I can't help but I will say when it gets stuck on a longer time on the last spin its probably trying to balance..also I'm sure you realize your Duet will be different from FL'ers on todays market..much less water. I'm sure someone will be here to help you..Good Luck

I just found an another thread on this washer and ssidekick and someone mentioned leaving the sidekick opened. I hadn't thought of that. I always leave my washer door cracker, but I do not want to have to leave a drawer open. Our laundry is in our mud room and is passed through constantly and I would hate the mess. An open drawer is also an invitation for my 2 year old to utilize as a stool.

A closed up washer is an invitation for mold. But I understand your point.

I can't help either but you might have the same issues with a new set (times and error codes). Mama is right, the new FL washers use much less water now. I'd personally keep what you have until one of them die.

Never thought of having to keep the sidekick open. That's a real issue to consider. Perhaps that's why they are so heavily discounted now?

Speed Queen makes front loaders, why don't you check them out?

Well thats good to know! Where did you buy parts? My husband looked at parts about a year ago and it seemed like it would be several hundred dollars. We were also worried that drum supports were back so that may have been some of the cost. We have 3 little kids and we are in AK and the fastest appliance order is 4-6 weeks. That would be a long time without a washer. This is our set.

We're bad, not back. My computer wifi isn't working so I'm using my phone

Were not we're. .. ugh

I would hate the sidekick if it smells. Lg user guide said the machine alerts every 30 washes to do a machine cleaning cycle so it doesn't get smelly. I love the idea because I constantly hold small loads of delicates until I have enough. The sidekick is $347 at home depot and $449 at lowes, not much more than a pedestal.

But the sidekick is a trip hazard in your space. Right? Dadoes could help you with this repair. He's a gem! I know he posted a link to a parts company once in the last few months. There is ebay. I know a new set is suductive but I agree with others that recommend repair. Of course, it depends on your resources, i.e. If you are not DIYers, move on.

We are (we being my husband) diyers, but we (he) have too many projects. He said he would try it, just tell him what part. Of course, this afternoon, it's leaking. And my 5 year old moved my catch pan from underneath to use as a drum, so water is under washer. Line in door is water line. Door fills up then drips.

I'd prefer to limp this along and use money for kitchen appliances.

In a new washer you won't have water up to the glass door that's for sure.

I'll also say that running a clean machine cycle is good practice, but the machine also needs left open e ven if its just an inch or so. Mold will grow fast and into places you can't see or get to.

Accurate diagnostic is a challenge from afar but that leak looks like nothing more serious than a torn or worn boot ... unless there's a crack or damage of some ilk to the door that isn't shown in the pic. Can't offer specific parts references without a model number to pinpoint. There are numerous online sources. PartsDr.com has been my go-to for best price for a while.

Upfixer..you say door fills up...I think I'm not the only one that would love a pic of your water line in the washer LOL.

I never see the high water. When I hear it alarming, I come and check. Actually, sometimes it leak without an error alarm which results in a bigger mess. Today, my mom ran a different wash cycle that I don't normally use, active wear with warm wash. I typically use either normal wash with cold or whites with hot. The leaking hasn't been this pronounced, with door filling up, for quite awhile. I think I recall it happened more on the warm wash settings.

I didn't order the washer/dryer today with my kitchen appliances though I did take another look. The sales lady told me that customers have said when the lg spins, it vibrates the new top sliding trays which open. I also checked the sidekick and the door shuts when the drawer closes so wouldn't air out.

We'll look for parts to fix our washer. A cheap fix would be great. It's my lowest priority for appliances, as long as it's working. I'd rather spend money in the kitchen:)

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There's no crack or damage to the door

My model is GHW9400PW2.

On appliance parts pros, the Drain pump is $132 and I don't see the boot for sale. Boot is $107 on repair clinic . Com . Not as cheap as I'd hoped. Hope it works.

The boot is P/N WP8182119. AppliancePartsPros.com $106.09. PartsDr.com lists it $72.49.

BTW The reason most Front Load fans don't recommend Speed Queen is because none of their FL Units have a built in heater.

The boot looks ok. My husband removed it about a year ago and it was fine. I thoroughly inspected it on the machine yesterday and it still looks fine. He cleaned out the filter in washer and it wasn't bad (he cleans that regularly). He cleaned out the supply hose filters and he said they were pretty clogged. He's also looking at cleaning out the drain hose. I'm not sure if he finished that today. We'll see if this helps the issue first.

Your terminology in reference to the problem is a bit confusing. You say "the door fills up with water." Does that mean there's water inside the structure of the door? Or are you meaning that the TUB fills with more water than it should, such that you can see it higher up on the door/window?

My take on this is if you like your current washer and can get it repaired/maintained then you might be better off continuing to use it.

But if you ultimately decide to get a new washer then perhaps stick with the brand that you are most familiar/comfortable with. When shopping for a new FL washer/dryer set I was trying to choose between brands like Whirlpool, Maytag, Electrolux, Samsung, and LG. I wanted a washer that had access to the drain pump trap (which I had to clear out every six months or so with my old Asko washer). Except for the Electrolux compact FL washer only Samsung and LG have them. Sales reps consistently recommended LG over Samsung. Even though Whirlpools don't have such access, Whirlpool FL washer owners seem to be quite satisfied with them. And to be honest, after seven months of use, I haven't yet felt a need to clean out my LG's pump trap.

The door asembly actually fills with water. It seems like the tub fills then doesn't drain, then water leaks out front and fills door. If you see the photo, the water line is water in the door.

I really hope that we can make this one work. It's probably best to save money at the moment.

Overall, this has been a great washer. My parents used it for 4 people + 5 family members joined house for 1 yr. We bought house, so now serves our family of 5 + my brother's family of 6 for 6 months last year while they were moving. Lots of kids and laundry. Constantly washing, and probably lack of attention to maintenance. We'd never cleaned the supply screens before. Oh, and our softener died last year and I'm sure that didn't help. Actually think hard water contributed to the demise of our dishwasher. Got a wonderful new Kinetico. Less salt and better water so much easier on the appliances.

I don't know if we want to replace many parts. It looks like all the parts that "could" be the problem would add up to $400.

LG seems to have most problem free reviews on consumer reports. Yes, we also liked the easy access trap. I do like that Maytag is made in America but my husband doesn't like the brand (not sure why).

Maytag was bought by Whirlpool about ten years ago. The Maytag insides are essentially a Whirlpool. If you don't like Whirlpool, don't get a Maytag. Made in the US is no guarantee of quality. Make sure you have reliable LG service in your area before you invest in a machine. Hope you can repair your old one.

Water shouldn't be getting into the structure of the door unless there's a crack or some problem with the inside panel or the window or the door boot or the door is hanging askew on the hinges or isn't locking securely, etc. That has no relation to whether the tub drains or how full it fills.

I washed 8 loads yesterday and 1 today. No errors or leaking. Nothing visible is wrong with the door. My husband looked that over really well too. I think he also tightened the hinges but it still leaked.

Run your hand around the bottom of the inside of the glass door, if there is roughness there, it could be lint buildup that is causing the glass and boot to not seal well.

MRB