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Whirlpool washing machine.
Under factory warranty. Spin issues. Telephone Whirlpool for warranty repair. Advised that Whirlpool does not have any authorized repair contractor in the Lakes Region. Yes, they will post a search from further away. But provided with no name of any authorized repair contractor. "Someone" - some contractor - should email me for warranty service. Nothing yet. Interesting perspective on warranty for such a well known brand name appliance. Here in the Lakes Region. |
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Is this the office and number you'd called? https://www.whirlpoolappliancesrepai...nty-guarantee/ Otherwise, snd them the bill or return the washer to the store for credit on a new or refurbished washing machine. My BIL retired from a Maytag repairman position and he's kept our bought-used Maytag top-loader machine going for 24 years. (Problems all related to freezing temps). While Whirlpool is a well-known "brand", their corporate office is in California, and offer warranty on Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Gladiatior, GarageWorks, Inglis, Estate, Brastemp, Bauknecht, Indesit, and Consul. Presently, there's no glut of Lakes Region repairmen with recreational drugs becoming legalized and receiving checks to stay at home. It could be a long wait. ![]() |
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https://www.reliableapplianceservice...Whirlpool.html This is the same repair place that Baron's in Belmont uses and they are an authorized dealer of Whirlpool products. We have used them in the past for other appliances purchased through Baron's. They were good to deal with...No issues with working in the Lakes Region... Good Luck! Dan
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After that if no contact. Whirlpool will have to take "other" action. |
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IDK where they'd fall under today's circumstances. ![]() https://www.mass.gov/service-details...ties-and-towns |
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What does any of that have to do with legalized recreational drugs or being paid to stay home?
Are any of them certified Whirlpool repair? |
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with crown appliance repair closing I close when buying new appliances from Baron's to get the 5 year warranty . At least I would have someone to call. That doesnt help you
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The problem isn't just finding repair people, it is finding parts.
We stopped stockpiling due to the rapid change of models, and the inefficiency of return on investment. So an older part can be out-of-stock, and we may never be able to get another one... while new parts are having the supply chain issues. The warranties are nice, but they don't guarantee that the product will be fixed in any meaningful haste. |
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https://youtu.be/IIfsAXV4Vsc A few bucks can fix it. It looks "Heath-kit" easy! ![]() Be glad it's not a dryer! ![]() |
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Will never purchase any Whirlpool product again.
That includes: Maytag Kitchenaid Jennar Amana Cladiator Ropor Also skip any German, Korean, and Chinese brands. GE appliances is now owned by the Chinese. The good names are Speed Queen and Electrolux brands ( Frigidaire, Tappan, Kelvinator and Gibson). I do have an original Maytag washer/dryer that is over 20 years old. In another house. And that works perfectly still. Never any problems. Never any repairs. But Whirlpool bought Maytag, closed the original Maytag facctory. And rebranded a Whirlpool and called it Maytag. Junk. |
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They are croaking within the manufacturer's warranty period of one year.
Mine needed repair after one week (three cycles). Seems the motor mount was not secured. It took longer to get through the call center than the actual repair visit. I think the manufacturers are just running too fast. |
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These posts remind me of the GE fridge we bought in 1964 for our first house, a white no frills model that needed defrosting, etc. This baby worked very well, never needed repairs, survived 3 moves, and was given to someone who had no fridge when we moved here full time in 1999. 35 years with no problems…..would never get that today.
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It isn't going to get better for some time... more people are retiring every day.
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I had a tenant who was a salesman at Baron's move into a new apartment. He took out the brand new GE dishwasher, stored it in the basement, and installed his own Bosch dishwasher. He felt it was that much better.
With regard to the LG brand that someone above mentioned: I have two stick vacuums, a Dyson and an LG. we always go for the LG first since it seems to work better and the battery lasts longer. The LG was less expensive too. It is great to check reviews online before buying something but the reviews seem to be slanted towards people who have had issues with a product or service and want to post a complaint. A much smaller number of happy customers seem to take the time to post a review. |
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Fixed today. Took over 4 weeks to get fixed under warranty.
There is a TSB (technical service bulletin) on the main circuit board. Nothing to do with spin. The problem was the main circuit board. Defective. Note: Made in Mexico. So the quandary is. A TSB is already on these circuit boards. How long will the replacement circuit board last. Buy a Whirlpool Extended Warranty. Or take the chance and when it breaks again. One additional year is $85.00. Going all the way to 5 additional years at $300.00. Or. Just go out and purchase a new Speedqueen when it breaks. |
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Broke again.
