I followed your advice in this video and your other one. My wife found the video for me. I was able to use a cheap reach stick grabber from Harbor Freight to reach down and grab a small towel that was down there without having to remove the tub. Thanks for the tips.

@fathersonrepairdiy

7 ай бұрын

No problem! Good idea to use the grabber to avoid removing the tub.

The easiest check with only the top two screws on the rear green plates allows you to remove the shield. Check the tub for clothes! Try this first, it worked for me and the RPS Sensor is extra time and money you likely don’t need to spend! Great video and recommendations!

@fathersonrepairdiy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Great comment!

You are the only one who helped me figure out there was a sock stuck on the edge. Thank you so much. Saved me from calling someone.🎉🎉🎉😂😂😂👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Just had this F51. Turns out it was the screw holding the rotor on. It loosened up and was not seated fully. After taking it off I for the nut that hold the shaft and seal in was off as well. Tightened that down put the rotor back on and tightened up the bolt and it’s all good. Sadly I removed the Drum looking for sockets and underwear first.

Tightening the nut under the washer worked for me! In my case it was very loose, seemed close to falling out and I could spin it with my fingers. Thanks for the info on possible fixes.

F51 fixed thanks to this video. Mine was the laundry that was stuck between the drum and housing. Works fine now, thanks!

I got the same error code tonight and I’m so aggravated because I’m leaving for vacation in 2 days. Hopefully 🙏🏼 it’s just clothes stuck like yours. Thanks for the video!

Fixed my Bravos XL - screw underneath was super loose. Thanks!

@fathersonrepairdiy

2 жыл бұрын

no problem!

Thanks for this. I ordered the sensor last night, then I came across this video, found there was indeed a shirt stuck between the drum and the water basin. I was able to cancel the part order. You saved me some $

@fathersonrepairdiy

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! I'm glad to help. Thanks for watching.

Fixed my bravos XL. Had a piece of clothing that had escaped the tub and lodged between the tub and the drum. Fixed in 30 minutes. Thank you.

Thank you buddy. Saw a pillowcase inside of mine after opening it from the back. I had to open the whole thing, wires, etc... to finally remove it.

@fathersonrepairdiy

3 жыл бұрын

No problem! Thanks for watching!

@amorales9613

3 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to access the bottom of the drum by taking off the back instead of lifting the drum out?

@ernstdavilus4524

3 жыл бұрын

@@amorales9613 yes, depending on which model you have. There's a metal plate at the back with screws on it. You will need unscrew them. That will also facilitate you to remove the top cover, from there you will see and remove object that was blocking your Washer to function well. Tip: Don't put too many clothes in the washer when washing to avoid cloth from going outside the drum. If you do so, you will be ok 👍

Tried many times fixing it and this vid was the magic one ! Thank you for posting

@fathersonrepairdiy

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helped!

I have a Bravos and this error - will check for laundry stuck there, but gotta tell you I HATE this washer...low water levels, noisy as all get out, and hour long cycles. Only thing I like is the spin...good extraction.

@derreckmckenzie5521

2 жыл бұрын

Shouldnt be to noisy your bearings maybe wearing out if its loud enough to be a ear soarer. Most likely the drain is blocked for the error cde.

Great video thanks you for the insight and your expertise I will try this. Will let you know how it goes. Side note your little apprentice is a great help

Yea I had article stuck between the tub and liner. But now clothes still to ×et after last spin. Replaced rotor position sensor still to wet. Ordered pump I'm going to try that. I've already verified no clogs or kinks. Drain pumps but may be a little to weak. We shall see soon. Lol

@tedthornton7791

Жыл бұрын

Update: replaced pump still laundry still a little to wet after installing new.pump. hub gear seems fine. Ideas?

@tedthornton7791

Жыл бұрын

Wet not xet. Lol

@LngLvdKing

11 ай бұрын

How did you get top lid off? So difficult to remove

@tedthornton7791

3 ай бұрын

Sometimes, while dumping laundry basket into tub, a piece will lodge in there . Then, when spinning, it'll grab it and pull it between the liner and basket. Or if it gets out of balance, it may sling it in there.

This video helped me fix the problem. I broke a finger in the process (be careful when you lift the lid) but at least I can continue to wash clothes... Thanks man!

@fathersonrepairdiy

3 жыл бұрын

oh no! Yes be careful. I'm glad it helped.

Thanks so much for the video the clothes was the problem!! You saved this washer!

