How to Fix an Amana Washer that Bounces Around or Makes Noise During Spin Mode - Replacing Rods
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- čas přidán 11. 08. 2020
- After a few years of using your topload washer, the suspension rods are bound to start going bad, resulting in your washer walking across the floor, or making an awful noise in spin mode. In this video, we replace an Amana Top-Load Washer's Rods to sovle the problem. This fix is the exact same for Whirlpool, Roper, and Maytag machines too also under the Bravos and Cabrio model types, too. We're using the W10189077 / W10820048 kit for the job.
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Parts Links for Major Failure Points:
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Generally speaking, this also works to fix Samsung Topload Washer UL, LG Topload Washer UL Code, and other machines that could get unbalanced load codes from the suspension system weakening.
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Such a wonderful feeling when you have the exact model from the demonstrating. Thank you very much you were a great help!
Yep ,, Mine also . 👍 . Thanks ! .
Thank you for keeping your video simple and straight to the point. Your type of instructions are what I look for. Thanks again.
you're the only person I seen make a video with this exact model and it helped me tremendously!
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This is a great video. I had an amada washer with this exact issue. Bought the replacement rods and repaired it as instructed. Works beautifully now.
I was using another video which was what looked like my washer being used for this repair that made it look easy, but after removing the rear screws to lift the top up, I pulled the top forward, but couldn't get the top to lift up. Thought briefly about grabbing a crowbar, but then decided to look for other videos. Although this video is about an Amana washer, as you pointed out, it did also apply to my Whirlpool washer. Your instructions were great. I appreciate your making a really good video on this subject.
Also wanted to share my experience on buying the suspension rod kit. I looked up the part number on the Whirlpool site, but they were somewhat expensive. I searched on Amazon using the suspension kit part number. I found a lot of listings, but when I looked at the descriptions, I saw there were different lengths of rods shown. Why searching for a particular part number would bring up kits with different rod lengths is a mystery to me. Some of the wrong size listings even had my washer model shown as using their kit. I just took out the rods before ordering the kits to make sure I got the right size.
Thank you much for this video! I was having the same problem with my machine. I followed your video and my machine works perfectly now. You're amazing!!!
Very informative and well put together. Thank you for giving me the confidence that my old washer isn't quite done and out yet.
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Extremely helpful, thanks for posting!
I’ve been looking for a new washer for 2 weeks, found you an hour ago, and already fixed mine!! Thank you!!
Great video, short and straight to the point. AND it's the exact washer I hve. Thank you so much for doing this.
Good video very simple thank you for breaking down every movement and explaining why you did what you did saved me asking stupid questions later thanks again.
They are a PITA to put on.... the first time. After that, its really easy. Most repairs are that way - the first go-thru is atrocious, then the second time (if there ever is one), you're wondering why it took you so long. Much less by the 50th time on these. Then you realize that other brands have even better, faster ways of replacing them and then you're back to wondering why it takes so long, lol
Good video
I have watched this video so many times at this point. Thank you for such a great explanation of what to do. At this point I have just finished putting my second set of rods in my amana washer. I got the supco ones like in the video this time. (Got the cheap ones from Amazon first, and it rubbed while it spun, so they were a no go.) I noticed these were quite a bit longer and I was happy about that, until I got them installed. Once installed, it was obvious they were much to long and the basket hung down much lower then it should. I have been trying to fix this for weeks at this point because of ordering and shipping. If there is any way I could find out EXACTLY which ones I need, you have no idea how happy this would make my wife. Lo😢l mine looks exactly like the one in the video, but only has 2 knobs, rather then 3. The sticker that gave the model number rubbed to the point it can't be read long ago. Just didn't know where else to turn. Thank you so much for this video, and any other help you could provide.
Thanks for the video. I found it easier to do with another person helping me hold the lid.
Good job! I'm totally confident that when my parts get here I'll be able to bang that ride out. Thanks!
