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Thread Number: 90761
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LG washer died - look for old direct drive? |
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| Post# 1152618 , Reply# 2 6/27/2022 at 10:08 (832 days old) by meldew (Georgia) | ||
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thanks I wondered about Miele. I don't mind smaller loads; after all we will be empty nesters soon enough. I think durability is definitely king. Thanks for your input. | ||
| Post# 1152626 , Reply# 3 6/27/2022 at 12:42 (832 days old) by IIIJohnnyMacIII (North Carolina) | ||
LG Turbo Wash
That was one of my concerns with Turbo Wash. I do not believe they have a separate pump and filter for recirculation like Miele does with their IntenseWash. Certain lifestyles could be very hard on Turbo Wash while others Turbo Wash could work just fine.
With your lifestyle and if you want recirculation, I'd go with Miele. If you are on a budget and don't need recirculation, you could go with the LG 3600 and use the prewash. Or you could go with the Speed Queen FL if you have a larger budget, want more longevity, and don't need the heating element. I have a Speed Queen 9 series. While it's not the best for stain removal; it is amazing for getting mud, gunk, and pet hair out of clothes. It's a great all around washer that is very well made. The TC5 is very similar to it and I wouldn't hesitate to get a TC5 if I wanted another top loader. If I were you, my first choice for your particular needs would be the Speed Queen FL. It's a commercial quality machine that is made for tough lifestyles in mind. | ||
| Post# 1152658 , Reply# 5 6/27/2022 at 19:44 (832 days old) by Egress (Oregon) | ||
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I feel like your LG is probably pretty easy to fix. its only a few years old, might be worth doing. | ||
Post# 1152706 , Reply# 6 6/28/2022 at 09:19 (831 days old) by Logixx  (Germany) |
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Normal wash / needed to use Lysol | ||
| Post# 1152708 , Reply# 7 6/28/2022 at 09:40 (831 days old) by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas) | ||
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Post# 1152716 , Reply# 8 6/28/2022 at 11:03 (831 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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I extremely rarely use my Normal cycle. My "normal cycle" is either Perm Press, Whites, or Towels and simply adjust the wash temp to meet the load, not what the default water temperawture is. Normal, "hot" is 95F and warm is 83F (unacceptable temps to me). The cycles I mentioned has warm of 90F and Hot of 112F.
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Post# 1152718 , Reply# 9 6/28/2022 at 12:06 (831 days old) by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA) |
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lg/kenmore I typically use normal/casual or whitest whites depending on what I'm washing, all with accelawash. | ||
| Post# 1152747 , Reply# 10 6/28/2022 at 16:43 (831 days old) by IIIJohnnyMacIII (North Carolina) | ||
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LG Models | ||
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Post# 1152757 , Reply# 11 6/28/2022 at 18:35 (831 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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John, it was me. This applied only to the Normal cycle. Warm target temp was 86F. Hot was 95F. But setting soil level to the heaviest on Normal, then target temp is 104F. For Normal & Heavy Duty cycles, the heater does not come on the boost or maintain water temperatures. the only time the heater comes on for thesse two cycles is when Extra Hot is selected. Target temps for towels, perm press. & whites is 90F for warm & 112F for hot.
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Post# 1152783 , Reply# 14 6/28/2022 at 21:36 (831 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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| Post# 1152787 , Reply# 15 6/28/2022 at 22:02 (831 days old) by meldew (Georgia) | ||
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model numbers! washer is LSR6334LQ1. says whirlpool on label? dryer is 110.60932990 Dryer is definitely taking too long to dry on timed dry/cotton | ||
| Post# 1152789 , Reply# 16 6/28/2022 at 22:09 (831 days old) by meldew (Georgia) | ||
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I did call the local shops regarding the SQ. They told me it would be about 6 months to get an FR7 front loader, and a few weeks to get a TC5. They had several TR3 and 7 in stock and recommended those instead. I thought I'd try out this old set first. | ||
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Post# 1152796 , Reply# 17 6/29/2022 at 00:06 (831 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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LSR6334LQ1 is a Whirlpool washer model number. Perhaps the outer cabinet and top deck, or only the top deck, with the label attached was transplanted to a Kenmore. Or could be the other way around, a Kenmore panel was transplanted to a Whirlpool. Either way, you don't have/know the model number to match the Kenmore controls. 110.60932990 is a Kenmore model number, Whirlpool-built per the 110 leading digits. The dryer, assuming the model is correct, has an electronic board, I believe referred to as an Even Heat board, that controls timer operation for the auto-dry cycle. Is there labeling on the console referencing Even Heat or Auto Moisture Sensing Plus? This info may be helpful ... or not, if it isn't the problem. There are other symptoms that also typically occur for Even Heat failures. Even Heat Control Even Heat problems The board, if it's the problem, is NLA for new replacements but used and repaired boards can easily be found, and repair service offers. P/N 3976617 | ||
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Post# 1152798 , Reply# 18 6/29/2022 at 00:38 (831 days old) by littlegreeny (Milwaukee, WI) |
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| Post# 1152815 , Reply# 19 6/29/2022 at 08:58 (830 days old) by meldew (Georgia) | ||
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thank you! I hope I can get it working like new. Even on timed dry, it's taking quite a while to dry clothes. I'm not sure where the sensor is but will watch some videos. Thanks for the links. | ||
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Post# 1152819 , Reply# 20 6/29/2022 at 09:23 (830 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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The moisture sensor is a pair of metal bars on the filter housing at lower front of the loading port, facing into the drum. Look in there to see them, or use a mirror or phone camera for an easier view. A very low-voltage electric circuit is completed when damp clothes brush across the bars to trigger a moisture "hit." The control board registers the hits to determine when and how often to trigger the timer to move. Disconnect the exhaust duct and measure the air temperature blowing out at high setting with an instant-read kitchen thermometer or whatever you may have. It should reach 155°F and swing up/down around that temp as the heating element cycles on/off. Running a full load of already-dry clothes for the test will help moderate the up/down swing (the clothes retain heat). | ||
| Post# 1152821 , Reply# 21 6/29/2022 at 09:32 (830 days old) by meldew (Georgia) | ||
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thank you! I will do these now and report back! | ||
| Post# 1152823 , Reply# 23 6/29/2022 at 09:50 (830 days old) by meldew (Georgia) | ||
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nope; the even heat cut off right away. must be control module. I will see if I can find it online. | ||
| Post# 1152824 , Reply# 24 6/29/2022 at 09:53 (830 days old) by meldew (Georgia) | ||
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I will try to go through the tests that someone linked above.... maybe it's another part like the relay or the thermister or something! Guess I need to buy a multimeter. | ||
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Post# 1152826 , Reply# 25 6/29/2022 at 10:07 (830 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Slow dryer 90% of the time when a dryer is slow there’s a problem with the exhaust venting system.
First thing to try is to disconnect the vent from the back of the dryer and see how well it dries for a few loads.
If that makes a huge improvement clean the exhaust system.
A dirty moisture sensor will never cause a dryer to take a longer time to dry, it might cause it not to shut off.
In my 40+ years of fixing dryers I don’t think I’ve ever seen a dirty moisture sensor in a dryer.
Also consider that switching to an older direct drive washer that only spins at 640 RPMs is going to noticeably increase the drying time compared to a modern front load washer.
John | ||
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