New front loader. Motor and transmission are 24 yr old also.
Fix or Replace: top load washer
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Our Maytag Mod.610 died a clunky death (crank arm gearbox-pretty sure) at 34 years of age.
The deliverymen said it was their new record.
Bought a new-fangled front loader. So far, so good.
Just be prompt unloading it. Ours has a fresh tumble feature where air is blown into the drum while the drum turns...this prevents that "dull smell".
The deliverymen said it was their new record.
Bought a new-fangled front loader. So far, so good.
Just be prompt unloading it. Ours has a fresh tumble feature where air is blown into the drum while the drum turns...this prevents that "dull smell".
Front-loaders (the UK norm) are an inherently flawed design and don't seem to be very reliable.
I've been in two rented multi-occupant blocks here in Taiwan that had cheap ancient Hitachi top loaders that seemed to run all day every day. The newer ones, though still better than front loaders, tend to have membrane-covered panel switches, and the membrane wears through from finger pressure eventually.
I've been in two rented multi-occupant blocks here in Taiwan that had cheap ancient Hitachi top loaders that seemed to run all day every day. The newer ones, though still better than front loaders, tend to have membrane-covered panel switches, and the membrane wears through from finger pressure eventually.
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The new ones are garbage in quality compared to the older models.
The new ones are garbage in quality compared to the older models.
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Originally Posted By: maxdustington
Buy the part, start saving up for the Speed Queen.
I see a lot of talking about the SQ here on BITOG but no one ever pulls the trigger. I want that to change.
I have a Speedqueen. I have well water, so no worries on that for me.
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/4641625/1
Maytag does make a heavy duty top loader for about $800.
There is a setting for deep water wash that will fix that issue in the video. We purchased a Whirlpool Cabrio washer and drier set back in August 2017 and love them. No issues getting clothes clean as some claim. I thought about keeping the old units that came with the house, they must have been over 25 years old, but decided to get new ones for better efficiency. No regrets so far.
Originally Posted By: maxdustington
Buy the part, start saving up for the Speed Queen.
I see a lot of talking about the SQ here on BITOG but no one ever pulls the trigger. I want that to change.
I have a Speedqueen. I have well water, so no worries on that for me.
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/4641625/1
Maytag does make a heavy duty top loader for about $800.
There is a setting for deep water wash that will fix that issue in the video. We purchased a Whirlpool Cabrio washer and drier set back in August 2017 and love them. No issues getting clothes clean as some claim. I thought about keeping the old units that came with the house, they must have been over 25 years old, but decided to get new ones for better efficiency. No regrets so far.
I have used a site called - appliancepartspro.com - for a few years now. I'm not affiliated in any way, just a satisfied customer. Reasonable prices and shipping, just plug your model number in the box and the available parts will be listed for you along with a breakdown by subsection. The site also has a feature to see short videos on the particular DIY repair you want to do.
Repairclinic.com.
I've fixed washers, dryers, ranges, HVAC, etc.
Fast and reasonable with great support.
Originally Posted By: 86cutlass307
I have used a site called - appliancepartspro.com - for a few years now. I'm not affiliated in any way, just a satisfied customer. Reasonable prices and shipping, just plug your model number in the box and the available parts will be listed for you along with a breakdown by subsection. The site also has a feature to see short videos on the particular DIY repair you want to do.
I've fixed washers, dryers, ranges, HVAC, etc.
Fast and reasonable with great support.
Originally Posted By: 86cutlass307
I have used a site called - appliancepartspro.com - for a few years now. I'm not affiliated in any way, just a satisfied customer. Reasonable prices and shipping, just plug your model number in the box and the available parts will be listed for you along with a breakdown by subsection. The site also has a feature to see short videos on the particular DIY repair you want to do.
Originally Posted By: gregk24
There is a setting for deep water wash that will fix that issue in the video. We purchased a Whirlpool Cabrio washer and drier set back in August 2017 and love them. No issues getting clothes clean as some claim. I thought about keeping the old units that came with the house, they must have been over 25 years old, but decided to get new ones for better efficiency. No regrets so far.
