Yup nothing better than just going back to old school simplicity. 

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> On May 25, 2020, at 9:07 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> 
> wrote:
> 
> We struggled with this on a GE front loader bought in the early 2000s. 
> Unfortunately, it was not one of the front loaders covered under the massive 
> recall campaign that seemed to affect nearly every one that was built. I used 
> to drain the sump almost weekly, but could never get it totally clean. Black 
> slimy stuff built up in it, and no combination of bleach or other chemicals 
> would clean it out completely.
> 
> Replaced it with a top loader and will never go back.
> 
> -D
> 
>> On May 25, 2020, at 8:41 AM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes 
>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Yes I have a 12 ish year old Maytag front loader and it does have mildew 
>> smell issues.
>> 
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>>>> On May 24, 2020, at 2:24 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes 
>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Took the back panel off and can see the motor but not the bearing. Turns
>>> fairly easily by hand but something is scraping.
>>> 
>>> The current base level LG front-loader (without WiFi and other useless
>>> gizmos, and basically the current model repacement for what I have) is
>>> on sale at Lowes right now so I might just do that and be done with it.
>>> 
>>> Any issues with mildew in your Maytag? That was mentioned many times in
>>> the reviews I've read. Never had an issue with mildew or odor in the
>>> LG. Maybe because we use it almost daily.
>>> 
>>> Someone (off-list) said I should look at Staber. They use industry
>>> standard bearings and parts, designed and manufactured to be easy to
>>> repair. But they are 3x the price of the LG and have an 8-week lead time
>>> on orders.
>>> 
>>> Allan
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> writes:
>>> 
>>>> I just went thru this with our 15 year old Maytag front loader. Bearings 
>>>> were noisy for probably a year or 2 before I finally did the job but they 
>>>> never started smoking. Sounds like you might have more serious problems. 
>>>> In any case the machine had to be nearly completely disassembled but it 
>>>> was not too hard of a job. It’s nice and quiet now. 
>>>> 
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>>>> 
>>>>>> On May 24, 2020, at 12:19 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes 
>>>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Washing machine suddenly very noisy tonight. LG front-loader, probably
>>>>> close to 10 years old. Went to check on it and found the wash tub is
>>>>> full of smoke and smoke is pouring out of the detergent tray.
>>>>> 
>>>>> So I'm guessing it's the main tub bearing, which repair clinic sells for
>>>>> $20 but says it is a "very difficult" repair due to the amount of
>>>>> disassembly required. From pictures, the bearing sits in a heavy plastic
>>>>> "rear drum" but from the smoke I'm guessing maybe it's melted. Will try
>>>>> to open it up tomorrow. The rear drum with bearing is NLA.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Assuming it's not worth it or possible to repair, any recommendations on
>>>>> replacement?  I've found that GE is highly rated but my last GE
>>>>> appliance (refrigerator) was a disaster so I had been thinking I would
>>>>> never buy the brand again.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Was pretty happy with this LG washer until now, I guess 10 years is a
>>>>> reasonable lifespan.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Glanced at Miele and Bosch but they are very expensive and seem to be
>>>>> much lower capacity. 2.5 cu. ft. compared to 4.5 or 5 cu. ft. for LG,
>>>>> Samsung, or GE models.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Allan
>>>>> 
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