It was nice to see how to take out the rods. I was able to get one of the springs out - by grabbing the rod with vice grips. Once I got one rod out - the drum sags down and makes it even more difficult to grab hold of the rod. I then realized that I could use the old rod and use the hook - to hook onto the newly installed suspension spring and pull it up to the hole where the plastic support cups are positioned.
Where’d you get your rods from and what kind?
Thank you so very much for this tutorial! It has been very helpful!
Thank you. You a great person and a good teacher.
It is possessed! Excellent instructional video. Very informative
Killer demonstration. Thank you.
Your instructional videos are very detailed and so well put together.
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Thanks for the video. Fixed my washer right up.
This is the perfect video thank you for the info made it so quick any easy on point explaining! 👍
Worked like a charm! Thanks!
You're welcome!
Thank you, Thank you Sir , I’m believing your Video has helped me solve my issue.
April 8th 2024 I have an Amana he machine that is a top loader it's about 4 or 5 years got it in 2019 it's already doing all the wrong things that you're describing. So your video has really helped me out because I cannot afford a new washer. You made it seem so easy I did save this into my watch later videos specifically for the washing machine! Really appreciate your patience and help with this you now have a new subscriber thank you thank you thank you 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼
Awesome! Thanks Ben!!
You bet!
Thanks a lot for nice information
Helpful!
Thanks, helped me fix an issue where one of the rods fell out
Great video, thank you. Do you have a site to purchase the suspension rods?
Hello and thank you... I replaced springs 6 weeks ago, ran fine, now shaking again... Can springs/shocks go that fast?
Awesome thank you
Great video 👌🏿👏🏾🥰
Great video. Now I need to source the parts.
I hope you find what you're looking for!
Appliance shack in Newmarket Ontario. Picked the kit up next day after ordering. When I tried to install I found them to be the wrong ones (too long). They are getting the correct ones by the end of the week ($105.00). Not too happy about that as it is a twenty minute drive. Will let you know how I make out next week.
Thank you. I just fixed my mom's washing machine.
Your videos are great, and very helpful, I have a question. I get the code again after I clear, without the machine ever actually spinning.. the aggetator spins 2 or 4 times clockwise, it never trys to actually goe counter clockwise. When I run the automatic test mode it seems to work fine What do you think?
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Thank you
Hi there great video… I have a washer that scrapes at the top part where the top tub liner and the medal framing meet. The previous owner mentioned he changed the spring rods but in think he did something wrong and the tub is too high that it’s touching the top and it actually broke the lid lock . The top tub plastic liner is all damaged Could it be the rods were not placed right or are not the right ones or what are your thoughts?
I’m experiencing the same problem. Great video BUT I would love to have seen the washer work after replacing rods if there was no banging or shaking.
I may do that in a later video, but they pretty much all operate the same afterwards
Tanks a lot ❤
Great video👍👍👍 is it necessary to put grease on the springs or no¿
Thank you for this tutorial. It was very helpful. I swapped rods and it’s much quieter. I can still hear a little bit more vibration than it had before the issue that prompted the swap.
I’m assuming this may be a balance issue? How would you recommend diagnosing how level it is vs the balancing ring?
Balance ring would be physically damaged causing the out-of-balance issue
@@bensappliancesandjunk balance ring not likely damaged. as a whirlpool factory tech i have never found a balance ring bad unless someone managed to smash it with a hammer!
I would highly recommend using the whirlpool part not the supco or aftermarket part. I could see obvious differences in the video. also check the level of the unit. and check and make sure the basket does not move on the shaft. grab the tub ring or outer tub and the basket and see if there is any lateral movement. the hub or basket may be worn.
@@bensappliancesandjunk which one is the balance ring?
Great thank you
I have that same washer. Is the link on the video the one's I need?
Hi. I have a kenmore VMW 110.21252110 that goes out of balance a lot. Sometimes the loads aren’t even out of balance. Also I’m not sure it’d this is the same issue or a bad shift actuator but at times I need to manually put the machine in spin since it won’t always go into spin and drain on its own. Any advice would be helpful. Thanks.
lol the hat, thanks for the video. just what I needed.
"Anymore" used opposite to how it should be. But your video is still quite informative.
