My Duet was built in 2011 and is the first Direct Drive that's produced in Michigan.
Well the WP Duet is up and runnin
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My first Duet is a step up model from Mark's, has a few more options. It's a GHW 9250mt2 Serial # CSr 1801546 -- any idea on Manf. date on this one?
Been a very solid machine, got is used almost 7 years ago. No issues. Have a couple of newer versions both have/had bearing issues. Got the almost matching dryer( it's white the washer is bisque..) and it needed a fair amount of work, new gas valve was a pain to put in.
Edit: hit google looks like mine was built in 2005, 18th week... It's 12 year birthday is coming up in a couple of weeks!
Been a very solid machine, got is used almost 7 years ago. No issues. Have a couple of newer versions both have/had bearing issues. Got the almost matching dryer( it's white the washer is bisque..) and it needed a fair amount of work, new gas valve was a pain to put in.
Edit: hit google looks like mine was built in 2005, 18th week... It's 12 year birthday is coming up in a couple of weeks!
mark_wpduet
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Matt
You still have that duet, but I saw you mention you've had a couple of newer versions that had bearing issues. Could you elaborate on that? Thanks
You still have that duet, but I saw you mention you've had a couple of newer versions that had bearing issues. Could you elaborate on that? Thanks
Hey Pete, you never showed me the Duet or that Panasonic upright! LOL I might have taken that one home.
It just dawned on me that this thing has no readily accessible lint trap and you have to remove the bottom plate to get at it.. That's a concern as my GE filter flo pan always had a goodly amount of wet dog hair after each load. Why the hell wouldn't they have put an access door down there.
Pete,
As far as I can tell, there is a class of people who thinks that either cleaning lint is inconvenient, or that it is sometimes gross.
I used to have a housemate back in early 90's that not only would pick up the FilterFlo's pan with the tip of his fingers, he would shake and bang the thing against the trash can until the ball of lint would fall off. It was worse with the dryer's lint filter, because the screen would tend to grab and hold the lint.
We used to poke fun at him, that the lint was washed, rinsed and dried or, worse, that the lint was clearly just as clean (or dirty) as his clothes. He would just make a noise like he was grossed out and not touch it.
One way or another, I have the impression that people write so much to consumer's magazines complaining about anything that doesn't have self-cleaning filters that the magazines downgrade stuff with manual clean filters.
I believe that is one of the reasons we've been witnessing the disappearance of lint filters in washers. ;-)
Cheers,
-- Paulo.
As far as I can tell, there is a class of people who thinks that either cleaning lint is inconvenient, or that it is sometimes gross.
I used to have a housemate back in early 90's that not only would pick up the FilterFlo's pan with the tip of his fingers, he would shake and bang the thing against the trash can until the ball of lint would fall off. It was worse with the dryer's lint filter, because the screen would tend to grab and hold the lint.
We used to poke fun at him, that the lint was washed, rinsed and dried or, worse, that the lint was clearly just as clean (or dirty) as his clothes. He would just make a noise like he was grossed out and not touch it.
One way or another, I have the impression that people write so much to consumer's magazines complaining about anything that doesn't have self-cleaning filters that the magazines downgrade stuff with manual clean filters.
I believe that is one of the reasons we've been witnessing the disappearance of lint filters in washers. ;-)
Cheers,
-- Paulo.
Mark, My daily driver Duet is a couple of years younger than the original I got. I replaced the bearings in it when I first got it and it has been fine for years. I'm noticing a bit of noise now, I think it may be has a leak around the seal and the bearings are starting to go. It's been a fine machine too, has a heater that I do use occasionally.
I also have a more TOL unit ( it has night mode, and a rinse selection button) that needs a bit of work, much of it my own fault. I replaced the bearings but I did not set them back far enough in the housing. Did not notice it and when I rehung the tub assembly the shaft is too short to attach the flywheel and nut. It was set tightly and I got frustrated and banged the shaft with a hammer to try and loosen it -- bad move. I messed up the threads on the shaft. It will take some time with a file to get them bach to usable so it's been sitting for a number of months. I have been looking forward to trying it out, someday....
I also have a more TOL unit ( it has night mode, and a rinse selection button) that needs a bit of work, much of it my own fault. I replaced the bearings but I did not set them back far enough in the housing. Did not notice it and when I rehung the tub assembly the shaft is too short to attach the flywheel and nut. It was set tightly and I got frustrated and banged the shaft with a hammer to try and loosen it -- bad move. I messed up the threads on the shaft. It will take some time with a file to get them bach to usable so it's been sitting for a number of months. I have been looking forward to trying it out, someday....
