How To: Samsung Balance Ring DC97-12135A

How To Replace: Samsung Balance Ring DC97-12135A www.appliancepa...
Symptoms: cracked or damaged; washer going out of balance.
Tools: Phillips screwdriver, small screwdriver, 19mm socket with ratchet, 10mm socket with long extension, small flathead screwdriver, pan for water, pliers, 7mm socket with short extension, 13mm socket with extension and ratchet, wood blocks, putty knife, blue thread locker.
This Samsung made Washer Balance Ring replaces the following older part numbers on Samsung Washers: 2076207.
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[@ratm4484]

I love how he starts off by saying this is a fast and easy repair and then proceeds to show the longest and most complicated appliance repair I have ever seen

[@brathajoe1]

Lol! Right....

[@gloiban]

Having someone show you step by step isn't easy?

[@jefhelmes]

I love how most How-To videos are uploaded by rank amateurs performing their first ever home repair, skipping “small,” yet crucial steps while holding the iPhone in a poorly lit room with whining kids, barking dogs, and the neighbor’s death metal playing in the background, interrupted by multiple ads. THIS should be THE template for all How-To videos.

[@AlexandraSuenaga]

and for me, its following the video, being stupid taking off my glove, hitting my hand on the side of the back of the washer, blood gushing everywhere, ER, "patched up" then now i have an open wound and a tetanus shot... and now to take off the front of the washer...

[@HempForPresident]

"a few minutes" - video is almost 45 minutes long, with large parts edited out. I appreciate the hell out of it, but this guy's idea of a "few minutes" is totally out of wack. XD

[@jeremyarnold4892]

Just completed this repair in about 1.5 hours. Thanks for saving me a ton of money!

[@appliancepartspros]

You are welcome. If we can help you in the future please let us know!

[@kellykeefe3610]

I'm a maintenance mechanic at an RV park with 30 cottages with washers and dryers. We believe it's more cost effective to purchase new appliances when they are in need of serious repair. Watching this repair, I am convinced we are on the right track.

[@kingstonzincfence]

Kelly Keefe typical maintenance guy. Just wanna replace rather than repair.

[@muhdooluhahblungata491]

@@kingstonzincfence Because Its cost effective dingus

[@SybilDefense]

I hate land fill tossing stuff that can be fixed, but I hate getting raped one expensive part at a time and never get the problem fixed

[@jesserawson898]

Hmm. watched this video; no doubt there will be some abbreviated parts, but even so just over an hour's worth of video. Would probably take longer than that to organise a replacement machine and dispose of the old one. What this world needs are more repair men not so called maintenance men. Also not so sure how you can determine if it is a "serious repair" until you've found what the fault is.

[@mickstermuse4969]

Fantastic video, I cannot imagine how much money and time (if I'd been dealing with a repair service) this video saved me. I followed it to the letter (twice) and replaced the spider (twice), the shaft seal and the balance ring this time. Worked perfectly.

[@CustomMercuryCougar]

Did you have to purchase two balance rings?

[@mickstermuse4969]

No, only one

[@JDeNova007]

Thank you! Well made, informative, nicely edited video... It was easy, don't let it scare you. It's a metal tub enclosed by a plastic tub, enclosed by a metal box.. it's not hard, it will take 3-6 hours total, and cost me under $200. Follow along, rewind, pause, rewind again... You'll be fine.

[@JDeNova007]

Fyi, 2 months later and the washer is working like new still... DIY FTW!

[@CustomMercuryCougar]

Did you have to buy two balance rings?

[@KingKong-mp6gj]

Your Videos belong to the best tutorials on how to repair home appliances by oneself. Keep up the great work!

[@appliancepartspros]

Thanks for your feedback! We're glad you enjoy our videos. If you haven't already, be sure to subscribe to our channel to stay up to date as we post new videos.

[@66dunoon69]

A very informative and educational video, I've been a mechanic all my life and can't begin to use gloves.

