Yup nothing better than just going back to old school simplicity. Sent from my iPhone
> 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. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>>> 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. >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>>>>> 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 >>>>> >>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