I just fixed mine by simply tightening the nut under the washer, now it spins again. I also remved the basket to check for clothing as I've found a couple times in the past, but no clothes this time.

@amorales9613

3 жыл бұрын

I no longer get the f51 code, but I really only just took the machine apart. I drained the machine and then when I took the machine apart again, I checked the machine again and removed a sock that was stuck between the steel drum and the plastic liner. Still no code, but when I start the machine it doesn't sound like it's washing anything. It sounds like it's just rinsing and spinning, only. Strange. The clothing seem like they are clean but really soiled rags don't get clean. I wonder what is wrong event though I don't get a code.

If you unscrew the hex under the washer as you’re showing earlier in your video there is a large nut that goes onto the spindle and tightens it to the wash basin bottom. Mine fell out and stuck to the magnet on the stator thing. Fixed that and the code went away

@fathersonrepairdiy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Great idea to check for this.

I appreciate the video man that definitely works for me.. washer fixed.

@fathersonrepairdiy

4 жыл бұрын

Good I'm glad it helped! Please subscribe! I'm trying to get up to 1,000 subscribers. Thank you!

Thank you, the screw on the bottom was loose. I changed my bearings and shaft a few months ago and I guess it loosened up.

@fathersonrepairdiy

3 жыл бұрын

No problem!

@Funexpected

3 жыл бұрын

Same

So the drum should spin freely? Thats how you can tell?

Is there suppose to be water inside the spinning drum ? When I took it out there abunch of water inside the drum I can feel sloshing around

Join the us all speed Queen is all I can say!

easiest way to remove the drum is to cut a pc of 2x4 wood 21” long and place a car jack on the shaft after you remove the wash plate and tub hub via the 6 screws. Place the car jack on the shaft and the wood under the rim of the tub, as you turn the jack nut it will force the drum up and free it, you can then lift it out easily. I have an appliance business and have done it many times

@92blaspe

3 жыл бұрын

What other means can get the drum out? I’m an amateur so I actually don’t have the wood to do it. My main issue is when I lift the drum, I also need to be holding the unit down at the same time.

@amorales9613

3 жыл бұрын

Do you need to remove the drum to see if clothes are stuck under the drum? I'm wondering if there is another way. Probably not based on the videos I've seen.

@amorales9613

3 жыл бұрын

@@92blaspe did you figure it out?

@alexsinclaire1504

2 жыл бұрын

@@92blaspe thats the only way i know if its seized

@alexsinclaire1504

2 жыл бұрын

@@amorales9613 you could bend a wire clothes hangar and fish around in there

Thanks for this.

@fathersonrepairdiy

4 жыл бұрын

No problem! Thanks for watching. Please consider subscribing to support my channel. Thank you!

Look like a nice place for some lock nut?

Thanks for all your work. I couldn't get the tub out so the machine is still broken. I tried to fish out the clothing but I couldn't see any. I was able to start the machine and drain it. After I drained it I noticed a sock at the bottom edge of the tub where it meets the plastic liner. I fished that out with a clothes hanger. My understanding is the you really need to take the tub out because more clothing may be stuck under the tub and there is also a "filter" or drainage cap that you can open after you lift the tub out that needs to be cleaned. So is there another way to get to the bottom of the tub to see if there is any more clothes there?

@fathersonrepairdiy

3 жыл бұрын

Removing the drum is very challenging. See the comment from Paul below. Sometimes the nut under the washer can be loose. I made another video about how I had to use a car jack and a 2x4 of the right size to wedge the drum out of the washing machine. (There are other videos on this topic about how to remove the drum--they make a special tool to do it but a cheap car jack and 2x4 can also work). It is very difficult. Good luck.

@amorales9613

3 жыл бұрын

@@fathersonrepairdiy I'll check out the bottom nut to see if it's loose That's the next thing. Thanks for your help.

@KOLODNY95

2 жыл бұрын

@@fathersonrepairdiy I have to remove the drum again, with the jack and 2 by 4. This will have been the 3rd time. The shaft rusts, the drum will then no longer float because it is seized onto the shaft, and then comes the dreaded OL error code. So, no spin, no rinse, and useless washing machine. I would like to take a bullwhip to the jerks who designed this Rube Goldberg pile of junk.

