

Good for you! I bet you don't want to tear it down again. I know that I don't. LOL

[@micahroth2332]

This video gave me the confidence to tear apart a completely different LG washer for the same reason, having never done an appliance teardown like this. Thanks so much!

[@HacksbyDad]

Glad to hear it! 😎

[@zeel7866]

This video helped me, someone with little to no appliance experience, take apart my nasty, smelly washer to clean it. It took all day by myself, but it was worth it. Your video instructions are so clear and helpful! Thank you!

[@HacksbyDad]

Good for you! Thanks for sharing! 😎

[@ghitaandrei2990]

Thank you! Broke student who just moved in Turkey for Erasmus. The washing machine was DISGUSTING. Your tutorial guided me through restoring it and now I can have clean clothes😂

[@HacksbyDad]

Thanks! Glad to hear it! 👍😎

[@timmholl9238]

I not only LIKED the video, but saved it to my Household Cleaning list. I sincerely appreciate your detailed disassembly and reassembly. I'm not looking forward to this, but you removed the intimidation factor, at least. Thank you for recording and posting your hard work.

[@HacksbyDad]

👍😎

[@jamescirco1832]

I don't comment ever! This was excellently done, I just finished doing this to my LG washer after 12 years of no maintenance, but maintenance will now commence so I will never have to do this again!!! THANKS!!!

[@HacksbyDad]

You're welcome! Thanks for the feedback! The teardown took way longer than I thought it would. Stopping to set up the camera was time-consuming. I do not plan on doing it ever again! 😎

[@hinas_for_life]

Dear lord that was a MAJOR labor of love. I just watched a top loading dissemble video and that that t a front loading machine would be a little bit more work, boy I was wrong, I will have a good look on the internet for info on my machine but its a Japanese model 15 years old so I doubt that I can find much info as Japanese like to replace their washing machines regularly so repair vids are scarce, Thank you for your effort!!

[@Un1234l]

Same here. I didn't think the jump in labour from top to front would be this astronomical.

[@StarryllStradford-kf2fc]

This is one of the best videos that I’ve seen on KZbin highly recommend to clean any of the mold or mildew smell in your front loader machine

[@HacksbyDad]

👍😎

[@martybadboy]

You think doing the job was a lot of work? Add the effort of recording of the whole thing! This guy is patient.

[@HacksbyDad]

Thanks! Yeah... setting up the camera easily added a couple of hours to the job. I try not to think about it anymore. LOL 😎

[@rappercentral703]

This guy basically did a tub and bearing job by himself. Legendary

[@promisberg1]

Yep I had some GE front loader that I replace the bearings on twice and the shocks once basically the same procedure as doing the main bearings. I don't know about this new LG but GE wanted you to buy the whole hub assembly to get the new bearing. But if you're careful and you basically know what you're doing you can buy the bearing kit and replace it yourself. But as usual with appliances at some point you just have to get a new unit. Anyway once I get my LG cleaned out in addition to maintenance cleaning I also bought a small fan that I set inside of the drum after completing a load keeping everything dry is also important

[@bayarea757]

I just bought a used set of these. We didn't smell anything at first. But once I set them up at home oh boy. Dude this video was awesome. I really appreciate your time to make this

[@HacksbyDad]

Thanks! Appreciate it. Good luck with cleaning yours. 😎

[@greenback123]

This was extremely helpful. I have an LG WM2301HR. I had to replace the drain pump anyway and thought I should look into the deep clean since I had never done it before and it was smelly and every so often would get mud on my newly washed clothes. Yes it's a lot of work but I am pleased with the result. I too will do better about maintenance cleaning.

[@HacksbyDad]

Glad to hear that you found the video helpful. Thanks for the feedback. 😎

[@_checkit]

So easy to service such a common issue! Thank you, Big Washing Machine!

[@louis-patrickvezina6782]

This video was so well made! Thank you very much for the share. I followed your instructions and was able to assembkle back without any screw left! Awesome job and thanks again!

[@HacksbyDad]

Really?! That's great to hear! Thanks! 😎

[@louis-patrickvezina6782]

@@HacksbyDad I actually had one issue, but, not because of misdirection in your video. When we cleaned the grey door gasket, we were a little bit too close with the hose and we perforated it. So, we had to buy a new one.

