How many scoops per load? And how much goes in the radiator? On Mon, May 25, 2020, 9:52 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> I buy generic “Kool-Aid” lemonade and use it to run cleaning cycles on the > dishwasher and washing machine. > > -D > > > On May 25, 2020, at 12:49 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Running those Affresh packets through the machine periodically and > leaving > > the door ajar when not in use seem to fix the smell issue for us. > > > > On Mon, May 25, 2020, 6:07 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 > > > > > _______________________________________ > 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
