I haven't scene the nature of the 'crack' in the drum but the customer would love to fix it. Its a 15 year old unit, but the customer is very attached to it. What are some possible solutions, short of purchasing a new drum?
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Dryer drum with crack that snages clothes, JB-Weld to repair?
Started by AlexM, Feb 06 2013 11:53 PM
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Posted 06 February 2013 - 11:53 PM
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Posted 07 February 2013 - 01:01 AM
Maybe getting a new customer? Sorry, couldn't resist... Anyhow, the "crack" could be nothing more than missing felt. If it's the metal, jb weld or better yet, a true weld may be good options.
What are some possible solutions, short of purchasing a new drum?[/i]
Edited by DurhamAppliance, 07 February 2013 - 01:03 AM.
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The simplest explanation is most likely the correct and least expensive one, unless it's your compressor or motherboard" Occam as an appliantologist
"When you have eliminated all the impossible, whatever remains, however implausible, must be the logic truth; unless it's your compressor or motherboard." Mr. Spock as an appliantologist
"I think, therefore I have no earthly idea why this thing is not working...I got nothin'...". Rumored to have been uttered by a frustrated Descartes while diagnosing his GE Profile.
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Posted 07 February 2013 - 01:15 AM
Must be an older Amana, LG or Samsung dryer. Those 3 brands are notorious for developing cracks at the seams of the drum.
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Posted 07 February 2013 - 01:54 AM
<<<Its a 15 year old unit>>>
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LG and Samsung weren't *sold* in the North American market 15 years ago.
But I digress---being accurate and factual shouldn't matter on these forums,right?
To eliminate:
Musty odor
L-O-N-G cycle times
Dingy/yellowing whites
Suds error message
Slow spin speeds
Intermittent water leaks (from rear of washer)
And other annoying symptoms which vary brand-to brand.
Read below:
The *correct* amount of HE (High Efficiency) detergent that should be used in any front load or agitatorless top load washer with tub sizes 3.0 cu ft and larger is as follows:
HE: (2) Tablespoons Per Wash Load
HE 2X: (1) Tablespoon
HE 3X: (1) Teaspoon
Perform a TUB CLEAN CYCLE every (4) months.
Use: "Tide Washing Machine Cleaner"
Musty odor
L-O-N-G cycle times
Dingy/yellowing whites
Suds error message
Slow spin speeds
Intermittent water leaks (from rear of washer)
And other annoying symptoms which vary brand-to brand.
Read below:
The *correct* amount of HE (High Efficiency) detergent that should be used in any front load or agitatorless top load washer with tub sizes 3.0 cu ft and larger is as follows:
HE: (2) Tablespoons Per Wash Load
HE 2X: (1) Tablespoon
HE 3X: (1) Teaspoon
Perform a TUB CLEAN CYCLE every (4) months.
Use: "Tide Washing Machine Cleaner"
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Posted 07 February 2013 - 02:29 AM
Yeah, I stand corrected again.
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Posted 07 February 2013 - 10:10 AM
You two guys are like an old married couple. Always nagging but rarely see one without the other.
Edited by DurhamAppliance, 07 February 2013 - 10:14 AM.
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Appliantology is, however appliances are not, an exact science for I know there are a few refrigerators that actually hate me.
The simplest explanation is most likely the correct and least expensive one, unless it's your compressor or motherboard" Occam as an appliantologist
"When you have eliminated all the impossible, whatever remains, however implausible, must be the logic truth; unless it's your compressor or motherboard." Mr. Spock as an appliantologist
"I think, therefore I have no earthly idea why this thing is not working...I got nothin'...". Rumored to have been uttered by a frustrated Descartes while diagnosing his GE Profile.
The simplest explanation is most likely the correct and least expensive one, unless it's your compressor or motherboard" Occam as an appliantologist
"When you have eliminated all the impossible, whatever remains, however implausible, must be the logic truth; unless it's your compressor or motherboard." Mr. Spock as an appliantologist
"I think, therefore I have no earthly idea why this thing is not working...I got nothin'...". Rumored to have been uttered by a frustrated Descartes while diagnosing his GE Profile.
