Tricks from a Non-Pro * Removing, Cleaning, Replacing the Rubber Gasket on Front Load Washer

[@generated_username73526]

Real MVP for using tools that actual normal people already have. And after watching the whole video, I think I'm just gonna set fire to mine and buy a top load.

[@leilani_808]

lol I’ve NEVER, not ever had problems with my “normal” top load washer. Ever since I got a front loader, so many problems! I’ve never had to “clean” my washer, nor have I ever had to buy “washer machine cleaners”, but here I am. Also, never had a washer “rip” my clothing as much as front loaders do. Ugh! But, my clothes has never been so damn clean! 😆

[@nikolastojic4371]

​@@leilani_808 zip ties in each ring make handles, too

[@lindajames5065]

Wow ,You are Amazing, just shows,we can do it if we are determined and don’t ever give up or be intimidated 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@xisigma]

I'll never get another front load.

[@generated_username73526]

@@xisigma I've since replaced my w/d, with a top load washer. The rubber seal alone cost half of a new washer anyway (or would, if they were in stock anywhere).

[@PrinCess-dl2ob]

You won the award for the most honest how to video! Also manufacturers are ripping people off with this lame design that cause mold issues.

[@SarahMcGloryHome]

I totally agree! A scam.

[@AlbertaMartian]

Just moved into new home with a front loader and it reeks!! I’m thankful for your detailed video and I will do it to clean this son-of-bit€# stinky a$$ machine. But honestly I want to hunt down the person that designed this for home use - such that an average person cannot readily remove something that obviously needs cleaning on a pretty regular basis. Pure insanity.

[@girlshelpgirls]

Totally AGREE! Stupid design and lazy (on purpose) to improve it. The gasket cleaning is so stupid.

[@scotta9114]

We were Prisoners of a Samsung Front Loading Washer. We had very little mold/mildew. Used Powdered Detergent and zero fabric softeners. Unfortunately, the outer Tub cracked in back where the Drum support bearings are. Bearing failed and apparently the vibration caused the crack? It was fun to tear down but parts were over $500. So to the City Dump it went. We bought a used Fisher and Paykel Top Loader. Had one before and it was an amazing feat of Engineering. Love it. Should have never tried a Front Loader. Plus, as a Mechanic, the Front Loading Machine did not clean well. I did modify it to use more water and that helped a lot. The Top Loader really cleans and no mold ever.

[@joev467]

The world is a better place because of people like you!....This saved me hours of aggravation and skinned knuckles....Thanks so much for sharing!!

[@michaelllewellyn7215]

Just manage to do the job with no dismantlement on a Bosh series 4 All went OK but it was difficult Had to get round the back of the Soap inlet top left and had to get help as needs 3 or 4 hands to get the inner spring wire in place

[@shubhamgujarathi2282]

Thank you! Very detailed! I thought of doing this and then found this video and now I am deciding not to! 😅 Top much effort!

[@prog3142]

same 😂

[@steveb9487]

I took ours out before watching the video. Watched the video because it's impossible to get back together (I've torn things apart for decades). I was looking for a secret trick, but now know I have to take the case apart to get it all back together. That stinks because it's super heavy bolted to the washer drawer, and I can't access the back or any side screws without moving it. Just added hours to the job.

[@jeffweaver3738]

I do appliance repair and refurbishing for a living, and I can say you did a great job. I love to see owners learning how to take care of their appliances and then sharing what they learned with others. Great job.

[@SarahMcGloryHome]

Thank you so much!! 😊

[@AMERICANPRIDE1100]

All front loader do this no way to design it out stop buying fron loader appliance repair tech for 45 years

[@AMERICANPRIDE1100]

If it’s this dirty I’m sure it’s long out of warranty

[@menomisespeanut]

The beauty of KZbin

[@kkw2219]

can you please advise on how much plumber or technician would charge for a similar job?

[@carriejensen7302]

you made it look pretty easy and I could NOT get my spring back in - ordered the pliers and it STILL was really really difficult. Finally completed - 3 days of stop and start cause i was so frustrated. You made me keep trying, cause you showed me it could be done and I saved myself $$ for an appliance repair tech.

[@SarahMcGloryHome]

Go you!! Have you ever felt more powerful? I hope you do because that's a serious undertaking!