The problem I noticed is with deep water setting is it never seemed to spin the clothes right and you would have to run an additional spin and drain cycle. We had a similar Maytag, and on regular clothes it cleaned them well, but never got my dirty/nasty work clothes clean. It finally got to the point where even on an additional drain and spin there would be too much water in the clothes. Went with a GE that has an agitator and have been really happy with it.
There is a setting for deep water wash that will fix that issue in the video. We purchased a Whirlpool Cabrio washer and drier set back in August 2017 and love them. No issues getting clothes clean as some claim. I thought about keeping the old units that came with the house, they must have been over 25 years old, but decided to get new ones for better efficiency. No regrets so far.
The problem I noticed is with deep water setting is it never seemed to spin the clothes right and you would have to run an additional spin and drain cycle. We had a similar Maytag, and on regular clothes it cleaned them well, but never got my dirty/nasty work clothes clean. It finally got to the point where even on an additional drain and spin there would be too much water in the clothes. Went with a GE that has an agitator and have been really happy with it.
Originally Posted By: 86cutlass307
I have used a site called - appliancepartspro.com - for a few years now. I'm not affiliated in any way, just a satisfied customer. Reasonable prices and shipping, just plug your model number in the box and the available parts will be listed for you along with a breakdown by subsection. The site also has a feature to see short videos on the particular DIY repair you want to do.
I've been using that for years too, my dad has 2 apartment building after all and things break. They sell my timer for $139. I'm confident with my skill in replacing it, just want to know if it is worth fixing.
Looks like it is a "they don't make them like they used to" situation, I'll fix mine.
I have used a site called - appliancepartspro.com - for a few years now. I'm not affiliated in any way, just a satisfied customer. Reasonable prices and shipping, just plug your model number in the box and the available parts will be listed for you along with a breakdown by subsection. The site also has a feature to see short videos on the particular DIY repair you want to do.
I've been using that for years too, my dad has 2 apartment building after all and things break. They sell my timer for $139. I'm confident with my skill in replacing it, just want to know if it is worth fixing.
Looks like it is a "they don't make them like they used to" situation, I'll fix mine.
Originally Posted By: MParr
The model you listed is a belt drive. That’s a good thing. If it were one of those direct drive Whirlpool clones, I’d say get rid of it. It may work out to repair it. If not, GE has some really good top loaders, equipped with agitators. They are belt drive too.
Why is belt drive better than direct drive?
Originally Posted By: spackard
Problem is you live in California.
Going to be facing a 55 gal/day indoor water usage restriction.
Assembly Bill 1668 and Senate Bill 606
55 per capita, we don't use anywhere close to it and we only wash full load. In the worst case I'll take shower at work, and ask all the family member to pee one after the other before we flush.
The model you listed is a belt drive. That’s a good thing. If it were one of those direct drive Whirlpool clones, I’d say get rid of it. It may work out to repair it. If not, GE has some really good top loaders, equipped with agitators. They are belt drive too.
Why is belt drive better than direct drive?
Originally Posted By: spackard
Problem is you live in California.
Going to be facing a 55 gal/day indoor water usage restriction.
Assembly Bill 1668 and Senate Bill 606
55 per capita, we don't use anywhere close to it and we only wash full load. In the worst case I'll take shower at work, and ask all the family member to pee one after the other before we flush.
Nothing beats a old maytag.
The replacement timer arrived, it was a FSP open box one that looks new (Maytag on all the label, but the motor is made in China).
Took the old one apart as well, turns out one of the contact had broken off (a metal fatigue over the 24 years of cycling). I'll keep the it around as a donor.
Took the old one apart as well, turns out one of the contact had broken off (a metal fatigue over the 24 years of cycling). I'll keep the it around as a donor.
Fix it if you have the mechanical abilities. I personally will never buy a high efficiency top load washer without the agitator. I have a plethora of friends that have them & say they do NOT clean well at all. Front load washer -- FORGET IT. Fix it if you can & good luck.
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