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[zorathenne]

Ugh.

Okay. Had to interupt typing up a certian spleen-cleansing post to make an inquiry..

Anyone here know the workings of washing machines?

Let me explain.

Our washing machine won't drain. It will go through the wash cycle, but once it gets to the point where it needs to spin to drain out the water, it stops. The Mom mentioned it may be a belt. And that it's quite the expensive endeavour to get it fixed. Said wachine machine is a bit over 7 years old and never had a major problem before this. I think the only thing that had a problem before this was the dryer, when a heating element or something had to be replaced some time ago, and that was in the $200 range (as informed by The Mom). Unfortunately said washing machine may no longer be under warranty.

Because of this issue, among a few other situations that I won't go into now (wait a bit for it), I'm hoping and praying there's a way to fix this that won't cost at or above the $200 range. But. But.. if there's any of you darlings (because I love and trust you all) out there who can in some way shape or form help us figure out a much more affordable way to deal with this (read: Fix said machine), The Mom would rather pay one of you darlings the money. Or feed you. Or something. We are willing to negotiate.

Um.

Help?

Comments

[zorathenne.livejournal.com]

Will gladly email it to ya =)! what's the addy?

[tbrents.livejournal.com]

After having had this problem with our own washing machine recently I can make a suggestion. You might try taking out the pump that drains the water and try cleaning it out. Ours was totally clogged up therefore could not drain. :)

After 7 years I could see that happening easily. It's not too hard a job for someone with a little mechanical inclination and a couple of screwdrivers.

[zorathenne.livejournal.com]

Oh? *tiny hopeful wigglebounce*

Hehe, it sounds real simple. But I've never seen the inside of a washing machine what wasn't where you put the clothes and detergent, so is there a kinda step by step I can go by as a tiny guide that will help me get to said pump to do said cleaning? I have many, many screwdrivers and I've never been one to be afraid to take something apart to tinker with. Can't say that after said tinkering the item has always worked again, but I'm game. Maybe I'll use your advice and along with Ginger's father see if I can handle it =).

Thank you soo much darling.. *hugsmoochhug*

[shes-precious.livejournal.com]

There's not much my man can't fix, hence why I sent him over to reply to you today.

If you send the model number and name of the washer Tim can probably find a manual online for you.

[zorathenne.livejournal.com]

Sweet!

It's a Kenmore (Think the model number is SM9710804-A).

I got Tim's reply while at the office, and when I came home, told The Mom about what he'd suggested. She was all for offering him compensation if he was interested in coming by to check it out, until I mentioned exactly where you two darlings live *grin*. So we're looking to see what we can figure out over the weekend and lemme get tinkering with the machine. I just sent an email in response to Ginger's inquiry about the type of machine as well as more detail into what the situation was, so if he is able to help also life'll be all to the good. *nodnods*

[zorathenne.livejournal.com]

Ack. Correction. Had gotten original number from The Mom, but found out that couldn't be the right number, so went up there myself to check.

Model number: 10502991. Serial number CL 0103303. Type 110.

Hope that helps!