How to add $300.00 to your checking account in one year
I spoke with John over the phone concerning this machine, and the leak. To fix it, you would need to purchase a new drive unit. The part is a bit expensive at roughly $250.00. However, the newest version of the world models with the rear mounted control buttons will cost $600.00, making this machine cost less to repair in parts. Plus, there are the added control functions that your Kenmore has, as opposed to a boring new washing machine.
I'll divert your attention a little to my philosophy. It won't take long, I promise. But here goes. Granted, a drive unit will take a good chunk out of a bank account. But let's put this in the perspective of someone in the R/C flying hobby. The cost of scraping an Xoar PJX composit tip prop on a 30% Extra 300S is $80.00. Just for the prop. In less than 3 seconds! On some scale warbirds, one single hard landing can result in a $400.00 repair, for a new set of scale Century retracts. The engine alone on a turbine jet is over $2,500.00 after ONE foreign object or improper cooling after a flight.
I'm not trying to scare anybody off from joining a club and getting into R/C. Rather, I am trying to drive home the point that our appliance hobby is CHEAP in comparison to others. If you like the older Whirlpool world portables, then the $250.00 price of a drive modual shouldn't deter you from rebuilding. If you do 7 loads per week at $1.50 each at a laundromat, you will end up saving almost $300.00 in one year by using this machine. You'll break even in less than 6 months. Having your own dryer will DOUBLE the savings! You can also gain confidence in yourself, and even learn a new skill. Who said our hobby didn't come with a few added benefits, besides clean cloths?
So what are you waiting for? As they say at the club: "Grab the board, lay out the plans, and let's start buildin'!"
NorfolkSouthern
