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Audioholic Samurai
I guess you could categorize my washing machine as an audio topic judging by the amount of noise it makes. ![Big Grin :D :D](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
I have a Kenmore 80 series washing machine built in 1995 that I bought I with the matching dryer for $50 on Craigslist. I actually went for the dryer but the guy gave me the washer too saying it didn't work. The dryer works great. The washer didn't but it was a simple motor coupling replacement that cost less than $5. I also had to replace the door switch. The washer obviously sat outside in the weather for a period of time judging by the amount of rust and fir needles inside and underneath.
Anyway, it has been working for a few months and now it has another problem. It takes over 30 minutes to fill with cold water. The filter screen is clean so that leaves the fill valve.
I'm thinking I'm just going to be repairing this thing over and over again and I don't think it will be worth my time if I keep having to take it apart.
I've looked around Consumer reports and read lots of reviews of both top and front loading machines and now I'm scared of the apparent lack of quality and longevity. With the cost of many machines approaching and exceeding $1,000 I would sure want it to last many, many years without issues. Yet, I find so many complaints about modern machines that are not reassuring.
Anyone have any experiences, good or bad, with any particular makes?
I have a Kenmore 80 series washing machine built in 1995 that I bought I with the matching dryer for $50 on Craigslist. I actually went for the dryer but the guy gave me the washer too saying it didn't work. The dryer works great. The washer didn't but it was a simple motor coupling replacement that cost less than $5. I also had to replace the door switch. The washer obviously sat outside in the weather for a period of time judging by the amount of rust and fir needles inside and underneath.
Anyway, it has been working for a few months and now it has another problem. It takes over 30 minutes to fill with cold water. The filter screen is clean so that leaves the fill valve.
I'm thinking I'm just going to be repairing this thing over and over again and I don't think it will be worth my time if I keep having to take it apart.
I've looked around Consumer reports and read lots of reviews of both top and front loading machines and now I'm scared of the apparent lack of quality and longevity. With the cost of many machines approaching and exceeding $1,000 I would sure want it to last many, many years without issues. Yet, I find so many complaints about modern machines that are not reassuring.
Anyone have any experiences, good or bad, with any particular makes?