LG Washer Leaking (Front Load)

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Parts:
- LG Electronics 4738ER1004B Washer Hose with Bellow (amzn.to/3y7scsC)
Tools:
- Phillips Screwdriver (amzn.to/38Dw5L1)
- 1/4" sockets (amzn.to/3LvQMqO)
- Flexible 1/4" extension (amzn.to/3LC6JMi)
This video is intended for entertainment purposes and personal documentation. My goal is help guide others when it comes to basic car/home services outlining my experiences. If you are not familiar with basic tools and usage techniques, or you are unsure if you can safely prepare a vehicle for service, I encourage you to review your car's owner's manual and/or recruit the help of a friend or neighbor who can effectively fill the gap.
0:00 Introduction
1:18 Removing top of washer with power cord disconnected & Inspection.
5:26 Removing rear washer access panel.
7:12 Identifying cause of my leak.
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[@ron-donnanadolny6198]

After removing the top I found that my LG washer was leaking from the rubber bellows at the top that connects to the detergent dispenser on the front loft corner of the machine. There were two small holes in it that probably came from rubbing against the drum when it vibrated when on over the years. It was an easy fix just had to loosen the two screw clamps and remove the old belows and replace it with a new one (LG part 473ER1004B $42 cdn). The hardest thing to do was moving the washer (which was on an LG stand) out far enough to get at the screws on the back of the lid. I found a solution on a KZbin vdeo - fold a couple of paper towels up into about 2 inch squares, lift up the machine with crowbar enough to put the towels under the front, and jiggle the machine out - it's much easier with the paper towels under it.

[@casualuser2010]

Thanks for taking the time to do this video. These videos really help. With them I have replaced the water pump, bottom drain hose, and now the hose from the soap dispenser to the drum. Both of the hoses in this LG front loader, after replacing the hoses, I found that they had a manufacturing defect in the molding of the items. Both of them had a material or mold problem that had depressed area where there was not enough material by where the folds are and just split. It took a while to find this leak on this once since the small leak just happens during the dispensing of the items in the detergent cycles.

[@kenthamilton3136]

Thank you very much! You really simplified the process and I had the same problem you found. Thank you for including the part number and I ordered it off Amazon last night, it will arrive Tuesday 12/5. I paid less than $18.

[@mjremy2605]

Excellent video and thank god for no music! I never thought of bellows leaking. I just took the top off mine and cleaned up the soap dispenser first and second one. I also found one tiny tube leading to the washing drum had popped out of its hole. I connected it back again. This solved my problem. I will keep bellows in mind and check next time. These videos are so helpful, many thanks!!

[@Sil3nt1985]

Saved me with the quick run down and the part link. My upper bellows was rubbing the burr covered drum. Ended up sanding the drum smooth and now I wait for the part. Thank you!

[@projectfixit]

Awesome. I am happy my experience was able to reach you and others. Thank you for taking the time to comment!

[@sjsnyder223]

Thanks for your video. Same exact white LG washer. Mine turned out to be one of the top water inlet valves.

[@jenblevins5316]

Thank you so much! Our appliance repair guy is out of town for 2 weeks, so we were extra motivated to figure this out ourselves. Watched several videos, but no others showed this as being the problem. Bingo! Ordering the part.

[@projectfixit]

Sweet! You saved yourself money and it’s an easy fix, too! Thank you for taking the time to comment! Take care.

[@TomJahnsen]

Exactly my problem and very much appreciate the link to the part. Great job!

[@OutlawTwilight]

Thank you for this video. I've had my machine apart so many times following other KZbin videos I could do it in my sleep. None of them mentioned checking this particular hose, and that is precisely where the leak is. Now I just have to wait for the part to arrive. Again sir, thank you so much

[@projectfixit]

You are welcome! Thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@barbarakillion4805]

Hoping and praying this is my issue also! TY for the video

[@keithbarnes8231]

Good save on the white piece!

[@Shae_DFW_TX]

Thank you for this video. It really was a big help at getting the top and back off my washing machine. I was very intimidated by all the wires and movement of the drum after removing them. So, much so, I waited for my son to arrive to assist me. Luckily he found the issue rather quickly. Mine was a black tube at the top back left side of the machine. It had worked it's way loose and water was gushing out of it whenever I turned the machine on. It took us several times to figure it out though. Man, I'm so thankful it wasn't an expensive fix.