[@heidi22209]

Woman! You are the BOSS

[@amberwrinkle2227]

You're amazing for fixing it! I used a zip tie in place of the outside spring and that's worked fine. Too scared to try it on the one inside - haven't removed that one yet

[@kenyascorner4557]

Girl. 🤯 I watched this like it was a thriller and I couldn’t look away because I didn’t want to miss what was next! 🤣 I don’t have a front load washer and thank God because I not this brave!!!! 🤪 We should call you ‘Your Royal DIY-ness!” ☺️

[@SarahMcGloryHome]

I rue the day I bought that thing! Girl, I still can’t believe I fixed it! Can’t remember if I said in the video but Kwame tried to help me twice and couldn’t. It was crazy😅

[@kimmerlydickey5525]

Omg ur too funny ‘I watched this like it was a thriller and couldn’t look away’. Me2 ❤

[@Jess-m3r]

So I’m gonna be completely honest. I bought my washer used recently, so when I took the seal off I began gagging it was SO bad! Definitely in my top 5 most disgusting projects because it wasn’t my dirt. But I wanted to first of all say thank you bc this video really helps. Also I was struggling with the needle nose so I grab 2 tiny flat heads (like the ones for glasses) & just kind of angled them on the silver rings & it was so much easier. I also HAD to use bleach on mine because the grossness was just stuck. Also the little hose was packed with (gagging) what I can only explain looked like poop🤮it takes a lot to make me sick & this definitely did. Thank you again!

[@Supdoode]

i replaced my water pump on my washer today and i've know for a while how dirty it is and wanted to do this since i already had it disassembled but i really needed to wash lol i have to much anxiety to try and use the machines in public also it was all a rush so im here learning how to clean it but am planning to either do it myself or have someone come out and disassemble the drum to really deep clean it. anyway, i just used a flat head to remove the boot spring, came off easily. to put it back on i sat it on top first, had mother use a old white tee to hold it in place so she wouldn't hurt her hands if it possibly wanted to fly off. Had her hold it on the 10 & 12 o'clock position and the i pulled ONLY the right side of the spring with some locking pliers to expand it and then just pushed it in place with my thumb on all the other areas while still holding the spring until i was done. Just wanted to leave a tip for everyone. But of course if you dont have help, follow her tutorial :) also, to keep track of the screws or any parts, take picutes and video and use a piece of card board or a amazon box or cereal box to poke the screws into it. or lay them out in a order that you can remember. most LG washers are similar. DISCONNECT THE PLUG FROM THE OUTLET 4 screw in the back, 2 screws on each bracket to slide off the lid towards the back. 4:35 2 screws on the detergent drawer 4:30 1 right side corner screw with some tabs that you can use a flathead to remove 4:40 she removed 2 but i only had to remove 1 which is the first one she removed. my model is a mw3570hwa 2004. but i think theyre all the same. personally i didn't unplug the faceplate? i just sat it on top while connected before you remove the entire front door panel remove the filter screws located at the bottom left corner and remove the 2 screws for the door latch. DO NOT MESS WITH THE MECHANISM OF THE DOOR LATCH i was trying to get it too lock it before i even turned it on cause the door kept swinging open on me when i tried to put the panel back on. i pushed some white tabs and had to take it apart to fix it and its a bit tricky. so i woudlnt even unplug it, just remove the screws and you're good. theres only 2 screws for the filter cover and then use a flat head to pop the cover out. THEN youll see 1 little screw at the bottom, MAYBE, some videos dont show it like this one i didnt see the filter be removed unless im blind cause i skimmed to the cleaning section and maybe its just my model that has it but it holds the front panel in place at the bottom or it wont let you pull it up. when you remove the front panel youll need to wiggle the filter hose away so it doesnt get caught. 5:06 that first screw i didnt touch and dont think you have to either only remove the 6 screw that are holding the whole front panel 2 on the left stacked, 2 center separated and 2 on the right stacked. and the little screw by the filter i mentioned and the door latch screws. then it should lean towards you and should be able to slide it up off the frame. it really isnt that hard. take your time and be patient. watch as many videos as you need to before attempting. again use a piece of cardboard to poke the screws into and write or draw where they belong.

[@saimahashmi2800]

I have the same model LG washing machine and I wanted to do the same to clean the rubber seal. I have to say you have done an excellent job and I think I may try my hands at mine as well. I love people who are self reliant and sufficient 😊

[@Ikey04-ge9gy]

I love the concept of front load washers. They clean better, they are more reliable, they fit way more, and they’re more efficient. The problem a lot of people has is how the dirt and grime gets caught on the seal and can smell, unlike how in a top loader that dirt and grime is stuck on the outer tub hidden away. But thanks for the video it was very useful!

