The thing is, the spider always corrodes and breaks - mine did in just 3 years. The Repair: Refer to the photos below for some details, especially for reassembly work to know where all the parts have to go back to. The spider arm was totally corroded and disintegrating. Very glad you got yours fixed successfully. Consumers will also receive supplemental information to be inserted into their owner's manual and a new caution label to be placed on the washing machine. Although the machine's basket is made of stainless steel, the spider is not. It ran fine but shook a bit during the high speed spin. We and our partners process personal data such as IP Address, Unique ID, browsing data for: Use precise geolocation data | Actively scan device characteristics for identification.. LG should be ashamed to operate like this, they have a bad design causing the washer to fail and the part they provide won't even last as long as the original part. I’ve had clunking for a little while now and checked my filter to find the granules in there so I’m going to rip it open and confirm the spider arm is broken before ordering a new one. I had the same smoking, banging issue with my LG front loader and ordered all the replacement parts. Lg Electronics review from Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey rated 3.4/5.0 with Images: My 4 year old LG washer started to rust around the bleach dispenser less than 2 … It's called a spider-arm, and it's attached to a stainless steel drum. The AppliancePartsPros free online repair video was extremely helpful, but did not prepare me for the difficulty encountered in removing the bearings from the washer tub, also the 8mm bolts which fasten the drive-shaft spider … Yes, I hand-tightened the bolts, using a socket wrench. comfermed it, but I had no grinding at the slower speeds ( would have been the grand-slam Corrosion … I ordered the parts from Appliance Parts Pros, and all items were in stock and delivered within a couple days. Hi, Hugo. Also, the inlet valve is probably a pretty standard solenoid-driven valve, and you might find part numbers on it that you can search on and find replacement/substitute for. The part bolts to a stainless steel drum, which it spins. So far the replacement spider has held up for a year. Comment by admin — January 5, 2018 @ 8:49 am. Your LG front load washing machine is designed to operate quietly on any stable level floor in your house. I think they offer the best clothes washing technology out there combining low water use with a gentle tumble wash that's easy on the fabrics, making your clothes last longer, and does a very thorough job of cleaning the clothes compared to the high efficiency (HE) top load washers. 6 loads of wash per week. Finally, the large lower front panel with the washer door needs to be removed. Rejean, you’re very welcome. It's called a spider-arm, and it's attached to a stainless steel drum. As for heavy duty paint, that’s a good idea in principle but I think you might have a hard time finding any easily-applied paint for aluminum that will hold up to many washing machine cycles, and I’d also be worried about any toxic paint getting washed into clothing. Comment by Lorraine — May 17, 2018 @ 8:26 am. Cause: It turns out that the aluminum flange support (“spider”) corrodes rapidly in the presence of common laundry detergents, particularly ones that make the washing solution alkaline (“basic”, pH>7). Note added 2020 07 20: Comment by Scott — September 12, 2020 @ 7:03 pm. I’d also  recommend wearing leather gloves while doing the work on the machine since there are some sharp sheet metal bits in the interior. I chatted with them yesterday about my model WF340ANG XAC 03 and they said there were no reports on it, which seems odd. He told me that the bearings were shot and that the shaft could be damaged also. A stubby 8oz hammer was helpful inside the drum. View and Download LG Operating Guide owner's manual online. The spider arm was totally corroded and disintegrating. Using a wood block between the end of the shaft and the hammer (to prevent damage to the end of the shaft) I went through 2 or 3 blocks in this process. I have been searching for two weeks, while the washer is dismantled, for a spider arm and the front part of the plastic outer tub (got long cuts in it along the wall of the tub that you can see right through). Also dont forget to have some blue loctite on hand for some of the bolts like the weights bolt and the stabilizer arms. If you are thinking about junking it anyway, then why not take it apart yourself and have a look? To say that this is a design flaw is an understatement! and just put everything back together (I took photos as I went along and labelled screws and bolts in little zip lock baggies). I re-applied Loctite on the ones that plainly appeared to have it previously. Part # DC97-15491A”, Comment by admin — January 12, 2021 @ 4:05 pm, Hi Dave, I did notice some parts which looked like metal in the filter and pump flush pipe. Spider Bolt 4011FA4353E / AP5239519 made by LG. Great website – thank you! The video was extremely helpful and the reviews by members like myself will help educate others who face this common problem that will occur every 5 to 6 years with these front loading washing machines.The Manufactures could have made a Stainless Steel Spider Arm or at least power coated it to increase the lift expectancy of this $1000 machines. Note the pitting in the metal. Always happy to save someone else time and money in repair, and in some cases even save an appliance from becoming