2015 Speed Queen Washer Model AWNE82SP113TW01

[stricklybojack]

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Good call on the pump.
Things fall into our hands for a reason…to each as to our abilities…you’re too abled it would seem to get off that easy.

 

[Ultramatic]

 

 

Yes Stefan, I am a Virgo. Do it right or don't do it at all.

 

[Ultramatic]

 

 

Hi Robert, thanks. I read somewhere it's always a good idea to replace the pump when you're replacing the belt on these Speed Queens. As I mentioned, it was really hard to turn, even with a pair of needle nose pliers.

Plus the genuine Speed Queen ones are relatively inexpensive.

 

I also cleaned out the inlet hose from the tub with of all things a long refrigerator coil brush. As suspected a lot of foul smelling bits and pieces of mold came out. Might as well do the discharge hose next. The new pump isn't scheduled to arrive until Monday.

 

I have to add changing the belt on the Speed Queen was the easiest I've ever done with the exception of the Maytag A50.

 

[mtn1584]

Changing the belt..

Louie all you have to do to change the belt is remove the pump? Then what?
Mike

 

[Ultramatic]

Hey Mike.

 

 

After you remove the pump, you disengage the spring with the orange sheath. That loosens the tension pulley and you merely slip the belt off. You can also push the pulley outward without unhooking the spring but I prefer the former. The tension pulley is located on the right hand side between the drive pulleys.

 

[panasonicvac]

It's coming along beautifully, nicely done! I honestly wouldn't want to buy a used washer or dryer UNLESS if they have been disinfected and cleaned JUST like how you're doing it.

 

[Ultramatic]

 

 

Thanks Alex. It's a bit tedious, but the piece of mind is priceless.

 

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One step closer to completion.

 



 



 



 



 



 



 

Lid switch deactivated with Command tape.

 

[mtn1584]

Thanks Louie,
Your machine looks great! Best of luck!
Mike

 

[good-shepherd]

the pump and the water that spilled out smelled like a sewer

Ewww!

 

[gusherb]

Wow, that things never seen a hot or warm wash a day in its life. Happy to see it cleaned up and used properly very soon. And that reminds me, I gotta order a belt for mine…It’s hit that 6 year mark but I’ve just been leaving well enough alone…

 

[Ultramatic]

 

 

Thanks Mike!

Hey Jonathan. I still can't get over that a machine that looked so immaculate would be so moldy and grimy inside. Thank goodness the belt is easy to change.

 

[Ultramatic]

 

 

The water pump is in finally. Apparently the 2 rear stanchions were a tiny bit too long for the rear clips to snap into place. I had to very carefully sand down the stanchions. Now the rear clips fit tightly. The left rear clip proved to be especially daunting since it was all by feel and my hand could barely fit. My hands are covered with scratches and cuts but I am happy. Its over. Tomorrow I do a test wash to make sure everything is working as it should.

 



 



 



 

 

[nmassman44]

Amazing work cleaning up this washer! This washer should be the poster child for ...THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU WASH EXCLUSIVELY IN COLD WATER and show the pics. I am sure that P&G's Tide push to wash in cold water would love to see these pics. That said , I can't even imagine what the laundry smelled like when it came out of this washer. I have never seen anything like this in a top loader, I can see a front loader, but a top load washer, no.
One thing that I noticed that was missing from the underside of the wash basket is the filter. There should have been a hat shaped looking lint filter there, unless Alliance is no longer putting one there much like what other manufacturers are leaving out of thier machines.

 

[mtn1584]

Awesome job Louie! Well worth the effort in my opinion. I wish you years of good luck with your new machine!
Mike

 

[Ultramatic]

 

 

Thanks Mike! I have no idea on whether this machine ever came with a lint filter. I haven't seen any, and I suspect I am the first one to ever disassemble the tub. Believe it or not, the odor is still there. Very faint, hopefully with a few more test washes the smell will go away completely. I've cleaned or replaced every component water circulated through, not to mention cleaned areas where water never touched.

 

The song and dance I got from the seller was that they redid the laundry and only had room afterwards for a stacked set. But I am certain, as you, that the clothes must have been coming out stinking and with many black particles of mold and grime. I can only imagine the mold growing in their new front loader now.

 

[Ultramatic]

 

 

Thank you Mike. Now to get the matching dryer and I'd be set.

 

[nmassman44]

You know one thing that will help abate the aroma is Borax. Fill the tub with hot water and use two cups of Borax and let it agitate and sit for about an hour or so. Borax is a natural deodorizer will work wonders,,,just an idea.

 

[Ultramatic]

 

 

Hey I have Borax, I'll give it a try. Thanks Mike.

 

[launderess]

Congrats on great score!

Plus more praise for hard work done cleaning up machine.

Whiff of mold/mildew can be difficult to erase even with through cleaning and sanitizing. Things just become deeply embedded in porous materials making deep down and total eradication difficult.

Am adding my voice to others suggesting with frequent hot water washes along with healthy dosing of bleach, whiff should die down on its own in due time. Keeping lid open allowing good air flow should likely help I shouldn't wonder.