[@razoredge6455]

FYI, Shocks and balance rings along with the spider arm and bearing require a complete tear down of the machine. Well, the shocks if you really want to call them that can be replaced by removing rear panel and the front assembly. But you are already half way to complete tear down. The balance rings, spider arm and bearing and seal require you completely remove the drum assembly. The motor must be removed off the back and springs removed, it is a long process and if you are doing this buy the spider arm, new bearing and seals, a new drum seal, and balance rings, and also buy the bolts for the spider arm. Your old bolts will break when being loosened. If you find any of your old parts are still good, then return the new ones. Their video should mention this. In my case, I did replace everything mentioned above and mine still will not spin correctly. This leads me to believe it is the control board which is not available. So, I could have bought a new machine for what I just spent on parts that were not needed to fix a problem that they describe which can be unrelated to the parts they are saying to replace to fix the vibration problem. Do yourself a favor and pull up a chair and watch your machine go through its cycle. Mine would not distribute the clothes properly like it used to. Before it would spin up slowly until clothes were distributed evenly then speed up to max RPM. Now, it spins up and stays at a medium speed which if unbalanced, lets the machine beat itself up. I can compensate by pushing the pause button which stops machine allows it to change spin direction and then try to distribute clothes evenly. This use to happen automatically when it was new, which makes me suspect the control board is bad or a sensor is bad. None of the parts this company has videos for that I replaced fixed my vibration problem. Just putting this out there for anyone else to consider and save some time and money if like me, their machine is otherwise in good shape, but it is no longer going through the spin cycle correctly. Good luck

[@raptorcybersecurity]

I was hoping to avoid this process but my wife has some strange compulsion to overload both the washer and dryer :-) Apparently, Samsung has a terrible rep for their washers and dryers, so on next fail, I'mma get me a new NON-Samsung washer.

[@terrycampbell1335]

Did you try changing out your drain pump? That was my problem wasn't getting rid of enough water from the drum.

[@chrisstropki280]

I replaced the shocks through the bottom of the machine. Bit of a pain, and required a second person to lift the drum up so I could align the bolts. Yes, there was a lot of cursing, but very much doable.

[@flippitydooda7996]

Was it a bad sensor? And is the clothes not spinning out all the way a symptom of something being wrong with the computer or sensor part?

[@SybilDefense]

Mine won't complete a spin, but only doing towels. No noticeable wobble. I did see a little piece of Grey plastic when cleaning the drain, but everything works for %70 of wash loads... just towels. My front load year doesn't offer a replacement spider arm with out the drum assembly ($500+!), so I don't want to get hosed replacing parts that won't fix 6 year old front loader. I can only assume LG and other front loaders have similar design flaws, as they are all made with china-cheap plastic and corner cutting alloys

[@jeantrips7526]

Best tutorial video ever, more detailed impossible; congratulations.

[@appliancepartspros]

Thanks for your feedback. Glad we could help!

[@eduardotan6810]

Thank you for all your instructions and procedures. I recently bought a new washing machine. By your show I able to correct the problem of my SamsungWF448AAP/XAA 04 Which I have constant problem w/ drain I have the machine repaired at least 4 times with authorized repair by the manufacturer and bought extra extended warranty which really I don't need and spend warranty which cost me almost buying a new washing machines. Thank you so much .👍👍👍

[@fredcrump8036]

I think he is absolutely a genius at describing in detail this very complicated task. Being an amateur, I was delighted he did this process for me and I'm confident that it worked. Incidentally, I had to replace both bearings which I was told one could not do myself. I had four (4) professional appliance repairmen to tell me that and I should just go and buy a new washer. And I thought I was the amateur repairmen. What a joke they were and are.

[@MrDara1952]

the video is superb and doing the repair saved me almost a thousand dollars. It was important to just take time and carefully make sure to keep the bits sorted. I took pictures as I went along.

[@katherineraya201]

À

[@brickwal92tt]

It's not that they thought it could not be repaired, they simply had no desire to do all the necessary work which is involved in this. Lots of labor involved.

[@vincentheslin9636]

Matt’s the man! Great video on a “quick” repair.

[@laurentmathivet1214]

Thank you ! I really like you take your time to explain everything in details. Don't listen to all the critics I've read in the comments. They want the fix to be easy, cheap and fast. Fix it yourself is not always easy. The process of doing it is as rewarding as the result. Again, a big thank you !

[@LalaMaui1]

Very nice demo and tutorial. I have no clue how to do this as I happen to be the owner of a Samsung washer but sure appreciate your video.Thank you

[@2846jerseydan]

My only question would be this. Since the old balance washer "looked" just fine, what are the tell tail signs that tell you the balance weight needs to be replaced? And how would you tell if both of them need to be replaced or if only one needs to be replaced?

