How To Remove Tub From LG Top-Load Washer For DEEP Cleaning WT7300CW

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LG top-load washer disassembly - How to disassemble and remove the tub from LG top load washing machine WT7300CW to deep clean it. I'll show you step-by-step how to take apart the LG inverter direct drive washing machine for cleaning including how to remove the drum, how to remove the top cover, how to remove the pulsator cap, how to remove the wash plate (remove the agitator, which is an impeller... the wash plate), how to remove the tub cover, how to remove the stainless steel drum, and how to deep clean the tub to remove residue and odors. Disassembly and tub removal are not difficult with this top loader and only require a few tools; however, if you take apart your machine it will likely void the warranty. If your washer leaves residues on your clothes and/or the tub has a moldy odor, run at least three or four consecutive Tub Clean cycles with a designated washing machine cleaner (i.e. TIDE or AFFRESH washing machine cleaner) BEFORE it apart to see if that solves the issue.
0:35 TOOLS / SUPPLIES NEEDED
0:50 DISASSEMBLY (Quick Version)
3:46 DISASSEMBLY (Step-by-Step)
3:47 Unplugging, Turning Off Water, Removing Drain Hose
4:02 Disconnecting Water Supply Lines
4:13 Removing Screws of Top Cover
4:40 How The Top Cover is Attached
5:10 How To Open Remove Top Cover
5:40 Using Wires As Hinges
6:05 Preparations For Propping Open Top Cover
6:19 Propping Open The Top Cover
6:55 How To Remove The Tub Cover
7:41 How To Remove The Pulsator Cap on The Wash Plate Impeller
8:54 Removing The Wash Plate Mounting Screw and How to Remove Wash Plate Impeller
10:22 Marking The Tub (optional OCD! step)
10:39 Removing The 6 Tub Screws
11:05 How To Remove The Stainless Steel Tub Spin Basket
11:24 CLEANING & INSPECTING THE TUB
11:31 Cleaning The Stainless Tub, Outer Tub, Inner Hub, and Drain Outlet
12:11 What I Found In My Tub (Rust?)
13:00 REASSEMBLY (Step-by-Step)
13:04 Placing The Spin Basket Tub Back In - Lining it up
13:30 Replacing The 6 Tub Screws
13:51 Replacing The Wash Plate, Washplate Mounting Screw, and Cap
14:23 Replacing The Tub Cover
14:40 Preparing The Top Cover for Reassembly (removing hinges)
15:09 Replacing The Top Cover and Snapping It Back Into Place
15:37 Replacing The Top Cover Screws
15:47 "TO DOs" BEFORE DOING LAUNDRY
15:53 Cleaning Water Inlet Screens
16:08 Flushing Water Supply Lines
16:16 Reconnecting Water Supply Lines
16:39 Turning Water On To Test For Leaks at Inlet Valves
16:46 Repositioning, Balancing
17:02 Turning On Water, Reconnecting Drain Hose, Plugging Machine In
17:11 Running A Test Cycle (How To)
17:41 SELF PROMOTION and SuperThanks Shoutouts
18:39 Listen To My Damaged Drain Pump... for my next video!
20:33 END... Workshop Dance Party
Lastly, I took my LG top load washing machine apart in this video to inspect and clean the tub assembly, but was not having residue or odor issues. I did however skip running the Tub Clean cycle for two months before making the video to see what would accumulate. In the five years we've had this washer I've been diligent about running the Tub Clean cycle regularly and keeping the lid up and detergent tray pulled out when the washer is not in use. Once inside the machine, I was disappointed by some of the materials LG chose to use for some parts (Perhaps I'll make a video about it.); however, I was pleasantly surprised at how serviceable this washer is. Parts can be purchased directly from LGparts.com and searspartsdirect.com ; however, replacement parts are expensive!
Stay tuned for more LG washer repair videos... My kid's pyrite rock damaged the drain pump and LG's meager suspension rods/shock absorbers have worn out after only 5 years.
This video covers HOW TO:
Disassemble, Tub removal, remove tub, take apart, clean, deep clean, repair, retrieve, get under tub, open the top cover lid, remove the pulsator cap, remove impeller wash plate, remove washplate, replace washplate impeller, remove drum, remove tub, clean inner tub, retrieve item under tub, inspect drum, replace tub wash spin basket

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@derekfcc 4 ай бұрын

I really like the multiple formats of the disassembly that you edited together. A quick KZfaq short, a brief ‘how to’, and a longer more in depth full tutorial. Really nice to see. It’s a great format and I hope your channel catches on

@BruceAlanR 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the feedback and kind words!

