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| Post# 358098 , Reply# 1 6/18/2009 at 23:17 (5,417 days old) by alr2903 (TN) | ||
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Hi, I would consider repairing the performa with a new timer. "you know what you have". alr2903 | ||
Post# 358102 , Reply# 2 6/18/2009 at 23:23 (5,417 days old) by yogitunes  (New Jersey) |
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yeah, get a new timer, maybe about six screws, pop off the knob and reuse, usually a big plug with all the wires comes off and then re-install the new one, probably total 15 minutes, theres usually a instruction sheet with it, and depending where you go to get it they'll help you thru it most times, if not ask one of us, most of them can do it with their eyes closed, you'll be excited that you did it yourself, and saved money...
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| Post# 358104 , Reply# 3 6/18/2009 at 23:34 (5,417 days old) by spookiness (Alexandria VA) | ||
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I'm going to play around with it this weekend and report back. If it is the timer, where can I buy a replacement? | ||
| Post# 358111 , Reply# 4 6/19/2009 at 00:02 (5,417 days old) by xraytech (Rural southwest Pennsylvania ) | ||
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| Post# 358119 , Reply# 5 6/19/2009 at 01:31 (5,417 days old) by lebron (Minnesota) | ||
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| Post# 358155 , Reply# 6 6/19/2009 at 07:49 (5,417 days old) by davek () | ||
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You should be able to find a timer for less than a washer. That said, a direct-drive Whirlpool, Kenmore, Estate, or Roper will be the most dependable cheap thing you can find. | ||
| Post# 358190 , Reply# 8 6/19/2009 at 14:02 (5,417 days old) by davek () | ||
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24" DD Kenmore 70 It may have needed a coupler, but 10:1 it was scrapped for being small. | ||
| Post# 358195 , Reply# 10 6/19/2009 at 14:26 (5,417 days old) by maytagmark (Galveston,Tx.) | ||
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Pic won't load for some reason, good luck on your search, if you have any questions about any potential machines, someone here will probably know the answer | ||
| Post# 358268 , Reply# 12 6/19/2009 at 20:16 (5,417 days old) by everythingold (Grand Rapids, Michigan) | ||
Don't put money into the Performa, they are garbage. Get a decent DD. A 3 speed motor and agitation/spin control makes a great machine. Slow down agitaion and you can do delicates. ANY problem with a DD can be fixed easily. Parts are plentiful and interchangeable. Worst case scenario is a bad tranie. I can swap a tranie in 15 minutes. matt
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| Post# 358327 , Reply# 13 6/20/2009 at 03:22 (5,416 days old) by alr2903 (TN) | ||
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Norfolksouthern, Thats a nice Kenmore, looks brand new. Was the 24" made with the same motor and transmission as the bigger model? If so it may outlast all of us. alr | ||
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Post# 358447 , Reply# 15 6/20/2009 at 23:24 (5,415 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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same tranny as in all the DD....problem only seen is the Design2000 which started it all, these trannys we used in these smaller tubs at first and then to the super capacity, never making the tranny bigger or stronger, almost pulling 1/2 more of the weight of the original design......makes you think, was it really intended to power the super capacity? and the agitators are all interchangeable, except for the large base of the kitchen aide, tub is way too narrow... his 24" is the same exact Design2000, with a new control panel, and yes this one should last longer than the rest, not as much strain on the power train, all over....... | ||
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