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Thread Number: 48421
Frigidaire 1-18 washer Spin and Leak Problems |
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Post# 701655 , Reply# 1 9/6/2013 at 20:57 (3,881 days old) by joelippard  (Hickory) |
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 First thing is to get the front off take a look at the innards and find out where the water leak is coming from. The condition you describe on spin means the clutch needs to be removed, cleaned, adjusted and reinstalled. All of this can be done by yourself if you are mechanically inclined and good with tools. There are people here to help you, myself included. First let's get the front off and find where the water is coming from. Photos are also very important in this process of having us help you. If you plan to do these repairs yourself a "guided familiarization" with the repair manual will be helpful to you as well. | ||
| Post# 701665 , Reply# 2 9/6/2013 at 22:37 (3,881 days old) by homan () | ||
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Good point! Anyone has the manual with detailed steps on how to properly remove the front panel of Frigidaire 1-18? Shall I take aprt it from top of bottom of the fron panel? | ||
| Post# 701674 , Reply# 3 9/6/2013 at 23:06 (3,881 days old) by homan () | ||
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I have removed 3 screws at the bottom of the front panel but still not able to remove the front panel. Any detailed steps shall be greatly appreciated! | ||
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Post# 701703 , Reply# 4 9/7/2013 at 07:52 (3,880 days old) by joelippard (Hickory) |
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| Post# 701728 , Reply# 6 9/7/2013 at 10:31 (3,880 days old) by homan () | ||
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closer view 
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| Post# 701751 , Reply# 8 9/7/2013 at 13:06 (3,880 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada) | ||
 The problem you have with the washer spinning is also related to the water leak problem. As Bruce said, the water going in the spin clutch probably damaged it and it doesn't slip (as it should) anymore. That adds some strain to the motor when the spin starts and the safety switch cuts it after a few seconds of spin with the tub full of water.
If you like this washer and aren't willing to do extensive repairs, my advice would be to look for another one like it and keep this one for parts... Even if you find one that doesn't have the exact matching console with your dryer (if you have it), chances are that it could be interchanged as most 2-speed 1-18 washers worked.
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Post# 701765 , Reply# 9 9/7/2013 at 13:34 (3,880 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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as Philr suggested.....most 1-18's insides were all the same...
there is a matched set for sale in Mass, check out ShoppersSquare......and the timer motor just needs changed, alot easier than changing that main seal.....then again, you could pop the insides out of that machine and install the unit into your body....anything is possible... and still have penty of spare parts for the future..... | ||
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Post# 701776 , Reply# 10 9/7/2013 at 14:05 (3,880 days old) by joelippard (Hickory) |
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Homan, all the comments from the guys above express my thoughts exactly. The problems you have are major and will require a complete teardown of the machine. While this certainly can be repaired it is a very difficult task. Phil's suggestion about turning this machine in to a parts donor for another one is a very good one. If you decide to proceed with a teardown let us know.
Joe | ||
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Post# 701812 , Reply# 11 9/7/2013 at 17:12 (3,880 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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