Posted about this back in November 2010 - 20 yr. old Kenmore washing
machine (60 series) - has mechanical timer (dial type) control. You
turn the knob to the cycle you want (many clicks as you're turning)
then pull the knob out to start. The machine would stop in the middle
of pumping out, but if you pulled outwards on the knob would start
again. I took things apart a little but did not see any obvious loose
connections or anything, it seemed to be a problem internal to the
control unit.

After shopping for a replacement control timer and finding out it
would cost $125, I figured it was time to look for a new machine. I
started reading reviews online and looked at the Consumer Reports
reviews. It seems that in the last couple decades washing machines
have become more water and energy efficient, but in the process also
became harder to use, more troublesome (lots of bitching and moaning
in the user reviews), more finicky, and much slower - cycle times of
well over an hour, versus about half an hour for the one I have. And
the guy at the appliance store I went to said they don't last as long
as they used to either. Well all that changed my mind, I bought the
control from RepairClinic.com and installed it today. Not too
difficult a repair. Now I hope the washer lasts for a while longer.
I like energy and water conservation as much as the next person. But
the convenience and simplicity of a top loading washer that fills up
with water and washes the clothes in a reasonable amount of time -
well I figure I did some good for the environment by not tossing out a
fixable washer. -- H

The timer on my ancient Whirlpool used to get stuck, in
rinse mode. I cleaned it out with a bunch of contact
cleaner, and relubricated it. Started working again. Score
one for trichloroethlene.

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Posted about this back in November 2010 - 20 yr. old Kenmore
washing
machine (60 series) - has mechanical timer (dial type)
control. You
turn the knob to the cycle you want (many clicks as you're
turning)
then pull the knob out to start. The machine would stop in
the middle
of pumping out, but if you pulled outwards on the knob would
start
again. I took things apart a little but did not see any
obvious loose
connections or anything, it seemed to be a problem internal
to the
control unit.

After shopping for a replacement control timer and finding
out it
would cost $125, I figured it was time to look for a new
machine. I
started reading reviews online and looked at the Consumer
Reports
reviews. It seems that in the last couple decades washing
machines
have become more water and energy efficient, but in the
process also
became harder to use, more troublesome (lots of bitching and
moaning
in the user reviews), more finicky, and much slower - cycle
times of
well over an hour, versus about half an hour for the one I
have. And
the guy at the appliance store I went to said they don't
last as long
as they used to either. Well all that changed my mind, I
bought the
control from RepairClinic.com and installed it today. Not
too
difficult a repair. Now I hope the washer lasts for a while
longer.
I like energy and water conservation as much as the next
person. But
the convenience and simplicity of a top loading washer that
fills up
with water and washes the clothes in a reasonable amount of
time -
well I figure I did some good for the environment by not
tossing out a
fixable washer. -- H

Heathcliff wrote:
Posted about this back in November 2010 - 20 yr. old Kenmore washing
machine (60 series) - has mechanical timer (dial type) control. You
turn the knob to the cycle you want (many clicks as you're turning)
then pull the knob out to start. The machine would stop in the middle
of pumping out, but if you pulled outwards on the knob would start
again. I took things apart a little but did not see any obvious loose
connections or anything, it seemed to be a problem internal to the
control unit.

After shopping for a replacement control timer and finding out it
would cost $125, I figured it was time to look for a new machine. I
started reading reviews online and looked at the Consumer Reports
reviews. It seems that in the last couple decades washing machines
have become more water and energy efficient, but in the process also
became harder to use, more troublesome (lots of bitching and moaning
in the user reviews), more finicky, and much slower - cycle times of
well over an hour, versus about half an hour for the one I have. And
the guy at the appliance store I went to said they don't last as long
as they used to either. Well all that changed my mind, I bought the
control from RepairClinic.com and installed it today. Not too
difficult a repair. Now I hope the washer lasts for a while longer.
I like energy and water conservation as much as the next person. But
the convenience and simplicity of a top loading washer that fills up
with water and washes the clothes in a reasonable amount of time -
well I figure I did some good for the environment by not tossing out a
fixable washer. -- H

I had an old,I forget what brand, stackable washer and dryer in which
the washer timer was broken. I operated it manually for years. I could
switch it to fill, then wash, then drain, spin, fill with rinse water,
drain and final spin. I left it there when I moved.
I was hoping for a better report on front loading water saving machines.
I've seen them in operation and they looked fine. If they are as
finicky, unreliable and junky as you say I may have to keep my whirlpool
set until I die. Anybody had better luck with the new ones?


--
LSMFT


Force ****s upon the Back of Reason...
Ben Franklin-

On Sun, 20 Feb 2011 09:00:39 -0500, LSMFT wrote:
I was hoping for a
better report on front loading water saving machines. I've seen them in
operation and they looked fine. If they are as finicky, unreliable and
junky as you say I may have to keep my whirlpool set until I die.
Anybody had better luck with the new ones?

I lived overseas for years where front-loaders were typical and top-
loaders were rare. There's definitely been a decline in quality for front-
loaders over the years, with lots of poor-quality plastic parts and
electronics used in the modern ones. That and those of us in North
America seem to get screwed on price - there's a huge premium on front-
loading machines that doesn't seem to exist in Europe (factoring in
exchange rates, typical salary etc.).

I'd love a good front-loader like the ones of 20 or 30 years ago, but
they just don't seem to exist any more - Miele are about the only
manufacturer that I consistently hear good things about (but I've also
heard many at time that their spares are expensive - so while they are
reliable, it can be costly when something does go wrong)

cheers

Jules

On Feb 19, 10:07*pm, Heathcliff
wrote:
Posted about this back in November 2010 - 20 yr. old Kenmore washing
machine (60 series) - has mechanical timer (dial type) control. *You
turn the knob to the cycle you want (many clicks as you're turning)
then pull the knob out to start. *The machine would stop in the middle
of pumping out, but if you pulled outwards on the knob would start
again. *I took things apart a little but did not see any obvious loose
connections or anything, it seemed to be a problem internal to the
control unit.

After shopping for a replacement control timer and finding out it
would cost $125, I figured it was time to look for a new machine. *I
started reading reviews online and looked at the Consumer Reports
reviews. *It seems that in the last couple decades washing machines
have become more water and energy efficient, but in the process also
became harder to use, more troublesome (lots of bitching and moaning
in the user reviews), more finicky, and much slower - cycle times of
well over an hour, versus about half an hour for the one I have. *And
the guy at the appliance store I went to said they don't last as long
as they used to either. *Well all that changed my mind, I bought the
control from RepairClinic.com and installed it today. *Not too
difficult a repair. *Now I hope the washer lasts for a while longer.
I like energy and water conservation as much as the next person. *But
the convenience and simplicity of a top loading washer that fills up
with water and washes the clothes in a reasonable amount of time -
well I figure I did some good for the environment by not tossing out a
fixable washer. *-- H

FWIW, w've been able to keep a 30 year old Maytag running just fine
with repair clinic help. Replacing the drive motor was a wrenching
decision because of the $$, but after reviewing the appliance stock at
our local dealer, the decision was easier. Seems to me that modern
appliances just don't have much real value any more. All frills and
poor performance. All cloaked in the phony Energy Star BS...

Joe