Samsung Washer Off Balance

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UPDATE! DO NOT BUY SHOCKS ON AMAZON OR EBAY! THEY ARE JUNK IN 2023 / 2024.
Part number DC97-16350E. I'd suggest buying from
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My washer here in this video has a model number of WA456DRHDWRAA
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@joshcobb4100 7 месяцев назад

GUYS! UPDATE! Amazon shocks can no longer be trusted, you have to buy high quality OEM shocks from a real parts supplier like sears or appliance parts pros. Amazon shocks are now junk out of the box. DO NOT DRILL HOLES IN THE TOP BALANCE RING! That's not trapped water, the water IS the balancing median in the ring. The real, safe solution is to fix the actual problem, the bad shocks. Thanks guys!

@joshcobb4100 5 месяцев назад

@konradhof7318 check out the update in the description. Amazon shocks just can’t be trusted anymore. Yes my experience has been the OEM shocks will fix the issue.

@roselenaholt9959 5 месяцев назад

Right because I changed, mine still does it.

@isaacreyes6705 5 месяцев назад

@@joshcobb4100could you elaborate on why the shocks can no longer be trusted? Just curious

@joshcobb4100 5 месяцев назад

I have bought and returned every set sold by just about every seller and they are all bad out of the box (Samsung shocks). After about 10 times I gave up. Same with eBay. Aside from trial and error I don't know what the issue with the supply of non OEM parts is, probably just like everything else being made right now.....Cheap.

@user-se1gl1xh1l 4 месяца назад

Can you tell me a site that I can get good parts

@davidward421 Месяц назад

I would rather have an old school washing machine, they seem to last longer without any problems

@joshcobb4100 Месяц назад

This is 100% truth my friend.

@jonwaxler1562 4 месяца назад

Thanks for posting this video. For about $40 and 20 minutes of work, my washer is now working perfectly . Thanks!

@davewhalen5981 4 дня назад

How is it working after 3 months?

@joshcobb4100 4 дня назад

@davewhalen5981 with OEM shocks I’ve got a few still running years later. Amazon shocks are bad out of the box.

@UteraWoman Год назад

Our Samsung washer was delivered & installed just two days ago!!!! It has a loose, springy inner tub as described in this video!!!! The machine would not go onto either the rinse cycle or the spin cycle. It would just STOP!!!!!!! This is a spanking brand new machine!!! WTF?????? I feel empowered knowing what’s actually wrong with it!!! Keep up the good work, Josh!!!! Thank you!!!! ❤💘💘❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@fucdalaw1 6 месяцев назад

Same shit in dealing with brand new

@ltcolumbo9708 3 дня назад

Spent $800 on Samsung ActiveWater Jet 5.5cu... what a piece of crap. Spent even more time googling to unlock the immortal "Ub" code. Oh..yeah distribute the load evenly. Everytime?? It takes an hour and half doing one load burning time and money Bought a $400 Kenmore..works like a champ

@jeannette543 Год назад

My husband and I just did this because of you! Thank you! It was easy, took about 20 minutes and saved me a ton of money!

@joshcobb4100 Год назад

Excellent!! Glad to be of help!

@Ur_kuya_james 11 месяцев назад

I have the same exact washer that has the same exact problem. Could you post the name of the part and part number for the Samsung washer please?

@jeannette543 11 месяцев назад

@@Ur_kuya_james DC97-05280W Sam-sung Washer Suspension Rod Damper Replacement(OEM&Enhenced),Replaces Part DC97-16350E DC97-16350C,Pack of 4

@Opinionteer 10 месяцев назад

Did yours sling suds out?

@Ur_kuya_james 10 месяцев назад

@@Opinionteer no slinging suds. It’s unbalanced all the time!

@guadalupearredondo3573 Год назад

Between the bottom plastic washers, there is literally a black foam piece that is worth nothing that I added paper towel pieces to keep it from easily sliding up and down the rod. This helped out tremendously and washer stopped going unbalanced. Super simple and easy fix!

@tootoo3172 Год назад

Did you still replace the spring rods or did the paper towel trick fix the whole problem?

@guadalupearredondo3573 Год назад

I only replaced it the small foam pieces

@tootoo3172 Год назад

@@guadalupearredondo3573 thank you!

@dyingforpie6879 5 месяцев назад

Wow these washers turned out to be defective i heard 2020 and 2021 builds were recalled

@superuser13 3 месяца назад

This should not be a problem, Samsung should be responsible for covering these repairs of their extremely poor design.