Very helpful video! I did notice that there was an additional plastic piece on the new rods. The blue piece of plastic above the springs. Is this a necessary piece? Mine came with that as well but I removed them as they seemed not to fit
they are designed to lock on and re-enforce the dampers. If you can use them then absolutely lock them in
@@bensappliancesandjunk worth pulling it out to put them in you think? Thanks for the reply by the way
i think it would be good to add the 4 centering springs that connect to the top of the bowl and hook around the suspension rod. I replaced suspension rods and all was quiet for few months then it was knocking again. I also take into account that I could have a cheap set of rods. I am in the process of buying the springs along with new rods now.
Please I’ll love to know the best quality suspension rod to get from Amazon. Any help? 🙏🏿
What happens if it still rumbles an shake on the spin cycle even though u replaced the Rods. It rumbles and shake for about 8 seconds and then calms down is that the way its supposed to happen, because i haven't seen any video of how it runs on the spin cycle after their replaced.
You get the parts on Amazon?
I have the same model it does shack sometimes, Do u think balance or the the rods since it does it sometimes only , I appreciate your feedback.
Ben can you please tell me what the small cups on the suspension rod is for? They seem to serve no purpose they are the ones that are on the very top of the spring 2:37 mechanism. Thanks
I take one of the old rods. Bend it so i can use its hook to hook on the new rod and pull it up through the hole at the top of the washer
I replaced the rods and springs on the exact same washing machine that you demonstrated. I bought the recommended replacement kit which was said to be the correct kit. However I noticed that the replacement rods were about 2 inches shorter than the original rods bringing the tub up higher. Did I get the wrong Kit or will the shorter ones work just as well?
My rods are about two inches longer lol
Sounds like a trade!! 😂
I tested my basket and there really not much bounce at all when pushing it down and side to side seems fine...yet my washer bounces around like yours when it spins a load that's not balanced. Any idea what else could be causing the issue as the rods seem fine. Thanks and good video! I have a Maytag model mvwc565fw2
Is your washer level?
@@2JobsStillPoorUSA yep I checked and double checked that it was level. I just recently got rid of that maytag model and bought a new LG washer and have had no issues at all.
Our Amana Washer model NTW 4750BQ0 does not have an agitator so would this be different from your video with the agitator & do both have 4 suspension rods ? Also Amana does not show replacing the rods ,only the bushings (much cheaper) ? Thank you
amana is whirlpool and whirlpool only sells suspension kit not just bushings, all the current top loaders from whirlpool (and their brands), ge, lg and samsung have 4 suspension rods
What do you do when you replace the rods and you still have the issue of it spinning out of control and banging in the spin cycle. Machine is level front to back and side to side.
Use a strong shoelace around the hook to pull it up. Much easier.
Where do you buy the replacement suspension rods for the washer mine is a armana
What do you do with the big black rubber washer?
Hello, did you say sub go or sub co. And also did you say Om. parts to buy ?
Where do we get the parts for it?
Do you find it necessary to calibrate the machine after replacing the rods and if so what does it mean if the calibration cycle never ends?
Needed? No. Preferred? Yes. Never heard of infinite calibration though. I'd unplug/reset the washer, and try again. If that doesnt solve the calibration, I'd just abandon it and see if you can run a load normally.
Is it possible the replacement rods are also bad? I have replaced all rods in my washer and still bangs around like at the start of this video.
Mine too, what you find out?
man i have a front loader amana 7300 that when it goes into a spin cycles..in walks to my back friggen door..and its SO LOUD!!!! it has a HUGE heavy counter weight under the front of the tub. and 3 shocks obsorbers. 2 of the 3 have a good amount of oil or grease on the shaft. do you think i need to replace these shock obsorbers? there are 3 total. 2 on the left side and one on the right. thanks
I have a whirlpool washer and is making a squeezing noise when it starts. What can be making that noise?
The blue coupling can I remove that and it still work properly?! With me leaving them on my tub sits to high?
hey ben another very helpful video thanks ??? do you recommend oem whirlpool rods or are sun brand ok to use let me know thanks
Honestly, I almost always go OEM. 3rd party rods tend to have very poor dampener systems and usually the problem is with that part of the assembly, not the shocks themselves.
