Samsung Moldy Dirty Linty Washer maintenance tips.

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Are you noticing build up on your clothes after a wash? Is your washer smelly? Here are some quick tips to prevent that.
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@Sosoca18 28 күн бұрын

Thank you , for all the details how to clean 👏👏👏👏

@karensantos1972 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! Been trying to figure this top loader out. Best video I’ve seen by far.

@burke13829 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip to thread the bolt back in to make removing the bottom easier. Worked like a charm.

@carleneharbin101 2 ай бұрын

47 yr old mom of 2. I’m still paying off this washer and dryer. I can tell you that my machine kept forcing a cleaning cycle after washing blankets. I knew something wasn’t right. I followed these easy steps and now it’s working perfect. I use powder detergent that is supposedly safe for these machines and there was build up in there for sure. I did read I should use a cup of bleach and run the cleaning cycle. I wasn’t doing that but I will going forward. Good tip with the screw btw came up so easily unlike my last machine.

@bennylopez367 5 ай бұрын

A big thank you, especially the bolt trick😊

@priscillacockrell5897 3 ай бұрын

I about tore my washer apart trying to get the middle piece out. Thank you so much for keeping real and simple!!!

@user-if9gx3to7w 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, all the other videos are showing the wrong way to remove the drum. This really works

@LT1Capriceman 4 ай бұрын

Mannnn you are the realist!!! You are the real MVP!!! Thanks

@pgfunchannel486 6 ай бұрын

NOV 2023, thank you for this video it was the only one that helped me to remove the agitator. Excellent!

@zerializing 5 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@Cburns8819 Ай бұрын

Great video! Thanks for the help

@mamalida481 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video!! I've had residue appear on the clothes after the wash cycle and couldn't figure out how to clean it. I ran several self-clean cycles but that did not work, so I'll definitely try your technique.

@dantruong6830 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for your tips on how to clean the washing machine inside mold build up easy to understand. Now I know how to remove the agitator too. You are awesome!!

@tpp4007 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, I’m about to do it right now and clean it! I’ve had mine for a bit over a year and never know I could do that!

@upbuzz 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. I was having a little trouble with that bolt at the bottom of the machine. Once I remove the cap which actually one of those plastic clips broke off. when I called Samsung they wanted $56 plus the shipping fee through FedEx cause that’s the only way they ship it which I thought was ridiculous for a plastic cap. Found it on Amazon for $11 now that you’ve showed me how to clean that dirty smell out of the washer. I appreciate it very much. I was quoted by Samsung a 250 to 350 to come out and work on it. I’m a do it yourself Guy and I really don’t like getting ripped off. Thanks again.

@ErickGutierrez_310 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your video!

@deborahreed7664 Ай бұрын

Thank you for this great tip. I inherited this machine with the house I bought and one just doesn't know the maintenance history on appliances. Thanks again.

@tvertver4048 5 ай бұрын

Well, this explains a lot. Thank You.

@Startglitter 8 ай бұрын

Thank you

@adrianwaisfeldtennis 10 ай бұрын

Thanks it worked!

@hermanasaraiabdoaristizaba9394 3 ай бұрын

This was very good video. Thank you! My problem has been like sand and particles but it seems to be coming from the inner top around the rim. Do you know anything about that?

@whysoserious514 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video very helpfull

@chrissvideos8405 8 ай бұрын

best idea yet to get it out

@reneemondragon7203 3 ай бұрын

Will try this today

@nicholasbaker2904 Жыл бұрын

I have a 3 yr old Samsung. Worst purchase I ever made. Should have kept and fixed my 15yr old whirlpool. This thing stinks and doesn't clean clothes.

@zerializing Жыл бұрын

Yeah you're not wrong. There are several design flaws in these Samsung washer/dryers. Aside from mold, lint, they also have a problem with dissimilar metals under the wash basket and behind the dryer drum so they corrode. It'll be my last Samsung washer/dryer.

@Bionicbabyy 8 ай бұрын

😊

@bobpratt7083 2 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Thank you so much for being generous with your time and showing it. One other filter is important. The inlet valves behind the washer have a screen in them. Remove the water hoses and put a wet/dry vacuum hose up to each inlet valve to suck out and particles trapped by the screens. The machine will let you know that they are blocked by a code and your manual will explain that code. For a Dryer lint trap tip, remove the lint trap, attache a small hose to that wet-dry vac that will reach down into the trap cavity and suck out the lint that's stuck all over it. Now here is the best part but with a disclaimer. Do at your own risk. Caution needed so that your not injured with the drum turning, but you shouldn't be. Do not do this with children watching. With the door open, push in the door safety and secure it with tape etc. Get a strong air compressor with an air gun and that small hose that you used.earlier. With the door safety switch secured, turn on the dryer to "air only setting" and with the compressor running and using the air gun and small hose, blow down into the lint cavity towards the impeller fan all that clinging lint. This will clear all of the lint out of the lint cavity and thru the exhaust hose to the outside because it's being sucked out by the impeller fan. Keep that small hose away from the impellar fan as well as your fingers. Remember, DO AT YOUR OWN RISK! I have seen a video of a guy disconnecting the dryer vent hose from behind the dryer and using a leaf blower to blow out all the stuck lint that's in it to the outside. I have yet to try that, but it looks feasible. I would think that propping open the outside vent's louvers or cover will be more helpful.

