Why My Kenmore Washer Died

[exploder3211]

Here is a video from some one all about there kenmore (frigmore) f/l washer and why it died... Nifty video..Did some one make that from here??

 

[brettsomers]

and what caused that corrosion? and has the defect been corrected? what model/era is this from?

 

[exploder3211]

Dunno.. Not my washer, just found the video.. I know he said around 6 years old, so me thinks its a 2001 Frigmore.. Otherwise i have no clue...

 

[mrboilwash]

I wonder if any other current Electrolux brand models like AEGs or Zanussis have the same type of aluminum spider assembly?

 

[whirlcool]

The corrosion on the spider assembly came from the incompatibility of the aluminum and stainless steel contacting each other.

The same kind of corrosion can happen in computer memory contacts on the motherboard and also in airplanes. During the design stage you have to make sure that all metals contacting each other are compatible with each other.

 

[revvinkevin]

WOW.. I guess I am really lucky with my 10 old Frigidaire set, I've had zero problems (so far - knock on wood).... maybe they just "got cheap" with materials with the newer models?????

 

[panthera]

not uncommon

I've read about this before, never seen it. I know the use of non HE detergents is said to facilitate this problem.
Here in Europe, and these machines are basically European, we don't use chlorine bleach in our washers (ok, ok, in the UK they do but the rest of us don't especially.)
In fact, my LG states very clearly: No chlorine bleach. No harsh caustics.
I assume this is because of the aluminum/stainless steel combinations in close contact to each other.
My mom's is seven years old and she frequently uses chlorine bleach...makes me wonder what the spider looks like in hers.
Those screws really do look like built in obsolescence. Am going to pull them and check on the two frigmores I know of in the 'States, soon as I get back.
Any ideas how to reduce the corrosion/prevent it on these? Otherwise good machines...