Thread Number: 86575
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Post# 1111746 , Reply# 1   3/17/2021 at 00:28 (1,108 days old) by ps91Rick (Lancaster, Ca )   |   | |
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oops! I put this in the wrong forum.. sorry!! |
Post# 1111758 , Reply# 2   3/17/2021 at 01:36 (1,108 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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Rick, take a look at the black bar at the top of this thread where you see "Tag: Vintage Dryers" followed by "incorrect." If you click on "incorrect" you can change the tag information. I already did it so you don't have to, and Robert will be alerted to move this into the correct forum.
The machine in South Gate resembles our '97 Raytheon Amana, which at that time was a Speed Queen clone. I would steer clear of that one (unless you like to replace belts relatively frequently) as well as the oldie $165 machine that may also be a Raytheon product.
The rest of the machines appear to be newer, improved designs from Alliance. Those would be the most reliable.
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Post# 1111786 , Reply# 3   3/17/2021 at 07:56 (1,108 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Hi Rick, I could only get # 1 #3 &4 to come up, all three are the good SQs, the one South Gate is a REAL SQ Ralph only looks at pictures and does not know much about appliances, LOL
All are a little pricy but may be worth it.
The serial # on a SQ tells you when it was made, example 1506 was built in 2015 in June.
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Post# 1111796 , Reply# 4   3/17/2021 at 09:47 (1,107 days old) by StuftRock1 (Kentucky)   |   | |
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This is not a transmission failure. It is a bad tub seal, which is relatively easy to replace. You should also change the oil inside the transmission and clean it out to make sure all the water is removed, and you should always change the gasket when opening one of these up. In total this should only cost you $100, far cheaper than any of those Speed Queens. Plus, you get to keep your nice 1970's Maytag!
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Post# 1111805 , Reply# 5   3/17/2021 at 10:52 (1,107 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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My mistake re: the South Gate machine. There was one with the older console (but not ancient like the Mission Hills machine) and now I don't see it among the links. Rick, did you delete that link? John got here too late or he'd have known what I was referring to.
CLEARLY the machines that both John and I (gasp!) have suggested are good ones were manufactured much later than 1997. I stand by my statements above, even if they don't entirely apply to the current selection. I know what I saw and wouldn't have gone to the trouble to advise against a relatively recently produced Speed Queen. |
Post# 1111824 , Reply# 6   3/17/2021 at 14:03 (1,107 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)   |   | |
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Post# 1112244 , Reply# 8   3/21/2021 at 17:22 (1,103 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 1112286 , Reply# 9   3/21/2021 at 22:32 (1,103 days old) by Good-Shepherd (New Jersey)   |   | |
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If trans lube is getting into the tub its likely well beyond just a bad stem seal. |
Post# 1112428 , Reply# 14   3/22/2021 at 22:45 (1,102 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 1112430 , Reply# 15   3/22/2021 at 22:48 (1,102 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)   |   | |
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Post# 1112438 , Reply# 16   3/22/2021 at 23:44 (1,102 days old) by ps91Rick (Lancaster, Ca )   |   | |
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So the Kirkland is still available.. and he’s willing to take $200 for it. Is there anything in particular I should look for besides the obvious stuff like water leaks/rust, etc..? I’m hoping I can see it on Wednesday after work — its even local which is a bonus. |
Post# 1112439 , Reply# 17   3/22/2021 at 23:57 (1,102 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Post# 1112441 , Reply# 18   3/23/2021 at 00:09 (1,102 days old) by ps91Rick (Lancaster, Ca )   |   | |
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Yup....but apparently its a rebadged whirlpool in this case.. |
Post# 1112472 , Reply# 19   3/23/2021 at 10:14 (1,101 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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