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My old boss always swore by a specific trick for those Samsung washer drain pumps
He said to tap the motor housing with a screwdriver handle three times before replacing it, and I finally tried it on a stubborn unit last week. It actually worked, saving the customer a $120 part, but now I'm wondering if that's just a temporary fix?
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kelly6727mo ago
It's a band-aid fix, but it can buy you a few months before the pump finally gives out.
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grant8267mo ago
Yeah, that "band-aid fix" line reminds me of my buddy's fridge. He did the same tap trick on the compressor, got another six months out of it before it quit for good.
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miles9926mo ago
Hold up, let's be real here. That tap isn't just a band-aid, it's a legit diagnostic tool. Sometimes the motor's brushes just stick, and a good jolt frees them up for years. I've seen units run fine for another two or three years after that. Calling it a temporary fix every time is like saying a jump start means your battery is dead forever. If it works, you fixed it. Simple as that.
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