Timer went bad on my washer

[stricklybojack]

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I absolutely agree to stay away from the AmanaQueens. If you buy older units go Direct Drive Whirlpool/Kenmore et al.

Here is a Direct Drive in Salt Lake badged as Admiral:

https://saltlakecity.craigslist.org/app/d/salt-lake-city-washer-and-dryer-100-obo/6793009684.html

 

[good-shepherd]

This place has some interesting genuine DD machines new and vintage,
and they offer delivery and decent warranty for whatever it's worth

https://boise.craigslist.org/ppd/d/nampa-whirlpool-super-capacity-washer/6818710372.html

Vintage Kenmore washer looks clean:

https://boise.craigslist.org/ppd/d/sale-today-washers-starting-attoday/6819226740.html

Nice vintage Kenmore set:
https://boise.craigslist.org/ppd/d/lower-price-kenmore-washer-dryer-set/6819313430.html

https://boise.craigslist.org/ppd/d/sale-today-washers-starting-attoday/6819226740.html

 

[good-shepherd]

Kenmore washer

Here is that Kenmore washer:

https://boise.craigslist.org/ppd/d/nampa-lifetime-warranty-kenmore-washer/6818017731.html

 

[kate1]

Well maybe what I’ll do is make a trip to Boise to go to some of these used appliance shops in person. From the Craigslist ads I’m finding, there seem to be quite a few and they look to have decent offerings. The local appliance shop focuses mainly on repairs and has a very limited inventory at any given time. We go down to Salt Lake pretty frequently too and there seems to be a few shops to choose from there too, we were probably going to go there soon anyway to go to IKEA. It definitely seems like a DD Kenmore or Whirlpool will be my best choice. If transporting a washer 300 or so miles, how best should I do that? I know a washer will fit in my Honda Odyssey with the seats folded down but possibly not upright (I’d need to check). My dad has a pickup I can use but the weather isn’t great this time of year and there would be little more than a tarp covering the washer for the trip.

 

[DADoES]

 
Laying down won't cause damage but there may be water leakage unless an effort has been made to completely drain it by taking off the outer cabinet and removing hoses from the pump .... or prop it up on the lid end with a block of wood or a thick roll of blankets or towels so it's not laying completely flat.

 

[kate1]

Is there anything I should look out for when looking at washers in person? Any red flags or warning signs? And, is there anything I should absolutely stay away from or something that if I find, I should absolutely jump on?

 

[goatfarmer]

Find one of those dime a dozen working Kenmores. Change the console and wiring with your WP.

 

[DADoES]

 
Note the model and serial number of any machine you're considering.  Serial numbers are coded for the manufacture date ... year and week or year and month.  Model numbers are typically coded for the year of market introduction.  You can get a translation at online sites such as http://www.appliance411.com/service/date-code.php.  Serial number coding may be on a repeating cycle such as 12 years or 20 years so the model number year is needed to target it.

 

[good-shepherd]

should look out for when looking at washers in person?

For starters, it helps a lot if you can identify a real DD washer, approximate age, model and features. That takes time to learn so I'd post pics of the machines you have in mind first, then if they check out ok in person bargain hard and haul it home.
You probably want/need a super capacity machine so you should know how to spot one of those as well.

When a good candidate is identified I would be looking out for rust, dents, chips, scratches, signs of excessive wear and tear and other abuse.

Overall cleanliness is a big one too. Soap scum and other crud in and around the tub is a good indication the machine was not not well cared for and/or saw lots of cold water washes.

 

[combo52]

The SQ in Reply # 2

Is a real Alliance SQ and looks like a great buy, check the serial # to tell the age  The first two digits are the year, next two the month, example 1506 is June of 2015.

 

I bet these SQs are only a few years old, SQ still uses the older console design on commercial models.

 

John L.

 

[kate1]

Would a newer, commercial SQ be a good solution for everything I want out of a washer? Are there any known issues with them?

 

[combo52]

A Newer commercial SQ would be a great choice for heavy use, such a washer will easily do 3-5 loads a day for more than 10 years with almost no problems or last 25 years at around 10 loads per week.

John L.