@joshcobb4100 3 месяца назад

Seems to be the world we live in, gotta do the best we can with what we got.

@kbrookel 28 дней назад

Completely agree. Stop building trash and bring back quality items.

@funsizedi88 17 дней назад

Right, they sent a freaking sticker ti change which setting were which and it now has a warning about the lid being able to fly off. They should have done a recall and fixed the shit. $1000 washer back in 2013 and what a waste!

@MultiRAdams 10 месяцев назад

wish I would have seen this video before I paid $125 for Best Buy to come out and tell me that the stabilizers need to be replaced. But so glad that I didn't pay the extra $500 to fix it on top of the $125!!! Just ordered the parts on Amazon. Thanks!

@David-vb3fn Год назад

Thanks for the vid!! Strolling thru the comments I can see many solutions I need to try. Our washer is constantly off balance and I’d say we spend more time adjusting the load than washing laundry. Super frustrating!!

@kwitwerikok8o863 Год назад

If your Samsung has that upper balancing ring that is filled with water, do the 8 hole drilling procedure (very easy and no cost) to drain that water. My Samsung used to slam and shut off with failure codes. Now it's operates normally. There's a video on it, but read the comments. Something like 250 to 0 that it works.

@MollyDarby7 7 месяцев назад

I was having the same problem I watched the how to video, drilled mine today and now it stays level, clothes are no longer soaking wet after spinning & the awful banging noise has stopped. If you shake/rock the drum you will hear the water inside. This fix releases the water that gets trapped.

@ryanhunt4868 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for this video. Gonna save me tons of money just soing it myself. RU-vid videos like this are what we want as a community, thank you.

@DennysD123 9 месяцев назад

Specifically for the Samsung wa50t5300ac - I tilted the two front legs (pretty high up and made sure they were even, and that prevented the washer from banging side to side (on the clockwise spin cycle). Even when I changed the rods, it was banging. The model I am referring to has a slant so it’s not like you can push a level on the top of it due to its slanted surface area.

@iCHUYi 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for the short video, I need to see if it was something I could do without getting overwhelmed with a detailed step by step 20min+ tutorial... Got mine fixed.

@maddyrussell1986 18 дней назад

I know this sux BUT works until u get a new washer, i found out that if you wash a normal load and listen for the ub ( banging) go stop it, take out the clothes after they wash and put a small amount back in on rinse and spin only. Or if yours is still rinsing, pause and put small loads on spin only on 16 seconds spin only option. It takes longer bc u gotta use small loads BUT they still are clean and the smaller loads will spin. And also recalibrate often, it takes 2 mins to recalibrate these. It sux but it worked for me until our new one comes. Btw new one is NOT gonna be a Samsung bf you ask 😂❤❤❤❤

@joshcobb4100 18 дней назад

Great tip!!! 👍

@davidbresett2098 Месяц назад

We put extra foam on the sides. It doesn't go crazy out of balance anymore.

@joshcobb4100 Месяц назад

Awesome!!

@brettgerber795 5 месяцев назад

Just got our replaces for $18 on Amazon for all 4 (50%off savings) and it was a 4.7 stars with about 1,500 reviews. Our Samsung was about 4 years old and YES I am that guy who overload mine quite a bit lol

@mauricerobinson6735 4 месяца назад

Whts the link my friend

@joshcobb4100 4 месяца назад

I recommend buying shocks OEM from Sears or appliancepartspros.com. Amazon is really hit or miss right now with cheap parts that are bad out of the box. FYI

@caribbeauteee1158 4 месяца назад

What’s the link

@tonybarone5757 7 дней назад

I’ve replaced the rods about 6 months ago and it worked great. Well that was a temp fix because it’s back at it again. Samsung just makes junk

@joshcobb4100 7 дней назад

Amazon shocks won’t last, you have to get OEM from appliancepartspros.com or partsdr.com with the one year warranty.

@tonybarone5757 7 дней назад

@@joshcobb4100 I’ll do that today…..if that doesn’t work then I’m packing this thing with tanneries and launching this washing machine into space.

@brucemartin2882 7 месяцев назад

Planned Obselesce..Don't but shock drum washers in the first place..

@peg3085 Месяц назад

Not overloading the machine! I already replaced with heavy duty shocks, did not work. It is junk and will be replaced within a year. I will never buy a Samsung washer or dryer again.

