The biggest problem with the older style direct drive washers was they lasted too long.

@JAYJAYJAY53

Жыл бұрын

27 years . I did my own repairs so it was worth repairing. If I had to pay the service call fees for every little thing it would not have been worth it.

@jasonmasterson7846

11 ай бұрын

Why would that be a problem?

@JAYJAYJAY53

11 ай бұрын

@@jasonmasterson7846 sarcasm

@JAYJAYJAY53

11 ай бұрын

@@jasonmasterson7846 problem was that you didn’t have to replace it every five years. Because I am a handy guy my last washer lasted over twenty years.

@blogshagify

10 ай бұрын

Many people like to sing the praises of those USA washers from the 1980s, 1990s, early 2000s, but they were very rough on clothes.

You, dear Sir, should be added to the repairmans Hall of Fame and given a medal!! Just the right amount of "mad scientist" humor and valuable information to fix a "life-altering" issue in my house. You're my hero! I just finished replacing the damaged part and my grandkids have deemed me "Mimi, the Fixer of all things broken". You Rock!! From the bottom of my laundry pile....I say, thank you!

@richardkoon5544

5 ай бұрын

WoW! I have to say, this is the best compliment I've seen yet. I'm smiling. Check out my alter ego...Dr. Paul Bearer and let me know what you think, It's rated G www.youtube.com/@drpaulbearer2/videos

Sir, Thank you so very much ! You have made my day! To finally get my washer fixed. I appreciate you.😊

thank you for sharing all that knowledge and information with all of us who are trying to save a little bit of money here and there and fix our own stuff

You have me freaking dialed in watching this washer repair video love the energy.

Thank you so much! My sister and I are working on her washer right now!

THanks for the video Richard! i know that's the problem but when the first part comes and the spanner nut hasn't been threaded... that's a true STRUGGLE LOL we do appreciate the video - keep 'em coming!

Fixed our washer based on this video and the Ben's Appliance help. Thank you!

Happy to have this video. Did the metal spring swap first, still didn't help. Replaced the plastic with the new metal replacement part and works great. Thanks for the advice and bens appliances for the part and quick delivery.

Awesome... I am glad you found the fix even if someone else found it first. Kudos to you.

@robertarvila3680

10 ай бұрын

2:51 2:53

Thank you for stating your mistake and then showing what someone else repair then you use that to fixi it. You rock!!!

I previously changed the rods $140- no joy. I ordered a new spline part form whirlpool and installed $30.- no improvement. Then I installed Bens modification per their directions $50. It's now working perfect. No more jumping/banging- no noise...Saved hundreds of dollars from buying a new washer. YES IT WORKS! Thank you Ben and Richard.

@richardkoon5544

22 күн бұрын

Love it! You are very welcome.

Thank you for sharing helped me a lot with my washer have a great day

Great video. Gonna give this repair a try this weekend. I had bought new springs that I was planning to put on this weekend, but I think I’ll try this new metal hub first.

@cm467

6 ай бұрын

How did the upgrade go??

@ltellis036

6 ай бұрын

@@cm467 Unfortunately, didn’t work for me. Had more serious problems that required a new unit.

I wish I would have found this video 2 weeks ago. Ive replaced the lock sensor due to no start lock lid, then the suspension rods for "thudding", and ran into the same issues you brought up. Did the reset/recalabrate thing and same thing. I gave up and ordered a new washer and it got delivered yesterday . Man good info I just subscribed. keep it up! great video.

@richardkoon5544

Жыл бұрын

Man, I'm sorry. Thank you for the compliment!

Ben is really good! When I saw his video on the metal hub, I knew that was the missing link to fix the plague on these units. Good job on the video, and the shout-out to Ben. Cause he was the first to show that gem.

@richardkoon5544

11 ай бұрын

Shouting out to Ben, was the proper thing to do. We've never met, but I enjoy his wisdom.

I watched Ben’s video as well, you can’t imagine how many of these units I have scrapped out and sent to the junk yard. I’ve ordered a few of these kits and will try them out next week. Great video, my friend, you’re a hoot!

@richardkoon5544

Жыл бұрын

My feelings as well. Hate to scrap a good machine. Thank you for your comment.

@crazee6821

11 ай бұрын

Did that kit help you ? I stopped installing the kit because it was still shaking violently

@skliros9235

Ай бұрын

​@@crazee6821find any other solution for the shaking?

Thank you for the good info. I ordered that new part and it worked !!!!! You saved me $700

Great news I seen the tub like that and scraped the washer big thanks

Are you kidding me? You have saved our lives!!!! You should be crowned. I can't wait to show my husband! Thank you so much!

