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Thread Number: 84463
/ Tag: Modern Dryers
Speed Queen AWN412 Idler Pulley Separated From Bushing? |
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| Post# 1088648 , Reply# 1 9/9/2020 at 16:39 (1,324 days old) by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas) | ||
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| Post# 1088650 , Reply# 2 9/9/2020 at 16:46 (1,324 days old) by Oldschool88 (NJ) | ||
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Thanks much, part # 959P3 kit in stock at my local parts store and I’ll grab it in the morning. Do you apply any grease to the pulley shaft and pivot arm bushing? Looks like good use of white lithium grease, but I’m an amateur. | ||
| Post# 1088652 , Reply# 3 9/9/2020 at 17:01 (1,324 days old) by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas) | ||
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| Post# 1088653 , Reply# 4 9/9/2020 at 17:04 (1,324 days old) by Oldschool88 (NJ) | ||
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Thanks again! The bushing is not seized to the shaft, rotates freely and has slight play. I’m guessing this is wear, and the resulting tilting of the pulley causes the belt delamination? | ||
| Post# 1088655 , Reply# 5 9/9/2020 at 17:14 (1,324 days old) by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas) | ||
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| Post# 1088768 , Reply# 6 9/10/2020 at 09:53 (1,323 days old) by Oldschool88 (NJ) | ||
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I’m matching up an automotive V-belt if I can find one in the right dimensions, and testing that instead. | ||
Post# 1088795 , Reply# 7 9/10/2020 at 13:32 (1,323 days old) by RP2813  (Sannazay) |
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 Ah yes, another belt-eating SQ. Our '97 Raytheon Amana chewed through them regularly. I always knew when it was yet again replacement time because the machine would start making this "chickita-chickita" sound during agitation.
Never once was the pulley/idler identified as the problem. We kept extending the extended Sears warranty because it was just easier to have the job done by a pro, and we had no confidence in the machine. Belt replacement wasn't easy like on a Maytag, which is ironic because Maytags rarely if ever needed their belts replaced.
Between the belt issue and the piss-poor rinsing, along with the dryer that toasted everything, we dumped that pair, bought a big Duet pair and with that our TL washer days were over. Thanks Amana -- you fostered two more FL converts! | ||
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Post# 1088817 , Reply# 8 9/10/2020 at 16:23 (1,323 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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you CAN NOT use a regular automotive belt for this application, it must be one that can slip-clutch, best to stick with a manufacturers one.....
most times on ebay, you can get a whole package of idler, spring and belt all in one... Raytheons built machines were the ones who had the biggest issues with eating up belts...especially ones with the recirculating pumps..... rare to see an Alliance chew through one that fast......most times recommended to replace every 5 to 7 years depending on usage.... | ||
| Post# 1088850 , Reply# 10 9/10/2020 at 19:49 (1,323 days old) by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas) | ||
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| Post# 1088952 , Reply# 12 9/11/2020 at 09:37 (1,322 days old) by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas) | ||
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Post# 1089140 , Reply# 14 9/12/2020 at 13:15 (1,321 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay) |
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My step-daughter and son-in-law bought a SQ pair a few years ago for their new house. The washer drains into a standpipe, and they have had ongoing issues with suds bubbling out of it. Due to cabinets above, the pipe could only be extended so far, plus, at some point the drain hose wouldn't be long enough anymore. Even one of those accordion type suds suppressors on the end of the hose didn't help.
There are no plumbing issues. This seems to be a washer issue. After our Amana pair replaced a Maytag A206 and DG806 set, the difference in pump power was remarkable. As soon as spin drain launched on the Amana, the water shot out of the hose like a cannon compared to the reserved CF/M rate of the Maytag. I think that's the reason for the standpipe sudsing issue with Speed Queens.
It sounds like you got that SQ operating at optimum level. These machines operate fairly quietly under perfect conditions, so as long as the volunteers don't seriously overload it, there shouldn't be any issues for at least a couple of years. | ||
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Post# 1089171 , Reply# 15 9/12/2020 at 18:55 (1,321 days old) by chetlaham (United States) |
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When I use to much detergent in my Speed Queen some foaming at the hook up does take place. Not a lot though. Its just one of those quirks that I like, don't ask why lol. I also like when the machine stops agitating, the drain hose makes a gurgaling sound. The way I see it these are opportunities to make memories- your not going to find many machines with such a powerful high performance pump. GE FF comes to mind, but that might actually be it.
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Post# 1090033 , Reply# 17 9/20/2020 at 15:01 (1,313 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Rubber Standpipe Adaptor | ||
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Post# 1090047 , Reply# 18 9/20/2020 at 16:30 (1,313 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay) |
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Post# 1090867 , Reply# 20 9/27/2020 at 07:06 (1,306 days old) by chetlaham (United States) |
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| Post# 1091511 , Reply# 22 10/1/2020 at 17:33 (1,302 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida) | ||
Here is what I did when my SQ washer AWN 311 used to cause the discussed suds leak from the stand pipe...at the end of the drain hose you will see how the hose tapers down to the exit. That accelerates the water velocity coming from the washer. I cut the hose right where the hose begins to taper...take that narrowing out. That took care of the sudsing issue that I had going on. Same output from the pump, but slowed the the velocity down some....I hope that makes some sense...
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| Post# 1091539 , Reply# 23 10/1/2020 at 18:56 (1,302 days old) by Oldschool88 (NJ) | ||
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Thanks very much nmassman44, will bring my hacksaw next trip up to the shelter. | ||
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