[@charlittles9017]

Like he said ones you opened it man replace what you need to replace y you replace the two most to replace things no need to come back later

[@fairbornCCF]

@@charlittles9017 Each of the rings are 100.00. Hardly a just replace and move on item.

[@berniemac8413]

How do you know when these balance rings go bad?

[@Markportd]

You'll know. Your washer will walk around on it's own. Shut down. Not extract all the water. Super LOUD and SHAKING

[@BigKokka]

but there are mo washing machines without those rings, then with them. and they work.

[@tomalcolm]

This looks like fun, but is there a quick way to check the balance rings first? How do you diagnose cracked or damaged rings? (Asking because I think I just have a blown shock, hopefully not this!)

[@DrColg8]

With these Samsung machines and their notorious spider arm failures you have to nickel/dime replacement parts until you find your problem. Doing the shocks first is the easiest but buy OEM parts (PartsDr is most affordable). Next, do the hull (hall?) sensor (under the stator ring), then the invertor (if bad it overheats and stops H.Speed spin), then the motor PCB. If after all that, take the tub out and check the spiderarm (check visually by looking for excessive play of the drum within the outer tub). The balance ring is now visible, but only goes bad if it's cracked or physically damaged (inspect it). I have found little glass beads in my drain that may be from a hole in the balance ring (?) or from a pet toy(?). I will look at mine more closely. Bad bearings make a loud scratching noise. Remember... If you do get to this point always replace the tub seal with new if you put it back together. I may choose to part out my entire machine since none of the above I've already replaced have helped. I will inspect the pump impellers for damage and I will try and evaluate the balance ring now that the tub has been removed. My SpiderArm is still good amazingly. I hate to give up on this machine after working on it 5 times and I would have a bunch of spare parts if I could just get it to go into high speed spin.

[@btomas225]

Step left out at 7:46 to get the front panel off. There are two screws on the bottom of the machine that need to be removed. Ironically, he shows this steps in other videos of the same washer to other repairs.

[@aaronkim1074]

Thanks for the video! You just confirmed for me to just get a new washer!

[@appliancepartspros]

That's always an option! We're glad the video was still helpful. If you do get a new washer and you have any appliance repair needs, we'll be there for you with it too.

[@derricklamotte7704]

Once you have completely dismantled the entire washer.then you can install balance ring. As simple as that!!

[@lloydwilliams6150]

Very impressive video, I am absolutely confident I could do this myself now. What mystifies me is, how did you know the balance ring needed replacing? were there smoking gun indications or simply implied by the units instability?? My motive for watching was to see if I could gain an understanding why my Bosch front loader is banging on the cabinet at the start of the spin cycle. Truthfully, I don’t know if the Bosch has a balance ring, there are many similarities, and also differences, ie only 2 shock absorbers and the weights are on the top, but these are not big issues, it’s diagnosing the cause that I am not confident with

[@raptorcybersecurity]

I was wondering the same thing - how do we distinguish between the shock absorbers being bad vs the balance rings? Why would the balance rings go bad in the first place given that there's nothing obvious the might go wrong with them.

[@freshair9315]

@@raptorcybersecurity exactly! Why in hell would a passive element with no moving parts go bad?

[@ashc3245]

@@freshair9315, it's NOT a passive part, as it has balls that move inside a tube.

[@shaverlocal]

I just replaced the drain pump on my Samsung washer yesterday and it works great. But, after watching this I would buy a new washer before doing that chore...

[@chrispycritters123]

He Sure makes it look easy lol. I had 3, yes count 3 Samsung technicians at my house working together to complete this. Granted it was still under warranty, or else I could only imagine the labor cost involved.

[@davidlodge32]

Can anyone explain why this would need replacing? It doesn't seem to wear on any other component, or am I missing something?

[@1010juanita]

you are so terrific and gentle man thank you

[@appliancepartspros]

Glad the video helped you get the washer fixed!

[@brucehenne7220]

Wow, just like he said - easy!!!! Maybe I'll just buy a new washer!!

[@KateInStitches]

Should the balance ring make the same sound as you rotate through all parts of the ring? Mine sounds like the ball gets stuck or goes very slow in one part and then moves quite quickly while rattling in another part of the ring.

