I have a used 2003 Kenmore 110.26652500 that had a strong burning smell last time I used it. It had gotten louder and there was an oily leak underneath for a couple of years so the transmission may be dry.
This is the 2nd used direct drive I've had in the last 10 years. They worked great and I love that they're cheap to buy and fix. There's a guy in town who fixes direct drives and also sells reconditioned ones.
Now that I'm not physically able to work on them anymore myself, I'm wondering if I get it fixed, will it still be affordable to keep it going. Also, how long will he be able to get parts?
I don't like the new top loaders with their crappy parts and control boards and fancy cycles. Plus, it sounds like I'll be lucky to get 5 years out of one. I don't know if front loaders are any more reliable but they don't interest me and Speed Queen is out of my price range.
This is the 2nd used direct drive I've had in the last 10 years. They worked great and I love that they're cheap to buy and fix. There's a guy in town who fixes direct drives and also sells reconditioned ones.
Now that I'm not physically able to work on them anymore myself, I'm wondering if I get it fixed, will it still be affordable to keep it going. Also, how long will he be able to get parts?
I don't like the new top loaders with their crappy parts and control boards and fancy cycles. Plus, it sounds like I'll be lucky to get 5 years out of one. I don't know if front loaders are any more reliable but they don't interest me and Speed Queen is out of my price range.