@@bensappliancesandjunk thanks Ben
So I replaced all four rods in a kenmore series 100 for the life of me it's still unbalanced. It shakes so bad and so violent sounding like the whole drum is going to bust through the side of the washer..... any help will be greatly appreciated not sure if I didnt put them in right or what.
There's another issue then. I'd look at the balance ring on the unit. As well as how level the machine is.
Just had this happen to my ditigal amana washer the spring is broke loose feels like a piece that held it may have broken off
Put rod in top cup wrong and plastic was kinda benton top.
Tub was still shimmying a little. Machine is level. Watched video again and put cups the right way. Would this affect it still shimmying. Also it doesnt spin completely dry un kess i reset it to drain spin cycle. What could be wron
great job, i thumbed it!, any reason y you didn't use suspension centering springs4each corner, that connect to the rod and a peg on the tub, so it stablizes the center, the rods are mostly up/down motion, but not center area....?
Some versions have the springs, others do not. The ones I used in the video didn't have the spring, but the link I have in description do.
@@bensappliancesandjunk thanks Ben! think the springs, add extra suspension besides just the rods. interesting, my rods were replaced 1.5yr with warranty on my standard whirlpool washer, surprised the tech didn't put them in, they never came with any, just rods, but there is only 4 holes on each corner tab on the tub, showin u were the spring attaches to the tub so its convenient4me to attach, anyway, washer used religiously 2 x a week so 225 to 250 washes, and they quit, what garbage!... so wat else goes commonly wrong with the whirlpools??? that you know of, i am gna hav2brace for it.........in advance, thanks
@@mml1224 common stuff are rods, shift actuator (won't spin), then lid lock if you get garbage in it or damage it by slamming the lid down. None are difficult to replace. The big scary thing would be if it starts grinding due to a bad bearing or transmission system. Those are expensive to fix. Rods shouldn't go out that quickly though. I'd make sure machine is level, and you aren't overloading it with clothing.
@@bensappliancesandjunk thanks ben! well define overloading, is it weight or fill height,please explain. if i got bad bearing/tranny-i'd get a new one, unless you had a DIY utube vid on how to replace them, r the parts expensive?im gna put in the springs today,if they dont work i mite have to buy new rods, wat site do u recommend, there not cheap?
@@bensappliancesandjunk Thanks for a great video Ben. What would you consider a normal load of bath towels for a washer similar to the one in this video.
This video was good for me and I replaced the suspension. However it didn't fix the super excessive shaking. It shakes so bad the plastic ring/splash guard between the inner and outer tubs hits the sides of the cabinet violently on high spin (using the manual diagnostic mode). So I checked that the unit is level and replaced the suspension but still have the problem. Could it be the block? Or maybe the spanner nut? Any help is greatly appreciated.
P.S. I am talking about an Amana NTW4516FW2 top loader
I used pliers to help me. I did one today on a roper. Took about 20 mins
Nice!
Our washer has springs attached to the rod and drum, but only 2 . Is this right?
Is it necessary to replace all four rods? Isn't there a way to determine which of the rod(s) are defective and just replace those?
If you replace one rod, it will be at 100% strength/newness and the others could be at 70% and it'll be thrown out of balance just the same.
Hello.
Seeking advice I replaced my 4 suspension rods. However, I still have ridiculous shaking. What should I check next?
Same here!
Ben,
I need your advice. I have a Maytag MVWC565FW1 washer. It was shaking and banging around. I replaced the suspension rods as you suggested, but I still have the same problem. Can you help me figure out what else it could be? Thanks.
Check my video on whirlpool tub issues. Could need a metal hub
Thanks. How can you tell if the water ring on top of the basket has failed?@@bensappliancesandjunk
@@jameswright2090 It would have lost all of its water and won't be containing any weight to balance the load out when it spins
I have a ge top load washer that hit too much strong when washing, but works fine in spin mode, what could be the cause?
