re: Washing machine repair

It's an older Whirlpool top load washer. I've never had any problems with it before. I'll check the lid switch.

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The cheap roper models? Seems like I heard you say they would be best bet if not a speed queen

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The cheap Ropers now use the Vertical Modular Washer system that Whirlpool uses on the Cabrio and I hate the electronics.
As much as I hate GE electronics the best cheap washer and dryer right now is probably the Hot Points as they are the last of the analog timer units out there.

Telling people the best new units is not my best area as I don't do warranty work anymore, so the newest units I see are usually 2-3 years old.

I go to the conventions and training seminars and watch the tear downs and not what I do not like and I made six pages of notes on what I don't like on the new Whirlpool brand units (Whirlpool makes Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana, Roper, Admiral, JenAir and Kenmore laundry products)


Sadly all units now are made with really cheap electronics that are not cheap to replace. I can't even tell people they are better going top load now because so many of the newer top load use really crappy springs that cause issues down the line to support the drum. Everything hangs now a days, nothing seems to be attached to the frame.
Bearings go out at a high rate.

I honestly feel that sometime in the mid 2000's the appliance companies got together and decided to engineer their products to fail at a higher rate.

Now I tell you guys to get the stuff that lasts, but for job securty, I like what the manufacturers are doing. The crappier the machines the more we make.

Fixing a lid switch on a Washer may net me $65 after all said and done. Changing a actuator or a pump on a newer unit nets me closer to $175 for the same amount of time.

twenty year old maytags are belt driven, Maytag didn't go direct drive until Whirlpool started making them.

You are correct though and that is why I prefer direct drive Whirlpool units to Maytag belt drive units. Those direct drive units are the best as far as dependability.

Though generally when the coupler fails it won't spin or agitate. as it;s just three teeth that spin a rubber ring, that in turn spins three plastic teeth. If it spins a full tub, then probably not the coupler.

Though the unit in question doesn't have a coupler.

Noticed the image cam from the Samaraui, best site for appliance stuff for sure.


It's more like this for a Maytag

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It's an older Whirlpool top load washer. I've never had any problems with it before. I'll check the lid switch.

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You have jumper wires?

You will need to remove the end caps on the top of the console. If you have no end caps you will need to stick a paint scraper under the console to pop the console up to get to the switch connector. Simply unplug it and jump the two outside wires together.







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If it works when jumped you have a bad lidswitch.

I always figured the name was an homage to the baseball player. (names of sports figures are popular here)

Okay, not much of a baseball fan. Not many using a real name on here.

As always, doing work in an appliance thread.

Looked on Craigslist and found someone that has a kenmore 90 series for sale for 125. Most likely will go get it tomorrow

Do you know anyone that can repair a Samsung stove? SE error and we replaced the board to no avail.

Recently bought a speed queen and love it. Have a 2003 Era whirlpool that leaks transmission fluid. Would it be worth fixing and giving to my daughter?



Recently purchased a 20 y/o may tag from a friend (grandmothers who passed away) for my sons apartment. $50. Thanks for the advice napoleon!!