How to replace suspension rods/shocks on Samsung top load washing machine PN DC97-16350C

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Is your washing machine getting out of balance? The number cause is bad suspension rod/shocks. Here is a video on how to change them out on a Samsung top load washing machine.
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@thomasgarcia7392 2 жыл бұрын

I had the same problem with my Samsung washer. This video was more helpful than the others I'd seen because this is a similar washer as mine. It's an easy $400 or $500 job if I had called someone out. Been dealing with this for about 4 months. Finally ordered the suspension rods from Amazon for $60 for all 4 rods. Just make sure the rods you order are compatible with your washer. Folks I know nothing about fixing a washing machine. My plan was to get up tomorrow morning and start tackling this thing, but this afternoon I started messing with it and before I knew it I had it to a point where the lid was partially off, enough to reach the rods, and my neighbor came over and helped me with holding the lid. I didn't remove the wiring harnesses. Start to finish was about 30 minutes. Hint: Just remember where the screws go....take pictures. Got all the rods in and put it back together. I pushed down on the drum when I finished and it didn't bounce, just like the video said. Boys and girls If I can do it anybody can. Ran a load of clothes through it and it worked perfectly. Thank you so much.

@hbryan7565 4 жыл бұрын

Okay. So I googled how to do this and watched the first video, then yours second. I was shocked at the difference. The amount of extra work and time that was spent on your video. I thought I'd take a minute and let you know that you can separate the top from the bottom in about five minutes, with only 3 screws and no messing with any of that electrical or anything. You do take the same screws out but not til about half way thru your video. Hopefully I helped you, the video with the instructions is by appliance repair pros,

@elijahgomez1 Жыл бұрын

Which 3 my man?

@garymericano 5 ай бұрын

Thanks man

@southboy18 Ай бұрын

Yeah because you didn’t need to do all of that

@MookyChemist 4 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful. A couple of pictures of the wiring before undoing the clips gave me the confidence to get the washer back together. From constant dc error to a properly functioning washer feels great! Thanks!

@nsowen01 Ай бұрын

The troubleshooting on this video helped me out a bunch. Couldn't figure out why my machine tub was banging side to side and it definitely bounces up and down so here's hoping that's the problem!

@01110111011001010111 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! The repair guy wanted $700 to replace the drum. $40 and 30 minutes of work saved me a lot of money.

@robertthayer7898 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Helped me so much. Thank you!

@diontoussaint728 5 жыл бұрын

Thank for the video bro, i have learnt how to test for bad suspension rods.

@BeardedApplianceRepair 5 жыл бұрын

Dion Toussaint Thanks man for giving me a positive comment on this video! I’m glad I can help you out. That’s what these videos are for.

@djones3434 3 жыл бұрын

Can't tell you how much I appreciate this video! I was having the exact same problem and before I knew what it was I got a quote for $500 to fix. After seeing this video, I spent $40 on the new tension rods and had this fixed in about an hour of labor time. Thanks so much!!!

@tonyvanderpoel3283 2 жыл бұрын

The 1st video explained it so clearly. Anybody without any knowledge can follow this step by step very easily. The second video look the way the the guy is removing the top viz the 1st video. The 1st video shows the correct way pulling it forward, wickle a bit and both clips comes detached very easy. Sorry my honest opinion 2nd video jumping around to much. My machine is now working perfectly followed the 1st video. Tony

@eduardoluis9915 3 ай бұрын

Awesome video finished and less than 15 minutes

@robertblackwell4665 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video man !

@ContagusCars Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir I really appreciate this video 📹

@amykhiry873 9 ай бұрын

That‘s really help!

@jackfrost127 5 жыл бұрын

You don’t have to remove the tires to change a battery. The top can be popped up with out removal to change the rods.

@BeardedApplianceRepair 5 жыл бұрын

jack frost I hear what you’re saying. I started out doing it that way and it’s more of a pain for me. Much easier to do if you pop the top off and nothing is in your way. Whirlpool’s are different. You just hinge those bad boys up and there’s nothing to it. Samsung doesn’t make it easy like whirlpool does.

@thebotlobbydaily 10 ай бұрын

To add to what bearded said, a lot of times the top will fall and the only thing keeping it attached is the wiring …… now you might have broken a wire …. Better just to completely seperate in that case!

@ramonreyes4900 3 жыл бұрын

Is there a rod brand that you recommend besides own rods?