@TNTRVing 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the great video! I used your steps to disassemble our LG for a deep cleaning. Amazed at how dirty our drum & tub were! I used a pressure washer to clean the drum, which worked great. As a fellow content creator, I appreciate all the efforts!

@BruceAlanR 2 ай бұрын

Glad the video was helpful! A project takes three times longer than it would if I didn’t make a video about it. 🤣 I’m sure you can relate. 😃

@spenceskynet 3 ай бұрын

Great video and gave me the confidence to tackle mine. Wow that was dirty in there.

@BruceAlanR 3 ай бұрын

Luckily this washer is very serviceable compared to some. The mechanics are quite simple. I’ll be doing a few more repair videos (drain pump and shock absorbers) so stay tuned. 😃👍

@diego45052 3 ай бұрын

Awesome video. Thank you!

@BruceAlanR 3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful. 😃👍

@FSX239 5 ай бұрын

This is amazing! Thanks so much.

@BruceAlanR 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words!

@ODayCM101 4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@BruceAlanR 4 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome and thank you so much for the SUPER thanks and supporting my little channel. 😃

@egbertsouse8487 Ай бұрын

Thanks Bruce really good explanation of the job. Working on mine right now and pulled up your video. 👍

@BruceAlanR Ай бұрын

Glad the video was helpful. I find this machine to be very user serviceable. If only replacement parts weren’t so expensive. 🤣

@nikkih5175 4 ай бұрын

Oh so the top of that is SUPPOSED to have water sloshing in it? I’m glad I found your video before I tried to take it apart further lol

@BruceAlanR 4 ай бұрын

Correct! It’s the balancing ring.

@bigopro6607 2 ай бұрын

Excellent tutorial video! My issue is that I heard a grinding noise during a wash cycle and saw what appeared to be little pieces of black particles at the end of the wash cycle. My gut feeling is that something made its way into the wash cycle and destroyed a gasket. I’m now noticing a small leak below the washer but the washer continues to function without the grinding noise. I’ll be using this video to take my LG washer apart to look for the issue and hopefully reorder a replacement gasket. Any suggestions on what gasket to focus on? Thanks in advance.

@BruceAlanR 2 ай бұрын

I’ll go through the parts diagram tomorrow and get back to you. I believe there’s a gasket above and/or below the hub nut. Before opening the machine as I did in the video, I recommend opening up the back panel and checking that the clamps are properly seated and securing the hose between the tub and drain pump and the drain pump and exterior drain hose. The LG clamps stink and if the machine was shaking badly they can come loose (I replaced one with a radiator hose clamp because it kept slipping).

@Drews2206 25 күн бұрын

Are there any seals or o rings under the tub . I say because mine is having some minor leak under the tub

@BruceAlanR 25 күн бұрын

I believe so but I’ll need to pull the parts diagram again. If you haven’t done so, I recommend checking the hose connections to see if they could be the culprit. The spring clamps that secure the hose between the tub and pump are terrible. I replaced the one on the pump with radiator hose clamp because it kept shaking loose. Also check the small spring clamp that attaches the pressure level switch to the tub. If none of those are the source of the leak, then you can go deeper.

@pdproductions1812 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video I was able to remove the pulsator cap and the screw...but cant lift up the wash plate impeller using the wire no matter how hard i pull. Its there anything that i missed? My model is TH2113DSAK, Top load..

@BruceAlanR 3 ай бұрын

Since you have a different model, disassembly will likely be different. I recommend reviewing the parts manual to see what you’re up against. May be something as simple as a circlip holding it down.

@cutoats Ай бұрын

Did you get it off? Least painful way to get it loose is run the shortest wash cycle and shut machine off after water is drained but before the spinning starts. I did it with the screw and middle cap already off. For some people it might just float right up during the wash cycle. I had to pull mine up.

@philipmoh6769 29 күн бұрын

@@cutoats yes. I did. I sprayed lubricants on the screw part, and left it for 2 days. but after I washed the plate, the clothes still a bit soapy after one full cycle wash. I have to do another rinse to get the soapy feeling off....

@dianaf9157 3 ай бұрын

Love your videos! Very detailed and easy to follow. I'm still not going to take mine apart though. Lol Does this machine have a filter? I have the same model and despite running tub clean several times, and running an extra rinse cycle with each load, my dark clothes always have streaks.