[@projectfixit]

You're welcome!

[@justjoking13]

Thank you so much! Mine was ripped in the same spot. I checked everything you did, but your video showed me where to look!

[@projectfixit]

Excellent and you are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.

[@kenwagner4079]

Same here! I just fixed my washer thanks to watching your video! Thank you!

[@projectfixit]

@@kenwagner4079 Sweet!

[@patriotic_salt]

Thank you for the vid ...great points to look at ...didn't find mine leaking so the examination continues My leak comes out like water but almost a soap consistency

[@tdogmom6128]

Yep I’ll be doing this next week. Omg dropping the tool I can see that happening. Thanks for great video. Looking for part link now

[@projectfixit]

Good luck! Check for the link below the description of my video for the part I used.

[@Steven-xy8rg]

That was some pretty good troubleshooting I'm going to try it myself

[@J_Cham13]

Awesome video. Shows all potential scenarios of what could be the issue. A renter in one my my properties messages my wife and said our washing machine is leaking, so this was super helpful to diagnose before i go check it out tomorrow

[@mosconi4539]

Very well done!

[@projectfixit]

Thank you! Take care.

[@seshachary5580]

very educative. Thank you regards

[@projectfixit]

You are welcome!

[@barbeerw]

Very helpful. Thanks!

[@projectfixit]

You are welcome!

[@dustingreenwell]

Very helpful, thank you

[@projectfixit]

You're welcome!

[@bobcarrillo7921]

Thank you! You saved me 100sssssss of $ 😂. And thanks for the link as well!!

[@projectfixit]

You are welcome! Take care.

[@ritafreeman9068]

Wow this is awesome!Thank you.

[@projectfixit]

You are welcome. Thank you for taking the time to comment!

[@projectfixit]

You are welcome! Take care and thank you for taking the time to comment.

[@curiosidadanalitica6564]

Thank you, I subscribe

[@scottw6004]

Thank you soo much, I found a similar hole on my machine.

[@projectfixit]

You are welcome!

[@jonb1695]

Thank you! This was perfect. I had a valve problem and purchased the valve for $50 on amazon and fixed it tonight! You are a life saver. I thought I would have to buy a new machine. You saved me about $1,000!

[@projectfixit]

You are welcome! Good job!

[@gordonfuentes808]

Cheeeeeeehu Awsum video ez 2 follow along Changes shud b da upper n lower bellows 🤙🏾✨ Mahaloz n Alooooooooha 😎🏝️

[@gabebrewington5517]

Thank you!!! That was the problem.

[@projectfixit]

Excellent!

[@thelightspeed3d712]

I can’t believe this was my issue too😊

[@gingermany6223]

For me it was the outlet hose from the drain pump was just touching a sharp corner and rubbed a hole in it. Had to remove the front panel to get to it.

[@C4NTFOOLME]

Amen to this video. Although, my problem actually was those leaking celenoids or whatever they are at the top of the washing machine

[@JBinFL]

8:15 this is exactly the part that failed on our two year old LG. What I absolutely cannot believe is that I as a layman with no design experience could see what caused the failure. There is a rib that runs around the barrel of the tub that is directly under the lowest part of the rubber hose. And as the tub moves it can touch the hose. And to top it off there is a burr from the molding of the tub on the very top of the rib and there are black flecks of rubber on that burr. The motion of the tub and the crappy design caused the failure. Good news is we caught it early and your video helped us look for the problem and we ordered two to have a backup. Unbelievable.

[@Sil3nt1985]

I had the exact thing happen to me today. I used a razor to knock the burrs off and used a high grain sandpaper to smooth it out. Be careful with cutting, the drum itself is really brittle plastic so it cuts easy.

[@Tngoz]

I pulled out the bottom left filter catch plug and small hose. No water came out of the small skinny hose but water did come out of the catch filter.

[@kathrynmeehan3738]

Thanks for this video. I now know what to look for since I saw water on the floor of my 6 month old LG washer. Ridiculous that parts are already failing.

[@projectfixit]

Ouch. 6 months. Good luck.

[@brianvelasquez3365]

What was the fix? Have a similar issue but mine seems to be leaking from the back of the machine. Has suds (soap) with water.

