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LG Front Load Washer Spin Cycle Very Loud

BlakeL

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BlakeL

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Our washer has started getting real loud during the spin cycle.  It does not seem to be too unstable or bouncing around so possibly one of the bearings.  Below is a video of what it sounds like.  Any ideas of what's wrong with it so I know what to look for when opening it up?

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lzAdwke8ZfSLRfT_xW3e_OHTZGQ4wPqmaQ/view?usp=sharing

 

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Sounds like a bearing to me. Look for water or rust stains running down into or onto the stator on the back of the tub. If there is you definitely have a bad bearing. 

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3 hours ago, BlakeL said:

Our washer has started getting real loud during the spin cycle.  It does not seem to be too unstable or bouncing around so possibly one of the bearings.  Below is a video of what it sounds like.  Any ideas of what's wrong with it so I know what to look for when opening it up?

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lzAdwke8ZfSLRfT_xW3e_OHTZGQ4wPqmaQ/view?usp=sharing

 

Please always include model number. 

Probably bearings but worth checking nut on back of motor for tightness. 

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I was able to get everything apart and it was the bearing behind the seal that was all rusted out.  I ordered both bearings and that seal but I also found a few other issues.  The main one is rust that seems to be caused by bleach leaking out of the dispenser.  I noticed a gasket that is on the back of the front control panel that is mostly gone. I did not find any place online selling this gasket.  Should I just put some silicone in there when I reassemble?

Model Number is WM1815CS

 

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Gasket material not available (must buy Control Panel).

Yes---silicone is a good substitute.

Bleach is highly corrosive---any contact with metal will rust unless wiped immediately.

Most rusted front cover/panels---are the result of bleach splatter when attempting to fill dispenser.

 

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9 minutes ago, john63 said:

Gasket material not available (must buy Control Panel).

Yes---silicone is a good substitute.

Bleach is highly corrosive---any contact with metal will rust unless wiped immediately.

Most rusted front cover/panels---are the result of bleach splatter when attempting to fill dispenser.

 

Thanks, I'll go ahead and use some silicone.

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