Cheap Fix For A Shaky Whirlpool/Maytag/Kenmore Washer!

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Күн бұрын

Video covers how to repair the suspension rods of a washing machine that is shaking and bouncing around. The repair can work for suspension rods in all sort of different brands including: Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, Amana, and Admiral. This fix is a lot cheaper then buying new suspension rods, however I am not certain how long it will last and should only be replicated only at your own risk.
Suspension rod replacement video:
• Fixing A Maytag/Whirlp...

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@sarahcallahan5678 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos, the video on how to replace suspension rods got my washer going again.

@DuctTapeMechanic Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy the channel! Great job fixing your machine as well!

@LisaKnobel 2 ай бұрын

Thank for this video. I was able to replace those suspension rods all by myself. Best part was I didn't break or scratch my nails doing it. I trick I used was to wrap a ratchet strap around the tub. Then, I hooked one of those black rubber bungee through it. Mine was long, so I wrapped it around the strap so it could lift the tub. Alone hook I attached to the top of the frame and the other end I attached to the bottom. I moved it around on each corner. This helped to keep the tub in position when I leaned the machine over to access the underneath. Kind of glad my husband wasn't here to help. Especially when I forgot to put the drain hose back in the pipe. I ran a load and made a huge mess. I had it right the first time, but then the hose connections were leaking, so I pulled it out to put new Teflon tape and gaskets in the hose connections. Now the floors are nice and clean.

@DuctTapeMechanic 2 ай бұрын

That's awesome! Great work on fixing your machine by yourself!

@illdoctrine9329 Жыл бұрын

I want to share my remedy too. I’m not in the business anymore but I will probably again. I like your site because the way you work is like me too. So I used a hook pick or needle nose to carefull remove the spongey grip inside. The problem is, the rod is wearing away the inside of the spongy grip . Then, I cut the spongey grip with a razor. Removed it. With scissors, I removed more bit by bit, until I could wrap it tightly around the rod again. Then Inwrapped it once and a half with self adhesive tape. For me it’s worked like a charm. I had one failure though. I never knew why because the customer tried to replace with new ones before contacting me. I just finished installing her new rods without ever seeing the old ones I repaired. All other rods to my knowledge are still going.

@DuctTapeMechanic Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Maybe I will give this a shot when I have some free time. New ideas are always welcome!

@nicholas8479 Ай бұрын

Illdoc, I don't understand what you did. Could you explain it a different way? Did you reuse the spongy part?

@Chrisrobba Ай бұрын

9:47 the damaged part of the tub is dug into the metal frame in the back keeping the tub off balance. It happened to mind,thanks for the clear video showing how the rods are supposed to be.

@billywilson1954 4 ай бұрын

I took mine apart. I bought from amazon some brass shim material. (verry cheap) I lined the entire hole with brass shim. Then I slid my rubber into what is now a smaller tighter hole.

@shittywitty09 9 ай бұрын

Ive tried rigged rod remedy's some of THEM worked some didnt Ive put brand new ONES in and it still shook. But you do have to recalibrate these machines after without anything in them its like a reset for the machine after replacing parts

@misspiggy9647 4 ай бұрын

i just bought new suspension rods and installed them. Not gonna mess around with a band aide.

@DuctTapeMechanic 4 ай бұрын

Right on!

@glen8461 18 күн бұрын

Dampener/friction grease ,Nyogel 767A from NYE lubricants Inc. Same stuff they use on video game controllers. They've got other products similar too, wide range. I would say fill that plastic capping with it and work it up the wire rod and into the fitting at the top as best you can. Just did a repair on our machine at home and it is working really well thus far. Cheers

@DuctTapeMechanic 16 күн бұрын

Yes, I recently discovered this as well. I hope to make a video on this procedure!

@rickeykeeton4770 11 ай бұрын

I have done a little research on this subject. I ordered some 1/4” … 2 piece screw on clamps. Not sure what they are called. If/when I get back into appliances, I intend to try them around the top part of the piece that slides up and down a little. Have heard of very good long term results. good results

@rightlane69 3 ай бұрын

The safety pin works the beat..but i wrap mine around rod real tight instead of pushing it threw bottom plastic..i proba ly done a 100 of them now..no call backs..

