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Thread Number: 29642
Grease-like stains - Maytag A608 |
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| Post# 450765 , Reply# 1 7/20/2010 at 19:59 (5,018 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
Does your detergent have fabric softener included in it? If it does, that's most likely the problem. It's a common issue.
Remove and check your agitator for any cracks around the shaft splines. If there are any, some of the lube on the agitator shaft could be making its way into the wash water. Hope this helps. BTW, Welcome to our site! | ||
Post# 450767 , Reply# 2 7/20/2010 at 20:11 (5,018 days old) by combo52  (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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BLACK STAINS ON CLOTHES
Remove the agitator and look for any stains on the tub or on the bottom of the agitator coming out from the shaft area. If so clean them off and see how fast they reappear, if its coming from the shaft area you have a major repair on your hands, but it can be saved. It would need a seal and stem kit and probably a new transmission.
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| Post# 450772 , Reply# 4 7/20/2010 at 20:37 (5,018 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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Since you mention splines, I figure I should be able to rem
Yeah, it pulls straight up. However, if the agitator isn't periodically removed and the splines lubed up with some Vasaline or Petroluem Jelly (most owners never to it), they can really be a bear to remove.
There are a couple of tricks to remove the agitator. One is to pour boiling hot water down the center of the agitator and let it sit for 20-30 minutes. Put some old rubber gloves on and try to pull it off. Also, another method is to wrap an un-inflated bicycle tube underneath the agitator. Wrap it in a manner where the stem peaks out, hook it up to a pump and slowly pump the tube until the agitator pops off. Lastly, there's a device called an agitamer, but lets try to get it off without spending any money, right? :) | ||
| Post# 450779 , Reply# 6 7/20/2010 at 21:29 (5,018 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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| Post# 450857 , Reply# 7 7/21/2010 at 06:27 (5,017 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
Cold Water | ||
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Post# 450862 , Reply# 8 7/21/2010 at 07:25 (5,017 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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STAINS ON CLOTHES
Having now seen the stained clothes it does look more likely that what you have is problems related to long term cold water washing. It would be best to disassemble the washer a little, remove the agitator and possibly remove the tub cover and the inner tub. You can also try cleaning the machine with very hot water and automatic DW detergent and ammonia, but this may take many attempts, soil that took years to accumulate won't wash away easily. To prevent this type of problem clothes should never be washed in water colder than 70F in any type of machine at any time. And closer to 100F or more will work much better. The water here in Maryland is too cold at least part of the year for any cold water washing, all year if you have a well. Good luck with this problem and let us know what you find.
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| Post# 450932 , Reply# 10 7/21/2010 at 14:07 (5,017 days old) by lebron (Minnesota) | ||
Nice Work | ||
| Post# 451034 , Reply# 13 7/21/2010 at 22:06 (5,017 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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Great job, brickster!
I can't quite tell if that's build-up or center seal grease from the Y0A4923 center seal. Like combo mentioned, you can probably get away with replacing only the stem and seal if it ends up being the problem, as long as the tub bearing is still operating quietly. Good luck and keep us updated! | ||
| Post# 452194 , Reply# 15 7/26/2010 at 18:52 (5,012 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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I would leave it alone for now. If you remove the nut, you'll have to spend some time re-centering the innter tub (it pivots on the stem), which will require you to remove the top from the outer tub. Re-installing the top, getting it centered at the proper height, and getting the seal to actually behave and seal, can be a PITA if you have never dealt with it before.
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| Post# 454574 , Reply# 16 8/4/2010 at 20:49 (5,003 days old) by brickster () | ||
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Update - no news I have left it alone except for pulling the agitator every day it is used. It remains shiny clean under there - not even worth dabbing with a paper towel. The clothes haven't received any new stains. | ||
| Post# 454647 , Reply# 17 8/5/2010 at 00:33 (5,003 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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