[@carlnguyen2003]

How do I know if mine is still good? I can hear fluid slushing around in the ring but not sure if that's normal? Is there a weight data to the ring so I can weigh mine to see if it's still good or some fluid have leaked out

[@Aplupiani]

Great vid. Thanks. I have a Samsung Washer, about 5 years old. Has worked perfectly so far. I recently noticed a slight temporary electric humming sound ONLY when the drum starts to turn in wash cycle. Prior, it has been almost silent. The washer drains and works fine. Could this be the first sign of something starting to fail? Any advice greatly appreciated.

[@lesliemcgill3337]

Sure I'm in salem

[@CustomMercuryCougar]

Can anyone clarify if you need to purchase two of these balance rings? One for the front and one for the back? Does the product in the description link include both or just one?

[@appliancepartspros]

What is your model number of the washer and we can look into this for you.

[@CaseyMoore_the_only_1]

Without taking the whole thing apart, is there a way to tell what parts you need for a washer that is out of balance and bounces/moves? Should I just order the balance ring or have other potential busted parts replacements ready? Are there springs, shock absorbers/pads or bearings that could be the actual issue?

[@andyj986]

Is the balance ring meant to have a liquid inside it? There’s ball bearings inside it but unsure if there’s meant to be liquid in it as well.

[@appliancepartspros]

Yes, there should be liquid in there as well. If there isn't then the part would need to be replaced.

[@ColdperpetratorLv]

Bro you made me expert now I need to know how to diagnose the actual control board and I’m good

[@moswtd]

Thankyou bro. You are THE MAN

[@appliancepartspros]

You're welcome!

[@gordtrotter6958]

After gettng terrible racket at the end of the last fast spin cycle (progressively getting worse) and observing the tub seeming to be out of alignment, took mine apart pretty much all as described with only couple minor differences. Found the spider assembly to be good though was full of gunk. Bearings seem fine and no sign of leaking. Balancing ring still has liquid. Could it just be the gunk on the spider assembly that is causing the noise and vibrations?

[@fairbornCCF]

I am in the same boat. Everything looks fine. Seems to be a small amount of fluid and bearings in the balancing ring.

[@mainakarangu]

The best video I have seen. Thanks alot

[@aghvacappliancerepair4120]

Andrew with AG Hvac & Appliance Repair here, Real world we use a impact driver to remove screws and bolts its a LOOOOOOT faster then a ratchet and screwdriver.

[@highqualityhomemaintenance7565]

How do you test to see if this is the part that is bad?

[@mrbackyardmechanic3956]

Just wondering, how does it balance? Is there something inside? I notice speed queens actually have large ball bearings in front in a ring, kind of makes sense, don't know why other manufacturers don't follow suit..

[@appliancepartspros]

Balance rings are often used in washers these days. They're filled with fluid, and help counterbalance the load as it moves.

[@MrDara1952]

I replaced the four shock absorbers but it still shakes so I suppose it is the balance rings! I spent a couple of hours doing the shocks and the problem continues so I will have to go through anothe dismantling. These videos help but wish I could be able to know what the problem was so as not to double fix.

[@fairbornCCF]

Usually it is the spider.

[@MrDara1952]

I ended up having replaced the shocks and balance rings and the spider. It was more than a week of dismantling and getting parts but well worthwhile in the end. SPECIAL NOTE: The spider was covered in accumulated gunk! I also took out the drum and pressure washed it and it is like new. overall the unit is like new now for a cost of about C$400 versus C$1400 for a new equivalent model. It should be good for ten more years! Oh - be careful not to mix up the screws especially the door ones as there are different sizes.

[@ferencungvari5382]

13 minutes in to the video i can tell that this guy knows his shít.. I wish all the uploaders would have similar knowledge on their own content before even thinking about publishing.

[@OldsmobileCutlassSupremeConver]

There is No comment on the condition of the balancer or why it was replaced.

[@appliancepartspros]

What is going on with your appliance? What is your model number?

[@sambanner1265]

I’m currently replacing the spider arm and door seal on my wf210anw xaa04 and noticed while I put it back together that I don’t have a balance ring on the bottom of the drum, under the spider arm. I only have the top one. It’s never been taken apart before. I double checked model and part numbers. Is this a difference in models? After taking this thing apart I wouldn’t be surprised if they forgot it, or it disintegrated with the other half of the spider arm.