[@allieland2468]

After watching a few of these videos, I stumbled upon this one. It is exceptional. I appreciate all your comments as you work to remove and put the gasket back on. I don't know if I will try this, but if I do, I will definitely watch this video. Thank you!

[@SarahMcGloryHome]

Thank you so much!! I watched easily a dozen videos from professionals that never showed the hard parts or gave input about how to navigate the tricky steps. I wanted to share especially when I found the little hack to getting the wire back on the gasket!

[@marciejones4966]

Awesome job Sarah! Thank you for the video. I’m a former repair tech in HVAC and appliances and i hesitate sometimes because i tend to break things in my impatience and being unfamiliar with the particular appliance. You’ve given me the confidence to take that nasty thing out and clean it thoroughly. I’m so grossed out by this machines constant yuck build up. I’m also a certified germaphobe.. terrible combination. Thanks again and great job!

[@LaTroyKing-m7s]

Sarah, I want to thank you for showing me how to put that wire gasket on. I found your screw placement. You needed to unscrew the last 2 two screws in your video and remove the cover and you will see that a screw is needed to attach the last part of your washing machine before you screw in your last two screws. You did a wonderful job. I just didn’t want you to think that you were having a senior moment. 😉

[@tequillascamp1128]

This was the best video yet! I was trying to put mine back together without soapy water. I will surely try this! Thanks Update: Thanks Sarah, It slid on like a PRO.... You're AMAZING!

[@bullmoosepiper7732]

Thank you for taking the time and making such a concise easy-to- understand video. It is utterly preposterous that LG makes what should be a routine maintenance item so absurdly difficult to clean. They’re well aware these seals are mildew, mold, and fabric softener traps. Why they don’t make these seals quick detach is beyond me. Thank you for demystifying this

[@ktillotson4256]

probably because the appliance manufacturer = LG wants you to buy replacement seals on a regular basis. The design flaw is the the advantage of LG's bottom line; poor design gets the company more $$$. Shameful.

[@bullmoosepiper7732]

@@ktillotson4256 couldn’t have said it better!

[@kayladonnrichardson7384]

You'd still have to install it, though. ​@@ktillotson4256

[@anaklauza1875]

Im deep in nesting mode at 32 weeks pregnant and your video was so helpful to deep clean my washer and it made it so easy to understand 😂❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kensyootoob]

A masterpiece of what a DIY video should be! THANK YOU for taking the time to explain each step. It's clear from the video that you were methodical to make sure you EDUCATED others, and multiple people are benefiting (including me!) A few personal notes: 1) After installing, I took a good look at the old gasket and sure enough there was a small hole at the bottom of the gasket. Makes perfect since why I was seeing some weird stains inside the bottom of the washer when I was trying to diagnose. :) 2) Since I had to order the gasket and with the difficulty of the task, I would have bought the tool for the spring release. I appreciate your stick-to-it attitude to do it yourself :) Well done! 3) Upon re-assembly, the front panel electrical connector was actually damaged (possibly by me in the past) but I ended up installing that multi-wire connector BACKWARDS -- big bummer. I'm in the middle of making that work -- oh well ... THANKS AGAIN FOR A *GREAT* VIDEO! :)

[@JamesHodgins-ik6vq]

Holy fluffin shite getting that 2nd ring on almost drove me insane. I spent 2 hours trying to get that janky ass spring loaded clip on the rubber gasket. Two things I will share with everyone to help you out. 1. Make sure the hook is facing towards the machine or it will remove the gasket every fluffin time. Your welcome!!!!! 2. Just as this wonderful person did on the 2nd front spring clip, bend the eye hole open to look like a hook, a pair of electrical dikes/lineman pliers works fantastical. I really appreciated this video as it was not overly complicated and hit all the main points. I must have watched it 30 times!!! Hot tip when disassembling the washer there are 2 small screws on the back and that is how to remove the lid. Thanks again and I hope this information if helpful to the next do it yourselveR. I say “GOOD LUCK” to you.

[@RichardScottYoung-l8g]

Great video. I have been wanting to do this for several years, but didn't know what to expect. Watching the video assured me I could knock this out in an afternoon. The spring retainers are not as hard as I thought. You just have to be strong enough to expand the spring and need a second set of hands to hold it in place while putting it back on. Thanks for taking the time to create the video.

[@gamalieluw7407]

YOU ARE A LIFESAVER!! Dude, your video gave me the courage to get’er done and I sure did done did it! Thank you thank you thank you.