@fathersonrepairdiy

2 жыл бұрын

@@KOLODNY95 seriously. That is a pain. I had to fish clothing out from around the side of the drum multiple times but I only removed the drum one time. We don't have that washing machine anymore thankfully. That is a pain.

I guess the manufacturer never figured that people would fill their laundry wash tub up so much that clothes would actually force their way into the cracks. Seems kind of impossible 😂😂

@fathersonrepairdiy

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha! Seriously.

@derreckmckenzie5521

2 жыл бұрын

More like the spin cycle at 12000 rpms caused the light small items to pulled in. Its uses very little water so doubtful that it was from being so full, sometimes the clothes do even get very wet if over loaded which could cause the smaller things to be even lighter and more likely to lift during spin . But removing the drum isnt that difficult unless its stuck to the shaft but a small bottle jack and board makes easy work of that problem and would take many years to get that stuck again so if it was removed once already for the same problem it should come out easily this time.

How does the items get stuck in there?

How tf you get clothes down there?

How do you open the the top lid? Is there a clip that releases the lid and exposes the top of the drum?

@fathersonrepairdiy

3 жыл бұрын

Yes there is. It's tricky. I think there is another KZread video that shows how to do it. If I remember correctly it helps to have a puddy knife like the kind you would use for drywall or a Flathead screwdriver.

I have a maytag bravos washer and i have tried to remove the top to clear the jam but the lid will not release. Do you have any recommendations. I removed the two screws in the tab on the back then I tried prying the front up with no luck then I tried to slide forward then raise up but it did not work.

@fathersonrepairdiy

4 жыл бұрын

I used a putty knife to get into the tabs in the front. It's tricky/challenging to get it off. Maybe this video will help: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gp2Fo6N7cc_TaKg.html

How did you pop it open to check if laundry is stuck?

@fathersonrepairdiy

4 жыл бұрын

Use a metal putty knife to pry the clips open. It's actually a bit tricky. kzread.info/dash/bejne/oml207JpntjMpto.html

None of this work for me. I tighten the bottom bolt, pull out the drum, had no clothes in there. The sensor was clean, no dirt on it. Still pull that stupid code!😭😭

He’s so cute!!! Bubble gum 😂, No, that’s how they put them together today, your model is actually much much better built than the newer MVW series washers Save that!! Put a new shaft and bearing kit if you have to but don’t get rid of that! By the way, that sensor is a rotor positioning sensor sensing magnetic pulses so dust will not even matter but the center allen bolt should have blue locktite and a firm snug Put a round shank Phillips screwdriver in the hole of the rotor hub to hold it as you tighten

But you didn't show where the sensor is 😭

F 50

the machine never even FILLS UP so I wonder how in the HECK FIRE does clothing get up in there. I AM NOT DOUBTING YOU, obviously it is getting in there but I wonder how

@fathersonrepairdiy

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure how. I think we over load our washing machine at my house sometimes.

@alexsinclaire1504

3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes people just empty their washing basket straight into the washer, these machines spin up initially to weigh the clothes, if there is any small items the centrifugal force traps them. I sell only these machines and maybe 1 in 10 have clothes stuck in them. You just have to pay attention

@derreckmckenzie5521

2 жыл бұрын

Spin cycle is super fast lifts the small stuff up and it gets sucked in. Probally over loaded and with the low volume of water used in these machines some clothes stay dry in the overloaded loads so there even lighter and easily pulled up and in if small enough.

@rayonwilliamssportsandfun2106

2 жыл бұрын

Overload and the speed can do it..it happens with the front load. Stuck in the fan ..so it can happen

Stop over loading the machine, clothes won't get down there.

@fathersonrepairdiy

3 жыл бұрын

That is a good idea! :)

@darlenesorreyscott

3 жыл бұрын

@@fathersonrepairdiy I have this machine and have used it hundreds of washes - the issue is not overloading (damned machine won't even fill half way with water - no one would overload it) - the issue is poor design. The tub wobbles around in the washer casing and is OPEN all around the top. Anyone putting clothes into a washer could easily lose a sock or undies accidentally, just getting them into the machine. Very poor design - the machine unbalances constantly. Three towels upsets this machine. Hate it. Now it is midnight and I have this error (and a wet load of unspun clothes) and have spent an hour on youtube and do not have the tools to fix it myself. Or the physical strength, as a senior, to be dragging a drum out of the machine. Detest this machine - worst money I ever spent. Have been doing laundry for more than 60 years (and love doing it) but this machine is a shithole.