norgechef
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My grams 15 year old roper washer started spinning and draining at the same time in may 2011 and were wondering if its gonna die soon?
Roper washer problem
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DirectDriveDave
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The neutral pak in your transmission has gone bad. You can either open up the transmission and replace it yourself or you can replace the whole transmission if you wish.
This is a Whirlpool-made direct drive machine and are one of the easiest machines to work on.
I wouldn't just let it keep spin-draining all the time because over time that can prematurely wear out your spin clutch.
This is a Whirlpool-made direct drive machine and are one of the easiest machines to work on.
I wouldn't just let it keep spin-draining all the time because over time that can prematurely wear out your spin clutch.
norgechef
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DirectDriveDave
Well i think the clutch is on its last leg because lately when it does the spin drain its sounds like somethings scraping and sometimes a buzzing noise......how much would it cost in total to get a clutch and a gearbox put in by a repairman?
Well i think the clutch is on its last leg because lately when it does the spin drain its sounds like somethings scraping and sometimes a buzzing noise......how much would it cost in total to get a clutch and a gearbox put in by a repairman?
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While I am not sure of the exact amount, a repair man would be very expensive.
If you are up for it and it is within your pricing means. I would do it yourself.
If you are up for it and it is within your pricing means. I would do it yourself.
norgechef
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I think i will just get a new top load washer, are the newer hotpoint/ge washers any good? if they are junk i think i will just get another roper because i see them in a store around where i live......to be honest i think those are the only top loaders left around where i live...........
I think i will just get a new top load washer, are the newer hotpoint/ge washers any good? if they are junk i think i will just get another roper because i see them in a store around where i live......to be honest i think those are the only top loaders left around where i live...........
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You do NOT want to get a new Roper, the water levels are very low and not the older ones were.
If you must replace the washer, you should try to find if there are any Speed Queens available by where your location is.
Check out their site
www.speedqueen.com
If you must replace the washer, you should try to find if there are any Speed Queens available by where your location is.
Check out their site
Speed Queen Home - Speed Queen
www.speedqueen.com
norgechef
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DirectDriveDave
No it says no stores in your area, what about the basic hotpoint/ge's then because they are cheap, if not then what other top loaders?
No it says no stores in your area, what about the basic hotpoint/ge's then because they are cheap, if not then what other top loaders?
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Aww man, well then that i'm not sure of, I hope others here can give ya some advice.
Repairs are not that expensive on a DD machine.
Speed Queen
Norgechef, you are not that far from the Maine border at Calais, ME/ St. Stephen, NB. crossing. There are 2 Speed Queen dealers somewhat close to there if you were really interested in getting one. One is in Bangor and the other in Ellsworth, both about 90 minutes east from the border. It would be a day trip up and back for you. But I dont know what the duties would cost to cross the border (because you really cant hide a washer) and now that we must have a passport to cross you have to weigh the options and see if it was worth it.
Norgechef, you are not that far from the Maine border at Calais, ME/ St. Stephen, NB. crossing. There are 2 Speed Queen dealers somewhat close to there if you were really interested in getting one. One is in Bangor and the other in Ellsworth, both about 90 minutes east from the border. It would be a day trip up and back for you. But I dont know what the duties would cost to cross the border (because you really cant hide a washer) and now that we must have a passport to cross you have to weigh the options and see if it was worth it.
norgechef
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wayupnorth
Well your probably right about it costing allot to get one of those......whats so bad about Hotpoint/ge washers, there is one at a local home depot and it doesnt look junky to me............
Well your probably right about it costing allot to get one of those......whats so bad about Hotpoint/ge washers, there is one at a local home depot and it doesnt look junky to me............
Looks arent everything
If I HAD to buy a new washer I would definitely spend the extra and get a Speed Queen from either of those dealers as they both are good people and take care of their customers. But I can understand what it would cost to transport it across the border. From what I have seen and heard from alot of people that have bought ANY of the newer ones, both top and front loaders, their life, cleaning action and dependability is alot shorter than the older ones. I just cant reason how a cup of water can clean a load of dirty laundry in temped down temperature water. If you had a good one "out in your woods" that might be salvagable for Gram, I'd get it out, clean it up and give it to her.