[@gamalieluw7407]

My clothes and washer smell amazing again 👏👏👏

[@SarahMcGloryHome]

I’m so proud of you!! Honestly, that is one of the most difficult things ever, just due to how bad the videos were that I watched! The videos never addressed the hard parts!

[@bradandamy]

Sarah, this is really impressive! You should feel so accomplished!🤗

[@SarahMcGloryHome]

Thank you! Oh my gosh it was crazy!! Miss you!

[@alanwill]

This was so helpful! I’ve been wanting to clean my gasket for ages and been really intimidated to even try it but your video was inspiring so I did it and worked great!!! I ended up ordering a replacement gasket though because it was just too hard to remove all the mold or gunk or whatever that black stuff was baked into my gasket. Thank you again 🎉

[@johnsinclair3976]

Thanks! I had to pull out the door rubber so I could remove the faulty door lock mechanism. When I pulled it forward, I saw that only one of the 2 hose connectors on the orange plastic had a black rubber hose connected and I started to panic that I may have lost a hose inside. Luckily I found your video that clearly shows it's part of the design, and I can breathe again 😁 I ordered a replacement part for the door lock mechanism, which took me less than 5 minutes to remove... DE2 error...

[@shannaf1170]

You magnificent human! You saved me from losing my mind! Thank you so much for finding a sneaky way to put that loop back on. Could not do it for the life of me. TY TY TY ❤

[@SarahMcGloryHome]

You're very welcome! Im glad it helped❤️❤️

[@jamesevans1148]

Watched a lot of videos yours by far was the most detailed should be proud of yourself for sticking with it and accomplishing it. I’m going to give it a go this weekend

[@JayMineful]

I am in awe. In utter amazement if your cleaning and general tooling around prowess. I must admit that while i am excited and i too watched this like a thriller (will she?! Ohh my anxiety was way up buy I knew you had to be successful so i talked myself down) and i now know that if i cant pay someone to do this, I just have to buy a new one. Top loading…clearly

[@kimmerlydickey5525]

Thank u so much for this. Grabbing tools now, heading to laundry room after you-tubing how to all day!!! ❤😂 Btw-fantastic job and splendid video. I liked ur smile (when u got it) like, I’m a big girl now-look mom, I did it!

[@christophertamayo1925]

you make it look easier than some of the other people who use big tools. great job!

[@SarahMcGloryHome]

Thank you!! 😊

[@thomaskn1012]

Nice! So helpful for those of us struggling with how this all works.

[@nicholasmarshall3191]

Great job! I am in the process of replacing the pump in mine. As I have the machine apart, I have replaced the shock absorbers, and the rubber gasket. My washer is a bit older than yours, and there are a few differences that is making it a bit more frustrating. On my washer, that drain hole at the bottom of the gasket is much smaller, so is likely to block up again quickly.

[@gratefulcreations]

So proud of you!! I just replaced my drain pump. It’s a very satisfying feeling knowing you can do these “manly” tasks. Now I have to replace the boot. Lol 😢fix one thing find another. 😝 thanks for the video sista!!

[@onemorelevelup]

You are a powerwife! It's so impressive. By the way I had to do the same on my Samsung washing machine where the rubber boot came off and it is incredibly hard to put back on if you don't have the right tools. So the fact you could do all of this by yourself and get that ring back on is extremely impressive with the tools you had. You also talked to the entire process giving all the details anyone would need.

[@aparnapatil1641]

Hey you are genius.. didn't remove the front panel and bla bla .. good job! It is very much helpful! 🤗 Thanks for uploading such a nice Video!

[@SarahMcGloryHome]

Yay, I'm glad!

[@cassiewood5653]

Not all heros wear capes, and you are one of them!!!

[@SarahMcGloryHome]

Honestly felt I deserved a cape after continuing to film with so many wrong turns! But finding a trick that helped made it all worth it!

[@buakiri]

Thanks.good video tutorial.i was also looking if you could remove the external drum and clean it

[@jacquelinesanchez7878]

I was debating wether to attempt this myself or wait for my husband to help me out. After seeing your video I got this ! 💪🏼 …I hope 😅

[@SarahMcGloryHome]

You've got this!!!

[@ashleylocatelli1324]

Holy crap girl!! Your so AMAZING!!! I'm so greatful for your easy, step by step video on this! I have Searched, And searched.. Forever, My washer smells like butt, And I could not find anyone to give a video like yours on how to do it.. So I thank you and so does my family for better Smelling clothes!