[@HacksbyDad]

@@louis-patrickvezina6782 👍

[@carld6965]

Yup, a lot of work but gratifying to complete it well, with your help. New pump, new tub gasket and a deep clean later I'm under a test cycle right now. Thank you, so much. I had a slightly less high end LG model 😂 but all the main steps were precisely correct. Excellent video, super helpful, very very grateful!

[@HacksbyDad]

Thanks! Glad to hear that the video was helpful! 👍😎

[@precippro]

Thanks! I watched this video about a year ago. And said forget it, it’s too much work. However I had a failed part and just ended up coming back to this video and cleaning the barrel anyways. Thanks. This video really helped. Pretty happy I did it ! Saved me tons of money

[@HacksbyDad]

Glad to hear it! 👍😎

[@DanaEaton-vw3or]

I have been looking for a video like this for years....great job sir!!!

[@HacksbyDad]

Thanks! 👍😎

[@Oerger89]

Seriously, im very grateful for such a prestige demonstration, but all that work just to check on the outer side of the tub..man, its like building your iown washer

[@HacksbyDad]

Thanks! it was the consequence of not cleaning the front loader over years and years of use. A foul odor and specks of gunk in the wash were the results of the neglect. The lesson I learned... clean your washing machine at least once every 30 days and wash some loads (towels, sheets, whites) with hot water weekly. 😎

[@chrisl1398]

Truly was a lot of work. Well done!

[@HacksbyDad]

Yes, it was. Thanks! 👍😎

[@belladahlheimer7829]

Thank you so much for posting this in such great detail! It was exactly what I needed to clean the tub on our pre-owned LG front loader. Several long days of work.

[@HacksbyDad]

You cleaned your front loader? Good for you! 👏 👏 Remember to run the tub clean cycle at least once a month, wash some loads with hot water, and don’t use fabric softener. 😎

[@TomFroese]

Incredibly clear and thorough. You also convinced me I’d rather just buy a new unit if I can’t clean some other way. Thank you!

[@HacksbyDad]

LOL. I truly understand your decision. 👍😎

[@Seruphin]

I can relate how much work this mustve been, because today I took a front loader apart to make it easier to throw out for a relative, took a few hours and so many different tools, even had bloody star screws. Not to mention I did it all with the luxury of being able to break stuff knowing it didnt need to go back together haha.

[@HacksbyDad]

👍😎

[@johncairl9244]

This video is the best I have seen and fortunately on the same model I have. Thank you for doing this.

[@HacksbyDad]

You’re welcome and thank you for the feedback. 😎

[@emilcost8613]

Wow... A lot of work. Great camera positioning. Nice job!

[@HacksbyDad]

Thanks! I really appreciate the feedback. 😎

[@soil-aint-dirt4903]

A most wonderful job showing ‘how-to’! Thank you very much 👍🏼

[@HacksbyDad]

You’re welcome. Glad you enjoyed the video. 😎

[@313TECHNO]

This is a VERY VERY complicated washer. I have a wbsr3140daww GE top load washer that I did a deep clean by taking apart. Before watching a video on Appliance Parts Pros specific to my washer I watched a number of KZbin videos. If I were you, I would sell that complicated device for a top load washer that is WWWaaaaaaayyyyyyyyy easier to achieve the same result. But that being said, you made a very informative video. I watched the whole video out of respect that you did this pain in the ass project and had some nice editing.

[@HacksbyDad]

Yeah... we got rid of the front load washer not too long after the deep clean. My wife just couldn't get the grime out of her mind. LOL We purchased a top load washer and run the clean cycle every month. 😎

[@fightingblind]

Remember to reinstall your bolts THEN tighten... also tighten in a star patern. Helps seat the gaskets better and a more uniform tightness than just going around in a circle

[@thelastskolian]

Thank you for this. I was going to try cleaning mine but after watching this I saw how involved it will be and since I do not have the budget to replace mine if I mess up I'm going to find a professional. This video was greatly detailed and perfect for those that want to do it themselves. I do have a recommendation, at the start of the video explain why you are cleaning it and then at the end give an update to that problem.

