Thread Number: 78428
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
Timer went bad on my washer |
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Post# 1024500 , Reply# 1   2/13/2019 at 18:41 (1,869 days old) by Pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)   |   | |
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can you afford to have a washer ship because if you look at this link you can find a good old fashion direct drive washer from inglish 1993 model to whirlpool brand here is the link if you went to have a look that is if you consider a replacement?
CLICK HERE TO GO TO Pierreandreply4's LINK |
Post# 1024502 , Reply# 2   2/13/2019 at 19:38 (1,869 days old) by stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK)   |   | |
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Here is a place in Boise clearing out Speed Queen washers for a good price: CLICK HERE TO GO TO stricklybojack's LINK on Boise Craigslist
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Post# 1024508 , Reply# 3   2/13/2019 at 20:27 (1,869 days old) by good-shepherd (New Jersey)   |   | |
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Grab one of the nicer dime a dozen Kenmore DD's then decide on the long term solution without having laundry piling up. |
Post# 1024517 , Reply# 5   2/13/2019 at 22:49 (1,869 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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A 2017 or older Speed Queen will be harder to find than a readily available DD Kenmore or Whirlpool, and could cost more, too. Additionally, new and used parts for a Whirlpool/Kenmore DD will be easier to find over the long term. WP/KM machines were huge sellers (particularly compared to SQ) and IMO they render superior results. |
Post# 1024601 , Reply# 7   2/14/2019 at 10:15 (1,869 days old) by Kate1 (PNW)   |   | |
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Any thoughts on this washer? It looks decent but I would have to buy it over the phone and then travel to pick it up so I can’t look at it in person before I buy it. CLICK HERE TO GO TO Kate1's LINK on Boise Craigslist |
Post# 1024602 , Reply# 8   2/14/2019 at 10:35 (1,869 days old) by stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK)   |   | |
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That washer is about 15-18 (or more) years older than the Speed Queens I posted, and it costs 50% more. I have the identical washer in my garage right now as that Kenmore, it’s wash basket rusted through and broke, also damaging the plastic tub. I am fixing it because I already had a new basket left over from a previous project, but otherwise wouldn’t bother finding a donor machine for the basket. I digress, but age does matter with these machines, they no doubt CAN last years longer, but if you have a significantly newer option for less money than I would certainly take age into account. |
Post# 1024604 , Reply# 10   2/14/2019 at 11:06 (1,869 days old) by stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK)   |   | |
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Post# 1024605 , Reply# 11   2/14/2019 at 11:24 (1,869 days old) by coldspot66 (Plymouth, Mass)   |   | |
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If you are looking for reliable and long lasting, in todays world you can't do better than a WP/Kenmore direct drive washer. The one in your post is a fully featured top of the line model. Have you checked Ebay for a timer? |
Post# 1024607 , Reply# 13   2/14/2019 at 11:29 (1,869 days old) by Pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)   |   | |
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kate1 the set your husband found are speed queen clones under the amana brand name this set is also direct drive but under the whirlpool brand name in your area
saltlakecity.craigslist.org/app/... |
Post# 1024609 , Reply# 14   2/14/2019 at 12:00 (1,869 days old) by stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK)   |   | |
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You can contact someone selling a set and ask if they will sell just the washer, like here: eastidaho.craigslist.org/app/d/a... Or buy the set and sell the dryer. Also here is a newer direct drive Whirlpool closer to home: (Oops, I stand corrected, it’s a Nortag, thx Martin) eastidaho.craigslist.org/app/d/i... post was last edited: 2/14/2019-14:16] |
Post# 1024621 , Reply# 15   2/14/2019 at 12:28 (1,869 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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that second washer IS NOT a Whirlpool built direct drive machine....
its a Maytag sourced/rebadged Norge designed machine..... this link may help, although not the part you need, the seller may be able to help you find the timer your looking for....just ask him a question... CLICK HERE TO GO TO Yogitunes's LINK on eBay |
Post# 1024622 , Reply# 16   2/14/2019 at 12:38 (1,869 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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Well, the Amanas are equivalent to Speed Queens of the same age, but I'm pretty sure they're at least twice as old as the $220 Kenmore. If they were made by Raytheon, you'll be replacing the washer's belt a lot (not exactly the simplest of jobs like on a vintage Maytag) since it will be doing laundry for a family of eight. The '97 Amana we bought new was on its third belt in nine years when we decided to replace it, and for most of those nine years ours was a two-person household. Additionally, it was pathetic at rinsing, even with the extra rinse option that was always selected.