[@SarahMcGloryHome]

I'm so glad I could help! :)

[@aimeetrentham9770]

You are amazing! Thank you so much for this video. My husband and I plan to tackle this after the holidays

[@clamchowderz85]

Omg yes the mini spring was the worst! I had to use a mini screw driver small enough to pull and fit the rod in at the same time. Hours and hours! Thank you for the video.

[@nancys.island]

Wow that was impressive!! You made it look somewhat easy!

[@KarensJourney]

Holy cow Girl you are Gutsy and Brave!! # powerwomen !! I’ve never taken it apart but “scrub” it the best I can. It’s so difficult getting into the rubber gasket. I Never have thought of taking it apart and off. Well done. I’d love to try it but I don’t have a lot of strength in my hands so I’m nervous I’d not be able to do it. Plus I’d be too nervous to even try. lol. Ugh now I feel I need to knowing how much cleaner I can get it by taking it apart.

[@johndoe-vc1we]

What a wonderful video with excellent narration. Bravo 😊

[@someonewhoknows1891]

HAVE YOU EVER CLEANED THE DRAINAGE HOSE IN A DOOR BELOW YHE SECTION YOU CLEANED? THE BOTTOM SECTION WHERE IT HAD THE DRAIN where it has the drain that you have to empty every so often that has all kinds of crap in it as well That was positively amazing. Thank you so much for sharing it in detail. I’m going to go back in front of this comment and I’m gonna use BECAUSE a lot of channels say if you have a question to put it in all caps and that will catch their attention.

[@tudvalstone]

Great video. I found this gunk on my old washer and ordered a new one because it seemed too hard to clean and not worth it for a 15 year old machine. Now I'm thinking to cancel the order and get a top loading one instead.

[@FlightStuff1]

To get the spring back together on the outer seal I bent a paper clip and passed it through the eyelet and held it with a vice grip. I used a needle-nose plier to hold the other end about an inch back from the attachment loop. This allowed me to gradually pull them together and line up the hook with the spring eyelet. Then I pulled the paper clip out. Pretty easy after I figured it out

[@christinebaron8636]

Here from tik tok and just subscribed! I will never buy a front washer, but it came with our house 😫. I'm both dreading and looking forward to doing this with like, disgusted delight. Some day I'll get to take a baseball bat to the darn thing and buy a top loading one because I am sick of the mold. Thanks for the video!

[@SarahMcGloryHome]

I completely get the "disgusted delight" thing! I hate/love yucky stuff, and boy was the washer nasty! I agree, I cannot wait to buy a top loader!

[@16mquest]

You are AMAZING! I have the LG washtower (washer on bottom and dryer in too) and did not take the front panel off because that’s beyond me for this tall thing. I thought I might be in over my head taking the gasket out and cleaning it but I couldn’t stand looking at it dirty and spraying while in there just wasn’t doing the trick. I also am moving away from bleach - so I appreciated that. Just got mine back together! I took it apart, cleaned it and let it dry for a couple days and today I’m like ok I have to do laundry dry so let’s get this thing back together! Anyways, I wouldn’t have been able to do it without your in depth explanation. Take care ❤

[@andrewprescott6450]

I’m from tiktok! I just saw your dryer video and I will also go do this when I can my dryer! thanks

[@SarahMcGloryHome]

Hey! I gotta say the dryer was much easier!

[@GreyRockOne]

Kudos to you for a big job! You did remove a few more screws than you needed to but you managed. Next time remove the weights on both side of the drum, it'll make reassembling the "black" steam tube MUCH easier! I'm very impressed with your determination! Job well done!

[@SarahMcGloryHome]

Thanks so much!

[@patiencethepashe7358]

Sarahhhh found you on KZbin and I love your channel! Keep it up

[@DirtyDwarf09]

Vise grips work wonders on those hose clamps 😉 EDIT: Also spray a little concrobium mold control on the lip of the gasket during regular use weekly to prevent mold from taking hold (it kills and prevents) best stuff for mold

[@francellew2073]

How often do you use that product? Do you have a particular brand that you prefer? Also, do you run your washer machine after you spray it to make sure it won't bleach your next wash? I hope you see my post. Thank you!

[@comfort_in_discomfort]

Just did this on a Whirlpool Duet. Similar issues. There is just no way for the seal to drain fully. I took it a few steps further by opening the back of the machine, removing some bottom drain areas and cleaning, but in the end, it's not optimal. Seriously considering going back to a topload system. One additional point to emphasize, check your drain hose going into the wall. It should not be hanging down to the floor ( I believe minimum 30" from the ground). Ensuring your drain hose is reasonably short, while going pretty deep into the drain will allow it to syphon as much fluid as possible.