[@TienNguyen-ul4nw]

You must be a handy man to do it I like this video. Good

[@sonikempire]

Does the balance ring have fluid in it when brand new?

[@fairbornCCF]

Yes

[@elmerdinkley1412]

How did you determine the ring was bad vs the spider? My washer is just a couple years old and while in spine cycle, it sounds like there’s golf balls in the tub.

[@appliancepartspros]

You will need to check the parts for damaged or worn spots.

[@mbiker7]

How can you tell if the balance ring bad? Some people have commented that they had fixed the shocks and it still was out of balance but that the balance ring had no leaks and you could hear the ball bearings inside?

[@_david6885]

Thanks a lot ..Sir.. When inserting the shaft after bearing replacement, is it okay if i do not apply grease between the bearing and the shaft?

[@karlajensen100]

Thanks guys - i needed this vid to show me how to fit the door seal clip for my Panasonic machine - THANKS ALOT as otherwise it was heading for the tip

[@appliancepartspros]

You're welcome! Glad we helped salvage your machine.

[@kurtheffner3397]

Do all samsung washers have a front and rear balance ring.

[@ryannstockman3489]

How can you tell if the balance ring is bad? I'm replacing my spider arm, and the balance ring sounds like there is something inside of it. But this must be normal, right? Because there isn't any crack or hole for anything to have gotten in there.

[@lupojacobo9892]

That's normal !! Actually if you don't hear the liquid and bbs inside thats when it's actually bad

[@MarshallBLewis]

I just took apart my entire washer thinking that there is something stuck in between the inner and outer drum just to find out it was the bbs and liquid in the washer ring making noise when I would spin the drum. Painful lesson but hey now I know how to take apart my entire washer

[@johndrane524]

@@MarshallBLewis, Son of a ... I just did what you did today, I already replaced my spider, even painted with black expoxy paint. Washer still has balancing issues? When I spun the drum I heard the bb's, thought something was also trapped in there, even removed the drum's three paddle arms and cleaned behind them. I did find some gunk behind both the rings. cleaned it all up, I'm watching my washer as I type this, lol. we are washing a load now, got code nf, forgot to turn the water back on after connecting the hoses. It only took to unbalance episodes, before it finally engaged in a successful spin cycle!

[@MarshallBLewis]

@@johndrane524 lol so much work, zero benefit to show for it for me. the washer shakes and is loud as ever but it still washes clothes good so i'm gonna leave it alone

[@chenelson185]

you the MAN MAN the best teacher EVER

[@appliancepartspros]

I'm glad we could help you out with your repair!

[@smokeskull]

The rings are filled with thick silicone oil and about 12 steel ball bearings. There are 2 balance rings per drum. One on each side.

[@KevinArmstrong4154]

On the one I repaired (split seal) the clamping ring on the drum holding the rubber ring in place was opposite way to slacken, turning the screw head clockwise slackened the clamp

[@mmxxmmss]

Fantastic video !!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@KRISHANU01]

Seeing this had 4 suspensions at bottom, some have 2. For less wobbling, how to know before buying?

[@BigKokka]

open back panel and you'll see them

[@billthompson2860]

I have a GE front load washer GFWR2705H1MC which had a failed seal. The bearing failed from the water breach. Looking at the obvious it would seem that a new quality seal and bearings should do the trick but not exactly. Upon inspection, the drum or basket came in contact with the tub. In doing so it cut groves in rear section of the split tub. A new washer has very little basket movement in all directions. The basket spider attaches to the basket and makes the whole assembly rigid when bolted in place. The tub should never come in contact with the spin basket. If it does, your looking at a complete series of events that lead to the final failure of water leaking. First, the machine started getting noisy long ago but we forget how quiet it use to be. The balancing rings lose their fluid. The spider on the back of the spin basket cannot be loose, or cracked. The balancing ring or rings must be sealed and contain Salt Water and ball bearings that rotate the ring in fluid. Next is the seal and the inner and outer bearigs. All these parts add up to overall basket rigidity. The balance rings only affect the spin of the drum. Any excessive basket movement when pulled in any direction is a real problem. If the bearings and seal have been replaced, and the excessive movement is still there tlhen the spider to basket assembly attachment has a problem. The moral of the story is excessive movement in the basket mount has repercussions in all facets of washer balance. When it's all said and done, the balancing rings, springs and shocks cannot compensate for a failed spider to basket assembly and bearings that have excessive movement.

