new belt drive whirlpools

[qualin]

One of the reasons why I really don't like plastic tubs is that (At least IMO) they can retain smells from the previous loads. Not really an issue with porcelain covered steel tubs.

I would sooner buy a washer where the tub rusts out first before everything else breaks. That's what happened with my parents '63 Filter-Flo. Shame too, because I didn't really understand that the tubs could be replaced at the time.

I think it's kind of sad that there really is only one manufacturer left who uses steel outer tubs in their washers, but that's best left for another thread.

I wish I knew why they went with a plastic pulley when the one on the motor is metal. I mean, really, would it have cost them that much more to use metal?

 

[tolivac]

I have seen on here where some members have repaired minor metal tub corrosion-don't think you can "fix" the plastic tanks when they spring a leak.Like as in vacuum cleaners-I want to see more METAL in washers and other machines.TOO MUCH PLASTIC means a sooner trip to the dump.Don't worry I plan to keep what WP older BD machines I have.One needs a two speed motor-the battleship grey one died-rest of machine OK,a fill valve unit for another.Then both will slosh happily away again.And probably years longer than that crappy new "BD" machine.Also what is with that what appears to be indexing tub in the new BD machine?never seen this sort of thing in a WP machine before.

 

[mrb627]

Plastic Tubs

Well, I relate the outer plastic tub issue with what happens to a plastic food storage container when you store a tomato based sauce in one.  A greasy film is left behind the will not 'rinse' off without some level of mechanical action.  No wonder the FL machines with plastic tubs begin to stink after a while.  And machines have a 'tub clean' cycle to violently attempt to shed that gunk from the plastic tub.

 

Malcolm

 

[thefixer]

"Also what is with that what appears to be indexing tub in the new BD machine?"

There is no tub brake or tub locking mechanism in these washers, thus the lid lock. The transmission is a planetary gear design. If you hold the agitator, the tub will agitate in it's place.

Eric

 

[DirectDriveDave]

Motor Pulley

From what I have heard and actually seen in one of RepairClinic's youtube videos, that pulley is now plastic too.

However, I cannot confirm that it is so for all their models.

 

[alr2903]

I will leave it to you mechanical folks as far as the drive system. The most distressing thing about this whole situation is the water levels and the above videos show the "wash" water level. The rinse is approx 1/2 of what you see in the video's. My Admiral is DD with 2013 water and energy guidelines. There is NOT Enough water to rinse to my satisfaction. When i hear the first spin underway I simply turn the actual timer dial around to 6 minute wash and let it run completely through again. Not perfect but I can live with it. alr2903

 

[cphifer5115]

Guys, im going to keep my old 1981 whirlpool belt drive. I tightened up the belt uesturday and its rinning great now.

 

[tolivac]

New WP BD-If there is no brakes or tub locks-they have lost this customer.Looked at some of these at Lowes-NOT impressed!STICK WITH VINTAGE!

 

[SQueenJJ]

This machine is pure junk. You can take one look at them from the bottom and figure that out. I've never seen so much plastic and flimsy parts. I think they are trying to force you to buy a more expensive machine. I'll repair my KA DD when it needs it.