Making a shredmore earn its keep?

[norfolksouthern]

It had a hard life already...

This experiment with the tennis shoes was small potatoes compared to some of the abuse this machine had suffered. I have included a photo of the lid bottom, where the bumper was busted off and tab bent clear back from being slammed so hard.

 

[norfolksouthern]

The bleach dispenser

was busted off at one point. I can position it, but it stays loose because of a broken tab.

 

[norfolksouthern]

And then there's the stripped timer

The plastic cover over the timer dial was shattered so the dial could be turned; and it's NLA. The knob is stripped. I found a way to remove the knob and dial, so the timer would be easy to replace. But should I invest the money for a new one?

Also, note the abrasion on the control panel, where the timer dial had rubbed against the finish. It's not too distracting, but it's definitely worn. My 30 year old Frigidaire 1-18 looks a lot better!

 

[norfolksouthern]

To the left of the agitator..

is a chip in the porcelain. Two were found on the insides of the spin basket. Also, the very bottom of the wash tub had lost its shine and feels a bit rough. I'm sure I could pick up a salvaged 3.2 cubic foot Whirlpool some place, and I'd be good to go.

Note: The chips were there before the tennis shoes, trust me. I'm starting to think that this machine must have been used to clean rocks!

NorfolkSouthern