@richardkoon5544

10 ай бұрын

WoWzers.... Thank you so much! Curious... are you a halloween fan?

Very enjoyable and informative.

Thanks for your video, I have a Whirlpool washer that I changed out rods and it still shaked really bad and then watched your video and found out my tub splines were worn out,so I will be ordering that w10324651 hub kit,Thanks again

Thanks! Another success story here. Our Maytag now works better than when it was new. You would think the factory would just install the metal part to begin with.

@richardkoon5544

Жыл бұрын

Sir, thank you very much!!!! It makes me very happy that your machine it working much better.

@jasonmasterson7846

11 ай бұрын

Yeah but then the manufacturer would lose money on their service agreements.

You are a lifesaver! I popped open this washing machine trying to figure out how to stop it from rocking itself 45 degrees from its original position (as well as spin well enough to actually dry my clothing), and it seems that the inner tub has the same rocking issue as you've shown. Hundreds of dollars for a chance to repair a machine we got for free? No thanks, except thanks to you, Richard, for your hilarious and on-point analysis.

Thanks for this info, I never even knew to look for this. Yea this is my problem, after getting all other parts and starting it to only have it go whacky right away. Keep making the videos, you being the real appliance guy is so legit. Thanks. Now I need to find a video to figure out how to remove the agitator

@richardkoon5544

Жыл бұрын

I have seen many ways to remove it. I used a flat strap from a ratchet strap. I got it under the agitator and placed it at 9 and 3 o'clock. I pull it up and down and wiggled it out. Good Luck!

@johncasor9698

Жыл бұрын

hole saw cut it off, new one is $35...... i have done many hundreds of them... i do not waste time trying to pull them off ... after 10 min of trying i use a hole saw and cuts like butter ...

@jellyg.8961

10 ай бұрын

Tried the shoe string method mentioned in some vids but still didn't come out so I did what was shown in another one. After removing the bolt of the agitator put a few cups of boiling water in there and around the agitator. After that I put the shoestring, wiggle it and it popped up right away.

Wow I've been trying to figure out for years why as an appliance repair guy, what was making it go out of balance when the suspension springs where good in literral on a job now and just said what the heck and KZread to see if someone had a solution by now. sure enough this washer is doing exactly what you said. Thanks for taking the timeout to show this repair

@heatherlewis8778

3 ай бұрын

How do I get that part?

Wonderful that it works. I wish more manufacturers would find ways to fix all of the problems. Because most of that contraption is still in perfect working order. Dumb to not have replaceable parts without buying a new tub assembly or something like that.

Randomly watching KZread and i was thinking to myself that looks like Rich from Richline Appliance parts... I always thought about getting a slotted sleeve, drilling out the tub and friction fitting it in, but for the cost to have the part machined would only be slightly cheaper than a new tub which is only slightly cheaper than a new whirlpool washer. That metal coupler looks like it works a treat.

@richardkoon5544

Жыл бұрын

That's me!!

I learned how to fix my washin' machine plus, I seen a picture of Dr. Paul Bearer! Can't ask for anything better. Thanks Ol' Bud for the video, and a big thumbs up to ya and, "I'll be lurking for you"!

@richardkoon5544

5 ай бұрын

Nothing better than clean clothes for a funeral...By Golly. Heh heh heh heeeeeh.

Helpful and love your humor

@richardkoon5544

8 ай бұрын

LoL, me to!

Thank you sir. I'm about to go through mine. It has progressed from a little banging that smooths out to turn that sunny beach off before it beats a hole through the floor.

@yourhandlehere1

Жыл бұрын

...and I see you got 409... I'll make 410

@richardkoon5544

Жыл бұрын

ROFL....

awesome video!!! just in time for a fix i was looking for and explanation of the problem i have

@richardkoon5544

6 ай бұрын

Wishing you the best!

This is exactly what happened to my Maytag.... I'll try this fix. Thanks Sir....

@zzluis12

6 ай бұрын

Hello sir, did you fixed yours? Im having the same problem but with a maytag intead

great news, thanks. And thanks for the actual humor! And, thanks for not dubbing in noise (music?)!

Awesome video. Learned allot.

Thank you for the educational video it was definitely a winner!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@richardkoon5544

Жыл бұрын

Thank you ever SO much!

Coming from an automotive mechanic, you're an amazing appliance tech..

@richardkoon5544

Жыл бұрын

Why thank you Sir. Washers are water injected and I always check the Johnson Rods...LOL.

This guy is a mad scientist 😂 love it!

