Thread Number: 87486
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
Replacing Maytag Neptune |
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Post# 1120409   6/15/2021 at 22:04 (1,037 days old) by LWBarkley (Vale, NC)   |   | |
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Our 15 year old Maytag Neptune is on its way out. It has never given me a problem and the matching dryer is still going but the washer has become super loud during the spin cycle and I’m afraid it is going to die on me. I’d like to be prepared and know what I want to replace it with when that day comes. I teach at a low income school so when the washer dies I plan to donate the dryer to a family in need and get a new washer and dryer that match.
I don’t need a huge washer, we have two teenaged girls so there are four in the house but I tend do a load or two a day and rarely fill up my Neptune to full capacity. We don’t have any king sized comforters or stuff like that. We do have a lot of land to manage so we have some dirty work clothes to wash but if they’re ever heavily soiled I rinse them in my mudroom sink before washing them in the machine. I’d prefer something energy efficient, quiet, and fairly simple (it’d be nice if it had a delayed start since I do like to set a load to be done when I come home from work but that’s not a deal breaker for me, I think I could live without it if I was trading it in for reliability and longevity). I want a machine that can get my garden clothes clean but will not tear up my delicates. There is also an issue with the look of the machines. Our washer and dryer are out in the open in our mud room and that has become the main entrance to our home, no one enters through the front door so the first thing people see are our washer and dryer. I know that shouldn’t matter, but the perfectionist side of me would like for them to look nice. And when I say “nice” I don’t mean fancy, I mean simple and clean looking, no frills. I think I’ve narrowed it down to two machines: a Miele (the simplest one) and the matching heat pump dryer. The Miele does have a lot of features but I like what I read about it getting the clothes clean but also being gentle and I really appreciate the energy and water efficiency. I also like that I can build a cabinet around it. The second machine I am considering is the most basic Speed Queen top loader since I like reported dependability and the look of the classic top loaders. Our house is unique and eclectic, we built it ourselves and added onto a 200 year old log cabin so I feel like either look (the compacts in the cupboard or the old school top loader out in the ripen) would work for us. Does anyone have suggestions, maybe an option I am over looking? Or do you have a strong opinion about the Miele or Speed Queen? We have a local store that sells both brands and has technicians that can work on both brands. |
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Post# 1120416 , Reply# 2   6/15/2021 at 23:28 (1,037 days old) by littlegreeny (Milwaukee, WI)   |   | |
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Post# 1120422 , Reply# 3   6/16/2021 at 04:29 (1,037 days old) by Pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)   |   | |
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the speed queen tc5 is the old school clean washer with matching dryer
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Post# 1120424 , Reply# 4   6/16/2021 at 04:43 (1,037 days old) by Easyspindry (Winston-Salem, NC)   |   | |
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. . . Speed Queen front loader which is a real workhorse. It cleans well and spins at 1400 RPM in the final spin.
I'm in Winston-Salem.
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Post# 1120427 , Reply# 5   6/16/2021 at 05:50 (1,037 days old) by henene4 (Heidenheim a.d. Brenz (Germany))   |   | |
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They are 1200rpm, aren't they? |
Post# 1120445 , Reply# 6   6/16/2021 at 11:49 (1,036 days old) by thomasortega (El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles de Porciúncula)   |   | |
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What about replacing the bearings? |
Post# 1120475 , Reply# 7   6/16/2021 at 17:11 (1,036 days old) by LWBarkley (Vale, NC)   |   | |
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Post# 1120484 , Reply# 8   6/16/2021 at 19:04 (1,036 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah)   |   | |
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When we had our repair tech come out to fix our Neptune washer, they told us that not only they didn't had the bearing in stock to fix the washer but it would've costed us just as much as buying a new washer so that's what we ended up doing instead.
So in regards to the Miele vs the Speed Queen, here's my only concern with the Miele. The Miele is made overseas. Not only can they be expensive to find certain parts for but also if some of those parts aren't in stock here in the US, it would take a while for the parts to be shipped out here. That's what I like about the Speed Queen better is because its made here in the US. Anyways, those are my two cents here. |
Post# 1120488 , Reply# 9   6/16/2021 at 19:43 (1,036 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Post# 1120543 , Reply# 11   6/17/2021 at 09:36 (1,035 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah)   |   | |
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I actually was kind of hoping that we would have the bearing replaced cause I'll be honest here, I did liked that washer. But unfortunately, it wasn't my call to make. And replacing the bearing looked like something that we couldn't do with ourselves. We once tried to figure out of what was wrong with our Neptune dryer we used to have when it burnt out but we couldn't and the technician confirmed to us that it was a bad motor.
I think our replacement washer would last longer than 5 years, I mean we got a recommendation of what brand the technician repairs the least and so we went with that route instead. If I had to go back in time and make a decision again, I'd still replace the Neptune. Had we still had the Whirlpool Duet which we sold with the cabin that we used to have, that one I would've fixed anyday cause those are the best washers that I've ever used. |
Post# 1120544 , Reply# 12   6/17/2021 at 09:41 (1,035 days old) by LWBarkley (Vale, NC)   |   | |
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@thomasortega
Do you think the kit linked below is a good one for replacing the bearings and seals? I’d rather keep the Neptune if it’s fixable. It seems worth it to give it a try. I’m happy with its performance and I’d LOVE to not spend the money on a new washer if I don’t have to. CLICK HERE TO GO TO LWBarkley's LINK |
Post# 1120550 , Reply# 14   6/17/2021 at 10:19 (1,035 days old) by LWBarkley (Vale, NC)   |   | |
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That's the video we watched :) but we saw how long the wait time was for delivery on the kit and thought we'd see if we could find it somewhere else.
