A quick rundown of what I have. We bought a new LG washer back in January and it was quiet as a mouse for about two months, then started making a knocking/thumping sound any time the tub would change direction, whether during the fill/sensing cycle or agitating during the wash cycle. After investigating a bit I discovered that the noise was from where the tub hanger's plastic/nylon balls hang in their socket (see picture).
After dealing with LG customer service and getting the run around for weeks, I decided to try a shot of silicone in each socket which instantly stopped the noise. That only lasted about a dozen washes before the noise returned. Finally got LG to send out a repair guy (after another month) who ordered new hangers and some special waterproof grease. Three weeks later he returned, replaced the parts and all was quiet again.
A few weeks ago the noise returned so I sprayed the hangars with silicone and again they were quiet but only for a dozen or so washes. One making the noise isn't too bad but once two or three get going it's very annoying. So rather than continually keep spraying them, I want to find something that'll last. I thought about a dry-film graphite lube but before I take this apart to do anything I'd like to hear if any of you have another lube suggestion. Calling LG is no longer an option because I refuse to deal with those Idiots ever again. Thanks in advance.
After dealing with LG customer service and getting the run around for weeks, I decided to try a shot of silicone in each socket which instantly stopped the noise. That only lasted about a dozen washes before the noise returned. Finally got LG to send out a repair guy (after another month) who ordered new hangers and some special waterproof grease. Three weeks later he returned, replaced the parts and all was quiet again.
A few weeks ago the noise returned so I sprayed the hangars with silicone and again they were quiet but only for a dozen or so washes. One making the noise isn't too bad but once two or three get going it's very annoying. So rather than continually keep spraying them, I want to find something that'll last. I thought about a dry-film graphite lube but before I take this apart to do anything I'd like to hear if any of you have another lube suggestion. Calling LG is no longer an option because I refuse to deal with those Idiots ever again. Thanks in advance.