@joshcobb4100 Месяц назад

A lot of people unfortunately feel this way too. These companies need to step it up! Or drop the prices drastically on there products!

@BlacqueJacqueShellacque_ 10 месяцев назад

Thanks. This fixed my Samsung washer. Was pretty easy. I did pull 2 of the springs out first...should do 1 at a time for easiest results.

@DragonAngel26 Год назад

I wish you would show how to take the top of washer off😢

@joshcobb4100 Год назад

I’m going to try to be more thorough in my future videos. Thanks for the feedback

@dyingforpie6879 5 месяцев назад

So testing my drum by hand it has strong resistance up and down but side to side it feels like zero - rods still?

@lvl88661 2 месяца назад

thanks man 😤✌️, i got a set of aftermarket from amazon, same problem still, out of balance,

@joshcobb4100 2 месяца назад

Did you see all my updates about not buying Amazon shocks? Got to get OEM. I just got another Samsung washer in this week with the same issue so I’m gonna order OEM shocks and do a new updated video.

@lvl88661 2 месяца назад

@@joshcobb4100 i have 4 of them with the same problem, trying to avoid paying 60$ per suspension rod .

@insideoutsideupsidedown2218 18 дней назад

@@joshcobb4100how did this work?

@lindacusick3386 18 дней назад

Would this also cause water to leak from bottom right front? Mine shakes like crazy and now is leaking.

@joshcobb4100 18 дней назад

Depending on how violently it was thrashing around it could have knocked a hole in the plastic tub. Or it could be sloshing water out over the top.

@luciamunoz9700 Месяц назад

Washers should be able to wash blankets and such. Calling washing blankets “overloading” is insane. That’s what they’re supposed to do.

@joshcobb4100 Месяц назад

Sure.....20 years ago. Now, as much as it might stink to hear, the machines can't handle anything bigger than full or twin size. Of course by all means you can shove them in there anyway, but then you might be on the search for more videos like this a lot sooner than if you had not. You have a very valid point though, they should be able to handle it.

@kraelewis 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for the video, I believe this is what is wrong w/ mine. I have sent this video to my husband.

@breadboy7720 4 месяца назад

Dude fuckin lifesaver

@bendredge6947 3 месяца назад

I wonder how it would go shortening the rods that would add more stiffness to the stings.

@joshcobb4100 Месяц назад

The top of the washer tub wood hit the washer cabinet top.

@mindyduma772 2 месяца назад

What if these were replaced about 2 weeks ago but the washer is still constantly going off balance? Tried smaller loads, different settings, changed amount of soap, tried only cold water, nothing matters. Every size, temp, cycle, amount of soap or softener, it still goes off balance every load.

@joshcobb4100 Месяц назад

Gotta get OEM shocks...the super expensive ones.

@mindyduma772 Месяц назад

That's another 4 something 😢 Wouldn't it be better to just buy a new Maytag for like 550? (Found one at Lowe's)

@toniahaney2473 Год назад

Thanks so much for this video. This saved us so much money. Easy and inexpensive fix!

@mariescreations71 9 дней назад

We changed ours twice and still the same thing what else can we do

@joshcobb4100 9 дней назад

Did you use OEM shocks from Samsung or PartsDR.com? Off brand won't last.

@draginheart69 2 года назад

Just cuz it's out of balance doesn't always mean the suspension rods are bad I watched another video about the same brand Samsung washer and found out that you need to also check the nut under the agitator it's a left-handed nut mine broke in four pieces and that's all the problem was we've had it for five years and never replace the suspension rods yet

@bernardinoorrosquieta3326 Год назад

Witch video did you watched ?

@draginheart69 Год назад

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ek8HT9M3DFQ.html

@joshcobb4100 Год назад

Good input! Thanks!!

@mikewest712 Год назад

Left hand threads? I just thought I tightened mine. Apparently I back it off even more. Sob

@ItsMeAgain8282 Год назад

The agitator? So the blue piece where the agitator would go? I have yhe same one and it sucks

@SicilianSVT 9 месяцев назад

I replaced my suspension rods and my washer is still thrashing around for some reason. Any other ideas?

@MollyDarby7 7 месяцев назад

I fixed mine, it wouldn’t stay balanced, after spinning clothes was still wet and the machine kept banging. All u need is a drill.

