My Sears brand washing machine lasted 24 years. Came with a GREAT
manual and the couple repairs it needed were a piece of cake.

Milady upgraded to a high efficiency front load Maytag two years ago.
A couple days ago it blew a fuse mid cycle and she couldn't even open
the door. It had all my britches in it and my one remaining pair was
getting pretty rank so she had the local repair guy out.

he said ya, no repair manual to be had. Normally a tech sheet is taped
inside the machine but not the case on this one. He didn't know how to
repair it unless we call Maytag. he also said cost is likely the same
as a new one. So, we should just throw it away. its a model
MHWE200XW00 serial HL12229330 FWIW.

Say it ain't so Joe.

Karl

Wait, don't tell me ... it's a "Neptune", right? I've heard a lot about
problems with them. Also, I've seen quite a few at our dump - looking
brand new, but at the dump for a reason.

Google "maytag neptune problems"

Good luck ... I'm sticking with the old Maytags.

Bob

(Edward A. Falk) on Wed, 21 Aug 2013 17:57:36 +0000
(UTC) typed in rec.crafts.metalworking the following:
In article ,
Karl Townsend wrote:
My Sears brand washing machine lasted 24 years. Came with a GREAT
manual and the couple repairs it needed were a piece of cake.

I'm betting it was made in the USA.


Milady upgraded to a high efficiency front load Maytag two years ago.
A couple days ago it blew a fuse mid cycle and she couldn't even open
the door.

And I'm betting this one wasn't.

Not necessarily. Washing machines have been going downhill as the
manufacturers attempt to complies with government mandates on how much
water they use. Never mind that a top-loading washer uses less water
than running a front loader twice to get things clean - it is all
about how the Environmentalists feel about making others save the
planet.
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"Karl Townsend" wrote in message
...
My Sears brand washing machine lasted 24 years. Came with a GREAT
manual and the couple repairs it needed were a piece of cake.

Milady upgraded to a high efficiency front load Maytag two years ago.
A couple days ago it blew a fuse mid cycle and she couldn't even open
the door. It had all my britches in it and my one remaining pair was
getting pretty rank so she had the local repair guy out.

he said ya, no repair manual to be had. Normally a tech sheet is taped
inside the machine but not the case on this one. He didn't know how to
repair it unless we call Maytag. he also said cost is likely the same
as a new one. So, we should just throw it away. its a model
MHWE200XW00 serial HL12229330 FWIW.

Say it ain't so Joe.

Karl

Google returns several hits for manuals and parts sources for that model.
Art

Bob Engelhardt wrote:
Wait, don't tell me ... it's a "Neptune", right? I've heard a lot about
problems with them. Also, I've seen quite a few at our dump - looking
brand new, but at the dump for a reason.

Google "maytag neptune problems"

I have a pair of first gen neptunes. Bought them 14 years ago.
The washing machine had the infamous burnt up wax motor-control
board. Fixed that. Bearings went out a couple years later.
Had to make a bearing puller/seater and fixed that. Bearings
just went out again a couple of months ago, changed them again.
Dryer needed a new igniter several years ago, changed that.
New motor and glides a few months ago.

I tend to prefer living with the devil I know rather than
the devil I don't know.

Jim Stewart fired this volley in news:kv38bt$pn4$1
@dont-email.me:

I tend to prefer living with the devil I know rather than
the devil I don't know.

I HAD a pair. Four months in, the bearings failed in the washer. A year
later, they failed again. The electronics failed; replaced.

The dryer is still running, but rumbling on its drum bearings badly.

Both, under five years old.

Almost any 1980's vintage Kenmore upright you can point to is still in
service.

We replaced the washer with an upright. The dryer will go soon.

German, ours, not Chinese. Sort of the VWs of their ilk.

Lloyd

On 8/21/2013 1:28 PM, Karl Townsend wrote:
My Sears brand washing machine lasted 24 years. Came with a GREAT
manual and the couple repairs it needed were a piece of cake.

Milady upgraded to a high efficiency front load Maytag two years ago.
A couple days ago it blew a fuse mid cycle and she couldn't even open
the door. It had all my britches in it and my one remaining pair was
getting pretty rank so she had the local repair guy out.

he said ya, no repair manual to be had. Normally a tech sheet is taped
inside the machine but not the case on this one. He didn't know how to
repair it unless we call Maytag. he also said cost is likely the same
as a new one. So, we should just throw it away. its a model
MHWE200XW00 serial HL12229330 FWIW.