<blockquote>PeteK: It just dawned on me that this thing has no readily accessible lint trap and you have to remove the bottom plate to get at it.. That's a concern as my GE filter flo pan always had a goodly amount of wet dog hair after each load. Why the hell wouldn't they have put an access door down there.</blockquote> Whirlpool's policy due to consumer liability concerns.
Current models no longer have a separate lower panel. The entire front panel must come off for access to the pump trap ... including control panel and detaching the door boot.
I replaced the pump a few years ago on a friend's HE3 (which is now nearing/at 14 years old). She fosters rescue dogs, runs TONS of critter laundry. Only repair it has had to my knowledge. I was surprised to find NO hair in the pump trap on her machine. A couple coins and candy wrappers.
Complete front has to come of
As long as the machine isn't on a pedestal, could it be possible to tilt the machine backwards to a 45° angle and then try to loosen the entire pump housing assembly?
Wonder if that would be quicker or just as much of a hazzle...
As long as the machine isn't on a pedestal, could it be possible to tilt the machine backwards to a 45° angle and then try to loosen the entire pump housing assembly?
Wonder if that would be quicker or just as much of a hazzle...
Well that's a crazy policy. I guess time will tell if it eventually clogs up , hopefully not.
iheartmaytag
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It seems like
The "trap" is for larger items, buttons, coins, hamsters, than lint.
I check mine at least once a year, and have never found anything beyond a stray hair in almost eighty years.
I think Whirlpool hides it behind the panel more to generate a service call if needed, than liability. Even though it is fairly easy to check. Just remove the panel (4) screws, the pump can be lifted over the cross member so when you open the port the water left in the sump will drain into a bucket.
I then just wash out the inside, inspect for leakage and button it all back up.
It takes a bit longer than opening a trap door, but not too bad. I would not like the newer models where the entire front has to be removed.
The "trap" is for larger items, buttons, coins, hamsters, than lint.
I check mine at least once a year, and have never found anything beyond a stray hair in almost eighty years.
I think Whirlpool hides it behind the panel more to generate a service call if needed, than liability. Even though it is fairly easy to check. Just remove the panel (4) screws, the pump can be lifted over the cross member so when you open the port the water left in the sump will drain into a bucket.
I then just wash out the inside, inspect for leakage and button it all back up.
It takes a bit longer than opening a trap door, but not too bad. I would not like the newer models where the entire front has to be removed.
mark_wpduet
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I agree that it IS
a dumb policy not to have an easily accessible lint trap!
I'm the only one that does laundry and I would take off the bottom panel and check it and there was never anything there but a small piece of lint so I stopped doing it a long time ago. But I've seen pictures/videos online of people taking their's off and it was disgusting and packed full of crap. It's kind of mind boggling to me since every other brand on the market has the super easy accessible square panel in the front, EXCEPT WHIRLPOOL!
Even me being as careful as I am, I've still managed to wash a small screw driver and a couple of wrapped up paper towels in pants pockets that I somehow missed over the years.
a dumb policy not to have an easily accessible lint trap!
I'm the only one that does laundry and I would take off the bottom panel and check it and there was never anything there but a small piece of lint so I stopped doing it a long time ago. But I've seen pictures/videos online of people taking their's off and it was disgusting and packed full of crap. It's kind of mind boggling to me since every other brand on the market has the super easy accessible square panel in the front, EXCEPT WHIRLPOOL!
Even me being as careful as I am, I've still managed to wash a small screw driver and a couple of wrapped up paper towels in pants pockets that I somehow missed over the years.
Well if you've ever had the rubber backing disintegrate in the washer you will want access to that pump. Happened to me a while back - what a diaster. The rug did not look to be in bad shape when I put it in, and did not set the machine for any hot or heavy duty options, but the backing all crumbled. The tub was full of water and it started gushing out as soon as I pullet the pump's clean out. Had to empty the filter quickly and reinsert it. Unfortunately I had to clean the filter a number of times, glad it was in the basement and the floor tile is quite durable as it made quite a mess.
iheartmaytag
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My previous post:
Typo--should read eight (8) years, not eighty years. Now that would be an old front loader, wouldn't it?
Typo--should read eight (8) years, not eighty years. Now that would be an old front loader, wouldn't it?
I used one of these with an onboard heater and I found the Whitest Whites cycle worked really well. A long, very hot wash with 3 rinses (using extra rinse, I think) with good spins between wash and rinses. Although the rinses were at low water level.
The "Normal" cycle wasn't sufficient with its very short wash time. It left the underarms of shirts smelling differently to the rest of the shirt. Whereas the Heavy Duty cycle worked very well. A bit noisy but a pretty good machine. Matching gas dryer worked well but obviously didn't reverse and therefore balled bedding. I guess Petek's doesn't have a heater whereas Mark's does.