@joshcobb4100 6 месяцев назад

You have to get OEM quality shocks.

@jshomebuyer 5 месяцев назад

Did you find out the issue?? Mine is doing the same thing. Replaced all four of the springs with OEM parts and still get a UR code during the spin cycle.

@SicilianSVT 5 месяцев назад

@@jshomebuyer i ended up taking the entire thing apart and i learned that connected to the spin shaft was a gear type part was broken in 3 pieces. I knew thats what the issue was. I couldnt find a replacement so i ended up buying a new one, and not samsung. I will never buy another samsung of any kind

@jshomebuyer 5 месяцев назад

@@SicilianSVT thank you!! I won’t buy Samsung again either.

@LookAtMe-C137 Год назад

You left out one of the most important parts. Taking off the top. I don’t want to break it and it’s more the “a couple of screws!”

@joshcobb4100 Год назад

My bad….they are a pain to get off.

@LookAtMe-C137 Год назад

@@joshcobb4100 They are 2 screws in the front under the lid.

@MamaNishCam Год назад

I have a different issue - our clothes come out from the washer with spots of lint! We hang dry a lot of our clothes and once they dry, the lint can usually be rubbed off but it’s such a pain. I have been trying to figure out if the washer has a lint or debris trap but can’t find one. Any help or ideas?

@xander593 Год назад

Me too!

@sendapez 17 дней назад

Bought the Amazon ones. It’s still out balance

@joshcobb4100 17 дней назад

Did you see my updated pinned comment?

@lapdbombsquad322 2 месяца назад

I had mine changed while the Samsung washer was still under warranty. Within 2 months (after warranty expired) the UB errors came back. This top load is crap. I regret buying Samsung.

@joshcobb4100 Месяц назад

Awesome!

@NoKingButChrist1689 Год назад

That's the problem I'm running into is the part number. The rods I have is about 27.5" long. I can't find anything out there

@DragonAngel26 Год назад

Thank you I think this will help me a lot❤

@NadeenNelson07 Год назад

Thank you for this video and information.

@user-ps6qc3ky8u 8 месяцев назад

We did this (replaced the shocks) fix but now the washer won't come on at all. Zero power to the control panel. Checked the plug and the breaker - those are not the issue. I read something about a fuse - where would I find that on Samsung top load WA54R7200AW/US?

@joshcobb4100 6 месяцев назад

Not aware of any fuses that would keep it from having power. Did you check all the connections to the board? Sometimes when you take the top off it can pull out the connected wires on the board….or if you’re not really careful you can slice through the wires moving the top around. Might check those wires.

@DJMadVibes1 Месяц назад

Did that a day ago. No good. Used the green Amazon spring rods. Hate this Machine!!!

@joshcobb4100 Месяц назад

Gotta buy them $$$ OEM rods.

@insideoutsideupsidedown2218 16 дней назад

@@DJMadVibes1 i bought the aftermarket and installed them. The washer did the exact same thing. I got the OEM rods and installed them today, and the machine runs like normal again. I was able to find the oem rods on amazon.

@DJMadVibes1 16 дней назад

@@insideoutsideupsidedown2218 Yeah, Im going to give it another shot and buy OEM Rods.

@user-lg2ib1jo3v 6 месяцев назад

So what if you have replaced the 4 struts and it still comes unbalanced

@joshcobb4100 6 месяцев назад

For Samsung you need to get OEM shocks. Can’t do the Amazon ones anymore.

@Bobby-vy4qm 2 месяца назад

I replaced this and after a few weeks it started having the same issues

@joshcobb4100 Месяц назад

Gotta get OEM shocks...the super expensive ones.

@B4475 Год назад

Great video. Very helpful. Thank you

@dawnlemon990 Год назад

Didn’t solve my problem, Still unbalanced. Samsung sucks!

@joshcobb4100 Год назад

Maybe an issue like the commenter below described?

@carolcomer5302 11 месяцев назад

Definitely the worst washer I bought. This digital junk are no good.

@tlgordon0104 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for your video. It was greatly appreciated.😅

@davekinghorn9567 4 месяца назад

Replaced them. DId nothing. Same problem persists.

@joshcobb4100 4 месяца назад

Where did you buy your shocks from?

@TAY-TAY249 Год назад

Thank you

@joshcobb4100 Год назад

No, thank you!!

@normathomas502 3 месяца назад

Does the OEM Shocks are for all Samsung washers models?

