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Thread Number: 85144
/ Tag: Modern Dishwashers
buying an older non-control board washing machine |
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Post# 1096548 , Reply# 1 11/9/2020 at 15:47 (1,262 days old) by DADoES  (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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 Direct-drive parts availability depends on which parts. Major mechanical direct-drive parts were available last time I bought parts for a couple restorations. Some model-specific items such as switches and timers may be NLA. The situation may have changed from more time passing and effects of COVID. eBay is a good source for finding used items and sellers who have new-old-stock parts on-hand. Responding to your own post is via viewing it as you would any other post, scroll down and there's an entry form to compose a reply. | ||
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Post# 1096576 , Reply# 3 11/9/2020 at 20:16 (1,262 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Post# 1096579 , Reply# 4 11/9/2020 at 20:40 (1,262 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 1096853 , Reply# 6 11/12/2020 at 11:26 (1,259 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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I've not run across a "moving kit" for any direct-drive models in numerous years of perusing and buying parts for them but perhaps I just wasn't looking for it. Is it for securing a machine for transport? That's not a crucial operational part if so. In checking availability of parts for a particular Whirlpool model I have (GSQ9669LW0), very few items are listed as NLA but several are out-of-stock. Another source lists items variously as in stock, on order, or special order. There are many sources. Short supply of some items probably is related to the COVID situation. | ||
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Post# 1096903 , Reply# 8 11/13/2020 at 07:03 (1,258 days old) by eronie (Flushing Michigan) |
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The shipping pins are likely still there in the plastic cups that catches them when you pull the shipping strap out! | ||
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Post# 1096905 , Reply# 9 11/13/2020 at 07:29 (1,258 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Securing A DD Washer For Transport Is NOT necessary the factory shipping pins were not meant to be reinstalled for future moves.
Generally if you keep the machine upright NOTHING is needed, you could put a DD washer in the back of a PU truck and drive 30,000 miles around the country and never have ay damage and even if you lay it carefully on either side you will be fine.
John L. | ||
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Post# 1096933 , Reply# 11 11/13/2020 at 13:43 (1,258 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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People selling an appliance rarely have a proper handle on the age of it. The typical reference for "it's about 4 years old" (or whatever age) is based on it was there when they moved into the house 4 years ago ... without considering that it had already been there for 13 years. Be prepared for any used machine via CraigsList, Facebook Marketplace, etc. to need extensive clean-up and possibly some repair (either minor or major). Storefront sellers may do some clean-up and enough repair to make the machine functional. Then there are outfits like Lorain Furniture in Cleveland, OH (the owner is a member here) ... who does a full refurb (and prices them accordingly, with a warranty). I have a 1999 Kenmore direct-drive, fully refurbed with new tub support & spin bearings, spin drive & clutch & brake & agitate bearings. Transmission serviced with a new agitator shaft (to mate nicely to the new bearings), neutral drain kit, and fresh oil. A little over $300 in parts, plus the time/effort. Asking $365. It oughta run for another 20 years. No takers after several months of CraigsList and Facebook ads. My parents' yard fellow asked about it last week for someone he knows whose washer and dryer both went down. I talked to him yesterday. He said she opted to buy a new unit for $499 or some such (which may last 4 to 6 years). | ||
| Post# 1096952 , Reply# 13 11/13/2020 at 17:02 (1,258 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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| Post# 1096961 , Reply# 14 11/13/2020 at 18:05 (1,258 days old) by oldschool88 (NJ) | ||
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@DADoES that washer is a work of art I'd be proud to have in my house. | ||
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