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AEG LAVAMAT 72640 Internals pics
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Post# 352291   5/27/2009 at 14:43 (5,444 days old) by aeg03 (London, UK)        

Hi. Ive decided to take pictures of my AEG LAVAMAT 72640. The machine is the one made in Germany and is 7 years old. Hope ya'll enjoy the pics..




Post# 352293 , Reply# 1   5/27/2009 at 14:43 (5,444 days old) by aeg03 (London, UK)        

Top view

Post# 352294 , Reply# 2   5/27/2009 at 14:44 (5,444 days old) by aeg03 (London, UK)        

Drum

Post# 352295 , Reply# 3   5/27/2009 at 14:45 (5,444 days old) by aeg03 (London, UK)        

Back panel

Post# 352298 , Reply# 4   5/27/2009 at 14:47 (5,444 days old) by aeg03 (London, UK)        

Inside, View of tub and insulation foam and outlet pipe etc etc

Post# 352299 , Reply# 5   5/27/2009 at 14:48 (5,444 days old) by aeg03 (London, UK)        

Suspension leg that I go on about. I think these in the AEG look cheap - Maybe thats why the drum bounces about. Also on side is the noise insulation panel material again.

Post# 352301 , Reply# 6   5/27/2009 at 14:49 (5,444 days old) by aeg03 (London, UK)        

Motor

Post# 352303 , Reply# 7   5/27/2009 at 14:49 (5,444 days old) by aeg03 (London, UK)        

Motor rating plate

Post# 352304 , Reply# 8   5/27/2009 at 14:50 (5,444 days old) by aeg03 (London, UK)        

Suspension leg again and piping under the tub leading to pump.

Post# 352305 , Reply# 9   5/27/2009 at 14:51 (5,444 days old) by aeg03 (London, UK)        

motor view again. Residue from the belt on the 'white block'.

Post# 352306 , Reply# 10   5/27/2009 at 14:52 (5,444 days old) by aeg03 (London, UK)        

PUMP view close up. This pump, pumps water out and operates the water jet within the drum.

Post# 352307 , Reply# 11   5/27/2009 at 14:53 (5,444 days old) by aeg03 (London, UK)        

Spring that holds the tub

Post# 352308 , Reply# 12   5/27/2009 at 14:54 (5,444 days old) by aeg03 (London, UK)        

Suspension leg again

Post# 352309 , Reply# 13   5/27/2009 at 14:55 (5,444 days old) by aeg03 (London, UK)        

Made in Germany

Post# 352693 , Reply# 14   5/28/2009 at 12:18 (5,444 days old) by aeg03 (London, UK)        

Carboran Tub

Post# 352777 , Reply# 15   5/28/2009 at 16:48 (5,443 days old) by favorit ()        
it is shocking !!

those suspension legs ... some of these AEGs have a 1800 rpm spin ... OMG !!!!

Aeg quality has decreased a lot ... but prices didn't . It is not uncommon to see in stores that BOL mieles are cheaper than TOL or even MOL AEGs. That's really crazy !! Damnd E'luXXX !!! :-((

BSH (Bosch/Siemens) did the same with quality, but prices are no more "mielish"

That's really sad .... old AEGs Bosch and Siemens had a quality level close to mieles

Here a vintage, tank built, drop down LAVAMAT REGINA (thanks Louis).
If this was a queen ( = regina ), todays lavamats are no more noble ...


Post# 352939 , Reply# 16   5/29/2009 at 05:54 (5,443 days old) by logixx (Germany)        

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The shock absorbers really look pretty small... As a comparison, here our 2006 "Privileg"
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Post# 352945 , Reply# 17   5/29/2009 at 06:17 (5,443 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia)        

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I reckon if I take the top of the Westinghouse it is going to look the same as the Privileg. It was bought in 2006, though I know it was made in 2005. The key difference being the position of the dial and option buttons. Ours are the reverse.

I've just had a conversation at work as one of the ladies 6yr old Whirlpool has leaky bearings. She has been quoted AUD$450 (GBP216, E247 USD$351) to get it fixed. I have an Electrolux badged Zanussi Jetsystem machine in a rental that is 4yrs old (all push button style) that I am considering selling her...

BUT...would I be better off with it here and giving her the Westinghouse? I love the cycle flexibility on the Westinghouse, but know the Electrolux whilst older, has done no work...

Thoughts?


Post# 352957 , Reply# 18   5/29/2009 at 06:59 (5,443 days old) by favorit ()        
that's really crazy

AEG has always had higher quality standards than Zanussi.
Now Zanussi washers do have better suspensions than Aegs

@ Chris : I'd stay with the one-dial programming of the WestingZan. Just turn the knob to choose both cycle & temp and go, no mistake is possible

IMHO I find these push button Zanussi Input machines a bit unpratical in case of hurry. If default time/temp/spin settings for a certain cycle don't match your needs, you have to modify them one by one ... not the best when one is in a hurry.
Not a case, after them Zanussi went back to one dial sys (Time Manager series)


Post# 352966 , Reply# 19   5/29/2009 at 07:32 (5,443 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia)        

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I never had an issue with the cycle changes...but I do like the cycles on my machine more...there is more variety especially with the 30min 3kg 30c quick

Ok...questions answered...


