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

#Maytag #Dishwasher #gunga
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]

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[@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.

[@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

[@katjtuk]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@UnderstandingBitcoin]

World class YouTubing right here

[@WendyHopper]

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

[@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.

[@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…..

[@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

[@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!

[@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 .

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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. 😂

[@cameronlawracy8448]

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

[@sara18rose365]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@bsbrion]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@erickaemo]

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

[@LifeOnEdge306]

My dishwasher has been having troubles for awhile and even a specialist in dishwashers couldnt figure it out. I went out searching for a vid to help us, and this hit every key point, the amount of gunga i found in this dishwasher was unbelievable. Thank u for this help 😂😊

[@EderBJJ]

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

[@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!

[@ashleycates27]

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

[@cckdorm119]

Never thought a video about cleaning a dishwasher would be so amusing. Thanks for the unexpected laughs!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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. ♥

[@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!

[@lark9273]

Most helpful video! We’ve watched other videos that made it look so hard so we didn’t want to risk ruining our dishwasher. This allowed us to deep clean our dishwasher which was absolutely disgusting 🤢 Thank you!!!!

[@clarkanderson9125]

Very helpful and entertaining! We've been dealing with dirty dishes for a while. Knocked this out in a few minutes thanks to your video. And the Gunga was there waiting for me.

[@Bootstrappin]

A short, yet traumatizing battle lol

[@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.

[@MsEllenTO]

This video was so helpful!!! I never knew about the gungalunga piece and I appreciated the advanced warning so I could grab my rubber gloves!! Thanks for making this!

[@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! :)

[@derekhille]

Incredibly helpful! Makes it so easy to clean your dishwasher. Thank you so much!

[@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!

[@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. 🏅

[@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.

[@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 :)

[@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!

[@ericajonesnolen1178]

This was great! 🤣 Thank you, for the laugh AND the instructions.

[@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!

[@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=

[@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!

[@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.

[@markcrawford1299]

Awesome and very entertaining. I spent hours two years ago trying to figure everything out. Then when I thought I was done, I found the worst in the deep filter. It was terrible. This video was perfect. Thanks

[@Nico-yi2bi]

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

[@michelledamore9929]

I'm about to clean my dishwasher and im terrified.. this is my first time battling the gunga but your video has strengthened me! I am ready!

[@Bootstrappin]

Godspeed. Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

[@rachelaltork1818]

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

[@JDnBeastlet]

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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@27gvega]

Love your video. Thank you for helping me get rid of the gunga in my dishwasher!! It was so gross!

[@richmiller3608]

Ok, that was awesome. I never expected to be entertained when I googled "How to clean the drain on a Maytag dishwasher". Thanks! 🙂

[@jessicahensley9587]

Thank you for explaining everything and being funny about it. I was dreading working on my dishwasher that wasn't draining. I wanted to do my research so I did everything right and that's how I came across your video. And your creative and humorous demonstration actually made it actually kinda fun. And you weren't kidding about that gelatinous ick! That's gonna haunt my dreams. Thanks again for posting this video. You're awesome

[@Bootstrappin]

Sure thing! Kinda fun is probably the best anyone can hope for with this lol. You are now initiated

[@chrisgianettino1079]

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

[@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.

[@cmnewell]

Hey thanks for this awesome tutorial! The manual that came with the dishwasher has completely WRONG instructions! You helped soooo much and now I am the queen of gungalunga!!

[@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.

[@angelahagemeyer698]

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

[@proach52]

I never comment but needed to on this. The gungalunga has been defeated, I've been so empowered as a man I feel the need to order my coffee black, wear a carhartt, and split my own fire wood. Thanks for a step by step easy to follow video that layed it all out and kept it entertaining.

[@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.

[@scrumtrellecent]

1:04 mine looked like a can of smashed bungholios. Just sold a condo and moved to another. The owners left instruction manuals for all the appliances. The dishwasher was purchased in 2015. It looks like it has never been cleaned or serviced since. Your video came up in a quick 'how to clean Maytag dishwasher' search. Both a satisfying and exemplary upload. Great job.

[@bc30cal99]

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

[@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

[@coreymcmurphy3363]

This wasn't the even the right dishwasher that I was trying to look up how to clean but I watched the entire thing because you were so entertaining! Truly laughed at "gungalunga" Thanks for the laugh!

[@williammarsh3617]

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

[@JaneWheeler-ht5ny]

Not the owner’s manual or ANY OTHER video I could find was: 1. Actually the same dishwasher we have or 2. As clearly explained and pictured as this video. And it’s funny to boot!!! Thank you bootstrappin guy! My dishes are washing and I can watch Gilligan now if I want!

[@terilanier2200]

Tackling the gungalunga in hopes it cures the leak. Thank you for the straightshooting about releasing the clips (no advice, just go for it) because it gave me courage.

[@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!

[@amymartin8404]

Well this was amazing. The Gungalunga in my machine was truly a disgusting beast. Thank you for helping me emerge victorious 💪🏼

[@Bootstrappin]

Outstanding! Another victory for the forces of light!

[@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.

[@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!

[@bassomusico]

Fantastic video. Seriously. Totally helped and was exactly what Jason N says below - clear, concise, easy-to-follow. Amazing job.

[@alex9zo]

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

[@vezner]

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

[@dinojimenez68]

Exactly what i was looking for! This guy is the goat

[@BETTERDAYZog]

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

[@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 !

[@christopherthorne1490]

Couldn’t have done it without you! Brilliant video.

[@buster349100]

Thank you! Your video answered a TON of questions that I had! Thank you!

[@sudmemes6116]

Watched your video. You're very informative and also hilarious! I laughed as much as I gained knowledge. Thank you

[@jamesmusicproducts]

Thank you for the video. It definitely fills a gap in Maytag documentation.

[@vernisgow2309]

You were way more helpful than the Maytag site…..thanks so much. They should link to your tutorial.