mjk
Titanium
- Joined
- Oct 20, 2005
- Location
- Wilmington DE USA
We have an LG FL washer maybe 10 years old.
I replaced the drain pump about 4 years ago and I was impressed by the fit of the sheet metal and how the machine was actually serviceable without breaking something. I may have spent 45 minutes to replace the pump.
I wasn't concerned with the pump failure at the time as we have dogs with long hair which was commonly trapped in the pump filter that was accessible from the lower front of the machine(monthly).
During one of the filter cleanings a couple years ago I somewhat remember pulling out what appeared to be a piece of aluminum.
At the time I probably thought I left something in my pocket that it ended up in the wash.
No damage fast forward to last night.
Open the washer after running my work clothes and there is a hint of smoke in the drum.
No fire, clothes are damp as normal.
I figured the pump was about to or did burn up.
First step in removing the pump is draining what water is left in the pump and removing the pump filter.
I find several large pieces of what appear to be cast aluminum.
This time I thought about it a little more, first I knew I didn't have anything in my pocket, 2nd there's no way the (3) pieces about 1/4" x 1-1/2" could have squeezed thru the perforations in the washer drum.
Did a Google search for "metal pieces in the washer filter" and find this is a common problem with FL washers as the "spider assembly" the rotating part connected to the motor that holds the drum is typically made from pot metal or aluminum, and is prone to corrosion/failure.
I'm looking at about $200 in parts and 5 hours of my time (with beverage breaks)
Anyone else replaced one and have anything to share
I replaced the drain pump about 4 years ago and I was impressed by the fit of the sheet metal and how the machine was actually serviceable without breaking something. I may have spent 45 minutes to replace the pump.
I wasn't concerned with the pump failure at the time as we have dogs with long hair which was commonly trapped in the pump filter that was accessible from the lower front of the machine(monthly).
During one of the filter cleanings a couple years ago I somewhat remember pulling out what appeared to be a piece of aluminum.
At the time I probably thought I left something in my pocket that it ended up in the wash.
No damage fast forward to last night.
Open the washer after running my work clothes and there is a hint of smoke in the drum.
No fire, clothes are damp as normal.
I figured the pump was about to or did burn up.
First step in removing the pump is draining what water is left in the pump and removing the pump filter.
I find several large pieces of what appear to be cast aluminum.
This time I thought about it a little more, first I knew I didn't have anything in my pocket, 2nd there's no way the (3) pieces about 1/4" x 1-1/2" could have squeezed thru the perforations in the washer drum.
Did a Google search for "metal pieces in the washer filter" and find this is a common problem with FL washers as the "spider assembly" the rotating part connected to the motor that holds the drum is typically made from pot metal or aluminum, and is prone to corrosion/failure.
I'm looking at about $200 in parts and 5 hours of my time (with beverage breaks)
Anyone else replaced one and have anything to share