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mickey
Citizen
Username: Mickey
Post Number: 11
Registered: 10-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 3:41 pm: |     |
Everything works but the spin cycle. When I close the lid, it makes the sound of spinning, and maybe something is, but not the inside drum. Anyone been through this? Any tips? |
peteglider
Citizen
Username: Peteglider
Post Number: 447
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 4:44 pm: | |
try www.repairclinic.com -- recently helped me figure out exactly what was wrong with my fridge -- Pete
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eliz
Citizen
Username: Eliz
Post Number: 673
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 4:50 pm: | |
I am currently in this situation. I had a terrible experience with Sears In Home serivce and ended up putting a stop payment on my check to them last week. I am now dealing directly with Maytag and it is much much cheaper and less frustrating. I don't know what make your washer is but I would suggest going to the manufacturer for service help.
(I'm currently wringing out the clothes by hand). |
dano
Citizen
Username: Dano
Post Number: 65
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 5:00 pm: | |
I had this same problem a couple of years ago on my machine. It was a $5 clutch assembly part that cost me $150.00 in labor. As I looked attentively at the repairman do his thing, he showed me how to fix it the next time and avoid the house call. I had Sears come and do the repair and they were very good.
DANO |
ashear
Citizen
Username: Ashear
Post Number: 925
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 5:07 pm: | |
I've used Valley Applicance Repair in Livingston to fix a dryer and they were very good. |
tourne
Citizen
Username: Tourne
Post Number: 297
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 11:16 pm: | |
If the machine is more than 10 years old--scrap it and buy a new Energy Star rated machine. I recommend Fisher and Paykel. Don't throw good money at an old machine. |
Mayhewdrive
Citizen
Username: Mayhewdrive
Post Number: 734
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, January 25, 2004 - 11:01 pm: | |
Pete,
Thanks for the tip on that site. My washing machine was not draining & the site suggested removing the hose & checking for a clog. Sure enough, my daughter's little sock was stuck in there. Saved me a $100 house call from a repair man.
Cool! |
Cynicalgirl
Citizen
Username: Cynicalgirl
Post Number: 352
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Monday, January 26, 2004 - 6:20 am: | |
In the past, we've had the clog issue and also a stretched belt connecting from under the drum to another assembly with a spindle. Think old belt-drive record player! If the belt is overstretched, it won't spin (though it will make the noise). We were able (2 person job!) to move the spindle along it's track and re-tighten the nut.
We learned this happy little fix in a Reader's Digest guide to home repair and appliances. It is a great book! Shows you how most household appliances and systems work, and gives tips on diagnosis. That's how we learned how to fix the washer ourselves -- and many other things that came up. |
us2innj
Citizen
Username: Us2innj
Post Number: 976
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, January 26, 2004 - 6:32 am: | |
After repairing your washing machine, you might want to check into PSE&G's service contract for major appliances. We pay about $3/mo per item for washer, dryer and refrigerator.
The dryer drum stopped working, and they came within three days, replaced the belt, and there was no additional charge or copay.
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tourne
Citizen
Username: Tourne
Post Number: 303
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 27, 2004 - 10:21 am: | |
If its a clogged hose, fix it. If its more than 10 years old, you are wasting at least $100 per year on energy and water use. A Fisher and Paykel costs $560. It will save you $100 to $150 or more per year in energy and water use. A basic repair costs at least $100. Do the math! |
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