BS: A non-moral Question

Subject: BS: A non-moral Question
From: Raptor
Date: 09 Jan 05 - 12:29 PM

My washing machene seems to be biting little holes in my laundry.

The sheets (or whatever is in) seem to be getting pinched by the agitator.
Anyone else ever have this problem?

Can this be fixed?

Raptor

Subject: RE: BS: A non-moral Question
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 09 Jan 05 - 12:38 PM

We had this problem with our old machine... we didn't know how to fix it either, although I did notice it wasn't so bad if I a) only washed clothes I don't really like (i.e., not my favourites) and b) didn't overload the machine.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: A non-moral Question
From: Amos
Date: 09 Jan 05 - 01:10 PM

Raptor:

If it has developed recently, rather than occurring all the time you have had the machine, then it is caused by parts wear and can be fixed.

A specialist will have to tell you which parts.


A

Subject: RE: BS: A non-moral Question
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 09 Jan 05 - 02:02 PM

How old is the machine? These things can keep going for ages, but if it is ancient, and you think you might like some of the newer features (when I bought the house a couple of years ago I loved getting a new machine with a "handwash" setting and that gives me more water temperature and extra rinse and spin options) then you may want to weigh the cost of the service call vs the price of a new machine. In my experience, there is no free estimate in small motor and home appliance repair.

Washers and dryers aren't that hard or expensive to repair (unless you call the service folks). I have friends who have done it. They know a little about electricity and small motors, which helped. I wouldn't know how, so would have to do some research before making the attempt. Since I'm good at research, I could figure out how to fix my washer.

Evaluate where you fit in this sliding scale just described, and go from there.

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: A non-moral Question
From: wysiwyg
Date: 09 Jan 05 - 02:20 PM

Our brand new one does this. It's wrecked a couple of nice blouses. I don't wash 'em in there anymore-- just tough stuff.

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: A non-moral Question
From: mack/misophist
Date: 09 Jan 05 - 05:25 PM

Inanimate objects are known for their perversity. Your washing machine hates you. The behaviour will continue until you are able to make friends with it. Perhaps some nice tasty 3-in-1 oil?

Subject: RE: BS: A non-moral Question
From: GUEST,Taylor Takemine
Date: 09 Jan 05 - 05:30 PM

See if you can actually catch the washing machine in the act. Then shame it into correcting its behaviour. This IS a moral question!