The balance ring is an enclosed plastic container that is partially filled with a salt water solution. The two halves of the balance ring are welded together to form a permanent seal. It is attached to the inner clothes basket and allows the basket to spin smoothly if an uneven load creates an out-of-balance situation.

What is balance ring?

The balance ring is an enclosed plastic container that is partially filled with a salt water solution. The two halves of the balance ring are welded together to form a permanent seal. It is attached to the inner clothes basket and allows the basket to spin smoothly if an uneven load creates an out-of-balance situation.

What does the Samsung balance ring do?

Balance Ring DC97-12135A / AP4327038. Genuine Samsung part This is a balance ring or a washer tub balancer assembly. It is used in washing machines. This part is located around the edges of the load tub and is responsible for making sure that the spinning tub stays steady during the wash cycle.