If I HAD to buy a new washer I would definitely spend the extra and get a Speed Queen from either of those dealers as they both are good people and take care of their customers. But I can understand what it would cost to transport it across the border. From what I have seen and heard from alot of people that have bought ANY of the newer ones, both top and front loaders, their life, cleaning action and dependability is alot shorter than the older ones. I just cant reason how a cup of water can clean a load of dirty laundry in temped down temperature water. If you had a good one "out in your woods" that might be salvagable for Gram, I'd get it out, clean it up and give it to her.
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late model GE
I have a 2009 GE hydrowave lower end model (with plastic rather than S.S.washtub
and mechanical timer instead of electronic)Washer is quite cheaply made,but it
has effective wash action and works good with a pretty fast spin."hydrowave"GEs
have an inverter-driven induction motor directly belted to the agitator shaft
without a transmission of any kind-motor just reverses back and forth to provide
the very long stroke agitation motion.An electromagnetic dog clutch locks the
washtub to the agitator shaft for spin-motor creeps the tub at low speed a
rotation or two then ramps up to full spin speed.
Though its plastoid as can be,i actually kinda like this washer and find it
interesting to run.Bought for $50 brand new,damaged,this is in "rotation"use and
virtually brand-new so i can't report what the durability/reliability is with
"hydrowave"machines. I don't know much about the late model"transmission"GE
washers...
I have a 2009 GE hydrowave lower end model (with plastic rather than S.S.washtub
and mechanical timer instead of electronic)Washer is quite cheaply made,but it
has effective wash action and works good with a pretty fast spin."hydrowave"GEs
have an inverter-driven induction motor directly belted to the agitator shaft
without a transmission of any kind-motor just reverses back and forth to provide
the very long stroke agitation motion.An electromagnetic dog clutch locks the
washtub to the agitator shaft for spin-motor creeps the tub at low speed a
rotation or two then ramps up to full spin speed.
Though its plastoid as can be,i actually kinda like this washer and find it
interesting to run.Bought for $50 brand new,damaged,this is in "rotation"use and
virtually brand-new so i can't report what the durability/reliability is with
"hydrowave"machines. I don't know much about the late model"transmission"GE
washers...
To Norgechef
Hey Norge.
The reason why you are having such a hard time trying to find Speed Queen is because they're not made for the Canadian market.
Instead, you should be looking at Huebsch. Same company, but Huebsch machines are made for the Canadian Market. They have all of the appropriate French Labeling on them. You also won't pay duties either.
A lot of boutique appliance dealers carry Huebsch machines.
I've included the link below to the Huebsch Product Page.
home.huebsch.com
Hey Norge.
The reason why you are having such a hard time trying to find Speed Queen is because they're not made for the Canadian market.
Instead, you should be looking at Huebsch. Same company, but Huebsch machines are made for the Canadian Market. They have all of the appropriate French Labeling on them. You also won't pay duties either.
A lot of boutique appliance dealers carry Huebsch machines.
I've included the link below to the Huebsch Product Page.
