Hi, all.
While I've generally and otherwise liked the two LG front-load washers I've owned (the first, a WM2277, and the more recent, a WM3470), both of them had (2277)/have (3470) developed a rear tub seal leak. I replaced the seal and bearings in the 2277, and eventually replaced with the 3470 set -- only to have the same problem years later.
Maybe there really is no good answer to this question, but is there anything in particular that lends itself to these seals failing as they seem to? Just an example of a part or design poorly capable of withstanding routine washer activity? Why do these things seem to give out as easily as they do? My wife and I don't abuse these appliances; we have no children and aren't constantly running them.
Is there any realistic means of prevention (aside from "don't buy one," "don't use it," or other such avoidance-based obviousness), maintenance, or other constructive behavior that can help prolong the useful life of this seemingly troubled part of the assembly?
Thanks in advance.
JL
While I've generally and otherwise liked the two LG front-load washers I've owned (the first, a WM2277, and the more recent, a WM3470), both of them had (2277)/have (3470) developed a rear tub seal leak. I replaced the seal and bearings in the 2277, and eventually replaced with the 3470 set -- only to have the same problem years later.
Maybe there really is no good answer to this question, but is there anything in particular that lends itself to these seals failing as they seem to? Just an example of a part or design poorly capable of withstanding routine washer activity? Why do these things seem to give out as easily as they do? My wife and I don't abuse these appliances; we have no children and aren't constantly running them.
Is there any realistic means of prevention (aside from "don't buy one," "don't use it," or other such avoidance-based obviousness), maintenance, or other constructive behavior that can help prolong the useful life of this seemingly troubled part of the assembly?
Thanks in advance.
JL
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