Water spurted out of the crack when the pump ran.
Duet 9400
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Water spurted out of the crack when the pump ran.
It wasn't an eBay transaction but I did pay via PayPal, so contacted them for a dispute. However, I decided to fix the crack rather than wait for the seller to respond to the dispute, and possibly be stuck having to find another pump.
Waterproof marine epoxy, both outside and inside the motor housing.
Anyone have an opinion on what's the prognosis for long-term integrity?
mark_wpduet
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Wow!
Looks like you're doing a good job. I would never attempt this myself. Sorry to hear about the factoryappliaceparts......Send him a link to this post. LOL
Looks like you're doing a good job. I would never attempt this myself. Sorry to hear about the factoryappliaceparts......Send him a link to this post. LOL
Test run.
Finished.
Cost of parts & supplies: Uhhh ....
Going through the experience: Priceless
LOL.
tecnopolis
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"all items are tested & inspected before shipping"
What?, Do the have a duet they installed it on to "test" it? Smells like BS to me. Let us know what happens.
What?, Do the have a duet they installed it on to "test" it? Smells like BS to me. Let us know what happens.
Whirlpool
Great restoration Glen, like new with the new Drum, bearings and pump system, not had need personally to use the epoxy, its not like its a pressured pump like mains pressure although I wonder how the caustic detergent will affect it?
Whats the water level like? have you tweaked it?
Great restoration Glen, like new with the new Drum, bearings and pump system, not had need personally to use the epoxy, its not like its a pressured pump like mains pressure although I wonder how the caustic detergent will affect it?
Whats the water level like? have you tweaked it?
mark_wpduet
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It is impressive Dadoes! Looks shiny & new.......That's one model up from my duet. Mine is the GHW9300 or 9350 (can't remember the exact numbers) but nearing 8 years and still going strong..Still looks new & shiny. I think these are worth restoring because they seem to last. Or just maybe the fact that I'm the only one that has ever used it it's entire life could have something to do with it.
KNOCK ON WOOD!
KNOCK ON WOOD!
The marine epoxy product I used is suitable for fresh and salt water, temp to 200°F.
The water level is disconcertingly low on Sanitary, Heavy Duty, Whitest Whites ... and likewise alarmingly high on the Delicate/Handwash cycle. I don't feel a need to adjust it. Keep in mind the machine is not mine and is destined for a rental property. I'm concerned that a frontloader isn't the best choice for use by (careless) renters but a stacked set is necessary for the location.
There is a painful squealing noise much of the time, which I have diagnosed to the belt, which I did not (yet) replace. Is there any recourse to quietening the squeal other than replacement? Belt dressing? A dry lubricant such as cornstarch?
Be nice if there were more options for heating, but this model is what it is. Sanitary cycle, which does seem to reach the target even starting with a cold fill. Whites and Heavy boosts hot and warm on the normal or heavy soil levels but only as far as the duration of the wash period allows.
Belt noise?
Does it sound like this?!? I'm still not sure what it is on my washer - customer service said the noise was "normal"...
Alex
Does it sound like this?!? I'm still not sure what it is on my washer - customer service said the noise was "normal"...
Alex
Amazing Job. Wasn't the Inner Tub Covered by Warranty
Hey thats an amazing job, its great to see the machine looking like the day it left the showroom!
I'm particularly interested in this thread because I'm strongly considering embarking on a similar mission. My Duet's bearings are going. The unit isn't in the condition that yours started out in, but then again its also older. So I fear what condition the Spider might be in.
I'm curious, you decided to replace the inner tub once you saw the condition of the Spider arm. You mentioned $$$. But you also mentioned that the unit was only 6 years old. Doesn't the inner tub have a lifetime guarantee? And since the spider only comes as part of the inner tub, couldn't you have gotten a new Spider and Tub under warranty?
Thanks again,
Einhorn
Hey thats an amazing job, its great to see the machine looking like the day it left the showroom!
I'm particularly interested in this thread because I'm strongly considering embarking on a similar mission. My Duet's bearings are going. The unit isn't in the condition that yours started out in, but then again its also older. So I fear what condition the Spider might be in.
I'm curious, you decided to replace the inner tub once you saw the condition of the Spider arm. You mentioned $$$. But you also mentioned that the unit was only 6 years old. Doesn't the inner tub have a lifetime guarantee? And since the spider only comes as part of the inner tub, couldn't you have gotten a new Spider and Tub under warranty?
Thanks again,
Einhorn
Warranty ... I don't know. I don't have the original paperwork specific to this machine. A user manual for the model, downloaded from Whirlpool, states one year warranty, nothing extra on the drum.
It's not a V-belt exactly. It's a multi-ribbed, stretch belt, similar to a dryer but wider. The motor pulley has matching grooves. The drum pulley has a smooth surface, not grooved. I imagine I'll replace the belt before it's put into service at the rental location. Still have the matching dryer to get cleaned up.
My bad on the v-belt comment - I should have known better that it was a ribbed belt. Duh.
I've replaced a couple of those ribbed belts in automotive applications - it seems that the tensioner and/or the idler device wears out before the belt and the smooth side of the belt sometimes wears out before the ribbed side.
Still much better than the days where we had multiple v-belts driving the water pump, alternator, and the optional power steering pump and ac compressor.
OK, have I changed the subject enough?
I've replaced a couple of those ribbed belts in automotive applications - it seems that the tensioner and/or the idler device wears out before the belt and the smooth side of the belt sometimes wears out before the ribbed side.
Still much better than the days where we had multiple v-belts driving the water pump, alternator, and the optional power steering pump and ac compressor.
OK, have I changed the subject enough?
Looks like a great job --well done! You should have many years of use out of the rebuilt unit. Excellent job with the pictures too.
Longer story short ... the pump motor source sent a replacement, but it's a different motor. Looks to be an LG item, has the terminals in a different arrangement. Duet harness plug won't connect, would have to be split apart and/or the two wires changed to separate spade connectors ... which I suppose can be done, but the LG pump may also be larger, possibly not mount on the pump housing.
The LG pump does fit. Easy enough to rework the wiring harness.
For future reference to perhaps benefit other peeps, LG Part Number 4681EA2001T fits as a replacement pump motor on Duet GHW9400PW4, and presumably other models.
Glen,
You did a great job with this machine! Looks new.
Thanks for the information about the LG pump motor. It is a heck of a lot cheaper.
What are you thoughts on it once you gave it a run? Does is appear to have a little more power so to speak. I think the pump that Whirlpool offers is very under rated for this machine.
Also, did you just split the electrical connector in half to make it fit?
Thanks
Brent
You did a great job with this machine! Looks new.
Thanks for the information about the LG pump motor. It is a heck of a lot cheaper.
What are you thoughts on it once you gave it a run? Does is appear to have a little more power so to speak. I think the pump that Whirlpool offers is very under rated for this machine.
Also, did you just split the electrical connector in half to make it fit?
Thanks
Brent