Say it ain't so Joe.

Karl



My favorite old curmudgeon of an appliance parts guy told me to keep my
10 yo. Maytag running for the rest of my life! He said parts will most
likely be available forever. It hasn't failed at all yet (knock on
wood), it only came up in conversation when I had to buy a relay for my
Maytag fridge from him.

All my friends with the "new" washing machines complain that they stink.
Why is that?

On Wednesday, August 21, 2013 1:28:09 PM UTC-4, Karl Townsend wrote:
My Sears brand washing machine lasted 24 years. Came with a GREAT

manual and the couple repairs it needed were a piece of cake.



Milady upgraded to a high efficiency front load Maytag two years ago.

A couple days ago it blew a fuse mid cycle and she couldn't even open

the door. It had all my britches in it and my one remaining pair was

getting pretty rank so she had the local repair guy out.



he said ya, no repair manual to be had. Normally a tech sheet is taped

inside the machine but not the case on this one. He didn't know how to

repair it unless we call Maytag. he also said cost is likely the same

as a new one. So, we should just throw it away. its a model

MHWE200XW00 serial HL12229330 FWIW.



Say it ain't so Joe.



Karl

FWIW, the Maytag stove I bought about 25 years ago has sucked from day 1.

But, as far as retrieving your britches:
From a web site:

There should be tech notes under the top cover or inside the lower service panel.

If not, or you cannot get to it, here are the instructions for a manual unlock from the tech notes.

Manually Unlocking the Door Lock System
1. Unplug washer or disconnect power.
2. Remove the top washer panel.
3. Reach down along the inside of the front (between tub and CCU) and locate the top of the door switch/lock assembly.
4. Located on the top of the door switch/lock assembly is a ring-shaped tab..
5. Gently pull the tab upward about ¼" or until a click is heard.
6. The door may be opened.

Read mo http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/...#ixzz2ceEitHrI
http://forum.appliancepartspros.com

"Tom Gardner" Mars@Tacks wrote in message
...
On 8/21/2013 1:28 PM, Karl Townsend wrote:
My Sears brand washing machine lasted 24 years. Came with a GREAT
manual and the couple repairs it needed were a piece of cake.

Milady upgraded to a high efficiency front load Maytag two years ago.
A couple days ago it blew a fuse mid cycle and she couldn't even open
the door. It had all my britches in it and my one remaining pair was
getting pretty rank so she had the local repair guy out.

he said ya, no repair manual to be had. Normally a tech sheet is taped
inside the machine but not the case on this one. He didn't know how to
repair it unless we call Maytag. he also said cost is likely the same
as a new one. So, we should just throw it away. its a model
MHWE200XW00 serial HL12229330 FWIW.

Say it ain't so Joe.

Karl



My favorite old curmudgeon of an appliance parts guy told me to keep my 10
yo. Maytag running for the rest of my life! He said parts will most
likely be available forever. It hasn't failed at all yet (knock on wood),
it only came up in conversation when I had to buy a relay for my Maytag
fridge from him.

All my friends with the "new" washing machines complain that they stink.
Why is that?

The low water usage machines constantly recirculate the water with a pump.
(the old ones just fill and slosh the drum). This requires a small tank and
a valve. There is no way to completely flush these out at the end of the
wash and the dirty water that gets trapped gets stinky.

If people need a new washer, I suggest they spring the extra dough for a
commercial machine.
They are simple, rugged and easily repaired.

Paul K. Dickman

On Wed, 21 Aug 2013 19:09:45 -0400, the renowned Tom Gardner
Mars@Tacks wrote:

On 8/21/2013 1:28 PM, Karl Townsend wrote:
My Sears brand washing machine lasted 24 years. Came with a GREAT
manual and the couple repairs it needed were a piece of cake.

Milady upgraded to a high efficiency front load Maytag two years ago.
A couple days ago it blew a fuse mid cycle and she couldn't even open
the door. It had all my britches in it and my one remaining pair was
getting pretty rank so she had the local repair guy out.

he said ya, no repair manual to be had. Normally a tech sheet is taped
inside the machine but not the case on this one. He didn't know how to
repair it unless we call Maytag. he also said cost is likely the same
as a new one. So, we should just throw it away. its a model
MHWE200XW00 serial HL12229330 FWIW.

Say it ain't so Joe.