[@chazzbreaker51]

I had very small leak on LG design similar to this washer. I cleaned out the mold/dirt/grime all around the rubber seal without removing the springs or seal. After cleaning best I could on all parts I can say I eliminated the leak !!!! I know it's not the best method but I know I removed lots of grime and mold etc and am happy it solved my issue for now!!!

[@daphatchick]

I would have been so worried about the extra screw lol but you did an awesome job I wish I was as brave as you

[@aksun1130]

This is so helpful! I found a LG washer and dryer set for sale and sent my husband, told him to check and smell the washer and he only smelled the dryer lol. (You know where this is going….) he got it home and pulled out the drawer where detergent goes and it was black! The boot was even more awful. He scrubbed and cleaned and then I did and I thought it was good and clean but after a month my house smells like mildew soooo bad! Clothes are smelling fine so far so that’s odd. I ordered a new rubber boot seal and I’m going to replace it this weekend, I have the tool for the spring I got from Amazon for 12.00, I’m so scared to see how bad it is! Thank you for a video that shows everything from a non professional standpoint! Wish me luck!

[@justtani]

Omg THANK YOU! I have the exact same washer & that rubber seal currently disgusting. I can't wait to get into doing this.

[@SarahMcGloryHome]

You're so welcome!

[@rar1001]

Lol, I remember as a kid watching the lil rascals where they took apart their wagon but had a bolt left over after reassembling it then totally wiped out at bottom of hill because their wagon fell apart. You reminded me of that with your screw. But you did an amazing job! 👍🏼

[@SarahMcGloryHome]

Ha! That is so funny. You reminded me of a memory I didn't know I had 😂

[@Mike-us5wg]

Thanks for the video. Took the washer apart and got the new gasket seal in. If you own a front load washer I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND wiping down the crevices of the gasket after each load just like you clean the lint trap in the dryer after each load. If you have pets, I would not wash their bedding or other fabric items in the same machine as you do your clothes. Renter almost destroyed a beautiful LG set.

[@nichiayala3099]

THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO I DON'T THINK THAT I FEEL THAT BRAVE TO TAKE THE DOOR OUT I HAVE TO SEE YOUR VIDEO MORE TIMES TO GET CONFIDENCE THANK YOU AGAIN

[@annemariejoubert9097]

the best video ever made on how to clean

[@SarahMcGloryHome]

💪

[@mpfjaxmpfjax3046]

If your front load washing machine is dirty/moldy internally, your clothes and towels will stink(no matter what). I have a similar LG front load. I have tried the cleaning additives that require you to run a cycle. Nothing has worked. I am going to tackle this. Thanks for having the guts to do this, and thank you for the video!

[@quadstardesign]

Why do we accept this as consumers? Fix your crappy design LG!

[@Ikey04-ge9gy]

This isn’t LGs exclusive issue. This is just a traditional front load gasket design

[@ChristoPatro]

This is wonderful, but it looks immensely frustrating. I'd rather just buy a new washing machine.

[@luckyturtlegirl]

EXACTLY!!! What an awful design!

[@Kimber6337]

Truth! I’m techy and mechanical and this is intimidating.

[@emmaflores2518]

I'll just buy a new machine 😮

[@daniel-vm3qn]

I got my hat off for you for tackling this

[@TimoSanchez-x2j]

Great job, Boss Lady!

[@JC-mz6zs]

I got the springed cable on easy. I watch the whole video which was great and decided just to take the outer springed cable off since the lower rim drain piping was clogged and didn't want to clean it that well. But the springed cable went on easy. I put the cable over the outside 80% then used a putty knife to peel the spring over the remainder of rubber, straight downward. It's slipped right over with a little help. 👍

[@Kizarat]

Have you used washing machine cleaner powder packets or tablets? I have ran a few large load + tub clean and hot water cycles with my washing machine with Affresh cleaner tablets thinking it would do the job, but when I pull back the part of the gasket closest to the drum, I still see that grime on the rim of the drum that you showed at 3:25 😮‍💨😩

[@UmeshJoshi-gp9uu]

Lissen to no one. You are amazing. Thank you for showing us your video.

[@SarahMcGloryHome]

After about the 50th professional appliance tech commented that I'd done a good job, I stopped listening to the negative nancys!

