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The best part about growing up broke is there’s no other option but to learn how to fix things. Washing machines and dryers are pretty easy to fix with a little mechanical experience. If it’s squeeling or shutting off I’d bet a bearing went out somewhere on the roller drum. When it won’t turn it’ll throw a code and turn off. Ive had both my units torn apart and have had success in replacing parts to get more miles out of them. Dryers are easier imo as it’s usually sensors or burners that go out and are simple to replace. Dryer is going on 15 years now.
Ha ha right! My wife would almost come to tears every time I brought our old Kenmore washer and dryer back to life. Tears of frustration and disappointment that is!
Thanks to youtube I'm a home appliance genius, as a matter of fact I am looking into fixing this 4.5 year old maytag and giving it to my mom since the thing looks like brand new yet.
 


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The best part about growing up broke is there’s no other option but to learn how to fix things. Washing machines and dryers are pretty easy to fix with a little mechanical experience. If it’s squeeling or shutting off I’d bet a bearing went out somewhere on the roller drum. When it won’t turn it’ll throw a code and turn off. Ive had both my units torn apart and have had success in replacing parts to get more miles out of them. Dryers are easier imo as it’s usually sensors or burners that go out and are simple to replace. Dryer is going on 15 years now.
Agreed but finding parts is getting harder for the same reason. People just don't fix stuff anymore so the stores don't even carry parts. Had a hell of a time finding a dryer fuse the last time it went out so I bought 10 when I finally did!
 

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Has anyone put drum bearings in a front load washer ? The ol Maytag is loud on spin/extract and AI said drum bearings so gonna tear into it . It's been a good machine so worth fixing imo. Like others say , keep the door open on front loads when not in use so they dry out and mold won't grow.
 


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Has anyone put drum bearings in a front load washer ? The ol Maytag is loud on spin/extract and AI said drum bearings so gonna tear into it . It's been a good machine so worth fixing imo. Like others say , keep the door open on front loads when not in use so they dry out and mold won't grow.
I’ve done dryers but never a washer bearing. If I remember correctly some of the units you have to remove the tub.
 

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Extended warranties...be in vehicles, appliances, etc...are a money maker....for the ppl, companies selling them...they are an expensive scam. I don't believe in them. They just add to the cost with it all going to..the car dealer / appliance seller.
I bought an extended warranty (factory)on my pickup for about $1400.00. 1 year after factory warranty was up I had 5k in work done to my pickup and a number of other things since. Some times they work sometimes they dont, for me the $1,400.00 was well worth the price. It covered 10 years 100,000 miles. $140 a year is peanuts and i would pay the $1400 again without hesitation. Now would i pay for an extended warranty on a toaster or oven ..not a chance.
 


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That is the ticket my friend is a repair man for 40 years.
Hope he is better then the ones we have around bismarck. I wouldnt take advice from to many of them. I have had 3 issues with different appliances, repair man from 3 different places have come out....all 3 issues i have ordered parts myself and fixed AFTER said repair man had their chance. I have come to the conclusion I will just fix myself or buy new and will not take advice on whats good or not from them..they dont seem to know much unless its flat out obvious.
 

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🙏 I'm just praying my new appliance that came with the house last. The repairman won't even come down to fix it. Well they might now but when they were under warranty they wouldn't. Since the home was built in MN and the appliances were purchased there, the local dealers wouldn't touch any warranty work. PS Don't get Frigidaire!
 

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Off topic, but within the subject, need a dishwasher been reading reviews aaannnddd go...
Top 3 on my list, Bosch, Maytag, Kitchenaid.
Will be replacing a 10 yr old Kenmoore
AND.....Maytag, Kenmoore, Ktchenaid , JennAir, Hotpoint and Amana all made by Whirlpool !!! Go figure
 

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I just got a cheap one the guy selling them told me they are all pieces of shit and are going to break and need replacing so might as well invest less in them
 

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