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Oil I used Maytag oem gear oil. I was chatting with another technician on a different forum and he said he tried using synthetic gear oil but was too runny and was passing through the lower o-ring seal. If it needs to be replaced every 30 years that’s ok. I did rebuild the brake, not much...

I use this for almost everything This is ceramic insulation, I use it for stoves and refrigerators. Probably would be fine for dishwasher https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-ANTIQUE-Stove-Range-Oven-1-INSULATION-24-Wide-SOLD-BY-THE-FOOT/202786947322?hash=item2f370b40fa:g:C9AAAOSws0Vdi7Sc...

Wd-40 My thought process is that on a nos brake the grease is still there, just evaporated and mostly dry. Adding wd40 will soften up the existing grease, thus renewing it. If you want to do it 100%, dismantle it and rub oil/ grease on the brake pad. The spring is so strong grease won’t...

The brake should be ready to install, however it may not hurt to squirt a bit of wd-40 just to soften things up. If you apply to much it will just slip for several loads. If not enough it will squeak loudly and there is no way to properly lube with it installed. I’ve never seen any different...

I have to agree about the speed queen incinerator At one time I had a front load set and top load set of speed queens. The auto dry seems to always over dry. High heat- pits of hell hot Med heat- still will ruin every elastic band Low heat- 1:45 dry times but your clothes are mostly...

I have the kdtm804kps I am so thrilled with it I started stocking it at my shop. It washes and dries beautifully. It’s quiet. The third rack is a game changer.

If you upload a picture of the wire diagram and the top of the motor I can probably help

That looks like a wedgewood stove It looks a little too beat to put in to service anytime soon. Just by photos, only the chrome knob is the correct one. It looks like its been outside for more than a couple weeks. If the seller states unknown's about it working or not, it definitely is in...

Junking appliances The volume in which those of us in the business go through appliances is quite frankly mind blowing. I’m a small shop and I process more than 150 appliances per month. I could buy another that many but no space. Like john, I too have passed on many wonderful machines...

Literally everyone is out.  If anyone has any laying around they want to move Ill buy as many as I can get.  Genuine maytag/fsp only please.  [email protected]

Let’s make this a teachable moment for me. So now you understand the background surrounding your phone call. Please tell me what would have been the appropriate response if our roles were reversed. Give me a suitable response understanding that there are 3+ calls in the que and a cash...

Email me [email protected]. I have bearings but no seals atm. I probably have the grate and the lock perhaps too

@petek This is exactly how I run my business. If I’m with a customer, the phone does not get answered. I will not disrespect a customer in my shop by not giving them my undivided attention. There are appropriate times to give the customer some time to think or decide, at which time I’ll let...

Paulwash When you call during business hours to chit chat about a 60 year old washing machine and don’t even have a clear question to ask, yes , I get a bit short with people. Not to sound like a greedy capitalist but I’m at work to make money. When you called (more than once perhaps?) I was...

Thank you I never claim to be a "master" of anything. Im just an enthuisiast just like the rest of you. However, I have a wife and 3 small children and am the sole financial provider. Yes, I do charge $40 for a phone consultation. When my Youtube channel grew in popularity, my phone started...

I use automotive soundproofing often. It doesn’t muffle the sound so much as it just reduces annoying metal vibration sound that takes away from the otherwise wonderful noise that a vintage washer makes.

I’ve had quite a few dishwashers and this one is by a wide margin the best. I typically use the tough setting or power wash. I have used normal for smaller loads. I always use pro dry and literally everything is dry in the morning. DRY. I can barely hear it fill or wash , even when I’m...

This dishwasher is amazing. Cleaning performance is flawless. It certainly mops the floor with my old kdss21. It’s uplifting to know that manufacturers “can” make good appliances.

On grand avenue Very popular stove here in Cleveland. The factory is absurdly massive and decaying to nothing. It’s on the near east side of Cleveland

That’s $3500 in today’s money adjusted for inflation