[@cheeseheadinga]

Thank you so much for this video! I have the same exact machine. I was proud of myself because I'm in the process of replacing the door gasket.Noticed some gunk and started to wonder what a deep clean involved since it's already torn partially apart. After watching your video, now I know LOL.

[@HacksbyDad]

👍😎

[@vallentinengaira7490]

The video is detailed, i love it

[@mannyfinesse8012]

This was the best one

[@HacksbyDad]

Thanks! Appreciate it! 😎

[@wisething2do]

Excellent video! Thank you for posting it!

[@HacksbyDad]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching the video and commenting. 😎

[@nazzom3893]

Excellent, very comprehensive and clear.

[@HacksbyDad]

Thanks! Much appreciated! 😎

[@andreanagy8]

This is exactly my model LG with exactly the same problem. It's releasing mud back onto larger loads of laundry intermittently. As basic as you make this seem, I'd have to agree with rndoune that I'd rather pay someone who does this for a living to make sure it's done right.

[@HacksbyDad]

Yeah... I don't plan on ever tearing apart the washer for a deep cleaning again. It was a lot of work. Several tub cleanings with Plink and Affresh got rid of most of the gunk but couldn't remove the stuck-on grime. Thanks for the feedback! 😎

[@rpan5441]

Great video. Very informative and quick one. Loved it

[@HacksbyDad]

👍😎

[@EppingForest304]

Great tutorial 👍 I’ve heard that the mould & mildew smell, & greasy deposits is caused by the fabric softener/conditioner, as it’s made of animal fats that build up on the drum & internals.

[@HacksbyDad]

Thanks! Yes... I heard that too. We don't use fabric softener anymore. 👍😎

[@sabrinachen4457]

I never use fabric softener/conditioner. My LG still gets mold.

[@rndoune]

Someone needs to create a business doing this. Too complicated for me. Would pay for this service☺️

[@HacksbyDad]

Would be good if the salespeople tell buyers how important it is to regularly clean washing machines according to the user's manual. 😎

[@agsjnsks4538]

@@HacksbyDad no one can clean like this video regularly. What they say to do in the manual for cleaning still doesn’t clean it so that there’s no grime and buildup behind the drum. Who can one hire to get this done?

[@HacksbyDad]

@@agsjnsks4538 Yup! The grime will build up again over time even with the regular cleaning. Something that the salespeople won't tell us. My wife and I will most likely get a top loader in the future. 😎

[@cal87249]

just do 3 cleaning cycle cotton extra hot and long empty cycle, first with 2 cups of clorine bleach, a second one with 3 dishwasher tablets, and a thirt with 250ml of citric acid it will be back to new! in the wrost cases repeat every week for a month. but the way if you know how to wash and use a washing machine this will never happen! start to use hot and extra hot for whites and powder detergent that contain oxygen and will clean all the inside of the machine too, at least one hot extra hot wash a week it will last a lot never smell and clean us new! stop the shitting speed cold cycle is very dangerous for your healt inside of nasty washing machine used like that, theres scherichiacoli salmonella and other very harmfull shit for your life!

[@lorihill790]

@@cal87249 hello! I am working so hard at getting my washer to stop smelling - I am going to do what you are suggesting! What is 250 citric acid - I found all sorts of citric acid, just not 250. Thank you!

[@Hangglide]

Fully admire. I have almost exact LG stinky washer machine. Every once a while, I have to spend hours of labor to clean it. Fully regret of moving from top loader to front loader. Life quality went backwards because the wrong decision. I will never buy front loader machines anymore. I personally have very sensitive nose that I can tell the mold odor and this LG stinky machine is great producing mold odor continuously and spread to my cloth.

[@HacksbyDad]

Yeah... after I cleaned the front loader, we gave it away and purchased a top loader. My wife just couldn't get the thought of the grime out of her mind and had enough with the front loader. She's so happy now! 😎

[@Hangglide]

@@HacksbyDad Thanks man for the reply to my comment! Today I treated my LG Stinky with 409, Mold Remover, Hand Sanitizer, Bleach, White Vinegar, Baking soda, Clorox Mold Spray each with a hot clean cycle. The machine finally smells less stinky. But there is no way I can do what you done to follow 1,000,000,000 steps to break down the machine and clean the outside of the drum. I know there must be still tons of dirt built outside the drum that I just cannot clean.... I will give this Stinky machine few more months if all brutal cleaning methods are not working, then it has to go to junk yard.