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Posted 07 February 2013 - 05:08 PM
Don't take it so personally, Durham.
We wouldn't want you to lose your "objectivity" :)
To eliminate:
Musty odor
L-O-N-G cycle times
Dingy/yellowing whites
Suds error message
Slow spin speeds
Intermittent water leaks (from rear of washer)
And other annoying symptoms which vary brand-to brand.
Read below:
The *correct* amount of HE (High Efficiency) detergent that should be used in any front load or agitatorless top load washer with tub sizes 3.0 cu ft and larger is as follows:
HE: (2) Tablespoons Per Wash Load
HE 2X: (1) Tablespoon
HE 3X: (1) Teaspoon
Perform a TUB CLEAN CYCLE every (4) months.
Use: "Tide Washing Machine Cleaner"
Musty odor
L-O-N-G cycle times
Dingy/yellowing whites
Suds error message
Slow spin speeds
Intermittent water leaks (from rear of washer)
And other annoying symptoms which vary brand-to brand.
Read below:
The *correct* amount of HE (High Efficiency) detergent that should be used in any front load or agitatorless top load washer with tub sizes 3.0 cu ft and larger is as follows:
HE: (2) Tablespoons Per Wash Load
HE 2X: (1) Tablespoon
HE 3X: (1) Teaspoon
Perform a TUB CLEAN CYCLE every (4) months.
Use: "Tide Washing Machine Cleaner"
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Posted 07 February 2013 - 05:56 PM
I have to admit, John, you are a pain in the ass!
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Posted 07 February 2013 - 08:21 PM
Lol no, but y'all are too silly. Now, if you want to analyze my previous statement, you may at first think I was referring to you and Scott since I said "y'all." Could be, since many people (yankees in particular) think that "y'all," as a contraction of "you all, " is always plural and referring to more than one person ie "Yous Guyz. "Don't take it so personally, Durham.
We wouldn't want you to lose your "objectivity" :)
But a Southerner understands that "y'all" is also a formal singular pronoun referring to only one person, and simply means "you." Very similar to the use of the usted and tu pronouns en la idioma de espanol. I digress...
A true southerner knows it takes 20 minutes to cook grits and the plural of "y'all" is "all y'all." So it begs the question, am I saying you guys are both too silly or just you? :)
Edited by DurhamAppliance, 07 February 2013 - 08:36 PM.
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Appliantology is, however appliances are not, an exact science for I know there are a few refrigerators that actually hate me.
The simplest explanation is most likely the correct and least expensive one, unless it's your compressor or motherboard" Occam as an appliantologist
"When you have eliminated all the impossible, whatever remains, however implausible, must be the logic truth; unless it's your compressor or motherboard." Mr. Spock as an appliantologist
"I think, therefore I have no earthly idea why this thing is not working...I got nothin'...". Rumored to have been uttered by a frustrated Descartes while diagnosing his GE Profile.
The simplest explanation is most likely the correct and least expensive one, unless it's your compressor or motherboard" Occam as an appliantologist
"When you have eliminated all the impossible, whatever remains, however implausible, must be the logic truth; unless it's your compressor or motherboard." Mr. Spock as an appliantologist
"I think, therefore I have no earthly idea why this thing is not working...I got nothin'...". Rumored to have been uttered by a frustrated Descartes while diagnosing his GE Profile.
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Posted 07 February 2013 - 08:59 PM
Could you repeat that a little slooweer?
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Posted 09 February 2013 - 06:34 AM
I would think the basket is too thin for any repair to work or last. Plus, the repair would have to stay clear of any drim roller or slid type bearing.
I understood Durham, similar to the Pennsylvianian "younz"
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Posted 11 February 2013 - 09:12 AM
If the crack is not to big and in a place where it can be stabilized, you might be able to use a lock nut on one side and a round head screw on the other, with fender washers sandwiching a couple of rubber washers(nothing that will melt).Give them a little arc to conform with the drum. Make sure there are no burs. Who knows. You might get some extra time out of it.
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