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Thread Number: 66835
/ Tag: Classified Ad Finds
What might be wrong with this $150 Stacked Alliance Speed Queen? |
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| Post# 895128 8/22/2016 at 19:13 (2,796 days old) by Stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK) | ||
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Needs seal to run...new door seal perhaps? Ad copy: Speed Queen Dryer/Washer. The dryer works great but the washer need new seal or gasket. The washer works but wont start load with put seal/gasket. CLICK HERE TO GO TO Stricklybojack's LINK on Palmsprings Craigslist
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| Post# 895134 , Reply# 1 8/22/2016 at 19:32 (2,796 days old) by Stainfighter (Columbia, SC) | ||
I'm no 'Queen x-pert, but | ||
Post# 895139 , Reply# 2 8/22/2016 at 19:55 (2,796 days old) by gansky1  (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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Yeah, this poor girl has been around the block a time or two. Being in the desert, there doesn't seem to be any outwardly visible rust, so perhaps with a new door boot (if that's the issue) and some intense cleaning... Could be a good deal for a little elbow grease plus parts.
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| Post# 895143 , Reply# 3 8/22/2016 at 20:07 (2,796 days old) by Stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK) | ||
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Post# 895149 , Reply# 4 8/22/2016 at 21:04 (2,796 days old) by Lorainfurniture (Cleveland ) |
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Even if it needed a trunnion its still a deal. Cleaned up and working I sell those units at my shop for $1500 easy. | ||
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Post# 895165 , Reply# 5 8/22/2016 at 23:34 (2,796 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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SQ FL Stack | ||
| Post# 895169 , Reply# 6 8/23/2016 at 00:08 (2,796 days old) by jkbff (Happy Rock, ND) | ||
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| Post# 895210 , Reply# 8 8/23/2016 at 06:21 (2,796 days old) by vacerator (Macomb, Michigan) | ||
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The fact that the trunnion can be repaired says a lot in itself. Like crank shaft bearing journals in an engine block. You remove the worn or spun out bearings, and press in new ones. | ||
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Post# 895335 , Reply# 9 8/23/2016 at 16:25 (2,795 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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| Post# 895350 , Reply# 10 8/23/2016 at 17:45 (2,795 days old) by ken (NYS) | ||
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Post# 895351 , Reply# 11 8/23/2016 at 17:46 (2,795 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD) |
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Some of these had a problem with the door boot tearing. When they are replaced, some special lubricant is put on the outside of the boot to keep it from rubbing and wearing through. Parts for these are not expensive compared to parts for other machines. | ||
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Post# 895355 , Reply# 12 8/23/2016 at 17:58 (2,795 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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yeah, that little door on the right is the dispenser......and if like some other machines, as in this one that wont start, it may have a magnet inside that wont let the machine run unless it recognizes its closed....
never heard of a machine that wont start from a bad seal.... could be a super simple fix..... JohnL would know if these have a sensor for the drawer.... | ||
| Post# 895365 , Reply# 13 8/23/2016 at 18:44 (2,795 days old) by Stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK) | ||
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Post# 895386 , Reply# 14 8/23/2016 at 20:13 (2,795 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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I am willing to bet that drawer can't close completely, from something like slug/detergent build up, preventing it from closing tightly and not allowing good contact for operation.....had several Fridgemores, one wouldn't work with the dispenser open, yet another one would.....just odd changes in design....
thus also, not closing tightly.....as water from the top shower is flowing around and out the front.....I had come across an LG doing this, that drawer had to be pushing in there snug, otherwise water ran down the front..... the dirty streaks alone are shown from the drawer area, running down behind the door while closed, appearing to be a seal/boot issue.....chances are, they seen the water on the floor, not staying around long enough to figure where exactly the water was coming from.... | ||
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Post# 895396 , Reply# 15 8/23/2016 at 21:23 (2,795 days old) by Lorainfurniture (Cleveland ) |
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There is no contact switch for soap door. My guess is the leak from above ran down and shorted the door latch? Their diagnosis is suspect but they are selling dirt cheap. If that was with range I would have bought it in a heart beat | ||
| Post# 895397 , Reply# 16 8/23/2016 at 21:28 (2,795 days old) by glomain (tuscarawas cnty. (eastern ohio)) | ||
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Post# 895403 , Reply# 17 8/23/2016 at 22:02 (2,795 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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I would buy that idea of the door latch shorting out....but its on the other side from the dispenser.....
not saying that one of the tiny switches in the door latch could be faulty as well....some machines have two or three switches inside that all have to link in order for operation....usually you find one to verify the door is closed, that the lock did engage, and the actual power switch itself....models vary... I cant help but think, this is something simple to repair....of the few possible parts needed, what would be the cost for these, and get a great machine that will last for minimal investment....the beauty of a moderately basic built machine.... | ||
| Post# 895526 , Reply# 18 8/24/2016 at 12:52 (2,794 days old) by stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK) | ||
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Post# 895537 , Reply# 19 8/24/2016 at 14:19 (2,794 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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I'd almost be tempted because I like front loaders, it would be fun to play with an SQ and it's only about 2 hours away.
HOWEVER, I'm not bringing any more machines home AND I don't need or want another electric dryer.
Robert, it looks like there are a couple of screws at the bottom of the dryer, just above the control panel, so I would assume they can separate.
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| Post# 895540 , Reply# 20 8/24/2016 at 14:42 (2,794 days old) by stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK) | ||
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Called, sounds like door boot. They attempted to install a new one themselves and couldn't get it installed completely and gave up. Now "need gone" is their new mantra. If it comes apart i can get it, if not it would weigh too much AND require a bigger vehicle for me to handle so i would have to think about it. | ||
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Post# 895551 , Reply# 21 8/24/2016 at 15:53 (2,794 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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I believe that is correct, one of the few stacked (not stackable, as in able to place side by side), that comes apart in 2 sections for transport and installations.....
I think SQ and Maytags are the only ones that separate like that..... I know most Whirlpools and Frigidaires are all-in-one units, bulky and taller than most fridges....not the easiest to move, even with several guys helping.... but yeah, sounds like they were having issues getting the new boot on, got frustrated, and gave up....... just search some youtube vids for replacing one of these......follow a few simple rules, and it may be easier than you think.....once you know their little tricks.... this may turn out to be a great deal, at a nice price, plus the parts included, you basically have to clean it up, and do a little work.....and you got a masterpiece there.... kepp us posted..... | ||
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Post# 895557 , Reply# 22 8/24/2016 at 16:46 (2,794 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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| Post# 895592 , Reply# 23 8/24/2016 at 23:47 (2,794 days old) by Stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK) | ||
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Post# 895600 , Reply# 24 8/25/2016 at 01:46 (2,794 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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