What’s wrong with my washing machine?

Submitted by concerned_citizen_x t3_10ocjek in DIY

Tried posting a video but apparently I’m not allowed.. the washing machine in the house I recently moved into is almost perfectly level but will still rattle loudly during the spin cycle of almost all loads. I’ve read it can be the shock absorbers or other things related to the drum. If that’s the case should I try to fix it myself or just get a new one?

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ScuffAndy t1_j6dw10g wrote

Is it a top load. If that is really the problem the suspension rods "shock absorbers" are easy to replace, could even just be a failed rod support/plastic bushing.

Last one I did was able to replace them just lifting/tilting the top up. Others are a little more involved but still easy enough for most.

Google repairclinic and search for your model. They have tons of repair/trouble shooting videos. Their shipping is slow. You could always take the parts number and find them on Amazon for quicker shipping.

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concerned_citizen_x OP t1_j6e0zha wrote

It’s a front loader LG. Awesome thanks will check that out

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ScuffAndy t1_j6eadyw wrote

then you have springs, still easy enough to do, it may seem overwhelming, but it's literally just unscrewing screws and unplugging plugs. Have the video up on your phone or tablet and just follow along. still google repairclinic

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blurredaffiliation t1_j6gigve wrote

Front loader is shocks or springs all the way. YouTube video 2 min, first timer? One hour. Willingness to do it? 200%. Good on you. You'll save so much money.

BTW if your unit has part numbers on the pieces it will make your search shorter. Search your unit number and the problem "shaking spin" and you will find tons of videos.

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SALTYP33T t1_j6f3u3s wrote

Could be the rollers that the drum rides on. Mine went bad and it was about 200-300 to fix.

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Hairy_Relief3980 t1_j6fb4ry wrote

Mine had a rattling/squeaking sound. It was a long strip of felt (thought it was just dryer lint) but it's what the drum slides/glides on. If it's too worn you'd have metal on metal friction. Easy to replace it it's that.

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