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Post# 165380 11/5/2006 at 21:29 (6,374 days old) by dadoes  (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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I got hold of a Neptune dryer MDE5500AYW for free a couple weeks ago. The front drum support is shredded, along with the front edge of the drum itself. In shopping several online sources for parts (Sears, RepairClinic, MaytagStore) I find the prices vary widely, *particularly* the drum. Drum/Tumbler RepairClinic, $167.80 MaytagStore, $99.99 SearsParts, $69.99 Drum/Tumbler Front Support Sears, $55.99 RepairClinic, $39.75 Maytag, $26.73 The description at all sources indicates the drum front includes the light socket assembly, sensor bar, and felt seal. Can anybody tell me if the two (riveted) drum glides are also included? RepairClinic has a picture of the drum front but I can't tell from the angle if the glides are on it. Sears also indicates the rear support rollers and shafts are packaged in pairs, and the other sources do not say that. Sears prices for those items are close to double the others (but reasonable) so I'm guessing the other sources are single items? | ||
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Post# 165716 , Reply# 1 11/7/2006 at 02:25 (6,373 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 166005 , Reply# 2 11/7/2006 at 22:41 (6,372 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 166098 , Reply# 3 11/8/2006 at 08:34 (6,371 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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Post# 168244 , Reply# 5 11/17/2006 at 16:30 (6,362 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Refurbishment mostly finished
Cleaned up, lint blown out, necessary parts replaced, lubrication, finger cut, etc., etc. Runs, heats, dryness sensor functions, etc., etc. However, the heating element started rattling when it heated up (surely not a normal condition), and there's a bunch of what apparently is soot blowing into the drum (gotta get that settled before drying clothes in it). The one thing I didn't do is pull the element for examination and cleaning, which obviously I need to do now. When it was running and I tapped lightly on the element housing with a screwdriver, I could see little sparkles coming off the element. I set a timed cycle at high temp and the element did not cycle off in a good 10 mins of run time, which I'd think it should reach operating temp by then. (Note that it did cycle off at ex low temp.) Diagnostic indicates a 02 fault code, which is related to no temperature rise detected for 3 mins during a call for heat, which *could* also be related to a low ambient (50°F or less). The garage was maybe in the low 60s°F. Perhaps the element is broken or shorted to the frame, not running at full output, needs replacement ...... ? | ||
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Post# 168348 , Reply# 6 11/17/2006 at 22:51 (6,362 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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All done! | ||
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Post# 168355 , Reply# 7 11/17/2006 at 23:10 (6,362 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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| Post# 168361 , Reply# 8 11/17/2006 at 23:41 (6,362 days old) by westytoploader () | ||
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YAY!!! How was the drying speed compared to the F&P? | ||
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Post# 168366 , Reply# 9 11/18/2006 at 00:08 (6,362 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Seems fast, strong exhaust airflow. But the doggie blanket in question is an old electric blanket, so it's pretty lightweight. The cycle started at something like 50 mins, but quickly toggled down to 49, 36, 34, etc. Last readings were 24, 23 mins, then it jumped to 05 for cooldown. *IF* I have time on Sat, I may wash a huge towel/socks/cottons load in the Calypso and dry it in the Neppy. But being as I have to leave @ 10 AM Sun for an out-of-town function, I have to do theater work twice on Sat and may not get to do the washing.
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Post# 168670 , Reply# 10 11/19/2006 at 18:51 (6,360 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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MDE5500AYW | ||
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Post# 168671 , Reply# 11 11/19/2006 at 18:52 (6,360 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 168672 , Reply# 12 11/19/2006 at 18:54 (6,360 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 168673 , Reply# 13 11/19/2006 at 18:57 (6,360 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 168675 , Reply# 14 11/19/2006 at 18:59 (6,360 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 168678 , Reply# 15 11/19/2006 at 19:07 (6,360 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 168680 , Reply# 16 11/19/2006 at 19:09 (6,360 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 168681 , Reply# 17 11/19/2006 at 19:10 (6,360 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 168682 , Reply# 18 11/19/2006 at 19:12 (6,360 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 168683 , Reply# 19 11/19/2006 at 19:12 (6,360 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 168684 , Reply# 20 11/19/2006 at 19:13 (6,360 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 168685 , Reply# 21 11/19/2006 at 19:16 (6,360 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 168687 , Reply# 22 11/19/2006 at 19:18 (6,360 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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| Post# 168688 , Reply# 23 11/19/2006 at 19:30 (6,360 days old) by westytoploader () | ||
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Well DAYUM, that Neptune dryer turned out great, she looks brand new! The Calypso ain't lookin' too bad either, LOL! | ||
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Post# 168734 , Reply# 24 11/20/2006 at 07:31 (6,359 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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