Everyone meet Horsey->LG

[tgbrendoni]

This post was very informative with good point of views from commenters. I was glad to come across it as it helped me to get started on replacing the bearings for my LG WM3677HW which was more of a pain in the ass because it is a combination washer and dryer in one unit. There were extra hoses and wiring connections I had to deal with due to the dryer.

Here, my washer/dryer was bought in December 2004, and after taking it apart, there was no leaks or extensive corrosion of the aluminum spider which was to my relief. However, the cavity between the ribs in the spider was filled with whatever it is, soap scum, lint, etc so I spent quite a while digging the gunk out and then using a pressure washer to blast it and the drum clean. I figured that even if the spider get coated with some kind of paint, the cavity will still get filled up with gunk so I decided to use canned foam spray to fill in the space between the spider and drum. Now waiting for the foam to cure so I can cut off the excess...

 

[tgbrendoni]

Regarding complaints due to LG washers, I was told by the salesperson, that a year after I got my washer, LG changed the warranty of their appliances from 2 years to 1. He suspect that the company may have skimp on materials for newer models, using lower grade stuff to maximize their profits. He was pretty knowledgeable about appliance mechanics and even would take apart a washer on the showroom floor, much to his boss chagrin.

 

[norgeway]

All this...

Just goes to show why my 30 year old Kenmore is still working!!!LOL..and probably will outlast three of these things, Korean cars are ok, ive had 2 Hyundais and have no complaints.

 

[laundromat]

Hey, Melvin

I have a similar model. You set the cycle, push start and here the door lock then it beeps and shows DL. When I set the diagnosis,the only thing it does is reads DL. If you keep restarting it, it finally comes on. Sometimes, it goes through with no problem but, it also can be difficult. It fills via the prewash not the main wash chamber of the dispenser and sometimes stops just as the recirculating spray begins. Sometimes during the wash. Other times during the rinse. It's model number WM2277HS. I spoke to one of their techs. He had me unplug it then press start for ten seconds then plug it in and retry. No luck. He thinks it's the door latch assembly. But, why would the door lock have anything to do with the recirculating spray or the flow of water through its dispenser? I want to make this my daily workhorse. If it's only the door lock, the price is right. Thanks in advance for being so in tune with these. They're my favorite. Mine actually has an adjustable screw on the pressure valve! I'll try to get its part number for those who prefer a higher water level.

 

[cheesphht]

Has anyone found an electrical schematic on this LG washer?

Hey, I need to find a schematic to this LG wm2277hw to figure out where I can hook up a relay so that the pump motor turns on.

Yeah, I could stand there with a meter and poke into the wires and sees which one lights it up but that could take a very long time. Why not try to find the drawings on it, huh?

This is probably my last shot at finding these drawings as the people are getting kind of anxious about the washer being broke.

And, please check out links before you paste them. I can't tell you how many dead links I've gotten on this.

Thanks, Joe

 

[mse_ii]

Thanks a bunch

Thanks for the post.
I purchased this LG set at a garage sale $50/pair was told the dryer needed heating element and washer was fine but after. getting it home found the dryer only needed a couple sensors which was great(much cheaper than a heating element) but once I hooked up the washer I found a horrible smell and loud howling sound.

So needless to say I found this page vey handy.

I did the bearings last year was in a hurry to get it up and running and didn't have the sensor at hand so I never replaced hall effect sensor. I didn't even use it enough at the time to know it had an occasional LE error. Now its gotten worse and I am getting LE error all the time, Guess it is time to tear it apart again.

So far I have a grand total of $150 invested in the pair including parts/machine purchase so add another $25 for the "Hall"senso, and I feel I did alright.

thanks again for all your efforts made here.

 

[mse_ii]

Oh... I have a question too.
Those "dampers" kinda like a shock.

Should they be pretty loose and just work as a guide or should they work actualy like a shock?

Should there be some sort of seal/gasket/guide inside them?
The way the plastic piece is designed it looks like it should have something.

When I opened my machine I realized someone else had worked on it b4.
So I am not sure what condition those dampers/shock should be in but they are kina slopy atm.
This machine bounces around quite a bit and am wondering if that is normal or should it be somewhat smooth. I think they my need to be replaced but it will cost $50-$60 to replace so I don't want to do it on a hunch.

 

[thomm-inheriter]

Can't thank supremewhirlpol enough

My LG Thomm started making loud clunking noises during slow rotation but was fine during the fast spin. Thought it might be bearings and found this thread. Took the whole thing apart... couldn't have done it without the guidance from supremewhirlpol... and found that the corrosion on the spider had my spider in 4 pieces, see photos. Granted mine is a bit older and came with the home I'm in, 3 years now. Have a new spider on it's way. The drum was in pretty good shape. New spider comes on Friday and hope that solves the problem. Aside from this the washer has been wonderful to my wife and me.