[@Parkseo226]

I’m little confused what is difference it makes to have top loader? It doesn’t get grime like front loader?

[@joshuamast5128]

@@Parkseo226 they do just not as bad they just don’t have air tight seal so the simple fix is proper maintenance any washer will get nasty without it

[@luistello1971]

I know from experience that cleaning the drum for a top load is way easier. I would say half the effort. Wow I always wondered what it would take to do the same for a front loader and now I know. Amazing video and well done my friend. This looks difficult and a pain to do but when you finally have it clean it is the best feeling in the world. Basically you just bought a new machine.

[@HacksbyDad]

Thanks for the kind words! I appreciate you watching the video and commenting. After the deep clean, we actually gave the front loader away to a friend and picked up a new top load washer. My wife just had it with front loaders. We now run the clean cycle once a month and wash towels and sheets in hot water weekly. This should minimize scum and grime build-up. 😎

[@cycloneyou]

Wow I could do this but never get it back together. Great video

[@HacksbyDad]

🤣👍

[@JohnDoe-wk7um]

Tip for you use the box end

[@MZITF]

This is a very detailed and high quality video! Did you clean the washer to solve a specific problem? If so what was the problem and did this cleaning resolve it? I ask because I have the same model washer and it smells a bit and I have done all the cleaning I can without disassembling. This is quite a bit of work and I would also incur some expense for replacement parts. I am trying to understand if I should do all this or just replace the dang thing. Any thoughts?

[@HacksbyDad]

Thanks! After years of neglect, our front loader smelled and left brown dirt clumps on our laundry. The tear down and cleaning resolved the problem. We ended up giving it away and purchased a top loader because my wife couldn’t get the dirty tub out so of her head. LOL 😎

[@danielw8944]

Awesome vid! Lots of work well done

[@HacksbyDad]

Yeah... it was a lot of work, but worth it. Thanks for the feedback... I really appreciate it. 😎

[@danielw8944]

Gonna share 4sure

[@cyrilgeorge1378]

Great job with the video! It was so helpful!

[@HacksbyDad]

Thanks! Did you take apart your washer? 😎

[@kevingray8616]

Great video with one major flaw. Thank you for creating such a wonderful video. It really satisfied my curiosity as to what else I might be able to clean without disassembly. Now on to the major flaw. I only learned of this from another KZbinr today, so don’t feel too bad. You need to remove the baffles and clean what is held inside of them; particularly if fabric softener is being used. Each one of the three has a Phillips screw at the back. Remove the screw and the baffle will slide forward, allowing you to remove it. From there you can take each one apart. Use a paintbrush or such to clean them thoroughly. This is likely the nastiest thing in the machine. (where the bad smell is coming from and likely where the streaks are coming from) Mine were horrific because I didn’t know about this and my machines were purchased in 2007. Love my LG washer and dryer. Never giving them up.

[@tjpeemayer]

Oh geez, I don’t think I can do this. Too complicated for me but you did an amazing job.

[@HacksbyDad]

Thanks! I'm never going to do that again. LOL!

[@balderdashery1]

Wow. I wish I had never gotten a front load washer.

[@HacksbyDad]

Front loaders should be okay if cleaned at least monthly. We didn’t know about the tub clean cycle and neglected ours for several years. I think liquid fabric softener also contributed to the buildup.

[@johnnywlittle]

Wow, great job

[@HacksbyDad]

Thanks!

[@vikramrajoria]

How often you clean your machine lile that? 😊 That like is for your effort. It isn't really easy though. Thanks a lot. Appreciate your effort

[@HacksbyDad]

Thanks! I’ve only done it once after neglecting the washing machine for several years. I learned my lesson and now run the clean cycle once a month with cleaning tablets, use hot water for the last load of the week to help remove residue, and don’t use fabric softener anymore. 😎

[@iTzErnest]

hi, thanks for the video, What cleaning products did you use to clean the hoses?