[@kathrynmeehan3738]

@@brianvelasquez3365 Brian, My problem was actually a clog in the waste line that connected to my kitchen sink where the problem really was. I had the line cleared and have had no problem since then. Just the strange way my house was plumbed that over time presented itself.

[@nickchristofi7992]

Still leaking no bellows damage and no other visible leaks inside. Do suspect the connection of filter to output hose but this leak only happens when washing soiled towels. Any ideas?

[@louishopkins]

Thank you so much. My problem was a leaking solenoid. Now I can tell my wife that I knew how to fix it long ago.

[@projectfixit]

You are welcome!

[@phanmytien]

How do you find the part for your washer?

[@alexgoran4219]

This was also my issue!!

[@JAMESJONES-yc9xs]

My front load LG has never had a leak. Last night I ran a load. I returned to my laundry room completely flooded. I started a load today and water immediately started flooding from around the filter. I removed the filter, cleaned gasket and tightened it very tight. I restarted the machine and water flooded out again from around the filter. Do you know what is causing this?

[@jaredoconnor3603]

opened mine up and it has a wear hole in the same part.

[@bdhays63]

@ 03:12 made me have to pee. No lie. Good video though thanks. Same leak for me on my LG Thinq.

[@billnipp2309]

Mine leaks too but not every time...

[@nicktran4012]

Hi, I have the same model. My leaking water from the back rubber hose (the one under the input water supply). Every time it drain the water pouring out from the back under the water supply (the white plastic that connected to the black rubber hose). Any idea what cause it? Thanks

[@nicktran4012]

The water pour out on top of the back sheet metal plate, from the white plastic under the hot and cold water supply. (The black rubber hose is still good)

[@projectfixit]

It's possible you may have a water inlet valve leaking. Check out this video which covers this symptom and repair. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6K1q3uEec2fpJI

[@MrChives]

Should I do the same troubleshooting for a washer that leaks. Even if not being used?

[@projectfixit]

Possibly. If your washer is leaking while not being used, you may want to focus on the hoses and hose connections to your washer from the wall and/or the solenoid valves where the washer connects to the hoses.

[@stephenboyer8209]

Mines leaking from the front left underneath. Right under where the filter is but the filter and little drain hose arent leaking out the front. Anybody know whats right underneath the front left? Basicslly right behind the filter? Going to pull it apart tomorrow thanks to this very helpful video.

[@Bandroom1]

Did you find your leak? (same issue here)

[@Tngoz]

Same here

[@lolaclaudia9832]

Would someone tell me exactly what model this washing machine is?

[@projectfixit]

LG Machine model number is WM3470HWA

[@jonathanmartinez5369]

What is the part called from where it eas leaking have the same issue

[@projectfixit]

LG Electronics 4738ER1004B Washer Hose with Bellow (amzn.to/3y7scsC )

[@BB-rs4sb]

Same leak on my lg washer Do you know what the part is called?

[@projectfixit]

LG Electronics 4738ER1004B Washer Hose with Bellow (amzn.to/3y7scsC)

[@shankerdutt378]

I am hoping this is what I will find when I open the washer tomorrow morning.

[@projectfixit]

Easy fix if it is....good luck!

[@shankerdutt378]

@@projectfixit This wasn't it, after a lot of searching while running the machine found the skinny drain hose from the pump which comes out to the front had developed a cut in it. For now I duct-taped it and ordered a new one to replace.

[@mattspawn1975]

Things are made so poorly any more. That fact that they can't even make a tube that doesn't leak for the life of the machine is pathetic. Thanks for the vid. I've gotta go track down a leak on my

[@jet4689]

Do I scrap my lg washer. It's now leaking. It's not even 4 years old. A repair guy will charge me $6-800 and I mine stacked so extremely hard to work on it. Dryer is bolted to washer. I think I just need to replace. Repair people are a rip off

[@pete3425]

Of course they are rip off, that’s why you always repair yourself or replace.

[@shannonjaensch3705]

No one ever suspests the Spanish bellows inquisitions

[@MrKentaroMotoPI]

8:56 😂

[@indigophox]

Almost exactly my model, annoyingly it won't leak now that I'm watching it...

[@dashawnreuben5314]

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