Washing machine repairs

[JAS]

Anyone tried repairing their own washing machine???

My front loading washer/dryer has decided to test my patience Water goes in, water drains out and it makes all the right noises ie the motor BUT the drum doesn't move. It's not jammed and will turn freely by hand so I'm thinking the belt has either become detached or broken.

My question, before I try dragging the b*****d out and disconnecting it and opening it up, is how easy/difficult is it to get to the belt and if necessary change it???

Regards
JAS

[mickey]

http://www.ehow.com/how_4473423_change- ... chine.html

hope this helps JAS

remember, google is your friend and knows all

[JAS]

Well that sounds potentially doable for one person, if it needs a new belt I have to go into town on Thursday anyway so I'll wait til Wednesday to have a look inside the beast as it's a tiny, narrow kitchen.

Thanks mickey my other options are a nightmare so that's a great help...and even though your Port have one of these

Regards
JAS

[JAS]

Looks like they had me in mind when they designed it...no simple rear panel to remove like others have ...I think it safe to say the potential for further damage puts this is beyond my fairly basic diy skills so time for a Plan B

http://www.agreatportal.com/zanussi_125 ... anels.html
(for a door seal but I'd still need to open it up the same way)

Thanks anyway mickey...much appreciate you taking the trouble to search.

Regards
JAS

[Dog_ger]

Repaired many washing machines jas.

Bottom line.

Throw it away.

Without all the carp.

Buy new anything now days.

Too many parts. Too many electronics. Too much worry.

Buy new and get 5 years trouble/worry free.

Get extended warentee.

Parts used to be Cast Iron.

Now there Nylon/Plastic.

Buy new and enjoy the next 5 years.

[JAS]

Sorry Dog_ger for starters we don't all want to live in your credit maxed, throw away society.

Secondly...hmmmm...potentially unnecessary new washer/dryer or seeing the Redlegs...gee that's a tough one.

Regards
JAS

[Dog_ger]

OK, spend $300 on repairing a minor problem only to discover another non-related problem comes up 3 months down the track.

Another $300....

Wait and see.

My Friend...

I will win.

Nylon/Plastic cuts down on noise.

Cast Iron was so loud.

[JAS]

Wow! you really don't get it do you. I would no more waste money on an overpriced tradie than I would with your 'dump it at the first hint of a problem' suggestion.

I said it is beyond MY diy abilities...I didn't say it is beyond everyones. If, with help, I find it does turn out to be something more than just the belt or the brushes then I still won't consider buying a new one straight away. As I said if it's a choice between new one now or meeting the people from my club who, after nearly 5 years, I consider to be friends and to thank them for the amazing generosity they've shown me since day one then I'm going to put people first every single time without fail. Even if that means a few months of inconvenience between now and until I get back and can then worry about buying new stuff.

I'm sure that horrifies you and you'd only be interested in putting people first if they were very, very shiny and had an apple stamped on the butts so, thankfully, I think the only thing we could possibly agree on is to disagree.

Regards
JAS

[Psyber]

Sorry Dog_ger for starters we don't all want to live in your credit maxed, throw away society.
Secondly...hmmmm...potentially unnecessary new washer/dryer or seeing the Redlegs...gee that's a tough one.

Regards
JAS

I'm with you JAS.
Ink jet printers that cost less than the replacement cartridgres are one of my horrors of the throw away society.

My wife and I got 18 years out of our first Miele washer and 15 out of the matching drier.
The drier would have lasted longer but my wife wanted the matching stack with the pull out centre shelf.
We spent about $650 on repairs in the 18years on the old washer.
The new set bought in 2004 has worked faultlessly so far.

Part of the reason I am keeping my two 15 year old cars is because they are repairable.
I figure $1500 a year on repairs beats shelling out $35000 to change to a similar vehicle which may not be as repairable.
Many manufacturers and retailers are paying lip service to ecological concerns while promoting waste.