Thread Number: 66261
/ Tag: Wringer Washers
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Post# 888570 , Reply# 1   7/7/2016 at 21:35 (2,864 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada)   |   | |
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Hi Cheri,
There are quite a few of us here that own - and love - E2L machines! I've also just responded to a posting by "BobL" who recently acquired one as well! My first reaction to your statement about the agitation for heavy articles is ... are you perhaps overloading the machine? I wash heavy cotton bathroom mats, as well as overalls and jeans in mine and have no problem. According to Maytag's own instructions (photo attached) ... after filling the tub with water to the fill-line marked on the agitator, clothing should be added only so long as they circulate freely and tumble towards the center of the tub. If you cannot see this "turn-over" of the clothes, then the tub is overloaded.
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Post# 888571 , Reply# 2   7/7/2016 at 21:44 (2,864 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.)   |   | |
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I know you will enjoy AW.org. Now about your large items not seeming to move much. I don't know how much you know about using a wringer washer, but there more differences than just using a wringer to get the water out. Are you putting your dry clothes into the tub and then filling with water and adding detergent? If you are this may be why you are having a problem with large items not moving around.
When using a wringer washer you need to fill the tub completely with water BEFORE adding the laundry. And be sure to fill the tub to the water line, or about 2 to 3 inches from the top of the tub, then add the detergent, turn on the agitator and begin adding the laundry and keep adding, but only enough so that the water and laundry keeps moving freely. So if you are washing overalls, depending on how large they are you may only be able to wash 2 to 4 pairs at a time. Maybe 1 or 2 blankets at a time, just follow the rule that the items need to keep moving, You will get the hang of it quickly. Now if you already knew all of this I apologize, but I can't think of any other reason that you may be having this problem. But I'm sure someone else here will have some suggestions. Eddie |
Post# 888597 , Reply# 4   7/8/2016 at 09:07 (2,863 days old) by dermacie (my forever home (Glenshaw, PA))   |   | |
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My agitator actually wore out in the spline area. Mine had a metal spline and was not repairable so I ordered a new one from Phil. If your agitator lifts off you could probably see if its bad. I would take photos there are many people who can help you with this. My spline was stuck to the post and need to be cut off. The wringer washer are simple machines and most repairs if need can be done by yourself.
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Post# 888616 , Reply# 7   7/8/2016 at 13:08 (2,863 days old) by tinkr (Phoenix Arizona)   |   | |
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In the transmission (gear box) requires a complete teardown of the machine.. Did it NO FUN..
My gear box was shot. In my pink E2LP. Took months to find a replacement. If you want to see the mess check out thread.. Need help restoring a pink E2LP. Someone will correct me if I'm wrong but if the water seal is bad wouldn't it allow watery grease to come up into the tub? Leaving traces on fabric? Replacing it is not a bad idea. Phil Sells a kit on ebay with the stop ring. As for the squeak. Dry or a slightly loose belt can cause a squeak. On occasion my E2lp will squeak but stops once it runs. I use EXTREMELY hot water. We have checked it out and never found it. The machine is 52 years old it was well cared for so a complaint or 2 is bound to occur. It was used to was saddle blankets on a horse farm. Ran 3 loads today ( in my white machine)1 hr. total Gotta love the efficiency of a wringer. Yup I have 2 So much labor went into the Pink one She is right now a JUST FOR SHOW. |