Karl



My favorite old curmudgeon of an appliance parts guy told me to keep my
10 yo. Maytag running for the rest of my life!

Good thing it was the opinon of your appliance parts guy and not your
doctor!

He said parts will most
likely be available forever. It hasn't failed at all yet (knock on
wood), it only came up in conversation when I had to buy a relay for my
Maytag fridge from him.

All my friends with the "new" washing machines complain that they stink.
Why is that?

They even sell special detergents to combat the stink (I imagine they
are not cheaper than regular detergents in loads per $).

http://voices.yahoo.com/prevent-remo...127.html?cat=6



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"Tom Gardner" Mars@Tacks wrote in message ...


All my friends with the "new" washing machines complain that they stink. Why is that?

We've had a Neptune front loader for about 14 years and it's never stunk
due to a simple procedure we do.
Art

On 8/21/2013 7:10 PM, rangerssuck wrote:
FWIW, the Maytag stove I bought about 25 years ago has sucked from day 1.
....

I'd say that you should cut your losses and move on. Or is it a case of
"the devil you know". G Bob

On 2013-08-21, Karl Townsend wrote:
My Sears brand washing machine lasted 24 years. Came with a GREAT
manual and the couple repairs it needed were a piece of cake.

Milady upgraded to a high efficiency front load Maytag two years ago.
A couple days ago it blew a fuse mid cycle and she couldn't even open
the door. It had all my britches in it and my one remaining pair was
getting pretty rank so she had the local repair guy out.

he said ya, no repair manual to be had. Normally a tech sheet is taped
inside the machine but not the case on this one. He didn't know how to
repair it unless we call Maytag. he also said cost is likely the same
as a new one. So, we should just throw it away. its a model
MHWE200XW00 serial HL12229330 FWIW.

They've gone downhill. We've got a Maytag we bought in about
1976 (or was it 1975?). Anyway -- 37 years or so on it and the dryer.
We had to replace the heating element in the dryer once -- because too
much lint built up in the exhaust vent.

Granted -- we never had kids, so the load was not what we would
have otherwise.

Good Luck,
DoN.

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On Thursday, August 22, 2013 9:49:17 AM UTC-4, Bob Engelhardt wrote:
On 8/21/2013 7:10 PM, rangerssuck wrote:

FWIW, the Maytag stove I bought about 25 years ago has sucked from day 1.

...



I'd say that you should cut your losses and move on. Or is it a case of

"the devil you know". G Bob

Nah - it's just been a matter of priorities. As it happens, a friend is moving from her house to an apartment in a couple of weeks, and I'm getting her five year old stove that has igniters that actually work.

I wonder how big a difference it will make in my life to not have to light the stove manually?

On Wednesday, August 21, 2013 10:28:09 AM UTC-7, Karl Townsend wrote:
My Sears brand washing machine lasted 24 years. Came with a GREAT

manual and the couple repairs it needed were a piece of cake.



Milady upgraded to a high efficiency front load Maytag two years ago.

A couple days ago it blew a fuse mid cycle and she couldn't even open

the door. It had all my britches in it and my one remaining pair was

getting pretty rank so she had the local repair guy out.



he said ya, no repair manual to be had. Normally a tech sheet is taped

inside the machine but not the case on this one. He didn't know how to

repair it unless we call Maytag. he also said cost is likely the same

as a new one. So, we should just throw it away. its a model

MHWE200XW00 serial HL12229330 FWIW.



Say it ain't so Joe.



Karl

If your front load washer smells - you can run a cycle with bleach or white vinegar through the machine. And spray the front boot with vinegar if there is any mold.

I was able to determine the micro processor was fried... - $165

But it blew a fuse when it first went down, telling me the processor
likely fried after whatever initial failure went out. So, we scrapped
out a two year old machine.

Karl

Karl Townsend wrote:

My Sears brand washing machine lasted 24 years. Came with a GREAT
manual and the couple repairs it needed were a piece of cake.

Milady upgraded to a high efficiency front load Maytag two years ago.
A couple days ago it blew a fuse mid cycle and she couldn't even open
the door. It had all my britches in it and my one remaining pair was
getting pretty rank so she had the local repair guy out.

he said ya, no repair manual to be had. Normally a tech sheet is taped
inside the machine but not the case on this one. He didn't know how to
repair it unless we call Maytag. he also said cost is likely the same
as a new one. So, we should just throw it away. its a model
MHWE200XW00 serial HL12229330 FWIW.