@GR33ZY.A1 8 ай бұрын

Another tip for mold or smell not to build up is after done washing leave lif open for few minutes.

@tothehouse34 17 күн бұрын

Any comments on running a clean cycle with the agitator disc out? Then cleaning the disc and re installing?

@derykma1 8 ай бұрын

Can you load up a video on how to make the same model of the dryer not squeaking so loudly?

@brucepayan2845 Жыл бұрын

The mold doesn't entirely build up UNDER the agitator as mentioned at 7:00.... it's in between the silver/white portions of the agitator and is otherwise impossible to get out. Love that bacteria on my clothes! Very poor design.

@MrAwsomeshot 10 ай бұрын

you put your clothes away straight out of the washer lol? mold is fungi not bacteria btw but either way a 50 min cycle in a dryer on medium or high heat will kill it.

@MikeDeasey-ki8en 8 ай бұрын

You are right. Unless you totally pull the drum out you can’t get all the mold and lint out. Very poorly designed machine

@Niya4Humanity 5 ай бұрын

Yes. You’re correct. I just figured that out after cleaning it several times so I’m replacing the entire agitator. It’s almost impossible to pull it apart to clean

@user-bz9mb9sv6f 4 ай бұрын

Is their a drain filter on top load Samsung washer? We have to clean timely ?

@user-cc8kw2gn4i 6 ай бұрын

My drum spins when trying to get the bolt out. Any tips?

@leoacevedo2592 2 ай бұрын

Any videos on how to separate the aluminum top and the white plastic to clean in between?

@ruthbrown2867 Ай бұрын

Would be awesome!

@KT-cu7yr Ай бұрын

Normal to have some water under that tub? I have the same samsung.

@EdmundOrr.HealthHealing 25 күн бұрын

My pulsator is significantly stuck to the drive shaft!!! Can I use WD-40 or olive oil or similar to get it loose? I've tapped and pried... Obviously, I don't want to introduce clothes staining, but cannot get it out (without damaging the pulsator, I fear).

@paul-anthonytoppi2836 7 ай бұрын

Can I run the machine without the top bolted back on to do a first rinse of the products I used?

@zerializing 7 ай бұрын

I wouldn't just run it on hot cycle it drains through there anyways.

@bethbubs1396 8 ай бұрын

Hey I know this is an older video but maybe you’ll see this…. My center agitator is plastic and every time I try to turn the bolt the whole inside moves around with me. My model isn’t the steam one but otherwise looks just the same. Any tips? Thank you

@zerializing 8 ай бұрын

On the model I have, the agitator has threads that the bolt screws into pretty freely, I think maybe you might have some corrosion in the threads portion of your agitator which is preventing you from cleanly threading the bolt, either that or the bolt is crossthreaded perhaps.. I'd say to unthread the bolt and try to thread it by hand while holding the agitator in place if that doesn't work, something is wrong with the bolt or the agitator.

@bethbubs1396 8 ай бұрын

@@zerializing thank you! I was able to finally get it stable enough to turn. Appreciate the quick response and the video made me confident enough to do it myself.

@yolandamoring2349 2 ай бұрын

I have a top load Samsung washer and mine is dripping water inside the tub . The washer will be off and no clothes in it . Please can you help....

@shayc59 25 күн бұрын

@yolandamoring2349 replace the inlet valve

@choocharoo Жыл бұрын

I’ve got a LG top loader and have had 2 massive dogs for years. I feel this thing just doesn’t wash well at all but outside of self cleaning etc I’ve never taken it apart. I’m worried now under the agitator is probably clogged with fur and disgusting mild. It drains with no issues and no error messages but i wonder if the net effect of the dirt is just the machine not cleaning… hmmmm

@stephenbraden6239 10 ай бұрын

Same problem here with the hair issue and aggravated that it doesn't have a filter. If you have resolved the problem with your washer please lmk! Thanks ❤

@choocharoo 10 ай бұрын

@@stephenbraden6239 My wife is paranoid we wont get it back together lmao...its really annoying cause i wanna take pictures of how bad it is...and just makes me sick knowing this is our laundry lol.

@stephenbraden6239 10 ай бұрын

@@choocharoo rent to own a new set is what my wife and I just decided bc we don't have the money in the bank to go buy them. You know that if she's not happy nobody is! Lol!

@choocharoo 10 ай бұрын

@@stephenbraden6239 lmao not wrong...ya I mean a set of last years products here in ontario is easily 900-1100 for anything worthwhile

@joemurphy710 7 ай бұрын

We pulled the tub and agitator out and it was nasty. I’ll never use liquid softener again, either. We used a power washer the clean the outside of the tub. Who can do this every 8-10 months?

