Space Station and Maytag Neptunes are Threatened by Orbital Debris

Hi Neptuners!

You’ve probably heard about the near miss with the International Space Station (ISS) recently.

Did you know that your Maytag Neptune front load washer is also threatened by orbital debris?

The orbital debris I’m talking about is mostly coins… If you have change in your pockets when you wash your clothes your water pump can come to a quick halt or be unable to start up on the next pumping cycle. The problem with the first scenario is that the pump impeller could be damaged when it abruptly stops and will probably need replaced. The second scenario can be corrected by draining the water, removing the pump, disassembling and cleaning the pump then reinstalling the pump. Note: If you have a floor drain near your Neptune you can simply lay the drain hose down on the floor and the water should drain out thanks to gravity.

See http://www.neptunehelp.com/index_files/Page323.htm for Neptune disassembly photos.

In addition, even innocent lint buildup overtime can clog your water pump so it is a good idea to remove and clean out once and a while your water pump during your spring cleaning chores after your Neptune is 5-10 years old.