Recent content by marks

Hi John, the element was a Westinghouse NOS stock replacement. I’ll shoot you an email and we can find some time to talk. Thanks! -Mark

Hi John, It vents right out the back about a foot. That was a brand new element when I installed it a few weeks ago. How should it be properly connected to the terminal? Post anpic if you have one. Also what is a good lower wattage element I can use in it? I have to test the incoming...

Yes the vent and inside the tub are completely clean. I thought that the first time it happened and even then there wasn’t much built up.

This is the 3rd element it’s burnt. The lower wire is always the one that heats up. Pics are attached!

I also meant to mention that I’ve required it long ago, so the wiring is good. Is a step down transformer also a way to go?

Thanks John, It’s strange that I’ve used it for years without any issues and then all of a sudden, this issue started to happen. I wonder if the voltage to the house changed. What heating element coil could I use that would be lower voltage? Thanks! -Mark

Hi Everyone! It has been a minute since I’ve had any issues, but here we are… My Westy D6 keeps frying heating elements and I think it’s due to the timer control thermostat that sits on top of the drum. The start switch solenoid will engage and disengage a few times like a shot gun then I come...

"I just installed it 39 years ago" <- i giggled :)

Hi Everyone, Does anyone have a good pic or know where this solenoid return spring attaches? I had to remove the timer to make a repair, but i cannot figure out where this spring attaches! Pics in any service manual sort of show it attached to the timer motor, but that's not making much sense...

I would also be VERY interested in a reproduction of a westinghouse door boot. I have an old broken one that might make a good template. Shoot me a message if you think that it could work. Also, the drain pump pulley tire is another failure point of these machines and there’s nothing left out...

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Paul I thought you were already on vacation! I also think you're correct in that wiring.

Hi! Make sure the little spring behind the carbon brush that's up in the top of the plastic housing is clean, the contact on top of it is clean and that it is still springy enough to force the carbon brush to the slip ring. It should be springy enough to make it somewhat difficult to...

Hi Everyone, I want to run the dryer on 220v but it is currently set up for 110v. I know there’s some wire switching here but I want to be very sure before I attempt anything. How do I have to set the block up and where do the 3 incoming wires attach?

Also, if this part is shot, what alternative part can be used?