So i'm a 21 y/o girl and i have cleared the hose and cleaned out the filter of my LG front loader. Now i want to try the solution where you turn the machine on its side, take out the pump and get any gunk out. I have turned the machine on its side and i know which part the pump is but i can't get it out. Any ideas? it is possible for me to do or is this method only for the skilled? don't have the money to get it fixed.

Diana, January 2010

THanks so much! I did it, mind you I used some very strange kitcken utensils as pliers but it worked. I'm so happy! Thanks for the advice and confidence boost.

Diana, January 2010

Why should you not be able to do this? - it should need no super-human feat of strength - just confidence and common sense.

Patronisingly... Take a digital photo so you know how to reconnect pipes and cables - you may also have to borrow tools - chaps collect tools but girls generally don't. Then, given that you may be forced to borrow tools from some fellow, why not ask the fellow to do it for you?

An old retired chap would be only too pleased to help for the price of a couple of beers.

See the youtube vid...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyPSNz0UiOk

Good luck...

An old retired chap, January 2010