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I got this old vacuum years ago on the advice of my sister because she really prefers these older canister cleaners to her new upright. I haven't used it as much as I thought I would be would like to learn more about it. I haven't decided if I want to spend much time and money refreshing it...

I went and purchased this Asko washer the other day. The gentleman said it came with the house they purchased a year ago and that they had been using it during that time but recently they replaced this one with a new LG. It was disconnected when I saw it and when I first spun the inner drum I...

I'm taking a top vent Whirlpool gas dryer out of storage. I have access to 120v electric so I can plug it in and do a basic run test. However, I do not have a natural gas supply to be able to see if the heater will fire up and produce heat. Is there any way to test (or partially test) the...

How do you access the rear shocks... "...You just remove the lower panel and carefully lay the washer on its back and remove the nut on the bottom of the shock and remove the shock, there is no need to pry the tub up with a 2x4 if you just lay the machine down and let gravity do the work."...

I didn't have much luck when I tried. I had the front left shock fail on my SQ. It made the washer drum and boot noticeably off-center (as pictured). I purchased four new shocks for the planned replacement. I struggled a bit but was able to finally lever out that bad shock and replaced it...

I have KM with the top lint screen, 29" dryer with a two piece front panel. One nice thing about this front design is I can use my stethoscope to pin point noise when the dryer is running because the front of the drum is still supported. Anyway, I've found the left rear roller is making some...

I picked up a KM DD set to help a elderly lady. The washer makes a ratcheting noise when it is agitating. Not a clunk but a zip, zip, zip, zip, zip, etc. It is the teeth of the dogs because I can hold the top so that it rotates with the bottom and the sound goes away. I had this happen...

Wash gallons ? For the water use (gallons) in the two right side wash columns; is that for the complete wash cycle (i.e. the wash and a rinse) or is that just for the wash and each rinse would use a similar amount ?

Elastic - how hot is to hot ? With my FL with the internal heater, I can take the wash temp all the way up to ~200F / 90+ . However I've been reluctant to go too hot (above 160F ?) with my whites because I usually have items with elastic waste bands in the mix. For those of you with...

You got my attention Is this an example of the dryer and heating element that is being discussed - that I need to be concerned about which may be prone to fires ? This is a Kenmore model 417.84042500 which was purchased about 15 years ago, or from around 2005. I had to tear it down to...

Both of the front legs are adjustable. Be a bit careful with them as they are made of plastic and can crack if you are banging something on them to force them to turn. It's best to take most of the load off of them first. Adjustment for the rear is via a screw that you should find in the...

All of the old direct drive washers that I've seen have some type of paper cover attached to the bottom side of the motor. It often is shaped to have "ears" extending out on the corners; and I have seen one early example that used a metal plate. If memory is correct these covers may be there...

I don't have a vast experience with the old Maytags but have been using a A506 model. Those three tub springs sure seem stout to me, so I doubt they are causing your issue. Have you watched or checked to see if the two motor glides are free of dirt and lubed so that the motor can freely move...

Where do you find this bearing on the A506 washer ? I've got my A506 turned upside down as Combo52 mentioned above. I cannot find that bearing that is pictured above to oil. On the very bottom is the large pulley for the main belt. I can't see anything in that area. Do you have to remove...

I believe it is the concern about their reliability. I do see a number of them being offered for sale (at very low prices) that are only a few years old which seems to support this concern. I know I have avoided the brand because of this, but I've never actually taken one apart to get an...

Acetone ? I would try some acetone on a rag and see if it would any of that surface discoloration. Let us know what you find out.

I'm working on a project WP built KA model KUDS35, point voyager DW built around 2013. It is cleaning, heating and operating just fine but I continue to always get a couple of error codes that I've never been about to clear (and I do run the cycle to clear the codes after making changes or...

My old ASKO has a control board on the top side with wires running down and connecting to the motor control board, down and near the side of the motor (see pictures) Where is the main control board on this model? Is it now on the bottom or have they combined the two boards as one? I would...

When did they change to the different heater style ? That same pump/heater failed on my SHE4AM16UC that was made in 2008. I remember it was a very expensive part (~$200 U.S.) but wasn't too bad to replace once the machine was pulled out of the cabinet. I thought the newer Bosch units no...

Add the toggle switch "You could also wire a toggle switch in and mount it through the back of the consul and then you could just flip a switch when you want to watch the washer if you want the lid switch to work other times." ^ This is the way to do it and keep a clean and upgraded look.