The Kenmore is a very nice machine, and for me at least, the Quiet Pak seals the deal. With six kids running around, Quiet Pak may not matter, but if you don't want to wake the baby, it's a big plus. |
Post# 1024625 , Reply# 17   2/14/2019 at 13:41 (1,869 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Quiet Pak on a direct-drive machine typically involves a few mastic pads glued to the inside of the cabinet to combat vibration resonance. A few models may have a sound insulation pad inserted into the bottom (at the floor) of the base pedestal, the chance of this one having it is based on the "Limited Edition" notation for being tricked-out a little more than typical ... but that probably would be noted as Quiet Pak II. Zooming-in on the console picture, it's an 80 Series. I have an almost-identical 1999 Kenmore 90 Series (has four water levels instead of five, all the rest of the cycle/options are identical, the dots around the selection knobs and minutes on the timer are highlighted red. Mine does say Quiet Pak II. It has the affixed cabinet pads but not the base pad. Maybe the bottom pad got lost before the machine came my way. Not unusual that it comes loose during transport, gets lost or is tossed away. I have a 2002/2003 WP that has the base the pad, labeled as Quiet Wash Plus. The pad did fall out (or maybe was already loose on the floor under the machine) when we moved it. Someone who didn't know its purpose would have tossed it to the trash. My Catalyst is supposed to have the base pad (shown on the parts diagrams) but it was missing. I found an Oasis or Bravos model that has a similar bottom pad (P/N WPW10361353, larger size & different shape), made one for the Catalyst using the 2003 WP as a template. |
Post# 1024630 , Reply# 19   2/14/2019 at 14:19 (1,868 days old) by stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK)   |   | |
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I absolutely agree to stay away from the AmanaQueens. If you buy older units go Direct Drive Whirlpool/Kenmore et al. Here is a Direct Drive in Salt Lake badged as Admiral: saltlakecity.craigslist.org/app/...
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Post# 1024634 , Reply# 21   2/14/2019 at 14:44 (1,868 days old) by good-shepherd (New Jersey)   |   | |
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Here is that Kenmore washer: boise.craigslist.org/ppd/d/nampa... |
Post# 1024641 , Reply# 23   2/14/2019 at 16:42 (1,868 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Laying down won't cause damage but there may be water leakage unless an effort has been made to completely drain it by taking off the outer cabinet and removing hoses from the pump .... or prop it up on the lid end with a block of wood or a thick roll of blankets or towels so it's not laying completely flat. |
Post# 1024644 , Reply# 24   2/14/2019 at 17:07 (1,868 days old) by Kate1 (PNW)   |   | |
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Is there anything I should look out for when looking at washers in person? Any red flags or warning signs? And, is there anything I should absolutely stay away from or something that if I find, I should absolutely jump on? |
Post# 1024646 , Reply# 25   2/14/2019 at 17:38 (1,868 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)   |   | |
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Post# 1024648 , Reply# 26   2/14/2019 at 18:00 (1,868 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Note the model and serial number of any machine you're considering. Serial numbers are coded for the manufacture date ... year and week or year and month. Model numbers are typically coded for the year of market introduction. You can get a translation at online sites such as www.appliance411.com/service/date.... Serial number coding may be on a repeating cycle such as 12 years or 20 years so the model number year is needed to target it. |
Post# 1024665 , Reply# 28   2/14/2019 at 21:55 (1,868 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Post# 1024681 , Reply# 29   2/15/2019 at 07:22 (1,868 days old) by Kate1 (PNW)   |   | |
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Would a newer, commercial SQ be a good solution for everything I want out of a washer? Are there any known issues with them? |
Post# 1024688 , Reply# 30   2/15/2019 at 10:16 (1,868 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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