@BruceAlanR 2 ай бұрын

Surprisingly this model doesn’t have a filter. When we first got the machine I actually called LG to ask about cleaning the filter and they confirmed it didn’t have one. All the lints is supposed to get flushed out in the rinse. In the video you may have noticed there was some debris under the tub/pulsator cap of our machine after 4 years. You don’t need to open the machine to pop it off and clean under it so you may want to check under there. It’s a bit tricky to get off the first time, but easier once it’s been removed once. Are the streaks on your clothes lint or something else? There’s usually one or two garments that are the culprits and if you can isolate them and wash them separately the issue will be solved. Perhaps separate the load by fabric as an initial means to troubleshoot. Most of what I’ve learned with this machine has been trial and error.

@dianaf9157 2 ай бұрын

@@BruceAlanR thanks for the reply! I will definitely attempt to remove the tub/pulsator cap. It seems easy enough...even for a spinster like me. Lol As for the streaks, they're not lint. It looks to be soap residue. I use laundry pods, one for each load. I always use deep wash for my darks and run an extra rinse cycle, but still end up with the residue on my clothes. I do about six loads of laundry a month, and I run the tub clean about every other month. I'll try sorting by fabric and see if that helps. Aside from the residue on my dark clothes, I really like this machine. Thanks again for the reply and the great videos!

@BruceAlanR 2 ай бұрын

If it’s detergent residue you probably won’t find much under the pulsator cap. Maybe try switching to a liquid detergent temporarily and use less (pods are pretty concentrated). Also, cold washes don’t dissolve soaps as well so be sure to use warm. I’m guessing you’ve watched this video: Remove Lint, Detergent Stains, Tub Odor, Sour Smells - LG Top Load Washer WT7300 How To kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pd56qbSi15-0Zqs.html

@eddiebluemel9065 2 ай бұрын

I cannot lift the wash plate "impeller". The center screw is out and I fished the wire through, but it doesn't budge, even with some good force. Any idea what is keeping the wash plate fixed to the drum bottom? I have the same model from your video (WT7300CW).

@BruceAlanR 2 ай бұрын

Hmmmm. I pulled the diagram from lgparts.com and there’s nothing other than the screw, lock washer, and rubber gasket I showed in the video. It’s possible they’ve made changes since. Maybe they added a circlip in there? You’d see it though. May just be some corrosion (hard water) on the clutch coupling. I’m also curious to know which model you have since WT7300CW has two variations. There’s ABWETUS and ABWEUUS. It will show on the sticker on the left side of the machine. Also, what year did you purchase your machine?

@eddiebluemel9065 2 ай бұрын

@@BruceAlanR I'm so sorry that I didn't see this reply until now. Thanks for your thoughtful response. Honestly, it was sheer brute force that eventually detached it. I was very hesitant to pull hard for fear of breaking something, but that is what was required. Your entire video was incredibly helpful!

@rachelhinesified 2 ай бұрын

We are having the same issue- ABWEEUS VERSION bought ruffly 2019/20. Also was thinking there is soooo much gunk built up that it won’t come up. We will give MORE brute force . -That’s not working will try a hot tub clean to help soften gunk😳 first

@rachelhinesified 2 ай бұрын

Oh ours is modle WT7500CW- newer model???

@BruceAlanR 2 ай бұрын

@@rachelhinesified WT7500 isn’t a newer model, it is two models up from the WT7300. WT7500 has slightly more capacity, and provides more wash cycle options on the dial… among other things. It is likely similar; however, I recommend pulling the parts diagram (lgparts.com) to see what you’re up against.

@lordsireman2978 Ай бұрын

Hey there any chance I could get a link to the suspension rod change video, I can't seem to find it and I need to figure out how to take that metal part in the middle of the white tub. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@BruceAlanR Ай бұрын

Sorry! Still working on the video. You have two options and it depends on whether you’re changing out the suspension rods or the suspension rods AND the horizontal dampers. If you’re only replacing the suspension rods and reusing the dampers, you can use a flathead screwdriver to pry the tabs of each damper from the rod. If you’re replacing the suspension rods AND dampers, you remove the plastic pin that attaches the damper to the tub by pushing in the tab on the bottom of the pin. The easiest way remove the pins is to place the round end of a 5/16” (or 8mm) socket wrench around the bottom of the pin (to depress the tab) while pushing the pin up from the bottom. When you replace the pin to reattach the damper to the tub, just be sure the flange side of the plastic sleeve at the end of the damper is facing up…. The pin goes into the flanged side.

