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Modern washers come with components called balance rings. These plastic tubes filled with a saltwater solution keep your appliance from going off balance and running away with your laundry. That watery sound they make may seem strange, but these parts are vital \u2013 if one goes, your washer may not work at all, reporting an unbalanced load error during spin cycles. To fix the issue, you\u2019ll need to dig into your washer, but you can get it done in an hour or two with a few basic tools. Follow this guide and the companion video to learn how to replace the balance rings in your washer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":22420,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,9],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\r\nHow To Replace A Washer Balance Ring (With Video!)<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Modern washers come with components called balance rings. 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