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Twins arrive ... with some minor damage
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Post# 375161   8/27/2009 at 18:08 (5,349 days old) by bygted ()        

So I ended up getting the Westinghouse twins today. They are the ones from Connecticut that were posted last month.
Unfortunately the shipper was a little rough with them.
The shaft on the load size control knob (left side) got snapped off in the center - not sure if I can just replace the shaft or if it's too integrated of a unit.

Also the plastic switch plate that indicates small-med-large(mounted just inside the door) got broken up as well.

I have a great deal of cleaning to do on both machines.
I will post some pics after I get them more presentable.

I am sure it's a long shot - but does anyone have any leads on replacements for those two parts?





Post# 375162 , Reply# 1   8/27/2009 at 18:10 (5,349 days old) by bygted ()        
another broken part

here is the plastic cover - I am not sure if there is supposed to be more to it - like a switch or lever that sticks out ?

The boot is pretty rough as too... will probably need a replacement as well.


Post# 375165 , Reply# 2   8/27/2009 at 18:35 (5,349 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)        

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That looks like the "weigh to save" scale.

Post# 375166 , Reply# 3   8/27/2009 at 18:40 (5,349 days old) by syndets2000 (Nanjemoy, MD)        
twins...

I am so glad someone was able to get them- my partner & I were planning on taking a trip ourselves, but other issues came up-
I think I may have an extra scale indicater if thats you need-Are you talking about the water level switch shaft?
This model you have, has a neat pressure switch that breaks the current to the solenoid on the speed changer if it gets off balance- is this one a three belt design, or a transmission unit?
Is it an L102, or does it have another letter after the model number?
They look to be in decent shape to me!
I am very happy for you!


Post# 375167 , Reply# 4   8/27/2009 at 18:41 (5,349 days old) by bygted ()        
scale

do you know what it is supposed to look like - is there a piece missing from it ?

Post# 375171 , Reply# 5   8/27/2009 at 18:53 (5,349 days old) by joelippard (Hickory)        
Who was your shipper?

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So we know not to use them since they damage fine things like this.

Post# 375172 , Reply# 6   8/27/2009 at 19:10 (5,349 days old) by bygted ()        
model and belts

It's an L-102 model with 2 belts.

Post# 375174 , Reply# 7   8/27/2009 at 19:19 (5,349 days old) by bygted ()        
shipper

The shipper was "jimmyrut" on uship. I guess I can't totally blame him as this is a particularly difficult washer to move.
The drum is suspended with springs and will smack against the sides if it's not bolted down for shipping. I should have stipulated this more clearly while making the shipping arrangements - but I did not... so I guess I kinda blew it as well.

I know that other folks on this forum have used him in the past b/c he has picked up machines at my house before.
I never heard about any bad experiences with those shipments.


Post# 375234 , Reply# 8   8/27/2009 at 22:21 (5,349 days old) by steve1-18 (Grovetown (Augusta), GA)        

I've got two washers from the same era if there are any parts you need, e-mail me quick. The junk man is coming next week.

E-mail me at georgiawashermeister@gmail.com

I'll send you my phone number.


Post# 375278 , Reply# 9   8/28/2009 at 00:58 (5,348 days old) by qsd-dan (West)        
The junk man is coming next week.

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Steve,

Please submit a post of all appliances/parts you're going to junk. Many people here, including myself, will be interested in them!


Post# 375302 , Reply# 10   8/28/2009 at 06:46 (5,348 days old) by christfr (st louis mo)        

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oh they are gonna be pretty when they are done....

Post# 375307 , Reply# 11   8/28/2009 at 07:25 (5,348 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
Lovely machines!

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So glad you were able to give them a good home!! Do you know what year they are?
I also had a problem with the weigh to save scale on the L5 Laundromat that I had shipped from Florida - in my case the tub had not been secured (like at all) and it bounced around and liquified the scale! AAARGH!
I have successfully re-glued broken control knobs with plastic epoxy (the two-tube stuff) - had to do that on a dryer control dial and it worked great. A real replacement would be better if you can find it! Try Larry at Modern Parts in Parma, Ohio (216-661-6966).
And email about a door boot if you need one; I have a source!


Post# 375486 , Reply# 12   8/28/2009 at 23:09 (5,348 days old) by westingman123 ()        
twins arrive

Minor damage or no, they are a beautiful set!! Congrats, I'm sure they'll be loved.

Post# 375504 , Reply# 13   8/29/2009 at 00:35 (5,348 days old) by strongenough78 (California)        

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I would think they would be responsible for the damage they did.

Post# 375528 , Reply# 14   8/29/2009 at 09:19 (5,347 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Glad you got the twins home mostly safe. The Slant-Front is a particularly difficult machine to move, as others have said. Without the original shipping braces, it would have taken a considerable amount of time for someone like a shipper to figure out how to secure that tub inside that cabinet and likely a task most would refuse anyway. Parts for these are around so no harm done in the long run and you'll be washing again soon!

Congrats on the new arrivals!



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