Thread Number: 50780
Repair of 1986 GE Filter Flo washer |
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Post# 730537 , Reply# 1   1/25/2014 at 22:00 (3,715 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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for the most part these are simple machines to work on......
lets get you started on model number......the tag should be located on the left hand side of the machine, near the front corner......if not there, then open the control panel, and pull out your tech sheet, there should be a model number there... again, for the most part, the basis of the machine is all the same for many models, specifics only change for variable options from machine to machine.... next thing is you will have to pull the back off and run a few loads, and locate where exactly this leak is coming from, checking the pump, and seal around the transmission, many parts are still available thru ebay and some parts stores..... snubbers don't usually require adjustment on these or at least an adjustment I am not aware of, some do wear out and need replaced......might you be talking about the leveling legs? since yours is a 1986 model, it should look close to one of mine....at least this will be a start.... |
Post# 730549 , Reply# 2   1/25/2014 at 22:55 (3,715 days old) by cfz2882 (Belle Fourche,SD)   |   | |
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if the rubber transmission boot becomes hardened with age,that can cause vibration problems-it is usually easy to replace(if the agitator and washtub come off easy) |
Post# 730567 , Reply# 4   1/26/2014 at 00:20 (3,715 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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What about damage to the tub from spinning out of balance causing some leakage?
I recall the machine of similar vintage that I snagged for some friends had evidence of a prior issue something like that, as Nate noticed of patch job (JB Weld?) had been performed in a spot he said was vulnerable to scraping on GE's of this type.
The machine is definitely worth saving if the source of the leak can be located and repaired. Nothing on the market today is built to provide 27 years of service, I can assure you. You might get half that if you go with a Speed Queen, but even those machines will need more maintenance and repair over that period than your GE has for twice as long. Hang onto it if at all possible. |
Post# 730568 , Reply# 5   1/26/2014 at 00:29 (3,715 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas)   |   | |
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I agree. What you have now will most likely outlast anything new on the market today. They just don't build them like they used to. |
Post# 730622 , Reply# 6   1/26/2014 at 08:02 (3,715 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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I would check and probably replace the transmission boot, the four snubbers are easy to inspect and unless broken or oily from a leaking transmission give few problems. The other likley leak is the gasket around the top of the outer tub, this gasket will usally leak when the machine starts spinning when on the higher water level settings.
Undoubtedly one of the reasons that this washer lasted so long was you probably take good care of things and it likely had lighter than average use over the years, and you can probably get a few more years out of this washer, but at this point the cost in time and possibly money will be much higher per year than the cost per year over the last 27 so no one would blame you for getting a new washer and your water bill and clothes dryer will love you. You can easily buy a NEW Washer today that will likely last 27 years under the same usage conditions, There is NO EVIDENCE that current washers will not last this long and there will not be good evidence for another 20 years or so, LOL. But just like new cars today are lasting longer than EVER, there are many good choices for a home washer. I would give my highest recommendation to a New Speed Queen Front Load Washer followed by a SQ Top Load, Any WP built TL or FL Washer, and Frigidaire FL washers. I would skip any laundry products from GE, Samsung and LG at this time, some may prove themselves in time but so far these brands have just not made the cut, GE has been bad since the mid 90s. Let know if you have any questions about fixing your GE washer and we will try to help. John L. |
Post# 730799 , Reply# 7   1/26/2014 at 21:01 (3,714 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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What about the fact that so many top load machines on the market today -- besides Speed Queen -- don't fill completely for a rinse, and generally don't fill as much as an old school machine for the wash cycle either?
I think the OP needs more coaching on which of those lame top loaders to avoid.
I also still think the GE is a viable machine that can continue to provide service once the current issue is resolved. If more things start to go wrong with it down the line, then it may be time to consider replacing it, but not before.
The GE of this same vintage I found for my friends a few years ago was plug & play. It gets its fair share of abuse and hasn't flinched.
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Post# 734764 , Reply# 10   2/12/2014 at 14:09 (3,697 days old) by linnea ()   |   | |
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Thanks, tolivac, I opted to buy the Speed Queen. Now I'm hoping someone wants the old Filter-Flo before the new washer comes early next week. Hate to send it to a land-fill, but that might be where it's going. |
Post# 734889 , Reply# 11   2/13/2014 at 00:01 (3,697 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc)   |   | |
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Offer the Filter Flo to folks on this forum and club-sure one of them would like to have it,restore it,and keep it from the krusher and fill.Think your old Filter Flo should remain as a washer rather than a bunch of new beer cans. |
Post# 734929 , Reply# 13   2/13/2014 at 08:29 (3,697 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)   |   | |
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Congrats on your new washer decision, you'll be happy with the new Speed Queen.
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