@richardkoon5544

Ай бұрын

I love doing it! Thank you.

Enjoyed your vid. I changed my suspension rod but still getting the banging sound. Please post your repair vid on the spline kit. Thanks. Great vid...

Great video. I have replaced suspension rods (first) then this metal part replacement. One of the rods was bent and I wonder if the machine damage the new rod(s) before I replaced the metal drive part shown in this video. I did do calibration. Unsure of what to do now.....first load (jeans) ran fine. Next (small) load was colors but REALLY BAD OUT OF BALANCE situation had me crying again. I am wishing to return to the old technology that lasted for years, easier to fix and not such a mystery. Suggestions? Recheck suspension rods? Maybe open the backside of machine and look for something obvious. Last machine lasted 30 years and easy to fix. This POS is less than 5.......

I’m glad I ran into this video. I have a Samsung activewash washer and it too was banging bad. Samsung said it was the suspension rods and so did pretty much everyone else. I had my suspicion of the agitator area. The banging did some what ease off but it still continued only liter. The machine also kept adding time to the final load at around 16 mins left then it would jump back to 22 min and this is after the rods were changed. I’m going to look into the agitator now. Thank you! If you have any further tips I would be much appreciative. Thanks again.

@PoeLemic

4 ай бұрын

Yes, welcome to the Mofo-Life of the "Forever Wash" and the "UE" unbalanced code ... My damned Samsung doing the same thing all thru Dec 2023 and Jan 2024. I've replaced suspension rods and vibration sensor. So, I am hoping to find the MAGICAL CURE. This sucks, but I gotta hand to Samsung. I did not have one problem from Aug 2016 until Dec 2023. And, we really use our washer. So, you are not alone. I hope you get it figured out.

I would like to thank this guy here. My Samsung washer and I have been fighting each other for about 5 years now. True story. I will not let it beat me. When I 1st starting having issues, I replaced the rods. Lasted a little bit then came back. I then replaced the hall/ vibration sensor. It lasted a little bit but came back. I drilled the balance ring out. It lasted a little bit, but came back. I replaced the balance ring, again lasted a bit but came back. This last time I replaced the rods again and the issue was even worse than before. It was just bouncing all over. So after seeing this video, I took apart the older set of rods, removed the foam and replaced it with cut sections of cork tape. The kind that is used on heater boxes in cars. (I’ve had a roll for about 20yrs) I’ve since been able to wash everything from light socks, 8 heavy towels to bed comforters. I have had zero issues. Thanks Again!!!!

Hello Richard I came to your video to tell you that Ben's metal hub does wonders. He was even answering my messages and helping me with some small issue i encountered along the way. My maytag work again.

Amazing great job

All that pashion. Makes work enjoyable. U deserve a like

@richardkoon5544

26 күн бұрын

Thank Philip. I've closed my business and sold the building. Maybe I'll get back to doing some more videos. Comments like yours make me proud. Again, Thanks.

thank you sir!...Good to know...Funtastic!...

I have the exact same washer with the exact same problem. Changed the suspension rods but it still bangs occasionally. Man I'm excited to try this fix

@richardkoon5544

Жыл бұрын

Let us all know how much better it is.

@timwestlake2197

Жыл бұрын

Just changed my suspension rods too but it still bangs like crazy even when empty. I think this video explains my problem.

@andrewvenegas7821

11 ай бұрын

Did y’all buy a new washer

My Whirlpool issue I believe. Thanks Sir

You are informative and hilarious!! I hope I can fix mine.

@richardkoon5544

8 ай бұрын

Thank you. A lot of people like that I don't act like a robot. You are encouraging me to do more. Thanks.

@richardkoon5544

8 ай бұрын

Also, if you like Halloween, check out DrPaulBearer.net

Just put in new rods. For an AMANA machine. It has a agitator fins that spins freely. & It rocks like traveling mari-go-round. Haven't even turned on the washer yet.. but feel like I'll be re-watching your video here shortly

Exact problem I have, and have switched the suspension rods. But that metal hub replacement is +$60. So what I've done is got a free washer of same likeness but has bad gear case and I'm going to switch tubs or switch the gear cases.

I hope this is exactly what I need... im about to order and I'll update later

Thank You, It takes a Man to admit he's wrong.

@richardkoon5544

21 сағат бұрын

I goof ALL the time. I laugh at myself.

A freaking mad scientist! Good video! Now what about the ones with an agitator?

Good job Thank you.

Fast forward it to what happened 😂😂 this the best DIY on KZread

@richardkoon5544

5 ай бұрын

LOL. Love it!! Dang washer.....

