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Thread Number: 85660
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
White powdery substance - top rim of TC5000WN |
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Post# 1102166 , Reply# 1 12/27/2020 at 10:35 (1,208 days old) by DADoES  (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 1102178 , Reply# 2 12/27/2020 at 11:04 (1,208 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Residue On Washer Tub Yes Glenn Said it well in reply #1, and I will say it again, Use the full recommended amount of detergent listed on the detergent package, adjust slightly less if your water is under 3 gains hardness, use more than package instructions if water is over 7 gains hardness.
You basically cannot use too much detergent in an automatic washer [ within reason ] you can easily double or even triple the amount recommended with out problems.
John L. | ||
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Post# 1102184 , Reply# 4 12/27/2020 at 12:09 (1,208 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay) |
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| Post# 1102195 , Reply# 6 12/27/2020 at 12:49 (1,208 days old) by MikeC (Elizabeth) | ||
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washer maintenance Also, does anyone periodically do a maintenance cycle on their SQ top loaders using washing machine cleaning tablets (or using another process)? | ||
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Post# 1102201 , Reply# 7 12/27/2020 at 14:03 (1,208 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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No Washer Should EVER need Cleaning TL or FL if it is used properly.
If every time you use your machine it gets a little dirtier the clothing is NOT getting clean.
If you are getting a hard water mineral build-up it can destroy the water pump and main water seal, If the main seal goes it can cost close to $500 to repair.
Using either too little or cheap ineffective detergents is one of the biggest preventable causes of washer repairs and it can eventually destroy a machine, Try running your cars engine on too little oil, detergent cleans and lubricates your machine.
Your SQ TLer will work fine with a 1 1/2" or 2" standpipe, if you have problems with suds backing out around the drain hose tape or seal the hose in place.
The white stuff is not from the factory.
We are a SQ dealer and servicer, we have sold over 1000 of these TL SQs, and serviced several hundred as we are the main Factory service for DC and DCs Maryland suburbs.
John L. | ||
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Post# 1102211 , Reply# 9 12/27/2020 at 15:23 (1,208 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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The stand-pipe technically needs have an air-vent, it can be as tiny as a sizzle stick the vent is to prevent a siphon from starting.
How hard is your water ?
Borax is OK to use but is not very effective at softening water.
You can buy phosphates on line which really help, but it is probably better for the environment and cheaper to just use enough good detergent, or consider a whole house water softener system if that is an option for you.
John L. | ||
| Post# 1102273 , Reply# 11 12/28/2020 at 05:46 (1,207 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
Standpipe Seal.
This should do the trick.
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| Post# 1102341 , Reply# 12 12/28/2020 at 21:00 (1,207 days old) by MikeC (Elizabeth) | ||
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Standpipe Seal Thanks! | ||
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