V managed to fix the washer! Hoorah! It seems that a ribbon cable had wiggled loose and wasn't making proper connections. Whew! I guess that's the trouble when you've got computerized parts that need connected on something that wiggles and jiggles around. At least it was an easy fix. The problem we've discovered with this washer- that wasn't mentioned in all the reviews when we bought it new- is that if anything goes wrong with the computerized bits, you have to essentially purchase an entirely new control panel- both inside and out because it is has electronic touch buttons rather than mechanical ones like on old machines. And of course, that new part costs $275. Really.... That seems a bit much for a part. Of course, the upside of that computerized system is that it automatically adjusts the water level and the machine is quite energy and water efficient. It has been great until now so hopefully we get at least another 6 years out of it.
Now on to doing laundry!
Good for you! I love fixing stuff :)
ReplyDeleteI was thrilled! Especially since it took him longer to open the top of the control panel than to fix it.
DeleteWhew! Glad it turned out to be something your hubby could fix. My current washer was top-o-the-line when we purchased it 16 years ago and although we've had to fix it twice (same dang problem each time) and now it's making the same noise again as it did before stopping previously, I guess we should count ourselves lucky to have gotten the 16 years out of it. Remember when appliances used to last so long you finally replaced them because YOU chose to upgrade?
ReplyDeleteOur last washer was 20+ years old. We had it about 20 years and it was my sister's before that (they didn't need it because they bought a new house that came with appliances so we inherited it!) It did have a catastrophic failure but then, it was old and was on our third home!
DeleteGreat news! As we all know, things built now days just don't seem to last. We still have the washer we got when we got married - it is 30 years old and been fixed only one time.
ReplyDeleteWow! That's impressive.
DeleteI'm glad it turned out to be easier. We had car trouble today outside the supermarket in the rain. AAA couldn't give three plus a dog a ride home in the tow truck so my husband and I made calls. One friend told him to start the car while simultaneously banging the gas tank. Viola! The friend is an Old School mechanic. We'll need to invest in a permanent solution but not immediately. Love simple fixes;)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad yours was a simple fix as well. Car trouble in the rain (jealous here!) is worse than a bum washer.
DeleteGlad to hear V could fix your washing machine. They do wiggle and jiggle, that's for sure!! The manufacturer needs to keep that in mind and perhaps put a housing around the part to keep it where it needs to be!! Can't do without the washer for too long!! ...debbie
ReplyDeleteThey're not even making this model anymore since it had so many problems.
DeleteI don't think they make things like they used too.they have ac new motto now (corp.) instead of always pleasing the customer ,its who can we piss off today and do we really care as long as they buy new again.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree!!
DeleteYay! Great news! It always feels wonderful to be able to fix something at home...even if the cost is a bit more than you'd like to spend :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm so lucky that V is so handy, he can fix just about anything.
DeleteYay, nice save!
ReplyDeleteOf course, it needed an additional repair this afternoon when it shook itself loose again when the machine got unbalanced. I do hope this doesn't become a habit.
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