Filter Flo holes

[paulwash]

I picked up these two washing machines and they have been in my garage for a year now they both have holes in the outer tub. The G.E leaks more than the hotpoint. I am NOT handy.. they are solid, quiet, great running,clean machines. Should I junk them or does anyone on AW.org want to fix them or send for them? I would hate to send them to the junk yard anyone know of anyone in the Niagara Falls are a that could fix them? Thanks Paul. If not who wants them?

 

[tomturbomatic]

Paul, removing the agitator and inner basket from these machines is very easy. Why not ask for someone here to give you the specific steps to lift the top, remove the agitator and inner tub to see what the situation is. It might be easy to repair and then you will have done something that you never did before.

Here's to your success!

 

[turquoisedude]

It might not even be holes in the outer tub - there is a seal between the outer tub and drive unit called a transmission boot that may have dried up and is causing the leak. It's a really easy fix (heck, even I was able to do it...)

Here's a link to a thread I posted a while back about replacing the transmission boot on my 1963 GE washer. That was the cause of the leak and the machine has been working reliably ever since!

The 'trick' with a GE is to be very careful when removing the top of the machine - you can easily rip the filter-flo return hose (did that, too...)

Good luck!!

Filter-Flo finally functioning!

It's been a while since I have had the time to work on the collection and the current unpleasant situation at work has left me less than motivated, however after scoring that lovely 57 GE dryer, I managed to drag myself up and get busy on a machine fix that would help me keep my frame of mind...

www.automaticwasher.org

 

[spinspeed]

Hi Paul, as turbomatic says, it is really easy to remove the agitator and then unscrew the bolts that hold the inner tub to the drive shaft. Use plenty of WD40 to lubricate before you attempt to remove the bolts and ensure you have the correct size socket or spanner.

In my old filer flo there were rust holes in the outer tub that I used a product designed for filling holes in boats and swimming pools. Got it from local hardware store, very cheap but was very effective at filling the rust holes. If it is the boot, there is a thread that give detailed guide of how to replace on this site somewhere.

Good luck with the fix
Simon