@richardkoon5544

5 ай бұрын

If you shot it, it would be awesome. The washer did a dis. Momma on my shi*... Watch on the tube, you know what is mean. Fixed dat thang, sendin spect to the man. Now momma mad cuz not gettin new. LOLOL. I checked out your channel. LIKE.

Wonderful, your the best. John in Ohio

@richardkoon5544

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so very much!

It was a bi*ch but you just saved me almost $400. Thank you. When I saw your vid I realized my problem. I'm quite handy and fixed it myself for three dollars and one hour. Now my Wife is happy. I made my own tight washers out of auto grade tubing and it works like a champ. I straightened the ends of the rods so I could slide everything off and back on, then bent them back to where they belonged. Thank you so much. I'm not in a position to spend too much money right now. It works like brand new. Your video really helped me. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

@richardkoon5544

4 ай бұрын

Happy Wife, Happy Life. Glad my video helped you.

@LT4u

4 ай бұрын

Took you hr you fix it? I'm not good at this kind of stuff. Was looking into hiring someone. Tying to figure how long it takes. I know different people different time. Did you get the part off of Amazon?

@richardkoon5544

4 ай бұрын

@@LT4u Marcone.com

@paulh7589

4 ай бұрын

@@LT4u No, I got the washers and tubing at the hardware store. I walked in with one of the rods and had a hard time finding washers snug enough around the rod so on each rod I put a somewhat snug rubber washer, then about a third of an inch piece of very snug semi-flexible tubing (Like an icemaker feed line), then another somewhat snug rubber washer on top.

This will only work if the splines on the gear case are not worn down nice video by the way last resort just check the splines I seen many times the splines where hub goes are worn down

@shivasix9136

29 күн бұрын

Yep...That's generally the case... It's amazing, plastic can wear those splines down!

Thanks a lot,that's exactly what happen to my maytag centennial ,my question is the parts no# you show in the video,you think a I can used this pats for my maytag and what's the name of the parts?

This is great, because my washer behaves the same way.

I have changed a few tub hubs but have not tried the metal ones yet.

Hi good video very interesting you keep me watching even if I know this

@richardkoon5544

10 ай бұрын

I love it! Thank you very much.

That’s true , the other day I replaced the suspension on an Amana Vmw and I put it back to work and it shake like when it has the old suspension, I suspected the transmission shaft was bent a little , but not sure , is like a Cla cla cla , short but crazy

Have the same washer doing the same thing . Whats a good bullet proff washine machine that self balances

Where do you get the metal hub kit? I have a plastic one in my truck.

Before got to the mistake, I was wondering why not change the tub hub like you did. :)

Mine is a Maytag with an agitator and I just checked and the drum does have a little shake. Is it worth repairing?

I have a Maytag washer much like this, but with an agitator, I wonder if it has the same part.

I'm enjoying the mad scientist vibe.

@richardkoon5544

4 ай бұрын

lol.

Very good video

@richardkoon5544

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

i have replaced that stupid plastic hub 4 times in a year and a half .... was never putting that the no spin and my washer dancing across the floor where of the same problem. just made my order hope it out of back order soon !

The new metal part requires a drip of thread locker to keep the threads from loosening up. It's all fine and dandy but it will keep you from swapping out the metal part again. However, 20 years sound sweet than having to change the entire washer every 5 years. So use as much thread locker as you want. Enjoy another 20 years washer afterwards.

Does this work for the same washer but with the standard agitator in yhe middle?

This is most likely my washers problem. It will wobbles... I watched Ben put it in, now time to replace mine

@richardkoon5544

Жыл бұрын

Let me know how it goes for you.

@NickiMac

Жыл бұрын

@@richardkoon5544 did you use that special "tool" to tighten yours?

@richardkoon5544

Жыл бұрын

@@NickiMac Yes, a spanner wrench. TB123a

@richardkoon5544

Жыл бұрын

@@NickiMac www.amazon.com/AMI-PARTS-Washing-Machine-Whirplool/dp/B07RZX273V/ref=sxin_16_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.570e7680-987b-4043-baad-ab61ea81d6c9%3Aamzn1.sym.570e7680-987b-4043-baad-ab61ea81d6c9&crid=TMLN1Z6ZX2YS&cv_ct_cx=tb123a+spanner+wrench&keywords=tb123a+spanner+wrench&pd_rd_i=B07RZX273V&pd_rd_r=e3074370-09b7-40f4-981b-aef100cc4212&pd_rd_w=LGku9&pd_rd_wg=b8IEz&pf_rd_p=570e7680-987b-4043-baad-ab61ea81d6c9&pf_rd_r=CAQYZQE031HV5HPC7FJZ&qid=1680517545&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=tb123a%2Caps%2C122&sr=1-4-a73d1c8c-2fd2-4f19-aa41-2df022bcb241-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyMzZTOEhENDRaVEFaJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjE0MjU4SkxJV0ZGM1lOMTJWJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAzMjEzMDYyMUtaME4yOUQ0S1g3JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3Bfc2VhcmNoX3RoZW1hdGljJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

