Anyone know anything about washing machines?
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Okay, here goes....My lid switch went out on my old crosley washing machine. It's around 16 or more years old. My son wired it directly, instead of replacing the switch. Some bare wires were left showing and when some water hit the wires it started sparking. He rewired it, and taped the wires correctly this time. Now it will not fill with water at all. The only thing that works now is only on the final spin cycle, and if it had water in it, will also drain. It will not fill with water on the rinse cycle either. I am sure it shorted something out, but I don't know what, is there something someone can tell me to start checking?
Thanks!
Thanks!
I don't know anything about working on washers, but if it makes you feel any better, around 9:00 pm last night my bathtub water faucet decided that it was no longer going to cut off. 
It was just running and running (no telling how long it ran...$$$$$). We had to go outside and cut off the water to the house but got it fixed today.
I've never heard of Crosley, but 16 years is pretty good for a washer nowadays. Good Luck!
It was just running and running (no telling how long it ran...$$$$$). We had to go outside and cut off the water to the house but got it fixed today. I've never heard of Crosley, but 16 years is pretty good for a washer nowadays. Good Luck!
The Warden Says;
ok, looks like you need to look at the timer. the main control. sounds like some contacts might have gotten blown out. they'll be burnt or scored. if so, replace timer. also the water valve may need replaced. it is where the fill hoses connect on the back of the washer. also, replace that lid switch! its a safety feature. now, we're talking about $20-30 for the valve, $50-100 for the timer. get me the model# and i'll get you the special Lucky cost. we can ship it to you.
Check that stuff and we'll go from there.
It might be time to go Washing Machine shopping!
ok, looks like you need to look at the timer. the main control. sounds like some contacts might have gotten blown out. they'll be burnt or scored. if so, replace timer. also the water valve may need replaced. it is where the fill hoses connect on the back of the washer. also, replace that lid switch! its a safety feature. now, we're talking about $20-30 for the valve, $50-100 for the timer. get me the model# and i'll get you the special Lucky cost. we can ship it to you.
Check that stuff and we'll go from there.
It might be time to go Washing Machine shopping!
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Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions! I really appreciate it.
Okay Warden, thanks, I'll look into seeing if the contacts got blown on the timer, and also is there a way to check the water valve? Does it have wires connected to it also, that may be scorched or burnt, or just replace it? Yikes, if I have to replace both of them, probably should go ahead and get a new washer huh?? Thanks again, I'll check it all out, and let you know! Guess I couldn't just replace the contacts and wires instead of the timer itself huh? HA! Never gonna be THAT easy!
Okay Warden, thanks, I'll look into seeing if the contacts got blown on the timer, and also is there a way to check the water valve? Does it have wires connected to it also, that may be scorched or burnt, or just replace it? Yikes, if I have to replace both of them, probably should go ahead and get a new washer huh?? Thanks again, I'll check it all out, and let you know! Guess I couldn't just replace the contacts and wires instead of the timer itself huh? HA! Never gonna be THAT easy!
I don't know anything about working on washers, but if it makes you feel any better, around 9:00 pm last night my bathtub water faucet decided that it was no longer going to cut off.
I've never heard of Crosley, but 16 years is pretty good for a washer nowadays. Good Luck!
Nooooo that doesn't make me feel better! I'm sorry you had that problem and like you said, $$$$$ down the drain, literally!
Gald you got yours fixed and thanks!
Thanks Bam, yes we do have one of those near, but most of the time they don't have much, and I find their prices here high compared to going and buying a new one!
the timer contacts cannot be replaced, they are part of the timer
this shows where the water valve is....
IMHO by the time you replace these things on an older unit, you may as well go buy another washing machine.. plus you are going to need fix the lid switch. i really dont recommend hardwiring something like that anyways.
If you have a truck and some time, check out Craig's List for a "new" used machine. You can probably find a newer machine for the same amount as buying a new timer. Good luck, Peggy. I know how crappy it is when the washing machine is out of order!
i pm'd here just about that.. i have a few friends in LA that deal with used appliances... i also found some used washers for her but i have CRS and cant remember exactly in LA
i found some in Shreveport
$100 washer & dryer
http://shreveport.craigslist.org/hsh/1199010562.html
Washing Machine - $100
http://shreveport.craigslist.org/hsh/1193147861.html
There ya go, Jeff! I've noticed that appliances are some of the best deals on Craig's List. Maybe it's because people move to a new place so they end up with double sets of really nice appliances.
Mine has the same problem. If I use the heavy duty cycle or delicate cycle the water just runs and runs but never fills. I solved it by only using the wrinkle free cycle, LOL!
It is a Maytag and only 10 years old, so eventually I will get around to fixing it properly once I have the $$ to do so.
Nice thing about the Maytag is that the schematics are right there on the machine, so it is easy to identify the parts for replacements.
As for being out a washing machine, I was also out a dryer for about two weeks. I was doing laundry in the sink by hand! Course this was right after I had a triple bypass, so the second I could manage it I tore both down, replaced a bunch of parts on the dryer, and got the washing machine working at least on the one cycle. Oh what fun that was!
It is a Maytag and only 10 years old, so eventually I will get around to fixing it properly once I have the $$ to do so.
Nice thing about the Maytag is that the schematics are right there on the machine, so it is easy to identify the parts for replacements.
As for being out a washing machine, I was also out a dryer for about two weeks. I was doing laundry in the sink by hand! Course this was right after I had a triple bypass, so the second I could manage it I tore both down, replaced a bunch of parts on the dryer, and got the washing machine working at least on the one cycle. Oh what fun that was!
I think you just hit the nail on the head there!
Thanks, that's a great idea! Yeah, been doing the hand washing thing, is not any fun at all!
the timer contacts cannot be replaced, they are part of the timer
this shows where the water valve is....
IMHO by the time you replace these things on an older unit, you may as well go buy another washing machine.. plus you are going to need fix the lid switch. i really dont recommend hardwiring something like that anyways.
Thanks Bam for posting the pics, that helps me a great deal, on trying to find where the parts are!
Thanks Bam, really appreciate that!
That does not sound like a lot of fun Maverick! Sounds like a nightmare!
Well, mine will not work on any cycle. Only on the final rinse cycle, it will drain water (if it had any in it!) and spin, but that's it. I think it does spray a little water as it spins, but I'm not positive I remember that right.
That little spray on the spin cycle is for the benefit of liquid fabric softener. As it spins the fabric softener spins out of its holder and down into the bottom of the tub. The little spray of water diffuses it.
That was more than I really wanted to know about washing machines!
That little spray on the spin cycle is for the benefit of liquid fabric softener. As it spins the fabric softener spins out of its holder and down into the bottom of the tub. The little spray of water diffuses it.
That was more than I really wanted to know about washing machines!
Oh, okay, I get it, thanks! More than we both probably needed to know about washing machines!!!