ACV72909506 Genuine Friction Damper Assembly for LG Washing Machines, Drum Suspension Shock Absorber

ACV72909506 is a genuine LG friction damper assembly for LG washing machines. Dampers sit under the tub and act like shock absorbers, controlling how far the drum can move as it spins up and slows down. LG uses several damper numbers with different ratings, so match ACV72909506 against the label on your old damper or the parts list for your model before ordering.

Washing machine banging or shaking on spin?

During a spin the drum is heavy and off balance, and the dampers soak up that movement so it doesn't reach the cabinet. A friction damper uses a pad sliding inside its cylinder, and as that pad wears, the damper offers less and less resistance. The result is a washer that thumps against the cabinet, vibrates loudly, moves across the floor or stops spinning with an unbalance error. With the machine empty, press down firmly on the drum through the door opening. If it bounces freely, the dampers are likely worn.

Part details

• Genuine LG part number ACV72909506
• Friction type damper assembly
• Mounts under the washer tub
• For LG washing machines

Replacing washer dampers

Switch off at the wall and turn off the taps. Dampers are usually reached by removing the front or rear panel, depending on the model. Note the orientation of the old damper, push out its mounting pins and fit the new one the same way. Dampers wear together, so if one has failed it's worth checking or replacing the others. Finish with a spin test on an empty drum.

Questions about this part

Do I need to replace both dampers?

Dampers age at the same rate, so if one is worn the others usually aren't far behind. Replacing them as a set gives the most even result. Check how many your machine uses and order that quantity of ACV72909506 if they all share this number.