Kevin,
YOU are extremely kind. I know several people w/ Asperger's.
YOU are extremely kind. I know several people w/ Asperger's.
Washer wowes... or service people
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Today the Speed Queen TL is the ONLY old school TL washer available today---BUT their new models will have the "agipeller" instead of the real agitator to meet the silly new water-energy regs.Its time to SCRAP these regs and let the MARKETPLACE decide on washer and dishwaser water-energy issues.I want a machine-washer or dishwasher that uses WATER and lots of it to get clothes or dishes clean-and SHORTER run cycles.No two-three hour cycles for me!CRAZY!!!If you do have an old school Maytag-keep her going!!!
real1shep
Well-known member
Speed Queen...
has had some real problems with their line of front loader washers for residential use. Their commercial washers do fine as almost anyone can attest who has been in a laundromat. Not sure what the engineering issue is there....or maybe they are being ruled by bean counters.
Kevin
has had some real problems with their line of front loader washers for residential use. Their commercial washers do fine as almost anyone can attest who has been in a laundromat. Not sure what the engineering issue is there....or maybe they are being ruled by bean counters.
Kevin
Yes,heard about SQ problems with their FL machines on the Appliance forum.Its old school TL for me.Way things are going with the stupid regs on washers and dishwashers-do my shopping at the swap shops for VINTAGE machines!
real1shep
Well-known member
Well, replacing the transmission in TL washers is not a fun job, to say the least. I've done that with Kenmore washers in the past because I lived near a used appliance place that rebuilt washer transmissions. I found out though, that reman transmissions were only as good as the person who did them and the parameters they used in picking out the core to reman. I'm done with that and I really love my FL Neptune after I got the bugs worked out some 13yrs later.
The LG's and the Samsung FL's that are so highly touted in CR have about a five yr lifespan before you start to having service problems. That's disgusting to me for all that money spent.
Kevin
The LG's and the Samsung FL's that are so highly touted in CR have about a five yr lifespan before you start to having service problems. That's disgusting to me for all that money spent.
Kevin
kirbysthebest
Well-known member
John, glad you got it resolved.
I had the stainless steel braded hoses installed when I bought my new washer/dryer set in 2009. The problem, they installed a rubber hose to the steam dryer. that was the one that burst on Christmas Eve two years ago just as we were sitting down to dinner. We heard it pop, and still there was a mess by the time I got the water turned off.
I have since installed all new stainless steel hoses on all applications as well as I turn the water off when I an finished washing. As an extra precaution, if I am going to be away for any time I turn the main water valve off. I still shudder to think of the mess there would have been if that happened when I wasn't home.
I had the stainless steel braded hoses installed when I bought my new washer/dryer set in 2009. The problem, they installed a rubber hose to the steam dryer. that was the one that burst on Christmas Eve two years ago just as we were sitting down to dinner. We heard it pop, and still there was a mess by the time I got the water turned off.
I have since installed all new stainless steel hoses on all applications as well as I turn the water off when I an finished washing. As an extra precaution, if I am going to be away for any time I turn the main water valve off. I still shudder to think of the mess there would have been if that happened when I wasn't home.
real1shep
Well-known member
As a plumber, I always tell people that when they go on vacation, shut off at the main or the whole house shutoff (if there is one). The main at the meter is best because old yard services can rupture at any time as well.
Most folks get lucky with burst pipes...a neighbor calls them or they're home etc. If you're on vacation...the worst can happen, yes.
My Neptune FL washer will have mold smell if I don't leave the door open after use. So.....I wired in a electric box just above the washer. The box has a switch that controls the plug. I turn off the plug when not in use so the door light doesn't stay on and burn out. I suggest all people with FL's do something like that because the machines are sealed with the door closed and there will be residual water to form algae & mold smell. Maybe the newer FL's have a way around that....dunno.
Kevin
Most folks get lucky with burst pipes...a neighbor calls them or they're home etc. If you're on vacation...the worst can happen, yes.
My Neptune FL washer will have mold smell if I don't leave the door open after use. So.....I wired in a electric box just above the washer. The box has a switch that controls the plug. I turn off the plug when not in use so the door light doesn't stay on and burn out. I suggest all people with FL's do something like that because the machines are sealed with the door closed and there will be residual water to form algae & mold smell. Maybe the newer FL's have a way around that....dunno.
Kevin
electroluxman1
Member
Yes, keep your old Maytags going! I have a set from 1985,LA712 that don't miss a beat. I have the stainless steel hoses as well. Our local Maytag dealer is awesome. They are all about keeping the old ones running.
electrikbroomgu
Well-known member
Maytag washer
Glad you got the leak resolved John. I have a Maytag washer dating back to 1983 in my cellar that I bought for 50 bucks at an estate sale and put that in exactly 8 years ago with two new rubber washer hoses. It has served me well in that time and your post has me going downstairs tonight to inspect my hoses and connections for any sign of water leaks.
Back in the day Maytag was to washers what Hoover was to vacuum cleaners- long lasting quality products that were capable of lasting a lifetime. Hope to see you at the upcoming Monster Mash if you're still doing it.
Take care,
Joel
Glad you got the leak resolved John. I have a Maytag washer dating back to 1983 in my cellar that I bought for 50 bucks at an estate sale and put that in exactly 8 years ago with two new rubber washer hoses. It has served me well in that time and your post has me going downstairs tonight to inspect my hoses and connections for any sign of water leaks.
Back in the day Maytag was to washers what Hoover was to vacuum cleaners- long lasting quality products that were capable of lasting a lifetime. Hope to see you at the upcoming Monster Mash if you're still doing it.
Take care,
Joel
will be great to see you too.
It may be in early November, though. I have to judge a competition... so not sure when that is.
Will be good for us all to meet up again.
It may be in early November, though. I have to judge a competition... so not sure when that is.
Will be good for us all to meet up again.