Huebsch Home Products
home.huebsch.com
Here are the list of Huebsch Dealers in New Brunswick:
Johnson Appliances 56 Roseberry Street
Campbellton, NB E3N 2G4
Phone: 506.753.6242
LOUNSBURY CO. LTD. 1655 MOUNTAIN ROAD
MONCTON, NB NB E1C 8H7
Phone: 506 877 0588
URL: www.lounsburys.com
WORRALL'S FURNITURE & APPLIANCE 251 ST. MARY'S STREET
FREDERICTON , NB NB E3A 2S5
Phone: 506 458 9288
URL: www.worrallsfurniture.com
Johnson Appliances 56 Roseberry Street
Campbellton, NB E3N 2G4
Phone: 506.753.6242
LOUNSBURY CO. LTD. 1655 MOUNTAIN ROAD
MONCTON, NB NB E1C 8H7
Phone: 506 877 0588
URL: www.lounsburys.com
WORRALL'S FURNITURE & APPLIANCE 251 ST. MARY'S STREET
FREDERICTON , NB NB E3A 2S5
Phone: 506 458 9288
URL: www.worrallsfurniture.com
macboy91si
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DirectDriveDave
What is your deal with the new Roper machines? In several posts you have swept people away with a broom from these. Your argument is that the water level is too low on the rinse when it has been repeatedly said (See ROPER RINSE RASH) that that can be adjusted by a VERY easily accessible switch inside the control panel. It would be much easier than opening up a transmission or even replacing the transmission. The Roper/Inglis is the only models really left of the Direct Drive platform, it would seems that one would want to go with one of these or a SQ, but given the cost differential, I would consider the Roper for sure and set the switch. More so when given the ~$350 difference in price
To the original poster, I suppose you can get anything you want, a SQ is a great machine and Qualin has listed some vendors for you. We don't know your budget, tinkering ability or any other factors. The Roper that is being repaired/replaced lasted 11 years and was a cheap machine to begin with so in my eyes it has been a success. I would expect that a new Roper to last a similar amount of time, and for under $400 that is a great run. I think the SQ/Heubsch machines are also wonderful, but command a higher price accordingly. After seeing the various failures of GE laundry products post-1995 I can safely say that I would never buy one. I think with these machines' reliability is truly a crapshot. If I were in the under $400 range, a WP built Inglis or Roper would get my money hands down.
-Tim
What is your deal with the new Roper machines? In several posts you have swept people away with a broom from these. Your argument is that the water level is too low on the rinse when it has been repeatedly said (See ROPER RINSE RASH) that that can be adjusted by a VERY easily accessible switch inside the control panel. It would be much easier than opening up a transmission or even replacing the transmission. The Roper/Inglis is the only models really left of the Direct Drive platform, it would seems that one would want to go with one of these or a SQ, but given the cost differential, I would consider the Roper for sure and set the switch. More so when given the ~$350 difference in price
To the original poster, I suppose you can get anything you want, a SQ is a great machine and Qualin has listed some vendors for you. We don't know your budget, tinkering ability or any other factors. The Roper that is being repaired/replaced lasted 11 years and was a cheap machine to begin with so in my eyes it has been a success. I would expect that a new Roper to last a similar amount of time, and for under $400 that is a great run. I think the SQ/Heubsch machines are also wonderful, but command a higher price accordingly. After seeing the various failures of GE laundry products post-1995 I can safely say that I would never buy one. I think with these machines' reliability is truly a crapshot. If I were in the under $400 range, a WP built Inglis or Roper would get my money hands down.
-Tim
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If the "neutral pak" is the only thing wrong I would go to www.whirlpoolparts.com and get the transmission. One of us can direct you in how to repair your machine. I doubt if it is that difficult. It might run at least another 11 years and will rinse better.
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macboy
Um no I have not. In several posts? please show me....
I have done no such thing, I told him why the new ones are not as good as the older ones. If he wants to get a new one, then that's up to him, I have no say in it. I am simply telling him why I think it's a bad idea. In the end, it's his call.
Um no I have not. In several posts? please show me....
I have done no such thing, I told him why the new ones are not as good as the older ones. If he wants to get a new one, then that's up to him, I have no say in it. I am simply telling him why I think it's a bad idea. In the end, it's his call.
Spinning Roper washer
Also to the first poster, there are about 25 million DD washers in use as we speck that are no longer doing the neutral drain. This does NOT hurt the clutch at all, this washer was engineered to spin with a full tub of water, save your money and just keep using it.
As far as new, the Roper and Adrimal DD machines are a good low cost choice if you change the water level. I would avoid any new GE or Frigidaire laundry appliances, the GE top loaders are about the most unreliable and short lived washers on the market today.
Also to the first poster, there are about 25 million DD washers in use as we speck that are no longer doing the neutral drain. This does NOT hurt the clutch at all, this washer was engineered to spin with a full tub of water, save your money and just keep using it.
As far as new, the Roper and Adrimal DD machines are a good low cost choice if you change the water level. I would avoid any new GE or Frigidaire laundry appliances, the GE top loaders are about the most unreliable and short lived washers on the market today.
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