[@Un1234l]

Holy crap that's a very involved maintenance work

[@im-that-guy-pal]

Did the efficiency improve and clothes come out cleaner after you thoroughly cleaned it all out? I don't know if mine needs it or not, but it seems like isn't cleaning as good as it should fo4 even small loads

[@HacksbyDad]

The machine did smell much better. We felt the clothes were cleaner but it might have been because we knew the machine itself was clean. 😎

[@MillionDollarFlipper]

Very useful video! I watch your Plink and Affresh videos and saw the results. Did you try the baking soda and white vinegar method where you put the vinegar in the tub and the baking soda in the tray to see if that worked any better that Plink and Affresh, prior to doing your full tear down?

[@HacksbyDad]

Thanks for watching the videos! Yes. I tried vinegar and baking soda, but that didn't work any better. I just couldn't get rid of the grime after years of neglect. My fault for not knowing that washing machines need regular cleaning. Lesson learned.

[@carried3630]

I have dealt with the smell for 2 years now to the point not only does the air/exhaust and washer itself smell but my clothes never come out without smelling and I have to go to the laundromat which isn't great either but smells better. I have tried countless affresh and many many other similar tablets, etc. Bought online, at store etc in the last 2 years. Spent hundreds on all that Vinegar, bleach, lemon, etc etc. Taking apart the machine and cleaning it is the only way but I can't find someone who will do it cheap enough that makes it worth it to do. My boyfriend is a contractor but said he doesn't know how to put it back together correctly so we are at a a loss. I am SO sick of dealing with this. Our only alternative seems to be to buy a new washer which I expect eventually we will reach the same problem as it occurs with front loaders due to the inability for air to escape prroperly.

[@mels8966]

Popular though it is, while mixing vinegar and baking soda is a great way to make carbon dioxide, it doesn't make for a great method of cleaning anything, so you'd do better using just the white vinegar on its own in a very hot wash cycle, or citric acid which is another mild acid. My washing machine (front loader) stays nice and clean and odour free, and all I do is leave the door and draw open between washes to prevent mould, and usually wash at 40°C (104°F) using a washing powder containing oxygen bleach and bleach activator which kills bacteria and mould even at lower temperatures, see:- kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3_QpIlsjaaVq7s and descale it once a year with citric acid.

[@artifactsantlersoh]

Jesus, this should not be something that has to be done. Top loaders are FAR better. That being said, mad Credit to this man.

[@HacksbyDad]

It was our fault for not cleaning the front loader for several years. I think top loaders can get dirty too if not regularly cleaned. 😎

[@CaesarCapone]

Sorry, but you're wrong about that. Front loaders are gentler on clothes, and if a tiny bit of extra work is done, your tub will not look like this. I just split the tub on a 14 year old LG TROMM to replace the bearings, and the stainless is clean and looks brand new. Why? Because the woman kept the door open after every wash. Drained the well and cleaned the trap regularly, and ran "washer cleaning cycles" periodically. And most of all, she didn't use too much detergent and softeners.

[@markcumbriauk]

Very nice job.

[@HacksbyDad]

Thank you! I appreciate the feedback. 😎

[@jdivenideas]

Thanks!

[@jdivenideas]

Definitely would not have figured this out on my own and getting that machine into the basement was incredibly difficult. This video and a couple of days effort saved our washer!

[@HacksbyDad]

Whoa! Thank you! Much appreciated! 😎

[@robertobs30]

awesome video sir 🤘😼

[@HacksbyDad]

Thanks! 👍😎

[@CanadaRulez4Ever]

wow it is a total design failure that the drum cannot be cleaned easily; thank you sir for your hard work

[@HacksbyDad]

👍😎

[@Simos_Arvelakis]

They need to figure a way to cleaned in the inside without opening

[@bassbass9175]

Wow. This is a lot of work. But, I think that my washer tub should be cleaned.. The previous condo owner seems not have taken a good care of the washer. By the way, thanks for the video!