@NickiMac

Жыл бұрын

Richard, can you please tell me what models of the Whirlpool these work for? I tried ordering from an appliance place local that I can pick up from today and they told me it doesn't fit my washer.

great video sir i have a question the plastic pieces clips or whatever they call on the bottom of the basket they all gone can i still do the repair or i have to trow the basket away ???

@richardkoon5544

Ай бұрын

I think you'll be okay.l

Working on my son's machine right now. Exact same model.

@richardkoon5544

11 ай бұрын

Best wishes.

The rods on those large stainless steel tubs never go bad (it takes way longer). We actually sometimes take them off and use them on another machine....sometimes you have to cut and bend but if done correctly, they work great! But back to the video.... this style washer never has a bad rod.

@Detroitblue

10 ай бұрын

But my question is, does this metal bracket make the suspension rods unessasary? The tub is not swaying at all now .

@doctorfeinstone6524

9 ай бұрын

​@Detroitblue without the rods, the tub would be sitting on the ground.

is it the same parts for a machine with long agitator? the interface looks identical but has a tall bladed agitator.

How do you get that pulsator off. I unscrewed the bolt but now can't get the thing off.

Which part is that and where do i order. I changed the rods and still banging

Thanks

I am currently dealing with a older Maytag bravo I cannot get it to go into diagnose mode. It keeps getting stuck with one light on most recently lid. Lock was stuck on if it’s not finished washing two nights ago it stopped in the middle of washer cycle with the tub full, any idea what I’m dealing with

thanks to whirlpool , to ben , and to richard .

Hi Richard, will the part(s) from Ben's appliance you showed work on a kenmore 500 series washer ?

@richardkoon5544

11 ай бұрын

Send me the model number of your machine.

Is it the same for Amana washers?

Will this work on a Samsung Washer with the same type of transmission drive system?

Does this fix work for maytag bravos cause I'm having this exact issue

Is that drive hub compatible with all these top load Whirlpool washers with the washplate agitator? I've got a WTW5000DW2 that's got this issue and I was just about to replace the drive hub with a new plastic one.

@richardkoon5544

Жыл бұрын

YES! It will work. Let me know how it works for you. You'll also need a TB123 spanner wrench.

Our machine says it Limited Parts Warranty on the drive motor and wash basket. Would this make it worth fixing? Or would other costs make it not worth fixing?

The metal hub you post worked out amazing, but what are the two zip ties that came with the hub for?

@richardkoon5544

4 ай бұрын

Honestly, I have no idea. I guess they are used to tie your crossed fingers hoping it works. Just joking.

@tinmanUSMC0311

4 ай бұрын

@richardkoon5544 either way the metal hub worked like a champ

What is the piece called or do you have a link where I can buy it? I have this same problem

Omg I think I love you because I really can't afford a new washer. Luckily I'm damn handy at fixing things. Honestly just wish I had bought a machine with an agitator from the git go.

@richardkoon5544

3 ай бұрын

Wishing you the best. Maybe Benny the Bull can help! LOL.

@triciazimmerman3522

3 ай бұрын

@@richardkoon5544 just to note there used to be a thoroughbred stallion that stood here in Florida named Benny the Bull. Ain't that a hoot?

I’m about to install this but I’m curious. Do the splines on the hub kit have to pull double duty with smoothed out tub splines? Or is replacing the actual tub and adding this kit going to give you the longest life?

@richardkoon5544

Ай бұрын

I've never changed the tub. The hub kit does cures that.

I should have watched your full video I stopped after you showed the wiped splines and figured I couldn't brake something that's already broken and welded the drum to the shaft it works just fine now but will never come apart again sadly

i been having this problem before in this particular model by whirpool

As an appliance technician, the best part of this video was the reenactment of the out of balance😂😂😂

So how do I know if I need this fix, or new shock(s)?

Will that work on the machine next to it?

Will this work for a Whirlpool WTW48000BQ0? The tub on our washer is so loose that when I have the top open I can take my hand and bang the tub around the sides. There’s no resistance.

@richardkoon5544

7 ай бұрын

No, you need a new stem support. WP389140