my fear

[pierreandreply4]

call it strange i curently own a maytag mvw6230hw going on its 5 year but after reading the last thread that it failed after 5 years is making me afraid sorry for sharing my toughs but i can say its well on that path with 1 not dispenseing hot water when set to warm or hot 2 when i use the deep fill option deep water wash i notice when the first drain starts the pump starts then stops for a sec then start the drain making me suspect that its on the path of failure right now can't do much but for the washer i curently have i think it might be a lemon since its not working as intented plus i can't rely on the wash time set on the secreen as it can add for no reason wash time or decrese wash time again sorry for sharing my toughs and my concerns here

 

[panasonicvac]

I'd say better start saving up for a replacement. Sooner or later, there's a very good chance you're gonna have to get a new machine. Especially with the uncertainty of Whirlpool today where they may later go bankrupt for failures like my brother's Maytag.

 

[johnb300m]

Check to see if the wires are loose going to the drain pump.
Hopefully it’s an easy fix before getting worse.

 

[mrstickball]

They have a service bulletin for the pump. The area where it mates with the tub is under-re-enforced due to thin wires. You'll need to replace the wire harness or splice the wires together, then use a hanger to re-enforce the area.

 

[pierreandreply4]

panasonicvac

if its the case and it happens i will suggest to my mom that we look into the huebsch speed queen tc5 or tr7 (washer is on second floor and would need 1 that his quiet thats why i am putting on watch list the tr7 model

 

[mark_wpduet]

I never understand why they don't find all these things that go wrong after a model is introduced to the market... I mean, I thought they researched and developed the crap out of these things. Wouldn't these problems show up during the MANY HOURS of testing they do on them? I mean, do they not even do R&D anymore?

 

[pierreandreply4]

mark_wpduet

this morning i did a small load of laundry i tough dryer had finish the cycle no the cool led light done led light end of cycle led light was flashing i had to restart the dryer 30 minute time dry load was not even dry i have no idea what this error code is did that when the dryer was 2 years old plus when the set was purchuse in 2021 i would say the sale clerck was not to lisen the set i was looking at was the maytag centinial washer with matching dryer that had the mecanical timer for the dryer seller told us did not have in stock lets just say that even if curent set still work but for how long i am doing my homework looking into the huebsch speed queen tc5 or tr 7 with matching electric dryer even if they are more constly or this set that my dad and his girlfriend owns lets just say that i am not going to let my self be cough and will trust my own judgement just need to convince my mom that huebsch speed queen even if more costly are the better choice

 

[pierreandreply4]

Posting pic 2

Posted as links sets on my watch list

https://ca.huebsch.com/products/home-products/top-load-washers/tr7/

TC5 - Huebsch Home Products

Optional Deep Fill & Rinse fills the entire tub with water to achieve maximum cleanliness. Classic agitator and transmission-driven wash action produces an aggressive 210-degree stroke to remove tough stains fast. Solid Mount Suspension System features a full steel base with heavy-duty...

ca.huebsch.com

 

[panasonicvac]

You could try to have your washer fixed, but it may be a matter of time before something else breaks. At least that's what happened to my brother's machine, one part broke but still useable and then another one went where it was out of service. So they replaced it with this LG WM3400CW. Originally my sister-in-law wanted another top loader but I told her how much I love my LG front loader and that's the way to go nowadays. I think the era of top loaders are over in my books, there is no new top loader I'd buy anymore not even a SQ. SQ is just too expensive, especially their front loaders. If I had to buy a top loader today, I'd get a used direct drive. But, I have found that front loaders do a better job than a top loader. In fact, I once lived at a place where it had a front loader and a SQ classic top loader side-by-side, the SQ didn't clean as well as the front loader. So if I had to buy a new washer today, it'd be a front loader preferably LG.

 

[mrstickball]

mark_wpduet - bugs

@mark_wpduet -

The issue is that the VMW design has been cheaped significantly in the history of the design (as many products are).

The original VMW's had cast metal hubs (W10324651) with locking spanner nuts from the old Direct Drive systems. That got phased out in favor of a cheaper plastic design (W10528947)

At one point early on, the units had dedicated pressure switches which were basically identical to the late-year Direct Drives. Then those got phased out in favor of a pressure transducer which I can only assume is to cut costs - other brands still have them on some models.

Then you have the tub. It went from an all-metal design to one that has a plastic bottom. That happened around 2017 with their refresh that changed a few other things, I think when they went to the Pima Alto 2 board. When they changed to that design, they put a cheap-o ABS plastic bushing against the gearcase that will waller out after 4-5 years. Less if you overload against the Use & Care guideline specs. That has been the bane of refurbishers like myself for many years now until it was found that the ABS bushing could be stamped out and replaced with a Nylon 6/6 bushing which will last longer than anything else on the unit. Eventually, Whirlpool went back (in 2024 I think) and added a metal re-enforcement collar to shore up potential play, similar to how the older Cabrio bearings were.

Constant revisions to cheapen the same design is always, in my opinion, a bad idea. Yeah, I get it that they gotta screw people over to keep the stock price fine, but eventually you get some really bad changes that don't wash out during the FEMA process.

 

[pierreandreply4]

thanks panasonicvac

Not closing the door on that option i need to be carful because of my eczema red rash on skin that apears if my skin gets to dry and itchy thats why i prefer topload washer because i can have my clothes imerse to make sure no detergent regular sented or unsented or fabric softner remain on clothes if chances where high engough to find in mintr pristine good condition an inglis direct drive washer like this with dryer or vontage maytag like this with dryer i would jump on the occasionthe 2 pics are the models pics i could not post earlyer

 

[panasonicvac]

Front loaders utilize gravity friction, have higher RPM, and they're more delicate on my laundry so I have less lint removal. I also appreciate that they're more quieter, use less electricity and water, and can fit in bigger loads. I have sensitive skin myself but my front loader does so well where I never needed to use free & clear detergent. As much as I love my Kenmore 90 Series top loader and will always be my favorite washer, my LG front loader is a night and day difference. You're welcome to still stick with top loaders which is fine but my house is never going back to a top loader.

 

[pierreandreply4]

no need to worry panasonic vac not closing the door on the option and by the way on the dryer do you know what the error code is when cool led light flash done led light flash and end of cycle signal off light flashing means?

 

[panasonicvac]

I don't

My brother doesn't have the matching dryer, he does have a Maytag but it's one of their basic 29" models. Those are good machines. Honestly if I had to buy a brand new dryer today, I'd get one of Whirlpool's basic 29" models. WAY cheaper than buying a matching LG or SQ dryer.

 

[dermacie]

My home was built in 1968 and my family has been its only owner. Since that time we are on its 5th dishwasher. It’s current one a Kitchenaid is 6 years old. So on average for us they last around 10 years. We had a caloric that was about 5 years and a Kitchenaid superba from 1999 last 20 years. You win some you lose some on everything.

 

[DADoES]

 
<blockquote>... do you know what the error code is when cool led light flash done led light flash and end of cycle signal off light flashing means?</blockquote> Cite the model number, there may be a tech sheet with the fault codes explained available on WP's service portal.

 

[Chetlaham]

Pierre, do you know the year and model number of this washer you posted in reply #10?

 

 

 

[pierreandreply4]

i think its 1988 but not sure about the model number

 

[pierreandreply4]

dadoes

dryer model is maytag Model #YMED6200KW this model electric to be precise