LG THINQ FRONT-LOAD SERIES Smell Rubber

Drum Support Flange (Spider Arm)

This three-armed aluminum support holds the drum in center alignment. Over time, chemical buildup and galvanic corrosion cause the arms to fracture, causing the drum to tilt and rotate eccentrically. This misalignment forces the spinning drum to rub against the rubber door seal at high speeds, creating intense friction and the smell of burning rubber.

Door Boot Gasket (Bellows)

This is the primary source of the burning odor. While it is not the cause of the failure, the friction from the misaligned drum physically melts or wears down the rubber of the gasket. Once the smell is present, the gasket often shows physical signs of wear, such as grey rubber dust or visible scoring marks on the inner lip.

Rear Tub Bearing Kit

Failure of the internal bearings allows the drum shaft to wobble within the rear outer tub. This instability causes the drum to oscillate uncontrollably during the spin cycle, leading to repeated contact with the rubber bellows. Bearing failure is often preceded by a loud 'jet engine' noise during high-speed rotation.

SKU: MAP61913707