[@amberkondrato5930]

How do you know if its the balancing ring or the shocks that need to be replaced

[@hassanbazzi3545]

Just well explained. Thank you 🙏

[@carlosordaz6858]

What was the reason to change the balance ring? Was it broken? Did it make any noise? My washer makes a very funny noise, only when is turned off. I spin the drum by hand just a little and I can hear something moving in the front balance ring. I looked everywhere and is something trapped in between the balance ring and tub. Any help? Thanks .

[@fairbornCCF]

The balancing ring is a liquid filled ring with large bearings that move around when the drum is rotated. They should not make loud noises since they are in fluid.

[@moneyfornothing3264]

OMFG!! I’m just getting a new machine!!! The machine is in pieces bro??!! That’s insane. Just to replace that piece? Mine wasn’t even broken when I finally got to it.. FML 🤦🏽

[@darrencady4261]

A brilliant repair and presentation but aren't all Samsung washing machines now made with sealed tubs? This is the first time I have seen a balance ring in a washing machine and its name implies it is to balance the loaded drum when really it's the clothes that causes imbalance. Could it be this ring for inertia like a fly wheel? I would be interested to know. Many thanks for your video. You made it appear a very easy job as only a true pro would.

[@ImamGomaa]

Hi, Nice video, Thumb up for that. I have a question here: My Kenmore elite is the same as Sasmung. The drum felt down and my wife told me that she heard a pank (Loud cracking sound) like a car accident. So, do you think it is the spider or something else? Should I replace it is the spider and from where to order it? Or do not waste my time and buy another one if the spider price will the same as of the other I will purchase? Thanks

[@appliancepartspros]

We'd be happy to help you out with that! We offer free technical advice and diagnosis. You can give us a call at 1-877-477-7278 or you can chat us at our website: www.appliancepartspros.com/. We will need your model number to give you accurate advice, which you can locate using this tool on our website: www.appliancepartspros.com/modelnumber_locator.aspx

[@lupojacobo9892]

If you spin the tub by hand and it whiggles or makes wired noise the either you have a broken tub spider or bad bearings

[@fairbornCCF]

@@lupojacobo9892 Spiders are known to go bad on these.

[@rays.2480]

so what actually goes bad in these balance rings ? I've seen some on aircraft, and they have a fluid in them that shifts to the unbalanced area. But i am not sure of these washers. If you have to take a washer that far apart, you might as well replace the bearings for good measure. also the shocks might be a good idea as well.

[@chadlunders4898]

It ruptures and the large ball bearings come out. The machine shakes like a mother and is so loud it could wake the neighbors.

[@kenolmstead5784]

My Samsung is 13 yrs old. I just replace the spider and still having issues. I didn’t notice the balance rings, will this older unit have the rings? If not can I add them? Thanks

[@mooseygoat]

Hi . Great video . Do you ship to Canada?. Thanks .

[@appliancepartspros]

Thanks, we're glad we can help! We aren't currently shipping to Canada.

[@briandeines5019]

I have a WF209ANW/XAA. I have replaced the spider drum shaft, all 4 shocks, the door seal the drain pump, damaged do to the aluminum chunks of the spider going through it, and it still shakes! The tub seems reasonably round. Please help with ideas. I've thrown so much money into this it makes me sick. I should have put the money into a new machine and definitely not a Samsung. They need to stick to TV'S. Again please help with ideas. Thanks

[@fairbornCCF]

I have done the same. Just considering new balance rings. Did you try the balance rings yet?

[@briandeines5019]

@@fairbornCCF i moved. now its the landlords problem.

[@1010juanita]

lg washer the front ring rubber came cracked and with the use fel off a piece now is liking badly and you show that has to be replaced the part. I don't even know how much will be the part, any ways thank you.

[@appliancepartspros]

Glad the video helped you get the washer fixed!

[@karenchase2752]

Juanita Val ff

[@bobrathsmsn8641]

How do you tell if this existing balancing ring is bad. I changed out my shocks and have the same problem. It vibrates to badly it moves out of place every time.

