Thread Number: 77641
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
1956 Westinghouse Laundromat Washer "I need a pump" |
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Post# 1016517   12/2/2018 at 11:28 (1,943 days old) by daveelias (Cape Coral Florida)   |   | |
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I don't want to give up with pink laundromat set.
But the washer is no longer draining. Can anyone tell me if it is possible to get a new pump or a new "old stock" water pump. I need help in saving this set. :))
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Post# 1016518 , Reply# 1   12/2/2018 at 11:51 (1,943 days old) by moparwash (Pittsburgh,PA )   |   | |
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Beautiful Set!...first try taking the pump cover and make sure nothing is stuck inside of it..you might find some change or socks!. Next, make sure the impeller is in an 'X' shape, if it is bent, that would affect pump output. Also check that the pump itself turns freely and is not seized. If you are not hearing the soothing 'BANG!' of the pump solenoid, check that it is engaging and the spring that pulls the pump drive wheel to the motor is still hooked up..Experts please chime in, are all slant-front pumps the same?
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Post# 1016538 , Reply# 2   12/2/2018 at 13:49 (1,943 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)   |   | |
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Post# 1016759 , Reply# 4   12/4/2018 at 07:50 (1,942 days old) by Combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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The water pumps for All Westinghouse front load washers from 1948 through 1988 for pretty much the same.
These are still readily available if you do a little hunting and they are very repairable and you can repair of the defect that’s causing it not to pump, as Jerry suggested sometimes it’s not the pump at all it’s a wire off the solenoid a bad solenoid a bad linkage etc. etc. some investigation should be done to figure out what’s really needed let us know what you find out Dave John L. |
Post# 1016763 , Reply# 5   12/4/2018 at 08:25 (1,942 days old) by turquoisedude (.)   |   | |
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Post# 1017315 , Reply# 6   12/8/2018 at 09:27 (1,937 days old) by daveelias (Cape Coral Florida)   |   | |
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Post# 1017316 , Reply# 7   12/8/2018 at 09:59 (1,937 days old) by moparwash (Pittsburgh,PA )   |   | |
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Post# 1017350 , Reply# 8   12/8/2018 at 15:21 (1,937 days old) by daveelias (Cape Coral Florida)   |   | |
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Post# 1017813 , Reply# 9   12/12/2018 at 19:01 (1,933 days old) by bendixmark (Winchester Mass)   |   | |
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I got a pump for my 59 no problem.Nevermind that,how did you get a boot for your machine? Was it still good?Inconceivable!! |
Post# 1018132 , Reply# 10   12/15/2018 at 17:01 (1,930 days old) by daveelias (Cape Coral Florida)   |   | |
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So Mark, I put an add up here for the boot and some guy found one on a warehouse shelf for like $500 I paid it because I knew how rare it was.
But now I need the pump and the washing machine is starting to leak while the clothes are washing. Not sure what could be causing that. I just wish there was an old expert repairman sitting in building somewhere waiting for his rotary phone to ring and it would be me on the other end asking for his services. He would show up wearing his Maytag uniform and fix it for me! ;) lol |
Post# 1018559 , Reply# 11   12/19/2018 at 21:11 (1,926 days old) by Northwesty (Renton, WA)   |   | |
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I'd take off the front panel and look for the leak. That pump should be an easy fix. Good luck. |
Post# 1018595 , Reply# 12   12/20/2018 at 09:54 (1,925 days old) by TrainGuy (Key West, FL)   |   | |
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Post# 1018600 , Reply# 13   12/20/2018 at 10:40 (1,925 days old) by moparwash (Pittsburgh,PA )   |   | |
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