Scott W Centerburg , OH December 05, 2014 Appliance: LG Washer WM2277HW Lg Washer Wm2277hw / Abweeus: Bearings worn out. How to replace Gasket. Watched video on repairs. Very simple for anyone with some mechanical skills. Had about 3-4 hours in it. Took an hour to clean drum on inside. Bearings made it 9 years and started to get really loud on spin cycle. Like new now. I recommend buying the pump out hoses and replace while you have disassembled. More than likely it has the black mold in it causing a smell in the washer. 2 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 2+ hours