[@HacksbyDad]

You’re welcome! Thanks for the feedback. 😎

[@josesolorzano129]

Great video it helped a lot thanks

[@HacksbyDad]

👍😎

[@coskuarsiray]

Awesome instructive video. Thanks for efforts. Any ideas why a similar large size drum equipped LG washing machine may cause holes on some of clothes? No visual problem inside of drum surface, so metallic sounds when rotating it by hand. No vibrations. Nothing. Authorized service center only wants to replace entire drum and front gasket.

[@HacksbyDad]

Sorry, I haven’t run into this problem. The clothes only touch the drum, door, and gasket… not sure what could cause the holes. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@reubentomars8906]

@@HacksbyDad re: Holes - suggest you make sure all zippers are closed (i.e. zipped up to avoid catching on other garments) and delicates or items with hooks e.g. bras etc are placed in an individual wash bag. Wash clothes on Gentle or delicate cycle.

[@ousley421]

Good job, thanks.

[@HacksbyDad]

👍😎

[@dant3113]

Just bought a 1 year old LG for a great price almost identical to this one. Only problem its disgusting with build up, gunk and mold from previous owner. Cant believe some ppl don't clean their stuff more often. after I take it apart and clean it will be good as new

[@HacksbyDad]

Guilty! For years, we cleaned the gasket, but not the tub. Didn't even know that it was needed until the gunk started appearing on our clothes. We now wash with hot water weekly and clean the tub at least once a month. Have fun with the deep cleaning! It was a lot of work and felt so good after it was done. 😎

[@dant3113]

@@HacksbyDad yes I previously had a samsung for 4 years. I replaced the bearings and when I took it apart it was nowhere near as bad. I'm wondering if it's a washer design

[@HacksbyDad]

@@dant3113 Not sure, but not regularly cleaning, not routinely washing with hot water, and using too much detergent like us doesn't help. LOL Shortly after the deep clean, my wife insisted on getting rid of the front load and getting a top load washer. 😎

[@dant3113]

@@HacksbyDad just finished the deep clean on my washer. It's a whole day job 😅

[@HacksbyDad]

@@dant3113 Great to hear! 👍

[@stevenras]

Wow! That is a lot of work! Any guesstimate on how long it would take start to finish?

[@HacksbyDad]

Yeah, that was a long day. I think it took about 6-7 hours total with about half the time spent setting up the camera between shots. 😎

[@karatelukane6043]

Is it possible to remove the shaft from the bearings….. Do you have any knowledge now that you didn’t have before?

[@HacksbyDad]

Yes, it’s supposed to be possible, but I was unsuccessful. Others have commented that they did it. 👍😎

[@ICheat_ILie_ISteal]

Can't these companies make it easier to take it apart to clean? Damn that's a lot of screws and parts to remove. You would think with the technology we have.

[@abdelkarim4472]

What do think about the durability of LG washing machine, drum directly connected to the inverter drive with brushless technologie insteed of pulley+ belt+drive like other brands do, is it a reliable ? Thank you

[@HacksbyDad]

We had our LG washer for about 10 years and didn’t experience any problems except for the dirty drum. 😎

[@Groaznic]

GOD DAMN MY MAN!!!

[@Ichabod_Jericho]

Jesus what a job!! They really design these things to be so difficult to clean, so that there’s a decent amount of pressure to just buy a new one 😭

[@HacksbyDad]

Yeah… but my fault for not routinely cleaning the machine. Sales people really should point out that front and top load washers need regular cleaning. 😎

[@JS-es9bp]

@@HacksbyDad is it neccessary to teardown & deep clean? i've been thinking about it but the cost is about 150 bucks to call professional cleaning. my machine's only about 700 worth, it's also a front load whirlpool. so far i used only the built in drum clean function with affresh. but i get black dusty bits falling out when i run the laundry, i have no idea where they are from :(

[@HacksbyDad]

@@JS-es9bp I neglected our LG front load machine for about 7 years. I tried cleaning the drum with Affresh, Plink, baking soda, etc. but nothing worked. That's what lead me to tear down the machine. Here's a link to a video showing how to take a look at the outside surface of the drum... kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6XQhauNfJ6kjqc 😎

[@amandafowler1165]

I have the same washer and took it apart yesterday, but it will not drain. Do you know what could be causing this?