@machellablackmon108 19 күн бұрын

What is a little cap called over the agitator

@zerializing 19 күн бұрын

Samsung lists it as the pulsator cap.

@davidduncan2197 7 ай бұрын

Had mine for 8 years no problems my maytag didnt last 3 years 😊

@elizabethmalinga8954 4 ай бұрын

Hi, my machine does not wash the clothes, is an automatic washing machine but is spinning

@THEPOPTART2010 11 ай бұрын

I just cleaned mine out. This only gets about 10% of gross mold stuff, you must take the drum out to see the other 90% and the total disgusting nature of the the samsung beast. It only takes another 15 minutes to disassemble, but a while to clean it to the bare bones. This is a quick maintenance though to at least get some of it.

@MikeDeasey-ki8en 8 ай бұрын

You are right. Poorly designed machine but you have to pull everything out to clean it all

@johntoney5367 2 күн бұрын

After taking the screw out I couldn’t get the lid off

@TheGimpymoses 6 ай бұрын

Man I have tried all the tips and tricks to try and get the agitator plate off my machine and it just wont budge! I have tried prying it off...and it just wont come! Any advice?!?

@zerializing 6 ай бұрын

You did what I did at 6:30?

@daniellejacobs1100 6 ай бұрын

It's reserved thread. Set your electric screw driver as if you were tightening a bolt. Or turn it clockwise if you are manually doing it.

@BigNateHerrington 5 ай бұрын

I'm with you, mine doesn't come out that way either

@RG_sssSMOKING 2 ай бұрын

Are you sure this bolt has reverse threads? This would be the reason I can not get the bolt out. Seems like everyone else is saying the opposite. They are saying normal threads, Counter clockwise to loosen. Thoughts anyone? Anyone?

@bradclark6191 2 ай бұрын

on my Samsung activewash vrt my bolt is NOT reverse thread. I’ve got it removed. I had to hold the drum in place to get the bolt loose. Once I got the bolt out, the agitator isn’t budging. I tried the tip of putting the bolt Ina couple threads and pulling it and also tried some light prying and the agitator isn’t coming out. I’m afraid to use too much muscle and prying and break something off

@sharonbaker2349 Ай бұрын

I am a 67year old woman who find it hard to follow and clean my lint trap on my Samsung top loader washing machine don't even know where it is 😢

@georgettesledge6079 18 күн бұрын

Help

@mervinstevenrecto9191 Ай бұрын

I tried the bolt trick and it didn’t work 😩 Any other tips on how to remove the cover?

@kbwj24 16 күн бұрын

Same

@ruthbrown2867 Ай бұрын

My husband and I did this today. Omg!!! So disgusting. Wish there was a way to clean between the plastic and metal agitators.

@lynch6642 11 ай бұрын

Much like your car there's a little book in there that's called the instructions, suggest reading them and it tells you all about cleaning your Samsung washer, there is a cleaning cycle that it has to go through every 20 washes and you can run bleach in there during this time, just saying.....

@zerializing 11 ай бұрын

Cool, where is the setting in the instuction book that removes water that stands under the pulsator? Much like a car that is subject to recalls and technical service bulletins, the engineers can oft overlook certain things or design within what they deem to be 'acceptable'. While I do run the 'cleaning' cycle, it is not enough to keep up with the prolonged use and design flaws inherant of this unit and similar units. This post is meant to be supplemental to a very common report if you look into it. While I appreciate your feedback, I'd also challenge you that if you have this same unit, check under the pulsator and post a video comparing the condition within the same period of ownership. Which for me is now nearing 3-4 years.

@rainbowsun5480 10 ай бұрын

I have the same if not similar model of washer machine and honestly the manual was trash, it was not helpful at all. Heading: Cleaning the interior Description: Clean the interior of your washer periodically to remove any dirt, soil, odor, mold, mildew, or bacterial residue that may remain in your washer as a result of washing clothes. Failure to follow these instructions may result in unpleasant conditions, including odors and/or permanent stains in your washer or laundry. Hard water deposits may be removed as needed. Use cleaners labeled “Washer safe”. Ummmm, it doesn’t say know HOW or WHERE to clean out the mold and such. My spouse and I took the whole drum out of the machine after watching a few videos of how to clean the machine. We cleaned off the gunk and even after, still, there was residue found on our clothes. I’ve resorted to adding vinegar to the loads to combat the mildew smell but so far no luck on the issue of gunk found on our clothes.

@ceciland18 9 ай бұрын

The manual doesn’t help at all

@MikeDeasey-ki8en 8 ай бұрын

You got it. Poorly designed machine. Clean cycle does not get the bulk of the mold out of this thing. And really, who wants to be pulling the drum out of it as regular maintenance?

@NomadDavid62 6 ай бұрын

When the manual tells you to "Clean the magic filter" and mine doesn't have one... That doesn't help. The next issue, it ours has yet to complete a cleaning cycle without error near the end... even after manually cleaning it.