Lubing the damper pads on a Maytag Dependable Care washer. A How To.

[classiccaprice]

Spoken like a true educator, Lawrence.

 

[redcarpetdrew]

I may be slow but I'm slow!

Thanks, Lawrence . There will be a quiz...

RCD

 

[combo52]

Maytag Dampers

Great instructional thread Drew, destroyed damper assembly's on MT helical drive washers are one of the frequent reasons that we are junking these washers as few customers will pay to fix them when the damper really fails. I have been saving good undamaged aluminum dampers from lightly used machines if anyone ever needs one, I am sure that WP will discontinue these one of these days. We get a lot of lightly used stack MTs out of condos here in the Dc area and these machines make great parts donners for other MTs.

Hi Steve, the damper should be checked for sure on your sisters washer, but the biggest problem with vibration on MT HD washers we see is that the four feet are not all set in as far as possible and the lock nuts are not tight [ and rubber pads in place ], this is the first thing to do. Beyond this if the washer in on a wooden floor that is not really solid MTs will vibrate more than some washers, we often go in and install a 3/4" section of plywood under the washer and dryer with glue and a screw every 4" across the entire piece of plywood.

Steve, warn your sister about excessive washer with cold water, LAT MTs can get really nasty and moldy around the top of the wash basket because of the way MT redesigned the tub and tub cover and fill inlet on the LAT machines, the good thing about the redesign was it did solve a lot of the back washing of lint and dirt onto the clean clothing that previous MTs HD washers suffered from.

John L.

 

[DigAPony]

Maytag high temperature adhesive

I rummaged through my parts stash and found a tube of Maytag Hi-Temp Adhesive I forgot about, I will try that on the damper pads.



http://www.amazon.com/Whirlpool-Y055980-High-Temperature-Adhesive/dp/B00DM8L5GU

 

[billythekid]

I used this tutorial a couple months ago when I lubed the damper pads on a Maytag DC I'm rebuilding. Full of good information and details, pics are helpful, thanks so much, it's appreciated!

 

[hotrodjohn71]

Thank you! Very helpful.

 

[maytag85]

Where’s RedCarpetDrew? Don’t think he’s posted in the 7 years I’ve been on the forum. Possibly could have posted once, but don’t remember.

 

[cycla-fabric]

Sean,I believe RedCarpetdrew has moved on to greener pastures. He was a great person who was very knowledgeable with appliances.

Doug