3rd wash after fix. Whirlpool washing machine under warranty. Broken again. |
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I got that advice too, that it was the only decent one to buy, but in the last year or so, he said they don't make them like they did. Of course, huh? Is anything any good any more?
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I discovered this after, guess what, extensive research! Here's more info: https://speedqueen.com/speed-queens-...-your-laundry/ Sent from my SM-G990U1 using Tapatalk |
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The one in the link is the "classic" they brought back. By putting an eco-friendly setting, they were able to get that model back in the lineup. It's essentially the machine they built their reputation on with a couple tweaks.
Here are a couple other articles for the researchers. The second one goes into how the TC5 was discontinued but then came back in '19. https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/b...-queen-washer/ https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/r...-queen-review/ Sent from my SM-G990U1 using Tapatalk |
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I won't buy a front loader and I also try to stick to the basic models with knobs instead of an electronic panel. |
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Yes. The next one that I purchase will be a classic Speed Queen.
BUT. Today. I get a call from Whirlpool main office in Michigan. Whirlpool is sending me a new washing machine. I asked for a more basic model. Without all of the bells and whistles that this current model has. Whirlpool headquarters Michigan were quite happy to send me a less expensive basic model. 1-2 weeks for delivery. I wonder if this replacement will begin another 1 year warranty. |
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I certainly did learn a lot about washing machines.
All types of agitator types. Control modules. Horsepower motors. Drive belt materials. On/off type of button materials. Brand names. Top loaders. Front loaders. Research that I probably should have done before purchase of 1st machine. |
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Via Yahoo, new requirements for appliances:
"Appliance companies would need to invest approximately $2 billion over the next three years to update product designs and manufacturing lines to comply with the new standards, the Energy Department conceded. The department estimated that in one of the more likely of five economic scenarios, the compliance costs could cause a 15 percent to 30 percent drop in the industry's value. But it also said that revenue could grow substantially". Increased popularity of Extended Warranty? ![]() |
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Zone 6 NH is changing the exterior insulation requirements for new construction, with a State form for all the municipalities that do not have code enforcement officers. And everyone is challenged by the Energystar 7.0 requirements later this year for windows and doors. |
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Water shortages are a problem in many parts of the country.
Everyone/many/some wish to continue the construction of new homes. This in turn places more pressues on the water shortages. I have driven over the Colorado River in Yuma, Arizona. Just a trickle if any water. Many do not realize that much of this water is used for farming. From cows to corn. And much more. For residential units - low use toilets and low use washing machines. " Many customers that come in to the store want washers that fill to the top with water, like their old washer, and they find it difficult to switch over to the HE models that don’t fill up nearly as high. Here are 3 washers that have higher water level options and give you very good performance. All three are not Energy Star Models however they all require using HE detergent." LINK And I have never heard of HE detergent. |
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I meant the extra investment to meet the codes.
All new housing built in Zone 6 of NH are to have continuous insulation. We never did that before. The standard prior to January 1st was R19. We could do that with 2x6 exterior walls... even go further with R21 or R23 or update to spray foam. That can no longer be done, as none of those will be continuous. So it changes the construction standard that most have become used to. Energystar 7.0 requires a less than or equal to .22 U-value and an equal to or greater than .17 Solar Heat Gain Coefficient. Not required by NH building code, but required if someone wants to get federal tax deductions for windows after this year. That would limit the options. We already have extended lead times for windows that slow home building. Now we need to know long before hand what the construction style will be to create the jamb depths for the windows and doors; or the contractor will need to do more on-site work, and in the case of sills... may not be able to. Code compliance always requires lots more investment, as items that were once just considered upgrades become the norm. |
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According to steinonline.com, you can buy "old school" washing machines right here in New Hampshire:
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I recently had this annoying spin issue with my Whirlpool washing machine. It was driving me crazy trying to figure out what was wrong. After browsing through various forums and troubleshooting guides, I stumbled upon FixPart's website.
One thing I found super helpful was their repair check feature. It's this tool where you can input your appliance's make and model, and describe the issue, and it gives you a list of potential parts needed for the repair. It turned out that my spin issue was indeed related to the motor. I decided to order a new motor from FixPart, and I'm pleased to say it solved the problem perfectly. Since then, whenever I have any appliance issues, I always check them first. Here is a link to their website:https://fixpart.co.uk/ |
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That's great information. How do their parts prices compare to other sources?
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