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Post# 395275 , Reply# 1   11/23/2009 at 07:35 (5,238 days old) by danmantn (Tennessee)   |   | |
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Post# 395297 , Reply# 2   11/23/2009 at 09:12 (5,238 days old) by rll70sman (Hastings, Minnesota)   |   | |
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Wow! It's amazing how many major appliance manufacturers have plants in Ohio. Is it because of the close proximity to the steel mills? I knew Whirlpool has several plants there but not the company that makes Staber. |
Post# 395336 , Reply# 3   11/23/2009 at 11:19 (5,238 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)   |   | |
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I had a customer bring theirs in for service back in March.The instructions specify not to use powdered detergents especialy in the dispenser.The oversudsing and overloading had caused the unit to malfunction.I replaced the lid lock,lid switch,presure switch and had to rig the sump hose that just hung down and kinked causing the drain water to back up slowing down the final spin.As I received the parts and attempted to replace the presure switch,the damned cheap ass plastic part broke right at the air pin you put the presure hose onto.Here,it takes two weeks from the time you order the part to the time it arives.You can do next day UPS but it costs an additional $55! Once I got the second presure switch,I had to be real delicate on instaling it.Then,I had to rig the sump hose.I used a plastic strap. The same ones the cops use for handcuffs.It worked fine. As far as their performance goes,they're absolutely among the very best.But they have no authorized servicers and will have their "techs" guide you as you attempt to repair your own unit.I am sure that those who have and don't abuse them are very happy with them.I ran 17 loads through the one I repaired and,other than having to adjust the dispenser's water flow,after that,it rocked!Other than the cheap plastic parts that are so brittle,they break just by looking at them,the Stabers are pretty good units.They're a bit pricy ($1499)but easy to use,very economical using a lot less water and electricity and are the most popular top loaders used in solar and wind powered homes here. |
Post# 395374 , Reply# 4   11/23/2009 at 16:09 (5,238 days old) by toggleswitch2 ()   |   | |
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. More money No window Small port-hole No service/repairs available. Otherwise, what's not to like? |
Post# 395536 , Reply# 6   11/24/2009 at 03:41 (5,238 days old) by alr2903 (TN)   |   | |
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Suds, would noise be a factor long ago someone posted they sound like a helicopter on spin, because of the hexagon shaped drum? curious minds... alr2903 |