junk. Once you get the tub out of the machine, put it on a cushioned floor area to prevent damage, with a lot of space around for you to work in. Will let you know how it works. No specialized tools were needed. You can get that stuff at most hardware stores. Some partners do not ask for your consent to process your data, instead, they rely on their legitimate business interest. It’s a rare case these days that parts aren’t pretty easy to find, as was the case for mine and many others. Time to take it apart and see what is going on. Hi, Dave N. The washing machine that is the subject of this repair blog post was of similar age to yours at time of repair. The thing is, the spider always corrodes and breaks - mine did in just 3 years. Comment by Dave — March 19, 2018 @ 12:03 pm. You’ll probably find a lot of badly corroded aluminum pieces that have broken off the spider. there were lots of shredded white plastic bits and small black ‘stone like’ bits also. I got mine off a site for $211 with shipping included (https://www.reliableparts.ca) Just in case someone needs a link. I wish I could upload my photo because it looks to me like they make these grooves in it to trap even more detergent residue for greater corroding power! Comment by Sephton — October 15, 2016 @ 5:14 pm. Governor at Elmwood Posthumus testifies before Senate DEQ AQD IMAGE Lake Superior Lake Huron Lake Erie 9200 E. Warren Ave. Detroit 00034639 Finch's Amoco 00034639 Finch's Amoco now Republic Bank deq aqd monitoring pm10 map DEQ District Office Map Revised 6/2002 Salmo Property, Tuscola Co. deq-rrd-HomePagePhoto Oklahoma Memorial Comment by Dave N. — March 27, 2018 @ 11:23 am. Again thanks so much it saved me 800 bucks. A little research reveals that it is a common problem on front loads these days, particularly Korean brands (LG, Samsung, Daewoo...etc). But Samsung washers, meh. You can order the custom replacement bolts from APP for $4.33 (http://www.appliancepartspros.com/lg-screw-customized-4000fr4031b-ap5224413.html#ixzz55WD9DM2F) but I didn't want to wait so I replaced it with a Stainless M8 1.25 16mm flat head screw from my local hw store for $0.98. Lawsuit alleges companies sold "defective" front-load machines . My arm was a mess when i took it out and broke into pieces. Very glad the post was of help to you. once a month, to get the basic detergent residue cleared away. The bits will typically look like small rocks. I also found some grooves in the plastic Tub Cover and filled them in with Loctite Marine 2 Part Epoxy Glue. Reg. loads. It appears the seal failed, and there is lots of rust on the metal ring that holds the bearing on both the inside and the outside. I replaced the spider on an LG front load washer when I turned it on, it gave the code to call a technician. Are there any other parts that would need to be purchased if I schedule a repair? Finally, has anyone reported this to Samsung in Canada before? If not, I would not be convinced of his conclusion given the documented spider failures here and elsewhere. Category: Appliance. Comment by Brian — September 20, 2018 @ 12:37 pm. I could send you a pic if your interested. But if your drain has pieces of metal in it most likely this is the issue. It is still working great. Thank you, appliancepartspros.com. I plan to explore fixing this myself but don’t know the flange spec for this model. Any help you could provide to help me identify where this goes would be greatly appreciated. A common problem with these washers as I have found. The drum is of course where you put your clothes. I though those were perhaps flat stone but I think it may be disintegrating spider flange. It was very well done, very detailed, and took you step by step through the entire process to replace the tub bearings and the spider, from start to finish. Very interesting Eric. In my case, I doused the bolts with penetrating oil and heated them with a hairdryer on high heat (my lame substitute for heat gun, which I didn't have). Kudos and thanks for putting the repair details together and for everyone who has contributed to it. Hoover Zodiacs do go through them, though theirs is quite "meaty" so it takes a few years to corrode through. Some of the front load washer have a hot water clean mode (sanitize mode). Get information on the LG 4.5 cu.ft. We both turned 70 so wonder if moving the machine etc. Comment by Francine Hewitt — October 13, 2020 @ 9:18 am. Might be time to take it apart and look at the spider; it might be about to break if it hasn’t already. The cause turned out to be a broken support flange or “spider” inside the washer tub. The washer is running great now. The part I received from Amazon/LG should have been thrown away not sold as an OEM part, so disappointed in LG … Will replacing the spider not only eliminate the bashing but also let the spin cycle finish? The inner tub and spider bolts are stainless steel and the spider is cast iron. Comment by Michael Downey — September 9, 2020 @ 4:35 pm. It is to understand our customers and to offer optimum solutions and new experiences through ceaseless innovation, thus helping our customers lead better lives. Tried beating them out with a … Consumers should immediately contact LG or Sears for a free in-home repair of the machine. Using the video for reference, I replaced the two tub bearings, bearing seal, spider, the seal between the outer tub halves, and the door boot gasket. My Repair & Advice Featured Story. Thanks Appliance Parts Pros. Thanks for posting this article.

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