Frigidaire Gallery Series Washer

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Well that's it. I snapped the fucking agitator bolt trying to unscrew it.

 

[yogitunes]

drill it out....and use one of those reverse screw gadgets, may be even apply some heat.....and that bolt should come right out....

give it whirl....can't do much more damage....

 

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The bolt snapped deep inside. I can only lift the agitator about 3 inches. It feels something else is holding it.

 

 

[combo52]

Leaking Main Seal On A WCI- Frigidaire TL Washer

Hi Louie, You are starting to see why these washers do not enjoy a long life and why very few professionals even try to do major repairs on them. As I may have said before we have repaired enough of these to know better, LOL.

 

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John, I'm not looking at this as a business, but as a learning experience.

 

I think I twisted the bolt the wrong way and snapped it. In theory, once the head of the bolt is gone, the agitator should lift out. From what I have read, there is nothing else retaining the agitator. I'm going to pour some very hot water in the tub to see it that helps.

 

[yogitunes]

I like penetrating fluid myself....

might work on that agitator as well......

 

[super32]

Oh Yogi.....lmao

 

[murando531]

Despite the experiences some have had with these WCI-Frigidaires, it's actually one of my favorite designs, solely because of the one my aunt owns. Bought in '99, it's been running anywhere from once to three or four times a day with two adults and four kids, now three kids and one grandchild. The one and only problem she has had was two years ago, when the pressure sensor tube popped off the tub and it overfilled. Other than that, it's still running perfectly, and does a great job. Robin is pretty particular with her clothes but doesn't invest as much time as I or others here do when it comes to pretreating and soaking stains, but their clothes always look clean and smell fresh. One of my favorite memories growing up was going to their house and smelling the scent of Gain in the air and hearing the whirr-woo-whirr-woo of that Franklin transmission.

I say fix it if you can and clean it up nicely. It's a fine machine when treated properly and loaded correctly. The build quality is leaps and bounds better than what's on the market today in top loaders.

 

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Turned out the agitator screw wasn't broken. Just a stubborn agitator. My dad suggested the fulcrum method. Worked like a charm.

 

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Now I need to replace a part that went under the agitator. While removing the agitator this disc snapped out, breaking the tabs that held it to the agitator. I read that it's no big deal, since the agitator screw is what secures it to the shaft. Nevertheless, it needs to be replaced since the center ring is badly corroded. Can I replace this part only?

 

 

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I decided to just repair it. A relatively easy fix. I'm amazed on how much dirt had accumulated under the agitator.

 

[cuffs054]

Ultra, I've got a similar washer (stack) I was surprised at what you found under the agravator also. I wonder if Afresh would help clean it up?

 

[frigilux]

Louie--- I have a soft spot for Franklin machines, despite the long-as-your-arm list of reasons not to, and I'm glad you're repairing this one simply for the experience. Keep posting!

 

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Cuff, it's like this hard. thick layer of grime. It actually comes out in CHUNKS.

 

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Thanks Eugene. I've removed the inner tub bolts, and the trunnion, drenched it in WD40, but the tub refuses to budge.  I'm pretty sure it's that grime. I'll try very hot water next.

 

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No dice with the hot water. Using an industrial cleaner/degreaser now.

 

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Nothing, still won't budge. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

 

[stricklybojack]

Put it in a dishwasher..

 

[cuffs054]

Pressure washer?

 

[pdub]

video

they make it look so easy... hope this helps

http://https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnUfWVZEgCI