Washing machine repair

SteveA · 10-07-2010, 09:22 PM

Give these folks a call. They helped us with a store and our dryer.

Good Luck.

http://www.crownappliance.net/

GM doc · 10-07-2010, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveA

Give these folks a call. They helped us with a store and our dryer.

Good Luck.

http://www.crownappliance.net/

Thanks for that lead, BUT it seems that all they do is Refrigerators.

Reading there website.

Belmont Resident · 10-08-2010, 06:33 AM

Generally speaking if the machine is over a certain age then you are better off looking for a new one. What you might do is post the problem and someone on the forum might be able to help you. I just saved my mom a new dryer by diagnosing the problem over the phone.
She had heat and heard the motor turning but not the drum. There are only a few things that could cause that. I told her it was probably a broken belt which my son stopped by a verified. Installed new belt cleaned out inside and she was good to go. Also there are many on line parts suppliers with price savings ranging up to 50% over the dealer and they are exactly the same part.
So that being said a washer is more complicated but it is worth a shot.
Good luck with it and if it was me I’d steer clear of Sears repair service.

SAMIAM · 10-08-2010, 09:48 AM

I'd give a call, GM........Keith at Crown Appliance is an expert service tech and has done washers and dryers for us.

arthurc · 10-08-2010, 06:51 PM

Keith has repaired our washer , dryer. frig, trash compactor and stove over the years. He's excellent.

DickR · 10-08-2010, 08:15 PM

Yes, do tell us what the symptoms are. In my experience, many washer problems aren't all that difficult to repair yourself. Inadequate agitation and water pumpout might be just a belt in need of retensioning or something like a stone from someone's pocket jamming the water pump. Failure to fill, especially if set for just cold or hot water, might be just a need for a new mixing valve. As someone else said, parts are readily available online, and you could save a pile of money doing the job yourself.

Patiently Watching · 10-10-2010, 06:57 PM

I would call Tom Trembley at Suncook Valley Appliance repair. I have used him for all sorts of repairs in the Wolfeboro area and generally would say that if he cannot fix it, it cannot be fixed!
724-0545 or svarepair@svarepair.com
Prompt and professional service.

GM doc · 11-10-2010, 10:38 PM

A clogged water inlet screen was the problem. cleaned it out and all is well. I have HIGH iron water I guess.
Thanks for all of the help from the forum guys.

10-07-2010, 09:22 PM	#1
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	Crown Appliance Give these folks a call. They helped us with a store and our dryer. Good Luck. http://www.crownappliance.net/ __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

10-08-2010, 06:33 AM	#3
Belmont Resident Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belmont NH but prefer Jackman Maine Posts: 1,857 Thanks: 491 Thanked 410 Times in 251 Posts	How old is it? Generally speaking if the machine is over a certain age then you are better off looking for a new one. What you might do is post the problem and someone on the forum might be able to help you. I just saved my mom a new dryer by diagnosing the problem over the phone. She had heat and heard the motor turning but not the drum. There are only a few things that could cause that. I told her it was probably a broken belt which my son stopped by a verified. Installed new belt cleaned out inside and she was good to go. Also there are many on line parts suppliers with price savings ranging up to 50% over the dealer and they are exactly the same part. So that being said a washer is more complicated but it is worth a shot. Good luck with it and if it was me I’d steer clear of Sears repair service.

11-10-2010, 10:38 PM	#8
GM doc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 76 Thanks: 1 Thanked 23 Times in 9 Posts	The fix A clogged water inlet screen was the problem. cleaned it out and all is well. I have HIGH iron water I guess. Thanks for all of the help from the forum guys.

10-08-2010, 09:48 AM	#4
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,924 Thanks: 350 Thanked 1,693 Times in 595 Posts	I'd give a call, GM........Keith at Crown Appliance is an expert service tech and has done washers and dryers for us.

10-08-2010, 06:51 PM	#5
arthurc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 82 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Keith has repaired our washer , dryer. frig, trash compactor and stove over the years. He's excellent.

10-08-2010, 08:15 PM	#6
DickR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 758 Thanks: 4 Thanked 260 Times in 172 Posts	Yes, do tell us what the symptoms are. In my experience, many washer problems aren't all that difficult to repair yourself. Inadequate agitation and water pumpout might be just a belt in need of retensioning or something like a stone from someone's pocket jamming the water pump. Failure to fill, especially if set for just cold or hot water, might be just a need for a new mixing valve. As someone else said, parts are readily available online, and you could save a pile of money doing the job yourself.

10-10-2010, 06:57 PM	#7
Patiently Watching Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 184 Thanks: 2 Thanked 42 Times in 34 Posts	I would call Tom Trembley at Suncook Valley Appliance repair. I have used him for all sorts of repairs in the Wolfeboro area and generally would say that if he cannot fix it, it cannot be fixed! 724-0545 or svarepair@svarepair.com Prompt and professional service.