This mornings visit with Lovepuppy and her WP Mark 18 set

[revvinkevin]

So.... This morning I went over to Lovepuppy's house as promised, to check out a water leak and no regular speed operation (low speed only) on her beautiful Harvest Gold Whirlpool Mark 18 set.

By the way.... THIS is Lovepuppy and she is 10 months old. Isn't she cute?? Awwww!

 

[revvinkevin]

Actually Natalie and her husband Paje where VERY nice and we sat and talked for 45 minutes or so while having toasted bagels and orange juice. It was a very nice way to start the morning. They have a beautiful home with a great view!

OK... so on to business!

She said there was a water leak and I suspected (hoped) it was the dispenser hose where it connects to the tub. I filled the washer with water and confirmed it was leaking from that hose.

I lifted the lid and was very surprised how CLEAN this washer is! No rust anywhere in site! They admitted they cleaned the tub ring, but even then... CLEAN!

BTW... after noting the serial number and checking with Gordon, it was determined the washer was built in March of 1976.
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[revvinkevin]

Since the dispenser hose was leaking, the wash basket had to come out.

 

[revvinkevin]

SO CLEAN!!!

Again... I was amazed how clean this machine is... obviously it was used very little until Natalie and her "hubbers" bought the house with the washer & dryer 2 years ago.

I've NEVER seen a spin tube this shiny... and this is without cleaning anything!

 

[revvinkevin]

As I said... the dispenser hose was the source of the leak... so it had to come out to be re-sealed.

 

[revvinkevin]

Natalie and Paje were SO enthused and excited about this entire process that I got them involved by putting them to work... LOL

 

[revvinkevin]

With the dispenser hose now sealed and reinstalled, Natalie puts the wash basket back in the washer.

Note the look in her husbands face.... just priceless!

 

[revvinkevin]

Checking the motor to find out why it was not working on anything but low speed.... turns out one of the wires had come off the motor. I re-crimp the connector and reinstall it.

 

[revvinkevin]

Again, Natalie was so enthused that she INSISTED on closing up the back of the washer as she grabbed the tools right out of my hand! I love they way her hubby just watches... not even offering to help! LOL

Just kidding Paje![this post was last edited: 5/2/2010-23:09]

 

[cfz2882]

wow,that is one clean machine!

 

[frigilux]

They're lucky to have a friend with washer repair knowledge! If they'd have hired a repairman, he'd have most likely told them to junk it.

And Lovepuppy is adorable.

 

[revvinkevin]

So here is the happy couple with their spectacular WP Mark 18 set all put back together and ready for use!
(Can't forget Lovepuppy too... actually her name is Pebbles, their other dogs name is Bam Bam... LOL)

 

[revvinkevin]

... now we can't forget the required night shot... can w

Of course not!
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[dnastrau]

Excellent!

Congratulations on a job well done!

 

[qsd-dan]

Excellent job, guys! Another beautiful set saved over a couple of simple repairs.

 

[alr2903]

Nice work, i like the orange plastic arrow on the dryer dial, an old school "favorite cycle" marker. Kevin now that you fixed them up they could last another 35-40 years nice work, on well taken care of Whirlpool's. alr2903

 

[redcarpetdrew]

A well done job. It's nice to see such a well cared for machine back in action! Thanks for the pics. It's really nice to see faces to go with the names.

RCD

 

[supersuds]

They are obviously individuals of rare discernment.

 

[lebron]

Nice work, don't you love when the repairs are simple?