[@appliancepartspros]

The balance ring should sound like there is liquid in it, this is what helps balance the washer. If the ring cracked and the liquid dried up there is a problem.

[@bobrathsmsn8641]

AppliancePartsPros what can I get to and shake to see if there is fluid in it.

[@bobrathsmsn8641]

So I take apart and detach it to shake it.

[@fairbornCCF]

@@bobrathsmsn8641 You just have to rotate the drum when the machine is off. If you have good hearing you can hear water/steel balls swishing around.

[@willierants5880]

This part is a $100 replacement, after all this effort you might as well replace the shocks, pump, etc. Even just replacing the ring isn't really worth it. You are going to have more than the cost of a new washer in parts and labor before done and the hope that this fixes the issue. I'm looking at just getting a new washer. Probably go with LG this time.

[@RemnentPlays]

You do realize LG and Samsung are built by the same company right?

[@khatuna007]

pls, tell me, in case if I forgot to remove the shipping bolts (2 removed, teh 3rd last one did not notice) and let the machine wash, would it damage the parts? thanks

[@Jayswaychannel1]

Great video, I was able to get r done !! Thanks

[@MarshallBLewis]

Turn the washer drum by hand and if you hear a contained liquid sound and also the sound of little bbs then your balance ring is fine

[@DeeOne88]

What do you mean by "the sound little bbs"?

[@MarshallBLewis]

@@DeeOne88 in a normal balance ring there is liquid and something like shotgun shot or little beebies suspended in the liquid that give it weight and rotate around in the liquid when the ring spins. Both of these can be heard inside the washing drum when you turn it by hand. To someone like myself who did not realize this you might think there is something stuck in the washer drum like a small children's toy or screw or other object. But in reality it's just the balance ring and the little bbs inside it

[@fairbornCCF]

@@DeeOne88 Ball Bearings. BTW, they are not small they are about the size of the ring.

[@twiggytwiggy2360]

Would a bad balancing ring cause the washer to smoke too? Mine is shaking and smoking after a spin cycle.

[@appliancepartspros]

I don't think a bad balance ring would cause smoke. We'd be happy to help you figure out what's going on there. We offer free technical advice and diagnosis. You can give us a call at 1-877-477-7278 or you can chat us at our website: www.appliancepartspros.com/. We will need your model number to give you accurate advice, which you can locate using this tool on our website: www.appliancepartspros.com/modelnumber_locator.aspx

[@nychillboy8724]

Sounds like your wife and the washer are doing the ol' Hib-A-Dee-Dib-A-Dee...... that would explain the smoking at the end 😂😂😂

[@Blacktopmafia660]

Looks daunting but it’s Really not that bad of a repair. Your just swapping the balance rings out. Anyone who’s handy and “organized” should be able to conquer this with no problem. Good luck lol.

[@appliancepartspros]

Glad you found our video helpful!

[@laportedesbois]

Thank you for the step by step opérations ! I did all my samsung washer with no problem..! It works just fine

[@appliancepartspros]

You're welcome! I'm glad we could help.

[@mmxxmmss]

How long it takes to do all the worked ?

[@appliancepartspros]

That depends on a lot of factors. You can always use our video as a base line, but remember that we do fast forward through a lot of the "boring" parts like unscrewing screws. It can also add time if you're working in a cramped space, for example.

[@WilliamJoseph2015]

too much to do and Im a handyman that love fixing things. You almost disassembled to whole machine. Buy a new one. It's time to upgrade. But im keeping that motor!

[@brantjones4046]

Actually, I followed this video, found it very easy to understand and follow. Found my issue was the spider assembly instead. Bought the parts from the site that created this video for $150. Sure, I spent a few hours on this but $150 is way better than buying a new machine for $800 or more! I'm generally handy but certainly no pro and have no experience with washing machines

[@GodofThunder66]

You got that right..

[@kimyoung1895]

How do I know if it's a balance ring or the shocks

[@alperezvillegas]

Hi What cause to damage the balance ring?

[@p.g.8138]

I don't think my balance rings are bad. I think it's the shocks. When it's spinning there's not a problem. It's right before it starts to spin the washer starts to shake and move. It's either the shocks or it's the springs. It could be both the shocks and springs.

[@alyssatipton9056]

Yeah... I think I'll just go buy another washer 😂

[@highqualityhomemaintenance7565]

Best comment award. I thought the same thing 10 minutes in.