The "Normal" cycle wasn't sufficient with its very short wash time. It left the underarms of shirts smelling differently to the rest of the shirt. Whereas the Heavy Duty cycle worked very well. A bit noisy but a pretty good machine. Matching gas dryer worked well but obviously didn't reverse and therefore balled bedding. I guess Petek's doesn't have a heater whereas Mark's does.
ovrphil
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Joining this late & comment on Paulo's Post# 932287
We had some GE's - washer and dryer - brand new in 2005. Until we had the issue of mold and believe me we tried all the prescribes to avert mold-a-mania, we liked those front-load GE's. I managed to clean them up (no mold), and sold them. Personally, I like all washers, top and front loads - you can't beat FREE.
I'm glad you got it working, minus any injuries. Just think, there's probably many others like this just sitting at the curb waiting for its fate.
I didn't know that about the needed hot water source.
Our cat used to LOVE our Frigidaire front loaders we had before the GE's. Do you guys have any animals that will watch the ENTIRE wash cycle? Our Manx would. It was so damn cute. I sure miss our laundry watcher. Here's a photo from our cat calendar, some of you might enjoy. I love dogs, as well, but will they watch laundry from start to finish on a front loader???
We had some GE's - washer and dryer - brand new in 2005. Until we had the issue of mold and believe me we tried all the prescribes to avert mold-a-mania, we liked those front-load GE's. I managed to clean them up (no mold), and sold them. Personally, I like all washers, top and front loads - you can't beat FREE.
I'm glad you got it working, minus any injuries. Just think, there's probably many others like this just sitting at the curb waiting for its fate.
I didn't know that about the needed hot water source.
Our cat used to LOVE our Frigidaire front loaders we had before the GE's. Do you guys have any animals that will watch the ENTIRE wash cycle? Our Manx would. It was so damn cute. I sure miss our laundry watcher. Here's a photo from our cat calendar, some of you might enjoy. I love dogs, as well, but will they watch laundry from start to finish on a front loader???
ovrphil
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Speaking of Duet Error Codes :FREE(DUET) OLD WASHER (Sparta)
Maybe this is an easy fix?
Maybe this is an easy fix?
mark_wpduet
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Look at the state
that thing is in. But hey, it's free. But it could be a pile of free junk too - who knows? My experience is that if you are getting ANY ERROR CODE, it's usually the board that needs replace. But probably not in all cases. But that was the case with mine on year 2. I was getting error F-DL (door latch). The error code means something is wrong with the door latch, right? WRONG! It was replaced with a brand new door latch and that did absolutely NOTHING. Second attempt at fixing it was the tech jiggled the wires, which made it work for another month but then it started doing F-11 AND F-DL... Last trip, the tech replaced the board and worked fine ever since. So anytime someone has an error code at all, I'm very suspicious of it being anything BUT the control board.
I guess someone could go get it and try to replace the board. But then considering the shape that looks, who knows how it's been treated all these years. It could have other problems like mold or bearings/spider.
that thing is in. But hey, it's free. But it could be a pile of free junk too - who knows? My experience is that if you are getting ANY ERROR CODE, it's usually the board that needs replace. But probably not in all cases. But that was the case with mine on year 2. I was getting error F-DL (door latch). The error code means something is wrong with the door latch, right? WRONG! It was replaced with a brand new door latch and that did absolutely NOTHING. Second attempt at fixing it was the tech jiggled the wires, which made it work for another month but then it started doing F-11 AND F-DL... Last trip, the tech replaced the board and worked fine ever since. So anytime someone has an error code at all, I'm very suspicious of it being anything BUT the control board.
I guess someone could go get it and try to replace the board. But then considering the shape that looks, who knows how it's been treated all these years. It could have other problems like mold or bearings/spider.
WP Dreamspace FL won't start.
I am waiting for a replacement door catch as the one on the machine was broken no doubt forced open when locked as the hook inside was in bits. I repaired the original did a 95c wash to get rid of the smell from not being used for 5 years it worked perfectly, however the catch I repaired broke again and since fixing it again it just flashes the start light as if the door is open when its not does this now mean the board is fried and so putting the new one on won't make any difference?
Hope its fixable as it was extremely difficult getting in my house as its on a drawer.
I am waiting for a replacement door catch as the one on the machine was broken no doubt forced open when locked as the hook inside was in bits. I repaired the original did a 95c wash to get rid of the smell from not being used for 5 years it worked perfectly, however the catch I repaired broke again and since fixing it again it just flashes the start light as if the door is open when its not does this now mean the board is fried and so putting the new one on won't make any difference?
Hope its fixable as it was extremely difficult getting in my house as its on a drawer.