@petradichavich 5 жыл бұрын

thats some great camera work there. how do they fit in at the bottom?

@BeardedApplianceRepair 5 жыл бұрын

@petradichavich yeah my first ever KZfaq video. I have a better camera set up now and the next time I run into one of these I will have a chance to improve the quality. As for your question, I am assuming you mean the suspension rods. They connect to the tub in a similar way that it connects to the frame. The rod just slides in from the side pull the rod up and lay it in port on the frame. Hope this answers your question. Let me know if you need any further help.

@imassutse Жыл бұрын

How much force did you use to get the front panel off? Yours seem like at just folded forward. I feel like I'm going to break mine

@audiwankenobi361 8 ай бұрын

The tub on ours dropped immediately(at the start or the spin cycle)after installing the new rods,what else could cause the failure?

@elmntlgnd4995 6 жыл бұрын

Where did you buy the suspension rods?

@MoneyManHolmes 5 жыл бұрын

Are these the cause of all the violent machine failures from the recall? Are the replacement parts upgraded over the original ones?

@BeardedApplianceRepair 5 жыл бұрын

I want to say they are upgraded but I am not 100% sure. As for the recall being the cause it’s possible that it can be I’m just not sure that it is. 99% of the time it’s overloading that causes them to go bad. I overload my washing machine too much and I have to replace my suspension rods every couple of years. No biggy to me though. I hate doing laundry and try to get it done with the least mount of load as possible. Good question though, thanks for the comment!

@corina0001 4 жыл бұрын

I changed mine with new dampers but started getting the codes in about two weeks again

@BeardedApplianceRepair 4 жыл бұрын

Make sure your washer is draining properly. It can cause a similar code. Test the suspension rods again and see if they need to be changed for a second time. A lot of resellers warranty the parts they sell if you find them to have gone out again. Overloading the washer is the number 1 cause of suspension rod failure. Make sure your not overloading to prevent future issues. Good luck!

@mikehenson-qo7lh 7 ай бұрын

None of the videos I find have the same top removal process as the wa50t5300ac model. The differences are aggravating

@BeardedApplianceRepair 5 жыл бұрын

Hey sorry for the delay. I Got them from fox appliance parts. They are out of the Southwest. Foxatlanta.com

@Pjwilliamson55 11 ай бұрын

Why did uou greese the new rods

@joebagodonutssummertime8267 5 ай бұрын

What is the actual model number on this one?

@arif7642 4 жыл бұрын

what does a bad damper look like

@BeardedApplianceRepair 4 жыл бұрын

You feel for a bad damper. Can’t really look at it to tell if it’s bad or not. You get overload errors though. To test them you pretty much press down on the basket and see if it continues to bounce afterwards. If it comes back up and stays than they are good.

@RussellD11 24 күн бұрын

even with new rods mine still jumps like a rodeo buffalo lol

@iantiry2271 6 ай бұрын

You can do this by turning upside down instead of taking it apart

@2aforever510 10 ай бұрын

No No No!!! Don’t undo all the electrical! Please save yourself all the additional work, you need to remove three screws in back panel and pop the clips I the front to tilt the top up

@lesliemccormick6527 4 жыл бұрын

Or...skip this shit and wedge a length of duct-tape wrapped pool noodle across the top of the blue drum under the lip from the top. Just push down on blue drum and wedge each end in each side across the opening. Stops the drum from waggling and knocking about, the inner drum can spin, and costs about 3 bucks.

@michellemcnamee9915 Жыл бұрын

My brand new Samsung washer sucks.

@hbryan7565 4 жыл бұрын

Or appliancev8deo

@ScantPear 4 жыл бұрын

Throw the Samsung aka samshit away and buy speed queen

@daveyjones8821 5 жыл бұрын

Do you know what you are doing? I don't think so there is no need to strip the machine all you have to do is unscrew the 2 screw on the back and the wire cove and open the top of the machine (hob) from the front with a putty knife

@BeardedApplianceRepair 5 жыл бұрын

Davey Jones you decide to bleed your brakes (by your self) with the wheels on. I decide to do it with the wheels off. You can do it however you want. It still gets the job done. I prefer not to have things in my way.

@diontoussaint728 5 жыл бұрын

He has to disassemble the harness to remove the top completely to work more comfortable and safer.

@Jo060 5 жыл бұрын

There is more than 1 way to skin a cat, snowflake. However, there is only 1 way to utilize punctuation... Look in to that.