Thread Number: 73122
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
repair or replace 12yo Maytag Ensignia (Norge style) Washer |
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Post# 966133 , Reply# 2   11/5/2017 at 07:43 (2,335 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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OK...well, that tranny is in need or repair, what has happened is the mechanism that locks the tranny for spin has broken in some way....in any case, we are just going to move on....
as some don't favor these Norge built machines, for the most part, some are pretty durable....I had the Atlantis version, with the stainless tub and dual action agitator....really nice machine for the most part, holds a large load of clothes... there have been tranny issues here and there, though not majorly an issue, pumps were the most trouble for some of these...... if you were to grab another similar machine....the motor pivot could always use cleaning and some new grease....after that, it will purr like a kitten.... your next choice, as we just mentioned in another thread, would be one of the True Maytags, or a DirectDrive Kenmore/Whirlpool....also as mentioned, one with the separate speed control is usually preferred(4 buttons---one option should be slowwash/fastspin)....your options would be endless for any type of load... parts are still available for these, easy to work on, and you will still get plenty of years out of a used machine.....which would cost you under 200.00.... this at least would keep you in a traditional top loader..... shop around....private sellers: you may have to clean the machine up yourself....for a used dealer: would already be checked out, cleaned, lubed, trade-in and delivery could be an option..... a matched set for around 300.00 to 400.00, maybe less, would be a good choice..... keep us posted to what you decide....or if you have more questions... Glenn has posted a few pics of the control panels you should be seeking in this link..... CLICK HERE TO GO TO Yogitunes's LINK |