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Thread Number: 37207
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Post# 397243 8/25/2018 at 09:05 (2,070 days old) by JustJunque  (Western MA) |
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Hi folks,
I know that some members here also belong to the automatic washer site, so I thought I'd throw this out there. We have an Amana washer that came with the house when we bought it. I don't know how old it is, but it has been great. On a service call, probably a couple/few years ago, the tech told us that there was a slight noise he was detecting when the machine is running. He said this washer's motor assembly is a design they refer to as a milking stool, and that that's where the sound was coming from. He said we could still get years of use out of the washer, but basically, when the "milking stool" goes, the machine is done. We're very careful not to overload it, as we don't want to do anything to hasten its demise. I just wondered if anyone can comment further on whether or not that is truly a lethal condition. Also, if you can just tell me anything about this machine. We're VERY happy with it, and really don't look forward to the time when we're forced to replace it. We had said right along that the only washer we would consider buying next would be a Speed Queen. Actually, the Speed Queen that was current at the time of this technician's warning, was very similar to this Amana. I've seen and read things about the newest Speed Queens though that have given me second thoughts about that. Some details on our Amana: Super Capacity Plus 3.3 cubic foot capacity Commercial Quality 2 speed motor 9 cycles Stainless Steel Tub Thanks for looking! Barry | ||
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Post# 397246 , Reply# 1 8/25/2018 at 09:46 (2,070 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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looks great! | ||
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Post# 397247 , Reply# 2 8/25/2018 at 10:00 (2,070 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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Thanks John | ||
| Post# 397267 , Reply# 3 8/25/2018 at 11:41 (2,070 days old) by MadMan (Chicago, IL, USA) | ||
idk anything about it, but you know it's pretty easy to type the model number into searspartsdirect.com and look at the diagrams. I like how the motor support is actually listed as 'MILKSTO' so I guess literally everyone calls it a milk stool, and I can see why. And it's not actually a motor support, it's more like a... hmm... bearing support, yeah. It's just a chunk of metal with a standard-looking ball bearing in it, and the whole shebang is still available. Perhaps dude was talking about the actual transmission assembly, which isn't available.
If you really like the washer, maybe consider removing the transmission, and doing whatever to make sure it's properly lubricated and all its bearings, and associated ones, are ok, rather than wait for a catastrophic failure (which, honestly, may not happen for a long time). | ||
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Post# 397280 , Reply# 5 8/25/2018 at 14:48 (2,070 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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MadMan:
I appreciate the advice. But, I'm not mechanically inclined. If I were to take it apart, THAT would be the catastrophic failure! Greg: Thanks for the info. I know it looked a lot like the Speed Queen from a few years ago. I think we've made up our minds that, should a major issue develop, we'll just spend the money to fix it, as opposed to looking for a new machine that we like equally. I have a feeling we wouldn't find one. Just with the things that the government has required on all new washers, I'm really not even interested. I probably will join AW. I'm mainly into vacuums, but I have an appreciation for all vintage appliances. Barry | ||
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Post# 397332 , Reply# 7 8/26/2018 at 06:47 (2,069 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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Hi Rex
I've actually seen a video of the latest Speed Queen design in action.
As well as read some very negative reviews of it. I was so disappointed! And I couldn't agree more regarding the government meddling. In fact, I don't see where people sitting in D.C., in their little bubble that doesn't even resemble the real world, ever really improve anything once they start dictating how it should be built, priced, done, etc. Like you said; stay out of it and leave it to the consumers and the manufacturers. *Steps down from soap box* Barry | ||
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Post# 397422 , Reply# 9 8/27/2018 at 19:47 (2,068 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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Thanks Eric | ||
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Post# 397506 , Reply# 11 8/29/2018 at 19:48 (2,066 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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Rob
I feel the same way.
I'd much rather keep an older machine going than buy a new one. If, for whatever reason, I absolutely HAD to replace this washer, I'd rather find an even older one that someone has gone through. Maybe a nice older Whirlpool like Mom had when I was a little guy. I used to love watching it wash. Of course, that was back when it would do everything but spin with the lid open. Barry | ||
| Post# 397517 , Reply# 12 8/29/2018 at 22:16 (2,066 days old) by man114 (Buffalo NY) | ||
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It’s from the late 1990s. My parents have the digital control version from when circuit city stopped carrying appliances. Slight noise might be the belt/belt tensioner. My dad had to replace the belt on theirs a few years ago. | ||
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