[@HacksbyDad]

Maybe the drain pump connector wasn’t reconnected? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@tejat.s.k4707]

that is why so many prefer to use top load machine

[@HacksbyDad]

👍😎

[@josephmiller876]

Love this. I will be returning.

[@HacksbyDad]

👍😎

[@iloveslideking]

No matter what you use for cleaning, eventually with time, they build dirt and scale. The only way to clean it properly is the one you did, disassemble it and clean everything.

[@JenniferAguiartampa]

Anyone able to help me where this connects? I had the detergent dispenser hose connected but took it off to see if I can find where this connects. I took washer apart for cleaning.

[@mygiguser]

That was a lot of work. Not sure, if i would want to do it. Anyway thanks for the video!

[@HacksbyDad]

Yeah… I don’t plan to do it ever again. LOL

[@Synos001]

was your washing machine new when you got it? how long did you have it and how frequent was it used before you performed this level of cleaning?

[@HacksbyDad]

We bought it new and didn't clean it for about 7 or 8 years before noticing a bad odor and brown marks on our clothes. That's when we learned that the machine had to be regularly cleaned. 🤦🏻‍♂ I'd say we ran 4 - 5 loads every weekend. We learned our lesson the hard way. We now have a Maytag top load washer and run the clean washer cycle once a month and wash our sheets, towels, and jeans in hot water.

[@chrismovac5274]

Amazing video. Detailed and well illustrated. Make sure you check your make and model of washer before attempting this. Some manufacturer's are making their drums in a way that does not allow you to pull it apart. I guess they are more interested in selling you another washer then they are in helping you maintain it. They should be boycotted. Some are even worse, they don't even make in easy to get to the filter. My front load Whirpool duet washer is a joke.I had to take off the whole front of the washer just to get to the filter to clean it, something that should be done once a month. So why make a washer that requires you to take the whole front off unless you just want it to break or stink so people go get a new one. Disgraceful Whirlpool!

[@HacksbyDad]

Just like smartphones that don't allow us to easily replace the batteries.

[@mpa324]

Anyway to access the drum with out taking it out, my dryer is stacked on top, I cannot remove the top lid because of that.

[@HacksbyDad]

Sorry… I don’t think the drum can be accessed without removing the lid, control panel, and door/front panel.

[@turtlefromthenorth]

Great job, but disassembly like that is too much for me. There was a thorough test on cleaning machines done a few years ago, and a Danish team developed a method with several hot cycles and rinses; one with and oxy based powder, followed by one with chlorine bleach and two with an acid based cleaner (1 dl citric acid, or two cups distilled vinegar). I can`t remember exactly, but I was surprised at the number of hot cycles and the recommendation of chlorine bleach. In Denmark they have hard water and mineral deposits are common. They experts insisted it had to be highest temperatures, and attacking the grime with different detergents. They tested real life machines with a lot of grime and build up, and it took quite some effort before they insides were clean. They checked that all the parts like the outside of the drum, that`s hard to reach.

[@HacksbyDad]

Thanks! 😎

[@TC-dk6do]

So basically you built a washer..lol. how old was the washer before you cleaned it?

[@HacksbyDad]

The washer was about 10 years old and we didn't know that it had to be routinely cleaned. Began cleaning it 2 - 3 years ago, but it was too late. The smell and gunk kept coming back and leaving brown marks on our clothes. Lessons learned. 😎

[@vicever08]

Great video, but I will definitely not do it. I will double the effort to keep them clean. I left my machine doors open the whole week until the next time I use them. They work fine and I have no reason to suspect they are dirty inside.

[@HacksbyDad]

Thanks! Airing out the tub helps but dirt can still build up. If you aren’t running the clean cycle at least monthly, I highly recommend you do. 😎

[@vicever08]

I actually do, thanks. @@HacksbyDad

[@xuongduong9423]

I was able to remove the drum from the other half w a rubber mallet and assistant from my son holding the housing up

[@HacksbyDad]

Good to hear! I hope yours wasn’t as dirty as mine was. 😎

[@Groaznic]

What does it mean when you say that it's your fault for neglecting to clean the machine over the years? What kind of cleaning could you do to prevent this drum dirt in the long run?

