Recent content by thefisch

Thanks for the feedback and the explanation of the cause.

We've been using our 2017 SQ model 82 for 1.5 years now without issues. Last week my wife noticed a scraping sound which did not reoccur after she stopped the washer and shifted the clothes around (probably a zipper). At any rate, I monitored the next load to be sure the sound didn't return...

Well it took 9 months but I finally got fed up with the noise from the old pump. It was getting harder to find convenient times to run the dishwasher without it waking people up or annoying those watching TV. The pump/motor combo was about $90 on Amazon so I bit the bullet. Did the install...

I can't really compare what I see in this video to other washers since I have only owned 3 in my life so far, but I can compare this to my 2017 SQ TL which this replaces. Fill - the auto fill seems to add about a minute or so for the sensors to spin and sense the load and add more water at...

Just to finish up my install story. So the dealer should have installed the standpipe adapter but forgot to. I called SQ to verify and they offered to send me one at no charge. Their customer service is very helpful and knowledgeable compared to other companies I have dealt with. For...

Watched all the videos but got the most out of the sales video. The variable speed motor is impressive - I have one of those for my pool pump motor and they are quiet and last a long time. The only thing that concerns me is that they made it 'smarter' and rely on sensors more. Will be...

What is the decibel difference between the 2017 and 2018 SQ TL? Guess I am used to hearing washing machines running so you know they're on and when they're done.

@appnut, we regularly use the normal cycle and the energy saver dry. What's the difference between normal and the quick wash cycle? Would that quick wash cycle not have worn out the pump/motor as quickly? Less wear on the seals?

Well if the pump and motor together are cheaper than just the motor, I guess I might was well do the pump/motor assembly. Regarding pre-rinsing, I had no idea that it could be a bad thing. We scrape off excess food and will rinse them in the sink. There is some stuff left on there but clearly...

Thanks for the video and buying tips. I assume the video is comprehensive but are there any tips on this repair? Also, I assume this means folks think it is worth repairing even though the rest of it is 12 years old. Are there any high failure parts I should replace while I have it out or...

Our 12yo Kitchenaid dishwasher (model kuds01dlss6) used to run quietly but now makes a loud, consistent groaning noise during the wash and rinse cycles. The drain and fill cycles are still quiet. I removed the parts inside the dishwasher down to the food grinder area to remove any foreign...

Clothespin trick worked no problem on my AWNE82 built in September 2017. It was a perfect fit. Access to area is still open as shown in the above photo.

@gusherb, thanks for sharing that blank cap. I assume that isn't required and is just to keep junk out of the plastic agitator top, right?

We will probably just stick with medium water level for most loads, including delicate loads even of small size so they can separate and suspend. Large water level would probably be for comforters or really large loads that medium doesn't cover, but we don't have many of those given all the...

I compared the operator manuals for the 9 and 8 series and based on their description of load sizes you are correct that large=extra large and so on. So the 8 series is missing a true medium load size. In filling the washer for another load this evening, I took the opportunity to fill to...