[@sepehrmarani4558]

Think about taking care of environment and resisting against capitalism. Call a nice handy man to fix it for you. Usually the problem is spider arms or balance ring. Good luck

[@dc-wp8oc]

Matt, Other commenters have asked these questions, but I do not see any responses. So what was the original problem? The difference between the old and new part was not obvious. How would this part become defective? And why replace one balance ring and not the other especially when a total dismantle is required? And while you are at it, please show the correct way to determine if a shock is viable or not. Haven't seen any specs on these or how to determine if replacement is needed. Samsung sure doesn't make technical information available for its products. P.S. Older Samsung front end machines don't have a discharge filter nor an emergency drain hose. An absolute horror when filled with wet clothing a water.

[@billthompson2860]

I swear this question has been asked repeatedly and purposely ignored. Why? From what I have read elsewhere, the balancing ring contains bearings in sodium chloride (Salt Water). If the salt water leaks out, the bearings move to quickly and make a lot of noise as the drum turns. If you rotate the drum by hand, a few inches of movement rolls the bearings in the ring. If there still is salt water in the rings the balls are controlled and much quieter. There are control codes for testing the machines and they are a very guarded secret. My GE front loader has the ability to offset a 5lb unbalanced load using to wet towels tied together and using control codes to run the spin cycles and observe the function.

[@RebeccaC2024]

Holy smokes I am not smart enough for this repair. It was a great video

[@Tartanbuddha]

What kind of screwdriver did he say he was using? ;) Thank you very much for this video, I'll be using it as soon as your parts get here.

[@izapp]

great vid, actually not very complex process. balance ring was ok. spider was probably hours from failing. Unfortunately the plastic drum had worn due to the washer basket rubbing against it, and i had to condemn the entire machine.

[@tony359]

a very easy repair!

[@appliancepartspros]

Glad the video helped you get the washer fixed!

[@uniquekanku]

tony359 ddid you changed both rings? is it easy to know witch ring is bad?how to be sure it was not the shocks? thanks

[@robertrodriguez1074]

Awesome video although it is not a few minutes

[@appliancepartspros]

Thanks, glad you found it helpful!

[@OfficiallySusan]

What is the price range I should expect to pay an appliance repair person to change this for me?

[@sonichuizcool7445]

If you are going this far and are that determined... change the bearing while you are at it.

[@barryswanson2818]

Great job!!

[@ricardopena9013]

I have ge washer i can hear something inside the ring and that unbalacing the machine maybe i dont know cause i replaced new bearing and keep rinsing 3 mins jump to 11 mins and keep going like that any idea please thanks

[@appliancepartspros]

We'd be happy to help you figure that out, but we'll need some additional information about the model and the problem. You can give us a call at 1-877-477-7278 or you can chat us at our website: www.appliancepartspros.com/. We will need the model number for the appliance, so that we can look up diagrams and information about your specific unit to give you accurate advice. You can look here on our website to help you find the model number: www.appliancepartspros.com/modelnumber_locator.aspx

[@RigginTheRod010]

So glad my GE balance ring is right in the front so you just have to remove the front tub.

[@timeisshorttruly8409]

How do I know that is the problem?

[@sonichuizcool7445]

Also this repair to have done by a professional is EXPENSIVE.

[@cameronjones3155]

Next time just tell us you're completely dismantling the washer... 😳

[@dariopatricio1]

Il like to have information how the balancing system work in a maytag top loading machine

[@karencloseout6313]

Know wonder the repair on this machine is expensive. you have to rebuild to replace.

[@glen3993]

how can you tell when the balance ring is bad

[@watch2knowhow]

Why would you say it's an easy repair, and only takes couple minutes, while in reality the video itself lasts almost an hour, and thats made by a pro, so when a diy-er does it, it'll take couple of hours, not minutes!

[@appliancepartspros]

We feel that, the instructions in the video, the repair should go fairly easy. We also offer free technical advice and diagnosis, so if our customers need additional support with the repair outside of what's demonstrated in the video, we're here for that too. The disassembly involved in this video can be time consuming, though, so you are right about the time needed for this repair.

[@swanmyth]

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[@jonlewislive]

Thank you Thank you

[@appliancepartspros]

You are welcome!