@lordsireman2978 Ай бұрын

@@BruceAlanR That is super helpful thank you so much. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

@BruceAlanR Ай бұрын

Sure thing. I’m hoping to have the suspension rod video posted this coming weekend. Working on it now. 😃👍

@jonathanrios6187 4 ай бұрын

How many years that lg has? I need a washer and still trying to choose LG or another brand. Thanks in advance!

@BruceAlanR 4 ай бұрын

Our washer is only 5 years old. My only issue with it is that I feel like the suspension should have lasted longer.

@Ikey04-ge9gy 4 ай бұрын

In terms of washers, LG is the best. Especially for front loaders. No other brand gives you a better bang for the buck in terms of cleaning quality and reliability.

@adamrico3701 14 күн бұрын

How tight do you tighten the pulsator screw?

@BruceAlanR 12 күн бұрын

The pulsator screw should be hand tightened and then snug it down tightly with a socket wrench. You want it tight so the lock nut and washer do their job, but not tightened to the point that parts underneath bend. My reference is to say to myself, "Tighten it, but not to the point where I'm using all my manly strength."

@domm3546 24 күн бұрын

Only extra things I did were remove the tub spinner hub wheel. Need a 1-1/2" socket or crescent wrench. After removing the large nut, I used CLR to break it free and it pulled right off. This lets you remove the wheel and clean UNDERNEATH! The tub spinner I removed the metal from the plastic; there was a ton of buildup in there! Had to pry the metal with a large screwdriver. Crimped the metal back to the plastic after cleaning. Also, remove your hot water hose and start a spin only cycle (need power and drain)! Turn on hot water and hose it down. The drain pump will turn on and help you flush everything. With everything removed, nothing will spin. You'll need to move the lid off to the side to allow room for the hose.

@BruceAlanR 21 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing those tips!

@christophercharles9645 Ай бұрын

The last bin part that take out - that has a plastic rim to it - has anyone found that they have water in it? And, is there a way to easily drain it? Thanks for the video.

@BruceAlanR Ай бұрын

I’m not sure what you’re referring to. Is there a time stamp in the video I can refer to? If you’re referring to the balancing ring. It is supposed to have “water” in it.

@christophercharles9645 Ай бұрын

@@BruceAlanR I realized that BEFORE I started in on the two plugs. Smartest thing I've ever done!

@mti14 Ай бұрын

Great video, but I did everything in this video then I run a cleaning cycle and I get the same black stuff again! What am I missing? It only in the washer, nowhere else!

@BruceAlanR Ай бұрын

If it’s not in the tub, the only other places I can think of would be the water intake lines or maybe something is backing up in the drain hose. If you run a normal cycle does the black stuff immediately show up in the tub as it’s filling?

@mti14 Ай бұрын

Just when I run the clean cycle. I think some is coming from the bottom of the hub (metal wheel) but even with the correct socket (38mm) it’s really on there and you have to stop the wheel from turning like it does. I was going to hit the ratchet with a hammer to try and get it off but I don’t want to bust anything either. I’m going to power wash it one more time. I just figured I’m going all out to clean this I should get nothing.

@BruceAlanR Ай бұрын

@@mti14 It only occurs when you run a tub clean cycle? Hmmm… Tub Clean uses hot water only. So if you used a pitcher and filled the tub with hot water (to emulate the Tub Clean) and shimmied the tub, does the black stuff appear? Are you using a product for the Tub Clean that may be causing metal on the hub to flake? Or is the black stuff more like pieces of a deteriorated rubber gasket? If it was a deteriorated gasket the flakes would likely leave black on your hands. If you want to remove the hub nut, this video recommends using an impact. It’s an older LG top load model, but the process is similar. Check it out at 5m 40s. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p8dmkrmaspncpZs.htmlsi=Ffmxoh5UzqZWNX-R

@iranoutofusernames_1 2 ай бұрын

that looks so dirty, but i miss my lg front load washer after it boomed and released lots of smoke

@BruceAlanR 2 ай бұрын

Yikes! Smoking appliances is never a good sign. I actually expected the inside of our washer to be dirtier. 🤣

@jenanjeha 13 күн бұрын

This washee was my biggest regret. I hate it so much! I have to disassemble it like this every 6 months. Despite babying it and following every rule to avoid scrud. I am so done

@BruceAlanR 13 күн бұрын

Oh my! That’s frustrating. You shouldn’t be having that issue. Usually changing detergents, using less detergent, avoiding fabric softeners, avoiding cold water washes, and running a tub clean every month (or 30 cycles) prevents scrud buildup. I wonder if it’s your water that could be the issue. If your water is too soft or too hard it can exacerbate the problem.