Maytag SAV2555AWW washer problem

[redcarpetdrew]

I wasn't getting on you for your opinion, per se. As others also noted, it was the repeated negative comments (from a few people) when our new friend was looking for advise and help in saving a machine that was obviously important to him that I objected to. Frequently, when someone posts questions on a machine that has been a unhappy camper like the Searcy machines or even the Herrin machines, the replies are quick and blunt to knock or just outright shoot the machine and slow or non existent on offering any real assistance or helpful advise. At that point, we will most likely lose a (potential) member who will think " Well, all they want to do is trash my machine and not help me save it. I'm out of here!"

It is a cool idea of installing the guts of a Queen into a SAV. That would be a sight! The more I think about it, the more I want to try it if I ever get a donor Queen in that maybe has a trashed cabinet. The electrical would be the same as would be the hoses and springs for the most part. Hmmmm...

RCD

 

[kb0nes]

My girlfriends parents have one of the Amana branded NAV washers dating back to ~2004. This machine has seen an amazing amount of use, likely 8-10 loads a week for the entire time frame.

Their family is one of those that can't bear the idea of gambling on unexpected repairs so they have a service contract. Interesting aside is that most everyone in the family loves to play the lottery or pulltabs which I find odd, but I digress. I believe they are paying less then $80 per year after the initial warranty ended. Personally I always advise against any extended warranty or service plan, one only has to look at how aggressively they sell them to understand the cash generator they are for the seller.

In their case the service plan "may" have worked in their favor. The machine has had the main seal replaced. The transmission was done and the main support frame cracked also. This was 3 separate complete tear-downs of the machine! They have also got 3 replacement agitators for free as they are chronic over-loaders and they have broken fins a few times now. I keep waiting for the service company to refuse service but so far they keep it running!

Eventually it will probably get replaced with a SQ top loader, and I'm sure there will be a service contract on that too. As you can see in the photo, at least they have a solid gas WP top-filter dryer off to the left.

As for the OP, Andy's words are spot on. Don't let the negative "Nancy's" steer you away from servicing a machine that YOU like. We all have interests that vary and I will full well admit that I enjoy rescuing something that others would trash because its not financially wise! The idea of swapping in the SQ innards is intriguing, you'll have to watch CL for a donor if you want to go that way.

 

[qualin]

I'd like to apologize for my previous post. I shouldn't have posted anything at all because I really didn't have anything to contribute other than my opinion.

I was thinking about my post to this thread today and was thinking about how the OP must believe there is something really special about this machine they want to preserve, something I really didn't see.

All I can really say is that I really honesty wish the OP the best of luck in finding whatever parts they need to bring this machine back to life.

 

[DigAPony]

Personally, I appreciate any and all replies to my posts, the worst is no response at all.

If someone says why are you working on "that", fine by me, at least they're interested enough to ask..