I just added another Tony Tool for Neptune Bearing replacement

I just wanted to inform you Maytag Neptune owners that I just added another Tony Tool to the rental pool... So if your Neptune's bearings are drowning in friction... See www.neptunebearing.com for more information. 

Happy Father’s Day!

This one goes out to all of the fathers out there... including myself! 

I read where Father’s Day was created way back in 1909 which is before any commercial greeting card companies existed… I assumed the greeting card or flower industry created Father’s Day so they could increase their sales at this time of year. 

Sonora Smart Dodd is the brainchild behind Father’s Day when she was grown and married. Her mother had died while giving birth to her and her dad raised her and her four siblings on his own. You have to remember that back then most widowed fathers would have given their offspring to other relatives to raise. 

Spokane Washington held the first Father’s Day observance the following year. By 1924, the custom had spread throughout the country, and Calvin Coolidge made the first presidential proclamation in support of Father’s Day. President Richard Nixon made Father’s Day permanent in 1972, nearly 60 years later, when he requested that Congress pass a joint resolution making the third Sunday in June a National Day of observance in honor of fathers everywhere. 

Here are some tips for a great Father’s Day. 

1. Breakfast in bed 

2. No ties please… 

3. A handwritten gift certificate for a future event to share some time together 

4. Create a scrapbook commemorating “Life With Father” over the past year 

5. Put off the Maytag Neptune repair until next week 

6. Your special ideas…

See http://www.neptunewaxmotor.com/ for details on repairing your Neptune front loader washer. I just updated the http://www.neptunebearing.com/ website with a free Neptune bearing replacement video you can watch. 

In addition, I offer the special Neptune bearing puller / installer called the Tony Tool for rent to dramatically reduce the time it takes to replace your bearings. The bearing job takes about 1 to 1.5 hours using the Tony Tool. 

Check it out tomorrow since it is Father’s Day…

Until next time...

Maytag Neptune service technicians are feeling left out

It seems that Maytag Neptune service technicians are feeling left out because they are offering Neptune front loader owners an outrageous quote to repair the Neptune bearings. It’s really not their fault… they are slowly finding out that Maytag misled them about replacing the expensive outer tub which has the new bearings pressed in for around $450 and that there is a better solution! 

Who in their right mind would repair a Neptune when they get a quote to fix the bearings for $850 to $1100? They can go buy a new front loader for not much more than that… 

For those service technicians who would rather make some money doing a bearing replacement via a reasonable time and materials quote I just put up an offer for you on my www.neptunebearing.com website. 

Your customers will have a smile on their face when you show them the latest bearing replacement technique you employ as opposed to the outrageous outer tub replacement technique!

2021 Update: The Tony Tool is no longer available.

Whirlpool Named to 'World's Most Ethical Companies' and 'Most Respected U.S. Companies' Lists

What do you think about Whirlpool being named the 'World's Most Ethical Companies' and 'Most Respected U.S. Companies' Lists? 

Here is a link to the article... http://www.appliancedesign.com/CDA/Articles/Latest_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000358516 

I just hope some of this rubs off onto Maytag Neptune owners...

Until next time...

Like watching cars being crash tested?

Here is a link to the Consumer Reports Crash Testing Site http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/safety-recalls/carcrashtest/crashtestvideo.htm You can look up your make and model and watch it get crash tested! 

After watching the video of my cars being crashed I don't feel real safe anymore...

Until next time...

Warning: How can 1 cent cost you $40.00?

This is a reminder that the U.S. Postal rates increase from $.41 to $.42 for a 1-ounce letter sent First Class on Monday, May 12, 2008. 

This can be very important to know because if you send out payments on bills, such as credit cards and you apply the $.41 stamp your payment will be returned to you! 

On most credit cards, the late fee can be $35 - $45! Ouch! However, if you have not had any late payments in the last six months most credit card companies will forgive a late payment and credit you the late fee but you have to call and ask for it. While you have them on the phone ask them if you can get any lower interest rates on your credit card account. 

Don’t forget to call all of your credit card companies and ask for an interest rate reduction every six months or so. It can’t hurt and it could save you some money.

Until next time...

Mother’s Day gift ideas

Here is a list of Mother’s Day gifts you may want to consider… 

Of course the last one concerning the Maytag Neptune Front loader washer she will really appreciate if you prevent a certain Neptune failure that causes the laundry to stack up! 

The door latch wax motor on the 2000 Stackers, MAH3000, MAH4000 and the MAH5500A series Neptune’s will fail causing damage to the machine control board. The wax motor part number is 12002535 and you can replace this part in about 10 minutes and prevent the no-spin failure. I have photos to help you take the Neptune apart on my site http://www.neptunewaxmotor.com/. 

If you wait too long, the machine control board will have to be fixed with my R11 & Q6 repair kit, or the control board will have to be replaced along with the wax motor or it will damage the repaired (or new) board again. If you have the MAH3000 Neptune you should consider replacing the (2) additional wax motors in the dispenser area that control the bleach and softener because these will fail as well. 

Do your mom (or spouse) a huge favor and replace this wax motor asap and keep her laundry pile to a minimum! 

1. A Day at the Spa 

2. Jewelry 

3. Perfume 

4. Flowers 

5. Gift basket 

6. Candy 

7. Take out to dinner 

8. Car detailing 

9. Maid service 

10. Maytag Neptune preventative maintenance 

 Note: These are not in any particular order of popularity...

Until next time...