Agitator could be balling up the laundry. Make sure its re-distributed properly so it doesnt ball up and push it to one side.
Hello and thanks for sharing your knowledge. I did the procedure to change the Suspension rod and the problem continues, what else I can do to solve the problem?
Were one of the spring rods broken. Or the springs just get weak ?
Its not the springs, its the small rubber/foam dampeners in between the springs and rod. They get weak and result in the basket bouncing too much
Can you do a video for the front loading...not top....my front loading is bouncing its an amana
My whirlpool washer had the same issue, I bought a suspension rod kits from a local appliance’s store and installed it, it worked fine until recently the banging around came back. What should I do next?
Check the hub, and tub to see if theres play between the inner and outer tubs. If there is, check and replace a hub if the system has one.
@@bensappliancesandjunk Ok, i also kept the original plastic supports. Do I need to replace those as well along with the rods?
It's kinda weird for me to see a washer with a centre agitator because my Inglis is basically identical to that but it's an HE unit with a central impeller.
I didnt that on 3 different amana washers and they still shake the same way. What else can I be?
Our Fisher Paykel (Model # WA 4127G1 Wash Smart ) has no screws or tabs to get the top or back off . How do they get them off ?
If I am not very experienced with Fisher and paycare washers. They are not seeing very often where I live in Ohio. If the once or twice I have seen them there have been tabs that are white that conceal the screws
Must be a common thing with this washer. Me and my neighbor have this exact one and both of ours do this. So annoying!
So what actually fails on the rods? Do the springs fatigue and compress too easy? Its nothing more than a compression spring and pc of wire??
need to order bushings
I have a stupid question: might it be ok, and make sense, to change 2 rods at the time, but diagonally opposing one.... So, rod 1 and 3, and then next round, 2 and 4.
Sure, that would be fine. Just make sure to change all of them in one sitting though.
Mine is still knocking. Seems tighter. Way more resistance to bounce but jumping around way worse . Tips????
If I change the suspension, is the washing machine not supposed to ring?
Changed the suspension rods and added 4 new springs.
First load worked fine
Second load started banging again.
Rechecked every and it was all still in place.
Any suggestions?
Make sure tub is level, and you aren't overloading it with clothes.
@@bensappliancesandjunk it's level, and I tried running it empty.
I have discovered that I'm not the only one having this issue.
CZcams has several people with this issue.
Does it have an agitator or washplate?
@@bensappliancesandjunk it has an agitator
@@dontowery6877 use proper parts, not the aftermarket. check basket for worn out hub. does basket wobble on shaft?
Help! I bought and installed the new suspension rods and it did nothing. The basket is "wobbling" even as it spins slowly during the sensing/filling cycle. Why else would it bang the sides and walk all over the place. I reset the feet to make sure that wasn't the issue. Oh, it's a Maytag Bravos, but not the XL.
Hub beneath the washplate, most likely.
@@bensappliancesandjunk I just replaced the plastic hub that goes over the metal shaft if that is what you mean. It wasn't spinning correctly, so I replaced that. In fact, I've replaced it
3 times so far.
@@stephenleach4485 Im planning on putting a video out about that particular problem soon. The inner tub is shot and needs replaced. You may be able to get whirlpool to send you one for free due to warranty, but that'll be the only way to solve it outside a new washer.
@@bensappliancesandjunk Thank you for responding. That figures. I'm just so sick of replacing these dang machines every two years! Being born in 1970, I remember washers that would last a lifetime. Realizing that is where you make $ and meaning no offense, I'm disgusted with our economic model and planned obsolescence.
Dumb question I know but we need to turn off the water correct? Or we can leave it on and just unplug it?
Theoretically you don't need to shut the water off, but I'd suggest doing it
Where should I buy springs for the Amana?
You want to go OEM on the springs as aftermarket from just about anyone suck due to bad dampeners. Whats your model#?
Would this cause the clothes to become tightly wrapped around the agitator because that’s what I’m having happen with all my laundry
Same problem here, I think something else is broken underneath....
Great insyruction