Part
Hexagon Nut
Product Rating
Customer
Pedro from NY
Problem
Old nut cracked. This nut is also called the spanner nut or tub nut.
Tools
Hammer and adjustable wrench.
Repair & Advice
This nut holds the washing machine drum to the basket. If this nut cracks then the machine can't spin properly causing violent vibrations and spin code errors. Nut can be removed by an adjustable wrench and tapping it with a hammer. The nut had to be turned clockwise to remove and counter clockwise to install.
Story submitted on July 22, 2020
Part
Hexagon Nut
Product Rating
Customer
Shauna from NV
Problem
Washer Assy barrel had to be replaced for top loader.
Tools
Screw driver, drill to unscrew the parts to get to the core of washing machine.
Repair & Advice
My boyfriend put too many clothes in the old samsung washer basket , it broke and was off canter. We ordered a new basket and nut (we broke the last one getting it off) . These two things were just what we needed and no repair man was needed!
Story submitted on March 21, 2021
Part
Hexagon Nut
Product Rating
Customer
Erni from VA
Problem
Washing machine was resetting during the spin cycle and restarting the wash.
Tools
adjustable wrench
Repair & Advice
Remove center cap from agitator plate, remove center bolt. Once bolt is off, remove agitator plate. Once place is off, tighten nut, or replace nut. In my case I had to replace it. I also replaced the tub suspension rods.
Story submitted on June 12, 2023