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Took the washer apart to change the spider arm. Wondering if its OK to re-use the tub seal. New one is overpriced, wouldnt mind not getting one if i can get away with keeping the old one.

Makes sense... Thanks for all your inputs guys! I realize now that it failed prematurely due to not using bleach and running enough wash cycles. I actually though bleach would be harmful to alloy. That's why some aluminum cookware say not to use bleach with their product. Never though that...

Im curious...how dos using too little detergent effect the spider arm?

bleach I hear you. So i am understanding that the reason it failed in just 3 years is because i did not occasionally use bleach. Wow!

This issue is NOT a matter of theory Thanks for your input John L. Well, mine failed despite doing everything right. It never smelled. Always used powder detergent, never used beach and always kept the door open.

Appreciate your input guys! So i understand we're exactly where we were 10 years ago... No one knows for certain why they fail, just theories. Anyone ever tried coating the spider, or treating it? I've seen a couple of posts but they never reported back.

@ Rolls_rapide... I just don't get how they've been able to get away with it for this long. Can't believe they haven't been sued black and blue!

Brand new Daewoo front load washer, 3 years in and the spider arm needs to be replaced. A little research reveals that it's been a common problem for a while now. Has anyone come up with a solution? So many speculations as to what causes it...galvanic corrosion, water PH, detergent, keeping...