@joshcobb4100 Месяц назад

I suggest using only OEM shocks for Samsung models.

@user-rh3tm7nk4l 11 месяцев назад

very good

@Opinionteer 10 месяцев назад

I have a Samsung active wash that randomly slings suds out. Would this be the problem?

@davs.7970 5 месяцев назад

Awesome video.

@razielbenisrael5667 Год назад

I replaced my rods but it's still extremely loose any suggestions

@joshcobb4100 Год назад

Did you buy CheapO rods or legit rods? You have to get the OEM expensive ones for the Samsungs…the cheap ones won’t last but a couple loads

@randomgameuploads1162 Год назад

Thank you! I will fix mine asap

@insideoutsideupsidedown2218 18 дней назад

Changed all four. Problem still exists.

@joshcobb4100 18 дней назад

Yep....Amazon shocks? I left an update....have to go OEM or it won't fix the issue. Can't trust Amazon anymore with their shocks.

@insideoutsideupsidedown2218 18 дней назад

@@joshcobb4100 gotcha. I will return these and get the OEM. Has Samsung upgraded them or is this going to be a every 2 or 3 year repair?

@joshcobb4100 18 дней назад

I’m going on 6 years on my replacement OEM shocks….Originals died in 2.5 years. So yes in my experience. I’ve had good luck on Partsdr.com

@insideoutsideupsidedown2218 18 дней назад

@@joshcobb4100 also, do I have to go to the Samsung site to get them?

@insideoutsideupsidedown2218 18 дней назад

@@joshcobb4100 I was able to get the OEM on Amazon. $71 a piece.

@Craigkenyon-yc3tk 2 месяца назад

replaced rods. still won’t complete spin cycle.

@joshcobb4100 Месяц назад

You can try Google searching your model number for a spin calibration instructions. Some of them have it some of them don't.

@mikeharper2130 Год назад

Where is the part number at on the washer

@joshcobb4100 Год назад

Check the back of the console

@user-us3xi6zy1v Год назад

great video, we did it thanks!

@mercedesmay7868 Год назад

Naw just gonna get a new one. I'm lost.👠

@carolcomer5302 11 месяцев назад

My washer wont fill up.. I get bit water n stops.. plus it's been noisy since I bought sounds like a helicopter.. do anyone know what can be wrong

@connienaqvi9 7 месяцев назад

I cannot get the top off my machine.

@joshcobb4100 7 месяцев назад

All of them are a pain in the butt. Samsung’s typically lift up in the back and slide forward, whirlpools and domestics typically have a slide forward lift up process.

@msh511 Месяц назад

Mines doing the same thing... Will never buy this brand again.. Samsung should be ashamed

@joshcobb4100 Месяц назад

Yep...big time.

@michellemcnamee9915 Год назад

Samsung washers suck. The worst. Always go off balance

@joshcobb4100 Год назад

I had an uncle like that….

@user-be2ds7mh4y 6 месяцев назад

I bought off amazon…put them in didnt work🙄

@joshcobb4100 6 месяцев назад

Can’t use Amazon Shocks anymore. They are bad out of the box. Gotta get OEM.

@BRIANFARRELLART 11 месяцев назад

What to do if the issue persists after rod changing?

@joshcobb4100 11 месяцев назад

Were they Amazon or OEM?

@paulharrison3476 2 месяца назад

👍👍👍👍

@joshcobb4100 Месяц назад

👍

@angieborregard3171 Год назад

CAN YOU PLEASE SHOW HOW TO TSKE THE TOP PART OFF

@mmcquay73 Год назад

Was thinking the same...Looks simple enough , however its the most vital part; their are wires that connect to the control board did you disconnect them? Or is their enough play on the wires to just place the top on the floor like that? There is also a pressure switch that's connected. Dude, the most important part was left out of the video 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 the suspension rods are easy enough to figure out lol.

@mmcquay73 Год назад

Watched another channel figured it out and fixed my balance issues lol 😂

@joshcobb4100 Год назад

I only have these machines for a few hours before they are gone. I’ll be sure to include the top removal next time.

@mmcquay73 Год назад

@@joshcobb4100 thanks bro I got it. There are 4 screws but you need to loosen the pressure switch and disconnect some ground wires and disconnect some additional ones by removing the back panel. The front two screws are underneath the rubber caps. The other two are under the control panel.