We found this one on Amazon, hopefully this link will work. www.amazon.com/MAH5500BWW... CLICK HERE TO GO TO LWBarkley's LINK |
Post# 1120556 , Reply# 15   6/17/2021 at 11:08 (1,035 days old) by henene4 (Heidenheim a.d. Brenz (Germany))   |   | |
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Seem to be some Chinese brand or something like that, nothing I have heared of yet. But I guess they will work just as well as any other spear. As long as the seal fits well and the shaft is in good condition they should hold up just as long as what was in their originally, probably... |
Post# 1120589 , Reply# 16   6/17/2021 at 15:15 (1,035 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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I have used OEM and generic bearing/seal kits.....both seem to work well for replacements....
the first set I ever bought was close to 60.00.....from there on, they can be had for around 20.00, depending on where you go.... I also popped the bearings open and packed more grease in there..... I usually just banged out the bearings myself.....but there is a TonyTool that makes this job easier if you can rent one.... |
Post# 1120655 , Reply# 17   6/18/2021 at 05:47 (1,035 days old) by LWBarkley (Vale, NC)   |   | |
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Post# 1120665 , Reply# 18   6/18/2021 at 07:20 (1,034 days old) by ozzie908 (Lincoln UK)   |   | |
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Post# 1122293 , Reply# 19   7/4/2021 at 06:15 (1,019 days old) by LWBarkley (Vale, NC)   |   | |
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My husband replaced the bearings but he broke a chunk out of the tub cover when he was putting the clips back on it.
He put it back together and we ran it though a spin cycle, it sounds brand new but obviously we can’t use it with water until we get a new tub cover. Unfortunately, WE can’t find one online. I’m going to check our local used appliance store and a place I drive by that always has old machines sitting out front but I thought I’d ask y’all in case those searches are unsuccessful. It is for a MAH5500BWW
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Post# 1122349 , Reply# 20   7/4/2021 at 22:25 (1,018 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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Post# 1122381 , Reply# 21   7/5/2021 at 06:09 (1,018 days old) by LWBarkley (Vale, NC)   |   | |
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@yogitunes
It’s bad. It is a hole. I wondered about patching it but was not sure with it being exposed to water and vibration, if it would hold up. We’d have to take the front back off to show you a pic but here is a pic of the chunk that came out.
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Post# 1122388 , Reply# 22   7/5/2021 at 06:58 (1,017 days old) by Pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)   |   | |
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LwBarkley,
if you still consider replacement do not know if you went fl or topload but just letting you know that i have this maytag washer now that replace a whirlpool duet sure its a topload but so far its pretty good 5.4 capacety and this is the matching dryer moneyshot included as well so you see inside the machine |
Post# 1122397 , Reply# 23   7/5/2021 at 07:56 (1,017 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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Post# 1122402 , Reply# 24   7/5/2021 at 09:23 (1,017 days old) by LWBarkley (Vale, NC)   |   | |
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@yogitunes
We made a video trying to fill it with water. Looks like it’s a critical part 😂 CLICK HERE TO GO TO LWBarkley's LINK |
Post# 1122403 , Reply# 25   7/5/2021 at 09:46 (1,017 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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Post# 1122404 , Reply# 26   7/5/2021 at 09:49 (1,017 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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a quick thought while we try to locate one....
here is one in Columbia, NC....if anything, you will have a working machine, and spare parts.... just a quick idea for the moment.... CLICK HERE TO GO TO Yogitunes's LINK on Columbia Craigslist |
Post# 1122481 , Reply# 27   7/6/2021 at 06:11 (1,017 days old) by LWBarkley (Vale, NC)   |   | |
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Post# 1122564 , Reply# 28   7/6/2021 at 21:43 (1,016 days old) by LWBarkley (Vale, NC)   |   | |
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Post# 1122566 , Reply# 29   7/6/2021 at 21:58 (1,016 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Post# 1122570 , Reply# 30   7/6/2021 at 23:09 (1,016 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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Post# 1122578 , Reply# 31   7/7/2021 at 06:40 (1,016 days old) by LWBarkley (Vale, NC)   |   | |
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@DADoES
Thanks. He’s a wonderful assistant/therapy dog 😂!
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Post# 1123140 , Reply# 32   7/13/2021 at 05:50 (1,010 days old) by LWBarkley (Vale, NC)   |   | |
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We really appreciate the advice, resources, and support we gained from this community. We’re grateful we were able to repair the machine and so far it seems to be working as well or better than it did before. Except, it is SO quiet! Now this old John Hartford song keeps popping into my head: CLICK HERE TO GO TO LWBarkley's LINK |
Post# 1123144 , Reply# 33   7/13/2021 at 08:48 (1,009 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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Excellent!
yeah, I think sometimes after new bearings it is quieter than when brand new.... you will get many more wonderful years with this now.... now that you know how simple and inexpensive it is to do, you may want to find a spare set that needs bearings....most of my machines I got for 25.00 to free because they needed bearings.... COLD washes is what mainly seems to shorten the life of FL machines....stick with WARM/HOT and some bleach with white loads, and these machines will serve you for many years..... thanks for posting.... |