@henryg5337 2 ай бұрын

Have a two year old hotpoint top load gets out of balance and banging under warranty hopefully this is the remedy

@audreymeyer5616 2 ай бұрын

Your videos help me a lot. Thanks

@markjar6020 Ай бұрын

The shaking comes from the inner basket sealed compartments have flooded with water. Remove the basket and you will find it is full of water. It is not able to balance in that situation. I have removed basket and drilled drain holes but this affects your water level sensing

@brettb2951 Ай бұрын

Cant you just put a small hose clamp around the pipe above the the plastic piece?

@mostlikelywedoitservices6926 3 ай бұрын

The foam piece is worn out, which makes the spring slide up and down without friction. The foam is inside the plastic body he popped the top off of.

@vgscreations369 17 күн бұрын

Very nice good job exalanta work 🎉🌹💞wonderfull exapilan 👍👌😍🙏🙏

@rus1ifly 20 күн бұрын

THE TRUTH: Everyone is focused on making the capsule grip the rod tighter to reduce the shaking, This can help, but it is not the solution. The reason these rods work to stop the shaking is that there is a special grease that has been applied to the rod where the capsule moves. This grease has the viscosity of honey. It is thick and it is sticky. The capsule must move through this grease, and when it does, its motion is considerably slowed. This is what prevents the shaking from happening and dampens the oscillations that would otherwise occur. The bottom line is that if the capsule is in good shape, or can be repaired even with a solid substance or solid replacement, applying the grease to the rod in the area it moves through is the long term fix. If replacing the rods, also apply this grease if it is not already present on the new rods. This grease is synthetic damping grease lubricant. It isn't cheap, but you don't need much for 4 rods. I found it sold on Amazon for about $10. You get 2 10 gram tubes. If you are doing lots of repairs, you can buy a 50 gram tube for $26.

@DuctTapeMechanic 16 күн бұрын

You are right. I will try to make a video on this procedure as well!

@ecsyntric 4 күн бұрын

isn’t this a bit temporary? a fews loads later the friction would make surfaces smooth again. for eg a car suspension is damped in oil or something right?

@DuctTapeMechanic 4 күн бұрын

Yes I am in the process of making a better solution that involves replacing the foam inserts and reapplying dampening grease. Video to come soon!

@BrunoFerreira-sf6gr Жыл бұрын

🙋‍♂️hello...i'm from brazil...and i follow you...thanks a lot for the video...😁👍👏🇧🇷

@DuctTapeMechanic Жыл бұрын

Hi. That's awesome! Your welcome!

@DidYouKnow... 8 ай бұрын

The question is, if the tub ring on top is damage, there is no remedy? And I found mine a little loose, so put 3 screw in the little holes that connect to the tub. Can send picture if you have an an email

@redroadkd 4 ай бұрын

i love it thank you going to fix my washing machine .....

@orlandofigueroa3092 2 ай бұрын

No funciona trabajando solo por un corto tiempo y luego empieza a dar el mismo problema

@benten1453 Жыл бұрын

Thanks alot bro

@ericavitela9569 7 ай бұрын

Hello do you know the model # of this machine?

@RickyEats 8 ай бұрын

how to open it bro

@user-vu5pw4nu5d 5 ай бұрын

What do you think if I put some type of epoxy glue on it?

@DuctTapeMechanic 5 ай бұрын

Don't think that will work

@rickeykeeton4770 4 ай бұрын

I have been told dampening grease works. Am thinking of trying some of it. Also thinking about 2 other ways, foam replacement and or 1/4” double split clamps.

@nicholas8479 Ай бұрын

@@rickeykeeton4770...me too. Try damping grease.

@rickeykeeton4770 Ай бұрын

@@nicholas8479I think the amount of wear on the foam would determine if dampening grease would work. Now I am thinking about putting some aluminum siding pieces between the foam and the housing to make the foam have more even grip on the rod. That along with some dampening g grease.

@nicholas8479 Ай бұрын

@@rickeykeeton4770 As a thought experiment, sometimes it helps to think about what would happen at the extremes. What would happen if the foam was removed? What would happen if it was replaced with a solid connection? Of course, we want something in the middle. Some dampening. But how much? It would be cool to be able to dial in varying amounts of dampening and see how the machine reacts.