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I've measured the electricity consumption of the heated dry on my dishwashers, vintage and modern, and it ranges from 0.1 kWh to a maximum of 0.3 kWh depending on the machine.  This is typically less energy than is consumed by heating the water if the machine is doing a high-temp final rinse.  ...

Wow, Ben!  Where do I even begin?!  Let's start with: CONGRATULATIONS!  An amazing achievement.     Looks like you've done a great job with the electrical, plumbing, floor, walls, I could go on....let alone the impressive and varied cross-section of machines.  Every time I look back up at the...

Great machines and I love the colour.  Hope you have fun and success with the rebuild!   Mark

In terms of comparing the performance and user experience of vented electric versus gas dryers, I can't say I've ever noticed a difference.  Of course there are differences between makes and models etc., but I've never noticed a difference resulting from being gas or electrically heated.

Here in Southern California, my gas and electricity rates are tiered.   Gas starts out at $0.05/kWh and then increases by 1.5 cents to $0.065/kWh. Electricity starts out at $0.35/kWh and then goes up to $0.45/kWh.   We always end up in the higher tiers, so any change in usage will be...

It's a shame that we'll never know what this machine was subjected to by its previous owner(s) and unfortunately I did not inspect the outer tub when I got the machine, so we'll never know for sure when this rust started.   What I can say is that I have probably only used chlorine bleach in...

Update: Thanks for the advice on fixing up this washer.  I'm pleased to say it's working great with no leaks!  I removed the pump and it showed no signs of ever having leaked, so I think the dripping during draining might have been due to a loose hose.  Nevertheless I installed the new pump but...

It's certainly much worse than I was expecting.  I definitely want to keep this set, so I'll fix the tub with POR-15 and just hope it holds up!

If I could get a new tub under warranty, that would be great.  But I don't know who the original owner was and the warranty was never transferred to me, so I don't know if there's anything I can do about that now.

I've just removed the lint filter.  Now, I could leave all these remaining components untouched and simply clean, prep and apply POR-15 to the tub below these components (there is enough room), leaving them in place and undisturbed (my preferred method).   Or is there any need to start taking...

Hi guys.  I've owned my 11-year-old Speed Queen washer for the last 4 years.  I haven't used it during the past year, as I've been using my Lady Kenmore TL and my Neptune FL.   I removed the inner wash basket today for the first time and could hardly believe the amount of rust!  It's all very...

Hi Sean.  Yes it was your post from a while back about replacing the clamps that made me decide to replace mine.   Mark

Hi James.  With the rear access panel removed, I've watched it start dripping during draining and then I've unplugged it and put my hand in there to feel around the pump area (and other areas).  I'm not certain but it seems like it's the pump itself, it could be coming from the seal between the...

Thank you, Melvin!  I've ordered the pump.  Now I'll search for information and (hopefully) videos on how to replace it.  If I run into trouble, I'll be back here crying for help!    

However, there is a leak that only happens during drain.  It appears to be coming from the pump.  It is not coming from the new self-cleaning lint filter, which I've just installed.   I wanted to buy this 4-port pump to replace my 4-port pump, but the box of this pump mentions manual-clean...

Update: Yesterday I prepped the tub and centre post and then applied a couple of coats of POR-15.   And then I applied J-B Weld around the drain port over the layers of POR-15.   Tested today and no leaks at all during washing!

Thanks, Sean and Todd.  I have my supplies at the ready...

Thanks, Sean!  I've just taken a wire brush to it and also come CLR.     I've just discovered a couple more leaks.  The tub drain area is leaking and also the pump has a couple of drips too.   I was hoping to be able to apply sealant/treatment without removing the outer tub if possible.   ...

From what I've read of this site, I was thinking of using something like CLR to remove the rust and residue and perhaps a wire brush on the centre post.  Maybe sandpaper too.   Then I guess I would need to apply something to seal and protect the metal from further rust etc.  Would that be a...

I've searched this site and read a lot about things like POR-15, W-B Weld and more.  But I don't know what would be the most appropriate thing to do in this case.  All help much appreciated!  Thank you!   Mark