Say it ain't so Joe.

Karl

I'm hoping my Kenmore top loader lasts a day longer than me.
I really don't care if a front loader uses less water. I put that water in the ground
about 100 feet from where I draw it. Pretty much closed loop.

But Washington wants a solution for the metroplexes and doesn't give a chit about the fly
over people that can do fine w/o their 'help'.

Wes
--
"Additionally as a security officer, I carry a gun to protect
government officials but my life isn't worth protecting at home
in their eyes." Dick Anthony Heller

Wes fired this volley in news:%GtVt.2177
:

I'm hoping my Kenmore top loader lasts a day longer than me

'Hope it's an old one. The ones made prior to about 1993 had really
solid guts. After that, everything went "lightweight"... plastic pumps,
thinner drain boots, cheap Chinese timer switches.

We had a 1972 Kenmore until 2005, when wifey decided it was "worn out".
(it was ugly, but worked perfectly). So we went with a Maytag front-
loader, and ditched it after two years and four MAJOR failures, one of
which would've cost over $1100 to repair, if it hadn't still been in
warrantee. Even in that, Maytag would not honor it, because even though
we 'registered' the washer when we bought it, we didn't have the
_original_ receipt from Lowes (which was on thermal paper, so probably
wouldn't have been readable after that time).

Lowes made it right; they handled it under their 'blanket' warrantee
service. Plus one for Lowes, -7 for Maytag.

Now we have a much more modern upright, and it's built to last _maybe_
five years. Cost more than the '72 Kenmore, too!

LLoyd

On Tue, 03 Sep 2013 17:57:40 -0500, "Lloyd E. Sponenburgh"
lloydspinsidemindspring.com wrote:

Wes fired this volley in news:%GtVt.2177
:

I'm hoping my Kenmore top loader lasts a day longer than me

'Hope it's an old one. The ones made prior to about 1993 had really
solid guts. After that, everything went "lightweight"... plastic pumps,
thinner drain boots, cheap Chinese timer switches.

We had a 1972 Kenmore until 2005, when wifey decided it was "worn out".
(it was ugly, but worked perfectly). So we went with a Maytag front-
loader, and ditched it after two years and four MAJOR failures, one of
which would've cost over $1100 to repair, if it hadn't still been in
warrantee. Even in that, Maytag would not honor it, because even though
we 'registered' the washer when we bought it, we didn't have the
_original_ receipt from Lowes (which was on thermal paper, so probably
wouldn't have been readable after that time).

Lowes made it right; they handled it under their 'blanket' warrantee
service. Plus one for Lowes, -7 for Maytag.

Now we have a much more modern upright, and it's built to last _maybe_
five years. Cost more than the '72 Kenmore, too!

LLoyd

I now wish i had rebuilt that Sears machine i tossed two years ago.

On 9/3/2013 6:57 PM, Lloyd E. Sponenburgh wrote:
....
We had a 1972 Kenmore until 2005, when wifey decided it was "worn out".
(it was ugly, but worked perfectly)....

I see the back side of that story at our dump: old Maytags that still
work perfectly, but are "old". I know that they work perfectly because
I take them home, check them out, and use them in my apartment building.
There they get used by 6 people for years until they get a leak or
something and get replaced by the reserve one that's been sitting in the
corner.

Some day we'll simply run out of those old Maytags, but with any luck
I'll be dead by then.

Bob

"Bob Engelhardt" wrote in message
...
On 9/3/2013 6:57 PM, Lloyd E. Sponenburgh wrote:
...
We had a 1972 Kenmore until 2005, when wifey decided it was "worn
out".
(it was ugly, but worked perfectly)....

I see the back side of that story at our dump: old Maytags that
still work perfectly, but are "old". I know that they work
perfectly because I take them home, check them out, and use them in
my apartment building. There they get used by 6 people for years
until they get a leak or something and get replaced by the reserve
one that's been sitting in the corner.

Some day we'll simply run out of those old Maytags, but with any
luck I'll be dead by then.

Bob

I drilled and tapped the transmission housing of my 1970's (60's?)
Maytag so I can pump in more gear oil when it gets noisy, with an
outboard motor lower unit bottle-top pump.

jsw

I bought a Maytag washer and a gas dryer around 1990. The washer has needed a plastic water fitting about every 8 years and the dryer ran perfectly until last year when the bearings gave out. Parts and diagrams were easily available online.
Both machines were simple and of robust design and construction.