[@nicholasmarshall3191]

Wow! I struggled so hard to get that rear spring on. Super creative idea to put those jewelry hoops on it! Where can I get those?

[@maddyanderson5736]

Wow kudos for you for this detailed breakdown!

[@dasteufelhund]

Nice job Sarah!!

[@ericleonhart9318]

Thank you so much! I'm trying to replace my drain pump and needed to remove the seal. Was really having a hard time figuring it out, and like you said most other videos skipped that part. I just wanted to be able to get it off without breaking the spring piece. Thanks again!

[@SarahMcGloryHome]

Of course!

[@robertsalay7312]

So. Much. Detail. Thanks for making this video. You did such a great job explaining everything from start to finish. And you’re right, “all the other” videos do skip over a lot of detail, and make it look so easy. I have a 12 year old LG with the steam option, and over the past 12 years, have had 8 dogs, and 2 cats, and there’s ALOT of gunk and hair in there. And who knows what else. And give yourself more credit. You ARE strong enough to get those springs back on. You’re just not the contortionist LG expects 😂 …..I’m fused from L-1 to S-1. This should be fun. I just took apart my LG Dryer and did a deep clean of the heating element and the lint trap / exhaust system and it was PACKED as was the electrical heating element from dog hair. But the dryer is so much more efficient now and saves money not running so hard. Thanks again for the great video. You’re a fantastic human. 🎉

[@SarahMcGloryHome]

You're so sweet! I'd love to take apart the dryer! We're renting now, so I think that's off limits, but I just know there's a ton of lint back there.

[@Violet_Moone13]

Wow that was really impressive! I just bought a washer secondhand bc mine was leaking.. the “new” one is soooo gunky & slimy inside the gasket it’s disgusting🤢😱 I wiped what I could by hand.. Its a Kenmore, so idk how similar the makeup is, but seeing how involved it was taking it apart makes me wish I just got a toploader.. Ridiculous that they don’t make them more user friendly to get the gasket off to actually clean it

[@JasonSmith-qx3zh]

Yep, after all that start running the cleaning tab regularly or use the dishwashing machine gel 2 or 3 times a month it does a really good job on build-up.

[@amandaramirez5700]

Hi Tik Tok again! I also have a LG and it may be because it’s the newest model but mine popped off and popped back on. I also used a mix of warm water and vinegar to clean mine at it worked so well and then i put it on a self clean spin

[@SarahMcGloryHome]

Oh my gosh I'm so jealous! I wish mine had been easy!

[@edwardtrickett1983]

I know you mentioned that you're not a fan of bleach, but it really does help I have a Beko model, I've had it 2 years and every month I: Take the pump filter out, clean it, inspect the pump filter housing and the impeller at the back Take the detergent drawer out, clean it throughly, check around the detergent drawer housing and the water jets for any signs of mould, I use a bleach and washing up liquid spray I make myself and brush to clean and prevent mould as much as possible Reassemble the machine Load the machine with white dish cloths, these are cleaned otherwise, I leave them in discinfectant and wash them at 60oC usually, but once a month in a washing machine at a very high temperature with bleach will clean them very thoroughly Add a TINY amount of bleach and washing up liquid (no more than 2 teaspoons each), and yes you absolutely can use washing up liquid in a washing machine just not too much or it will foam up too much Wait for the machine to finish filling, then add additional water to being the level above the bottom of the door Put the machine on its very hottest setting Let the machine finish a cycle I then remove the clean cloths, and leave the machine door and drawer open to let it air out, and I do this between all washes as it prevents mould Doing this on a regular basis means I am preventing issues as much as possible, and my machine doesn't smell at all Inbetween washes wipe inside the door and around the door gasket to remove excess water that will remain after a wash, leave the door and drawer open to allow air to circulate, this prevents mould, mould loves damp, dark and stale conditions Don't use too much detergent, people think more detergent means cleaner clothes, when it's not true, you are wasting your money and causes issues with potential build up in your machine (top loaders and front loaders), also avoid using fabric softener, it just adds a layer on your clothing which can actually trap odours, plus it puts a layer inside your machine over time which just becomes a breeding ground for mould and bacteria Don't use too many short cycles either, they are convenient, but they miss important rinses and length of washing meaning detergent residue can build up in the your machine, which becomes food for mould to grow on If you perform a maintenance wash as I have described every month, and inbetween washes you leave your door open and your drawer open as well as wiping down the inside of the door and the door gasket, and you cut down your detergent use (trust me) you will find your machine won't suffer with smells I intend on my machine, although it was cheap to last me upwards of 10 years, and I hope after 10 years or whenever it fails, I can show that the door seal and outer drum aren't excessively dirty, because I follow basic mantenance advice

[@LapisLauri]

Thank you for the honest review and techniques!

