Hi I have a Samsung model WA45T3200AW/A4 top load washer about 5 years old. The washer starts out normally but then shortly into wash cycle it goes out of balance bangs around and then shuts off with out of balance error code. Do you think it could be a broken damper spring/rod?
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Hi @cobrajetken
It could be a faulty suspension rod or maybe more than one, as there are 4 rods used in the washer. One in each corner of the machine.
Here's a video that shows how to replace one of them.
They come as a kit of 4 rods i.e. 2 of each part number. Search online for DC97-16350S DC97-16350T wa45t3200aw/a4 suspension rod to find suppliers that suit you best. (examples only)
I realize that the video shows replacing part number DC97-16350C but the part numbers above are the ones for the rods in your washer.
The 2 x DC97-16350S rods are used on the rear of the tub and the 2 x DC97-16350T rods are used on the front of the tub.
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