Help choosing which one please???

[gizmo]

I own a similar whirlpool to the AWM 312. It is OK but they have a nasty fault, the drum spider is too lightly built and it is prone to corroding and snapping. You cant get a replacement spider, you have to buy the whole drum at over $350. Śo avoid that one.

I dont really know the later Whirlpool like the 8121 but it looks just like the earlier one with a new dashboard so I would avoid it too. Whirlpools have very long cycles by Australian tastes, too.

I have repaired one of those Bendixes, they are OK but there are no spare parts for that model now. They were made by Philco in Italy, they dont exist any more. (?) The quality is OK but nothing special, prone to rust in the cabinet.
An absolutely terrible machine to work on, access is awful. Avoid.

I would highly recommend the Asko. I own one and have repaired a couple, all older than the one in your photo. The 10505 was a problem model, it was the basic model at the time. If it is not a 10505 (or 10506??) then Id buy it.

(Sorry about the lack of apostrophes - keyboard trouble.)

Chris.

 

[hooverzodiac12]

Sup guys thanks for your feedback, I just won a whirlpool AWM295/1000

haha pretty happy so now i dont have to hold the door on the whole cycle. but you all know ill miss my "Hoovie" haha

cheers
Josh xx =]:

 

[gizmo]

Hi Josh

to keep your Whirlpool in good condition, make sure you use a reputable detergent (no mystery buckets from the $2 shop) and dont wash in cold water. That machine is one of the models with the drum spider problems, so you must be careful that your washing technique doesnt leave detergent residue accumulating inside the drum. That means - only good quality detergents, and warm or hot water washes.(minimum 40 degrees C ).

as long as you stick to that regime, and as long as the previous owner washed OK, then you should be fine.

Best Wishes

Chris.

 

[hooverzodiac12]

faaaaaaaaaaaar out man i just checked the spider. if it hasnt been used for a few hours, when you turn the drum it cracks once nd just sounds like the motor noise/ im scared i sw a pic on here with the washing machine drun sticking out the top and now im freaking out about my whirlpool. aaaaaaaaaaaaaah im gonna tke it down to my mates at the repair shop just to be safe

what are common signs of this stuff happening?? i really need to know nd id appreciate it heaps.

* FIVE ALARM FREAK OOUT*!!!!!!!

 

[gizmo]

signs of impending doom -

minor - open the door, turn drum till one of the paddles is at the top. Try to rock the inner (stainless steel) drum up and down. Then turn the drum till the next paddle is at the top, and repeat. Then turn till the third paddle is at the top. repeat. If the drum moves differently (more or less) in any particular position, or if it makes grating/cracking sounds, it might be the spider. (if it has a bit of slack but it is even all round, and rumbles when you spin the drum by hand, it is more likely drum bearings.)
Major - if the machine makes awful banging sounds, or harsh clacking sounds on spin, particularly if the spin is out of balance, then it is likely the spider.

It is unlikely to bust out the top if the spider fails completely, more likely to make an incredible noise, and grind to a halt, possible smashing up the plastic outer drum, detergent dispenser drawer and other internal plastic.

If you create a deliberately unbalanced load, for example by spinning a phone book, you can listen for any horrible noises. That is a pretty severe test so if it spins without sounding like it is going to self-destruct then it is probably fine.

Chris.

 

[hooverzodiac12]

Thanks Chris

Iv'e been without power for 3 days and its finnaly on. haha i only did two loads and lost the power. ive got it on now and i did what you said to do the day i got it. no problems. it has a bit of slack but my other whirlpool did that too and i never had a drum problem with it. the worst i get is the rubber making that nasty gunge noise when its out of balance.

Detergent wise I use omo matic, surf matic, Bio zet for frontloaders and radiant matic. I dont do half scoops unless its a half load and once a month i put the machines on cottons 95 with a morning fresh tablet in it and wipe anything else down when its all done.

am i doing anything that could cost me heaps????

Heres a pic of what its doing now. all tucked in and just "kickin it fresh"

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[hooverzodiac12]

sorry heres the pic

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[ronhic]

Get yourself

...a dryer mat...

It'll reduce the noise and mean the dryer can't move at all...

...they're normally available from Harvey Norman, Retravision etc...and are made from recycled tyres...