'62 Easy AUTOmatic trouble
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dj-gabriele
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Wow! What a nice machine! That really caught my eye!
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Yay and DING! SCORE! for Robert 1 THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK
Yours has way more buttons than Greg's and the coveted Water Saver button which allows you to start agitation any damn time you please. Thanks for letting me see the sayings on the beloved buttons.
Even beter: I forgot that yours was also the suds=saver model.
Did you hook it up" Does it work? Now THAT would be something to see.
Yours has way more buttons than Greg's and the coveted Water Saver button which allows you to start agitation any damn time you please. Thanks for letting me see the sayings on the beloved buttons.
Even beter: I forgot that yours was also the suds=saver model.
Did you hook it up" Does it work? Now THAT would be something to see.
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John, I will look at the "coupling",however the motor does sound and/or appear to actually turn/spin and not just "hum", but yet not "engaged" to the tranny. Mickey, the three buttons are like Roberts, Hot/Warm, Warm/Warm, Cold/Cold. Roberts is two speed and mine is not. Robert, per your post above and link to past post with photo of motor, is just like mine. I also need to replace that hose which comes out of the bottom of the outer tub and drains to the pump. I "make-shifted" something to go over the existing drain and attach to the pump and during my test run, it drained perfectly and did not leak, however, I obviously only got to run the machine very briefly before it quit. But it did agitate and it did spin all of the water out of the inner tub but did not finish pumping it out of the machine/outer tub before quitting. I don't think I will have time tonight to take the motor off, maybe sunday and I will definately take pics and post such. --(thanks Robert)
John, I will look at the "coupling",however the motor does sound and/or appear to actually turn/spin and not just "hum", but yet not "engaged" to the tranny. Mickey, the three buttons are like Roberts, Hot/Warm, Warm/Warm, Cold/Cold. Roberts is two speed and mine is not. Robert, per your post above and link to past post with photo of motor, is just like mine. I also need to replace that hose which comes out of the bottom of the outer tub and drains to the pump. I "make-shifted" something to go over the existing drain and attach to the pump and during my test run, it drained perfectly and did not leak, however, I obviously only got to run the machine very briefly before it quit. But it did agitate and it did spin all of the water out of the inner tub but did not finish pumping it out of the machine/outer tub before quitting. I don't think I will have time tonight to take the motor off, maybe sunday and I will definately take pics and post such. --(thanks Robert)
Greg,
If the motor starts and stops on it's own and "clicks" as it coasts to a stop, then the motor switch is prolly ok. If the motor hums but doesn't start and there is a burning smell, then the motor switch is the problem. I'm certainly no expert, but from what your describing, it does sound like nothing is engaging the tranny.
If the motor starts and stops on it's own and "clicks" as it coasts to a stop, then the motor switch is prolly ok. If the motor hums but doesn't start and there is a burning smell, then the motor switch is the problem. I'm certainly no expert, but from what your describing, it does sound like nothing is engaging the tranny.
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These are probably some of the most beautiful vintage washers ever built (just my humble opinion). But if you think the washers are nice, you should see their matching dryers. It would be so great if one of those would turn up somewhere. We had the matching set when I grew up....the TOL washer and dryer. The dryer had a glass door, timeline timer and drum light. We had the gas version. It dried fast. The heat settings were Regular, Delicate, Special, Air Fluff, Dry, and Damp (6 buttons, similar to the washer). What a dryer it was. A little bell rang when it was done. Had ongoing problems with the blower in that machine...rubbing against the blower housing. Replaced it several times. Only a single problem with the washer, the transmission went after just a year, but that was it. Fixed under warranty. Loved that set. Always wished the washer were bigger.
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John, I do hear the "click" as you describe as the motor coasts to a stop and I don't smell anything burning. I am inclined to go with your thought that somehow, somewhere, the motor is not engaging with some part or parts in or as the motor connects to the tranny ............. I wonder if the timer plays any roll in telling the motor to engage or disengage with the tranny at any or many points ?? and if something is stuck in "neutral" due to a "timer" issue ?? I wonder if that is a possibility ?
John, I do hear the "click" as you describe as the motor coasts to a stop and I don't smell anything burning. I am inclined to go with your thought that somehow, somewhere, the motor is not engaging with some part or parts in or as the motor connects to the tranny ............. I wonder if the timer plays any roll in telling the motor to engage or disengage with the tranny at any or many points ?? and if something is stuck in "neutral" due to a "timer" issue ?? I wonder if that is a possibility ?
All the timer does is send power to the motor and reverse direction when calling for agitation or spin.
The motor itself doesn't engage or disengage anything. If it's like a direct drive whirlpool washer, the motor coupling connects the tranny to the motor(unless something is broken inside the tranny). Turning one way agitates, reverse direction for drain and spin.
The motor itself doesn't engage or disengage anything. If it's like a direct drive whirlpool washer, the motor coupling connects the tranny to the motor(unless something is broken inside the tranny). Turning one way agitates, reverse direction for drain and spin.
pturo
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I am impressed with the design of the late EASY designs. I was talking to my dad, and they had an EASY that they used to put beer bottles in the tub with ice when they had parties. My Aunt used to work for Easy Washer in Syracuse. It seems they were bought by the Murray Corporation, who now make huge industry lanundry equipment. I think I will visit them and see if they have an archive section to give to Robert, if they even have anything. I think Easy went to Borg Warner then to Murray, so who knows what they have, but people in Syracuse are very friendly and helpful, for the most part. We are much more like the midwest up here than the downstate New York Hustle mentality.
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Easy appliances are made and sold in Mexico now. There is a website somewhere that shows their line available there.
John, I do hear the "click" as you describe as the motor coasts to a stop and I don't smell anything burning. I am inclined to go with your thought that somehow, somewhere, the motor is not engaging with some part or parts in or as the motor connects to the tranny ............. I wonder if the timer plays any roll in telling the motor to engage or disengage with the tranny at any or many points ?? and if something is stuck in "neutral" due to a "timer" issue ?? I wonder if that is a possibility ?
Greg if you do hear the motor running and then a **click** when it slows do to a stop, the start switch is fine. Unfortuantely if that is the case there is probably a more serious problem. It could be that the rubber coupler has worn off, but finding a replacement for that might present a bit of a challenge. Keep us posted when get the motor off.
Greg if you do hear the motor running and then a **click** when it slows do to a stop, the start switch is fine. Unfortuantely if that is the case there is probably a more serious problem. It could be that the rubber coupler has worn off, but finding a replacement for that might present a bit of a challenge. Keep us posted when get the motor off.
front panel and top
well I tried to locate and/or feel for any screws at the bottom of the front panel or underneath that lip near the bottom of the front panel and can't find anything to "unscrew" as to take or get the front panel or top off ??? I hate to put this machine on its side, well I can't actually or oil will leak out of the tranny and the back access doesn't allow easy access to the motor where the motor is towards the front of the machine ........
well I tried to locate and/or feel for any screws at the bottom of the front panel or underneath that lip near the bottom of the front panel and can't find anything to "unscrew" as to take or get the front panel or top off ??? I hate to put this machine on its side, well I can't actually or oil will leak out of the tranny and the back access doesn't allow easy access to the motor where the motor is towards the front of the machine ........
EASY question
Was that machine EASY's last?
When did EASY officially disappear and does anyone have a pix of the (approx) final machine?
Was that machine EASY's last?
When did EASY officially disappear and does anyone have a pix of the (approx) final machine?
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