Rebuilding an early 90s Direct Drive

[stuftrock1]

After seeing how disgusting this machine was inside when I first got it, ain’t no way I would have used it to clean my own clothes without cleaning it first. Cheap detergent plus cold washes and neutral drain really does a number on the cleanliness of the machine. This whole process has caused me to really appreciate a spin drain a lot more.

Any appliance refurbisher who says it’s not worth their time to clean it internally is someone you should never buy from.

 

[blockeight88]

Neutral Drain...

I never thought that neutral drain contributes to the gunk inside machines. Those businesses I was referring to did not get my business.

On behalf of the future owner of this machine, I thank you for taking your time to restore it.

 

[ryner1988]

Reply #40

The spin drain v. neutral drain issue has been debated on this board for years and years. Spin drain fans claim that neutral drain leaves a scum around the top of the tub and agitator because there's no spinning action to carry sediment away with the water. People who back the neutral drain system argue that it's superior for removal of lint. The need for a good lint removal system is more prevalent when a dryer is rarely used, which is why washers like those from Speed Queen neutral drain in countries such as Australia where they mostly hang-dry their laundry.

Personally I think it comes down to good washing habits with quality detergent rather than the way the washer drains, but that's just me.

Ryne

 

[Chetlaham]

Reply 41- Regardless of detergent, soil level or water quality I've noticed neutral draining always leaves residue lines behind on the tub and agitator. A washer ought to clean itself. The biggest lint producing washer I ever used was a model T GE which was a neutral drain machine. All the extra lint may have been from the rough wash action, but the neutral drain certainly did not appear to help.