crevicetool
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No Amana Clothes Washers were thus far harmed in the making of this photoplay.
Help needed 1999 (not quite vintage) Amana washer question
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whirlcool
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You would think that the seller of that damaged Speed Queen would at least have a photo of the damage in his auction. That single photo just doesn't cut it.
mrb627
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Several Photos
attached to the auction.
Malcolm
attached to the auction.
Malcolm
Surprised....
I'm surprised you got that many years out of it. My 2000 Amana started roaring at 5 years, but then I relegated it to the downstairs laundry. Then one night the kids came out saying the machine was smoking out the top. Out to the curb. It wasn't until we moved it out, I could see where it had been leaking water all along. Thank goodness it was on a concrete floor downstairs. One of the biggest pieces of junk I have ever owned with only a 6 year life span. So much for "commercial quality" on the console. The dryer was equally annoying with a "thump-thump" every time the drum seam went over the rollers until they warmed up. [this post was last edited: 2/3/2014-18:49]
I'm surprised you got that many years out of it. My 2000 Amana started roaring at 5 years, but then I relegated it to the downstairs laundry. Then one night the kids came out saying the machine was smoking out the top. Out to the curb. It wasn't until we moved it out, I could see where it had been leaking water all along. Thank goodness it was on a concrete floor downstairs. One of the biggest pieces of junk I have ever owned with only a 6 year life span. So much for "commercial quality" on the console. The dryer was equally annoying with a "thump-thump" every time the drum seam went over the rollers until they warmed up. [this post was last edited: 2/3/2014-18:49]
Looks good so far, Rick. You're doing a very thorough job, all the way to the lower bearing, I would call that a restoration!
15 years from this washer is nothing to scoff at, pretty admirable really. Amana got much worse in 2002 when Maytag acquired Goodman. I was seeing Maytag-Amana machines in the junk pile a few days out of warranty.
15 years from this washer is nothing to scoff at, pretty admirable really. Amana got much worse in 2002 when Maytag acquired Goodman. I was seeing Maytag-Amana machines in the junk pile a few days out of warranty.
crevicetool
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Well, heres where we're at so far.....(for now)!
The parts came in, and after sorting out what came in The "hub and seal kit", what didn't, and having to order additional parts - (returning others, then placing another order for still more parts....three days in as many trips....
The re-assembly begins.
The parts came in, and after sorting out what came in The "hub and seal kit", what didn't, and having to order additional parts - (returning others, then placing another order for still more parts....three days in as many trips....
The re-assembly begins.
crevicetool
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BTW, a replacement machine was purchased. It was on clearance as it was a floor model. At the time considering the cost of the parts and the effort in repairing the Amana, it made sense to just put the Amana out on the curb - but,
turns out this thing (pictured below) is a GE made by the POS corporation. The only thing it is capable of doing is tying sheets into knotted balls of fabric the whole time deciding what it "feels" is hot water, warm, etc. And, the "super" water level stands at about six inches from the bottom of the tub.
The minute the Amana is returned to it's rightful place in the laundry room, it's going back!
turns out this thing (pictured below) is a GE made by the POS corporation. The only thing it is capable of doing is tying sheets into knotted balls of fabric the whole time deciding what it "feels" is hot water, warm, etc. And, the "super" water level stands at about six inches from the bottom of the tub.
The minute the Amana is returned to it's rightful place in the laundry room, it's going back!
crevicetool
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Here's the transmission installed with new upper and lower bearings, and brake pads.
crevicetool
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Better view of upper bearing. The picture is not upside down, even though it appears to be in a lower position, once the install is complete it will be in the upper position. For now, you will have to stand on your head while viewing this picture for the proper perspective.
crevicetool
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This is the interior view of the GE by POS. BTW, I'm not blaming GE, it's not their fault they have to conform to regulations....
crevicetool
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Returning now to the Amana....
Here's the unit installed back in the cabinet ready for the next step.
Here's the unit installed back in the cabinet ready for the next step.
crevicetool
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which is.....
the new spin hub. It had to be "persuaded" on a little, but it is nice and shiny. The nut that started this thread went back on very nicely and with the new nylon spline insert, it torqued down to the specified 70 ft lbs quite readily.
the new spin hub. It had to be "persuaded" on a little, but it is nice and shiny. The nut that started this thread went back on very nicely and with the new nylon spline insert, it torqued down to the specified 70 ft lbs quite readily.
crevicetool
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It just occured to me that I didn't ....
take any photographs of the new seal installation.....rats! I must say I did an outstanding job of that. Oh well, unless I were to tear all of out (which ain't gonna happen) just to take pics, you'll have to trust me on this one.
Below is the tub installed and the drive bell.
take any photographs of the new seal installation.....rats! I must say I did an outstanding job of that. Oh well, unless I were to tear all of out (which ain't gonna happen) just to take pics, you'll have to trust me on this one.
Below is the tub installed and the drive bell.
crevicetool
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The machine sat now until the following day when I ran it through the prescribed procedures to lube the seals, and to allow the sealant to cure. Then the machine got a water leak test, and operational test on both speeds. So far, everything is working just fine.
Moved the GE out, and re-installed the Amana.
You'll see a slight color difference on the dryer if you look closely. That's because I got it out of the garbage. It replaced a 1988 TOL GE that lasted longer than it's mate, a Filter-Flo. I put a new motor in the Amana dryer (which is why it was thrown away) and it's been good ever since.
Moved the GE out, and re-installed the Amana.
You'll see a slight color difference on the dryer if you look closely. That's because I got it out of the garbage. It replaced a 1988 TOL GE that lasted longer than it's mate, a Filter-Flo. I put a new motor in the Amana dryer (which is why it was thrown away) and it's been good ever since.
crevicetool
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And now,
How do you say "Currency image" in English?
Oh! Money Shot...
How do you say "Currency image" in English?
Oh! Money Shot...
crevicetool
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Money shot number two with a "less than satisfied feeling" moments later....
crevicetool
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The motor quit.
mrb627
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WOW
I had forgotten that the Amana version of the Speed Queen went to a plastic outer tub. And after all that, the motor gives up? WTF?
Malcolm
I had forgotten that the Amana version of the Speed Queen went to a plastic outer tub. And after all that, the motor gives up? WTF?
Malcolm
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