Thread Number: 48368
Frigidaire WCI FL Stkable Washer-99 Dryer-98 Control Panel Removal |
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Post# 700832 , Reply# 1   9/3/2013 at 12:41 (3,859 days old) by capecodlaundry ()   |   | |
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POST PIC Notice the completely perfect (and easy to replace) control knob left undamaged while the start swtich assembly post sheared off and was ruined by the fat careless sis in law! |
Post# 701063 , Reply# 8   9/4/2013 at 07:51 (3,859 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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It is easy to replace this sw once you remove the dryers top as described above by Allen, you do not need the remove the control panel, the SS just snaps in from behind.
Yes this washer still has a DC type brush style motor, the maker [ WCI ] does not consider the brushes replaceable, instead you replace the motor if you have a failure. I have seen very few of these motors fail, the main problem areas on these early [ pre 2000 ] WCI built Front Load washers were bad door locks, bad drain pumps or items caught in them, broken tub support spiders and failed main bearings. The last two failures are basically the end of the machines life as the cost of fixing either really does cost as much as a new similar washer. |
Post# 701212 , Reply# 10   9/4/2013 at 19:10 (3,858 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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David glad you got the start Sw installed. I have never had problems with the mechanical dispensers on these early small door Frigidaire built FL washers so I am not sure what to suggest without examining your washer. The stopping in mid cycle could be caused by the machine not filling properly for rinse periods, bad door lock, faulty timer or even the motor control board, again I would need to examine your washer to make a firm assessment.
To stack these machines you remove the washers top and install four mounting clips, the rear two are the ones that held the washer top in place at the rear and you have to buy the front two clips from Frigidaire.
Their was very little of this washer that was made in China, the cast aluminum spider was on the thin side on the small door FFL washers, sometimes these spiders brook in as little as three years and many will probably not break in thirdly, it all depends on how you use the machine. Using too little detergent, using mostly cold water, using no chlorine bleach and having a stinky washer will almost always lead to corrosion of the spider and early failure. |
Post# 701432 , Reply# 13   9/5/2013 at 19:05 (3,857 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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