[@HacksbyDad]

Thanks for the question. I should have cleaned the machine at least monthly to prevent the build-up. Here's a video on the cleaning process... kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIrHc4euiLZ_g7M

[@cjphamstott]

helpful

[@HacksbyDad]

Thanks! Appreciate the feedback.

[@kaiwang7583]

Hello, we have a LG washing machine bearing kit, can you help with the video?

[@HacksbyDad]

Sorry... as I mentioned in the video, I wasn't able to remove the bearings. Suggest you check out the repair videos from appliancpartspro.com or similar appliance parts website. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@hooonchyeah6748]

Gosh considered doing this to my washer but dang thats a loy of screws

[@HacksbyDad]

And a lot of work! 😎

[@cheeconroy7595]

At first, I would like to try myself, but after seeing this video, I have decided to pay for professional cleaning

[@HacksbyDad]

Understandable. I’m not sure if I would do it again. LOL 😎

[@lakewebsterkid]

Best way to avoid this is to run a sanitize cycle at least once a month with towels, whites, rags, or other items that will not fade. This will use hot enough water to break down the deposits you do not see.

[@HacksbyDad]

Yup! Why didn't you tell me this 10 years ago? LOL We now run the clean cycle with Affresh tabs once a month, wash towels, jeans, and sheets with hot water every week, and use less detergent. 😎

[@lakewebsterkid]

@@HacksbyDad Believe it or not, the 'hot' temperature on that machine still isn't a true hot wash. Try a sanitize cycle with towels in your next load!

[@lakewebsterkid]

@@HacksbyDad and by the way, great vid!

[@HacksbyDad]

@@lakewebsterkid Thanks for the tip. 👍

[@HacksbyDad]

@@lakewebsterkid Thanks! Appreciate it!

[@cleanpoop9929]

Do you think a power washer would help tho?

[@HacksbyDad]

Yep. Should make cleaning a lot faster. I wanted to show that it could be cleaned off without a pressure washer and more importantly, I was too lazy to drag out mine. LOL 😎

[@xuongduong9423]

Makes a big mess too though. The gunk goes everywhere even on you

[@CanadaRulez4Ever]

complexity of deep cleaning the drum leads me to think buying a new machine and keep it maintained better this time, preventing the buildup accumulation to begin with; but it's all so sad

[@HacksbyDad]

Agreed. We purchased a new top load machine and run the clean cycle once a month. We also run a hot water load (towels or jeans) as the last load for the weekend. 😎

[@javadchohan]

There has to be an easier way to clean the machine internals. Most of us will forget what goes back where or we may force and break something and then we go mad. Are there no chemicals that can do this job ?

[@HacksbyDad]

Thanks! I tried a few brands of cleaning tablets, vinegar, bleach, etc. with poor results. Here's a video showing how I checked the outer surface of the drum... kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6XQhauNfJ6kjqc 😎

[@bikingchupei2447]

jesus christ, top loading washing machines are like 10 times easier to take apart than this, just cleaned mine a few days ago.

[@debbi9880]

How did you remember what goes where?!?!

[@HacksbyDad]

I referred back to the video a few times… LOL 😎

[@KristiContemplates]

Yeah, nah. This level of self maintenance is illegal in Straya 🇦🇺😭 Too many morons ruined it for the rest of us. This is why we can't have nice things 😢 Good call on the replacing the gasket 👍🏿

[@HacksbyDad]

You're not allowed to do this kind of maintenance? That's too bad. Thanks for watching the video. 😎

[@michaelcarton3299]

I think the drum was not that dirty. If you just remove the hoses and really clean them out, remove the door seal and really deep clean that, the result is just as good. I did this to remove odors. Even running bleach (lots of it) would not get rid of the smell. The recirculation hose was the worst. The many drain holes in the door seal were also plugged. They were not even opened very well from the factory. I used a drill to make sure there was no rubber flashing still blocking the hole. Result was night and day. Seriously, I do not think this was worth the work. Like I said, the inner/outer drum did not look that bad and likely did not cause any smell.

[@HacksbyDad]

I deep cleaned the drum because my wife could not stand the idea of washing our clothes with that grime. Not worth it to you, but is was worth it to me. Happy wife, happy life. LOL

[@shannon5993]

😊