Post# 353022 , Reply# 20   5/29/2009 at 12:08 (5,443 days old) by aeg03 (London, UK)        

Favorit. I agree, the suspension legs are a disgrace but these are standard now in cheap machines, cheap Candy and Hotpoints use these also. I was surpised to see these in my AEG!! lol

Logixx. Very good pictures of your machine!! The AEG looks a bit more cramped on the top view and the Privileg hasn't got sound absorbing panels in it, (not that I find my AEG any quieter than the Zanussi's in UK of the same age) also the bottom part of the machine is 'open' where as mine is enclosed no no view of the motor if looking under the machine.

I just saw a pic of the programmer, it looks identical to whats in my machine. This machine is typically a Zanussi machine.


Post# 353023 , Reply# 21   5/29/2009 at 12:18 (5,443 days old) by aeg03 (London, UK)        

re the suspension legs. Maybe cos they are too small. Drum has hit the glass door a few times on a spin doing this...

Post# 353024 , Reply# 22   5/29/2009 at 12:19 (5,443 days old) by aeg03 (London, UK)        

programmer

Post# 353025 , Reply# 23   5/29/2009 at 12:20 (5,443 days old) by aeg03 (London, UK)        

software . Logixx - what does it say on ur Privileg?

Post# 353027 , Reply# 24   5/29/2009 at 12:22 (5,443 days old) by aeg03 (London, UK)        

Back view inside. See all that insulation material. I don't really notice it making the machine any quieter as the motor noise comes from under the washing machine!

Post# 353052 , Reply# 25   5/29/2009 at 15:10 (5,442 days old) by newwave1 (Lincoln, United Kingdom)        

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Aeg03: My mum has the same machine as yours! You've commented on my videos on youtube before! I think it's a brilliant machine!

Ronhic. The all push button electrolux models. there one of my favourite. I'm tryin to get my hands on one at the moment actally. I don't think you could lose either way whichever machine you sell to the lady!!

Darren


Post# 353083 , Reply# 26   5/29/2009 at 16:07 (5,442 days old) by favorit ()        
Easy cares 40°C vs easy iron 40°C

Hi AEG03,
what's the difference ? Maybe easy iron hasn't any interim spin while rinsing ?

Here is a 100% Zannie, the Lavamat 1248 : it has AEG chromosomes only in the badge :)
It has the worldwide typical E'lux door frame (thicker in the lower end, thinner in the upper one).



Post# 353123 , Reply# 27   5/29/2009 at 16:53 (5,442 days old) by aeg03 (London, UK)        

Hi Favorit.

I have used both these programmes and haven't noticed any difference. I think that Easy Iron has more tumbles during the intern spins and also I think it may fill with cold water at the end of the wash cycle to prvent creasing from the 'shock' of introducing cold water from a warmish wash. Not sure. My AEG is pretty dood with not creasing unless I bunch it up with loads of clothes and sheets etc.

I notice the picture uve posted is 100% Zanussi. The Zanussi and AEG have exactly the same spin sequences so not sure what is up with the so called AEG Variomatic spins as the latest AEG's do not spin like the old ones used to. They ramp up but not how the older ones did.

The one thing the Zanussi's don't have is the Overdosing light feature. This has been activated a few times on my machine from doing maintenence washes - this is activataed by foam.


Post# 353130 , Reply# 28   5/29/2009 at 17:09 (5,442 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia)        
Darren

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I agree really. I love that model for its very clean lines and Jetsystem.

My concern at the moment is that as we have been known to do 20 loads per week...including up to 14 loads of dog bedding (we have a dog that has had [still?] double ectopic ureters which even after 3 lots of corrective surgery she still has continence issues especially in winter)

...so the Westinhouse has done approximately 7yrs work in 3yrs.

It does have a creak coming from it at times...but the bearings are smooth and everything works brilliantly...


Post# 353402 , Reply# 29   5/30/2009 at 17:18 (5,441 days old) by newwave1 (Lincoln, United Kingdom)        

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Hey ronhic,
I too love the clean lines on that model its one of my favourite designed models! It seems like you should keep the electrolux for yourself if your westinghouse is taking a battering!!!! I would happily repreave it from you if it weren't for the 1000's of miles between us lol!!

Favorit!: My parents have this machine too: The difference between easy iron is no interm spins basically theres a cooldown at the end of the wash but there is also a cooldown on easy care 40 too.

Darren


Post# 353406 , Reply# 30   5/30/2009 at 17:47 (5,441 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia)        

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Darren,

Never let it be said you aren't generous!

Machines are not expensive here compared to what they used to be and I am thinking that running the westinghouse into the ground makes more sense...I can get at least $300 for the Electrolux even though it is 4yrs old...and put that money to a new machine when the time comes



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