[@SarahMcGloryHome]

My pleasure!

[@jonathanbyrd12]

P now I would like to beg a differ because you said that they said front loaders they cannot ever get completely dry well I used to believe that until I found this device on Etsy it's a little magnetic thing that's like 4 inches long and you put it on the door and then the frame and it holds the door open about 4 inches but it's magnetized so it won't swing open and that allows it to dry out and not let the water sit in there and collecting that little lip it has helped tremendously with the smell and for not to build up and cause that black stuff it's really cool anyway I loved your video

[@elenamichnick5354]

I’m impressed the beautiful tutorials. I can’t doing I have problems with My hand, Thank You So Much

[@SarahMcGloryHome]

You’re welcome 😊

[@theodoukakis3309]

did a great job and thanks for the video like the fact that you did not give up and especially liked ....the only one screw left over ...lol

[@cheeseheadfiddle]

Super impressed. My washer/dryer are stacked which adds a layer to the project. Pulling the dryer out. Ugh.

[@meri2524]

Thank you for this! It's been over 6months of use and my washer smells bad making my clothes smell to. I have a hard time cleaning the rubber and I knew there was a way to actually remove the whole thing for a proper clean.

[@dregenius]

LG has a two-position latch that allows you to leave the door ajar when not in use. I have three units that were haul-aways that I've been testing for over two years, and I found that despite one with infrequent use and another unit with almost daily use, leaving the door ajar like this *completely* eliminates the mold issue.. and all three machines are in an unconditioned basement. It's literally not an issue but for reasons I cannot fathom, American consumers seem to say "I don't want to have to do anything special!" which I'm starting to think should be read as: "I won't be told what to do! I have FREEDOM! I'll just buy a top loader that cleans way worse, last about a quarter as long as an LG front loader, spins half as fast and costs me thousands of dollars more in electricity for the dryer because I'm FREE to be needlessly wasteful because I'm averse to thinking I should be expected to maintain anything!"

[@ShellyCline]

Amazing job sister. You should be SO PROUD of yourself. Mine's still new. But I'll have to do this eventually 😬🥰

[@barrett9631]

Good job...perseverance pays off!

[@SilentInTheTrees1]

I found some black funky stuff under the seal and want to clean it but I don’t know if I can do this!. You did great! Thanks for sharing the video, maybe I’ll try it one day 😅

[@SarahMcGloryHome]

It is a very daunting task!

[@ZeppelinFan70]

Heroic attempt. But I think I would just buy a new one. Top Loading this time. ;)

[@MarilynCandeloro]

hello, which model was this? seems so much easier to access the inner wire than on my own. thanks

[@AmazingGrace925]

THANK YOU!! Just what I have been looking for!!

[@SarahMcGloryHome]

Of course!!!

[@JamesSpence-x4i]

This is a project I could start and never finish. What a PIA. I Wonder if appliance service companies would come out and do this?

[@Stanley-LP2000]

Wonderful job.

[@homehelper9273]

Excellent video, very helpful

[@lisacyr8636]

Have you tried any of the washing machine brushes on Amazon?

[@freezin48]

I think u did that entire video all whilst plugged in. 220V Awesome! Not gonna rewatch to confirm slmk!

[@SarahMcGloryHome]

Wouldn't that have been hilarious! Nope, in fact, there's a shot showing me unplug...

[@keithanderson7194]

Good Job! You Go Girl!!

[@Growthguidedlife]

Good job. Good project ❤

[@anibel4061]

Have you tried unclogging the jets? I have the all in one washer/dryer combo and the door jets do not disburse any water at all. I’ve e been searching for videos on this and have not found any.

[@JonWick45]

I just bought this model used ...is the seal supposed to look deflated??😢

[@vielkameurer7418]

I've managed to save so much money watching KZbin videos like this, so thank you very much. 😊 My question is, is it easier just to take the front panel off?

[@SarahMcGloryHome]

Same! Taking the front panel off does give you a little more wiggle room. If I did this over again, I would have probably taken it off to start with.

[@bickdhillon8366]

Great video!!! I have a question. We have recently noticed that there are dark water spots left on our washed clothes. Why is this happening?