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Post# 391475 , Reply# 1   11/7/2009 at 15:33 (5,254 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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Post# 391490 , Reply# 2   11/7/2009 at 17:54 (5,254 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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In Harvest Gold, has a leak, to which the seller did not disclose. Do not know if he didn't know or was trying to pull a fast one, but will put in a claim to Paypal and see where that gets me. Other than that there is also going to my CC company and file a complaint with them for action. More likely than not it is the pump that is leaking, a pretty normal thing for a washing machine of this vintage. Yes, I'd haggle the seller down on the price, unless you just happen to love BB Whirlpools and must have this washer. A new pump will set you back at least $30, more or less, then there is your time and labour for the install. If you plan on hiring a repair service, then I'd offer nothing more than $5 or $10, as you surely will spend > $60 to have the repair work done. L. |
Post# 391622 , Reply# 4   11/8/2009 at 11:23 (5,254 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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Post# 391643 , Reply# 5   11/8/2009 at 14:27 (5,253 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Is to pop the cabinette off, failing that trying to determine the source of the leak via where, how and when water leaks. For my machine water leaks only when the pump is running (recirculating water or pumping it out), so feel pretty sure it is the pump. Plus the area of the floor that is wet is almost right where the pump is located. In the end gave up nearly $70 for mine. Paid more,but after contacting the seller via Paypal, he refunded much of my money. Although both machines are belt drives, I would agree that paying more than a few shills for a full sized unit, unless near mint prolly isn't worth it. The vintage "Contertible" models or even portable models are another story as far as one is concerned. Long as the machine does not have major issues such as the timer, transmission or a serious rust/holes through the tub, these machines offer far more bang for the buck than any portable sold today. |
Post# 391683 , Reply# 6   11/8/2009 at 18:22 (5,253 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)   |   | |
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Keep in mind what the machine is worth in scrap value. It would probably get $10 at a dump where they pay by the pound. A couple years ago, belt drives and GE FFs were getting $35-40 I think, though scrap steel prices have dropped since then. As to the leak, my experience has been that the most common leak comes from the centerpost gasket, followed by the pump and bleach dispenser hoses. Used to be when I was working on these regularly for re-sale (in the late 90s), pulling a tub and installing a new gasket was a straight forward operation, at least usually. Now, as the machines have aged another decade, care and caution should be taken when pulling the tubs due to rust and weakening at the gasket neck. Good luck getting the machine and good luck with it if you do! Gordon |