Saturday, April 23, 2016

Frigidaire Washer FTF530FS1 Bearing And Seal Kit - 131525500 Tub





 
I just created another time and money saving Frigidaire washer bearing and seal kit that works with the FTF530FS1's 131525500 rear tubNo special tools are required to replace your bearings and seal.  Save money and order your 131525500 tub bearings and seal kit at www.duetbearing.com/frigidaire.html
 
Model List:
FTF530FS1
 
Other Common FTF530FS1 Parts:
Please visit my www.washerbearings.com/parts.html and enter your FTF530FS1 model into the search box to see all of your available parts...
 
I hope this post helped you discover how you can change your FTF530FS1 (131525500 tub)  bearings and seal to save you money and get your washer back online fast!
 
Jeff Hartman

Friday, February 26, 2016

Maytag Neptune Dryer Chirping Beeping Noises

If your Maytag Neptune dryer with a digital display is chirping like in the video below... here are some things to look for...





1. Pull the ribbon cable that comes from the push buttons on the front off the circuit board then put it back on again and see if that helps.

2. You may need to replace the control board/keypad assembly. You can look up your replacement parts by entering your model number in the search box www.washerbearings.com/parts .

Let me know what you discover in the comments below.


Jeff Hartman
"The Neptune Man"




Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Maytag Neptune Leaking At Door or Bottom

Maytag Neptune MAH5500 Soap Dispenser



I recently had a client call me and inform me that his Neptune was leaking water. He believed it was the door boot so he replaced the door boot. After he ran washer again the door was still leaking.

He checked the door liner for any cracks and could find none. So he ran another load and watched the washer and saw water leaking on floor and he determined it was from the soap dispenser over flowing. The Neptune soap dispenser was over flowing during the softener cycle and it turns out that the softener hose was clogged which was causing the soap dispenser to over flow.

So, if your Neptune is leaking water at the door or bottom you now have some direction you can take to figure out where it is coming from.

If your Neptune is starting to sound like a jet plane taking off see my www.neptunebearing.comwww.neptunebearing.com for more information.

I hope you found this post helpful.



Jeff Hartman
"The Neptune Man"


Friday, February 5, 2016

Maytag Neptune Burnt Resistor - R11 Resistor



You have a Maytag Neptune and it is not spinning out your clothes and you notice the door is not locking. What happens in most cases is the original door latch wax motor has failed. Maytag redesigned the original brown tipped wax motor and the new design has a black tip. See www.neptunehelpsong.com for a helpful video I created.

The wax motor is only on the timer knob based Neptune's such as the MAH3000, MAH4000, MAH5500A and the 2000 Stackers. The commercial Neptune's with timer knobs are also affected and what happens is the wax motor starts drawing too much current and then the Q6 triac on the machine control board overheats and can short out internally. A triac is an electronic switch that supplies 120 VAC to the wax motor. Once the triac shorts out it will typically back feed 120VAC and burn the R11 resistor. See photo below for the new black tipped wax motor.




In most cases the R11 will be burnt. In rare cases the Q6 opens internally which will cause the symptoms of no door locked light and no spin and R11 is not burnt.

Once you discover that your R11 resistor is burnt STOP using machine to prevent further damage to control board. I have a video at www.neptunehelp.com that shows you what to do next and how to bypass the spin enable switch so you can get some laundry washed while you wait for your STAGE 1 Q6 R11  repair kit with new wax motor.

I hope you found this post helpful.


Jeff Hartman
"The Neptune Man"


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Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Maytag Neptune bearing and seal kit - More Information


If you own a Maytag Neptune washer and it sounds like a jet plane taking off when it is ramping up to high speed spin then your bearings probably need checked and/or replaced.

What happens as the tub seal wears it will eventually allow water to get past and from there it will enter to where the bearings are which will cause the bearings to rust and they will start to get loud.

If your machine is 10 - 15 years old it may be a wise investment to take machine apart, clean it out and replace the bearings and seal so you can proactively keep machine running smoothly. If you wait until the bearings are screaming you run the risk of damaging other components such as the spinner support shaft.

In addition, the bearings are steel and they are in an aluminum hub so when the water enters you will get corrosion due to the dissimilar metals. This corrosion can make the Neptune bearing replacement more difficult so it is best to catch it early.

Contact me if you have any questions about your particular Neptune model because there may be a couple more parts you will want to replace proactively to prevent future downtime.

Jeff Hartman
"The Neptune Man"
www.neptunewasher.com

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Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Maytag Neptune Dryer 8.8 Error Code

Have you received the 8.8 Error code on your Maytag Neptune dryer?

If so, in a pinch you can try placing a heating pad on the top console to heat it up and see if that will get your dryer working again for now...  However, you will more than likely keep getting this error until the root cause is fixed.

If you don't have a heating pad you can try a hair dryer or space heater as well. Just have the heat facing the top control console to warm it up a bit and try to start your cycle.

Visit my www.F35Error.com page and try my F35 Error kit to get this error corrected.

I would inspect the two electrolytic caps (look like taller cylinders) just right of the transformer on the left side of circuit board for any bulging on the top of capacitor. Sometimes the capacitors will not bulge so I would try replacing them anyway as a first step before trying to locate a replacement circuit board.

If you decide to replace your board you can check HERE for your new replacement board. Simply enter your model number in the search box to get a parts breakdown.

Let me know if this helps you below in the comments.
Jeff Hartman
"The Neptune Man"

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Washer Displaying Eb1 or E61 Error Code

I recently had a client where their Kenmore washer, model 417.44082400, was displaying the E61 error code. It turned out that I could not find an E61 code so we decided it was the EB1 code instead. Note: There are a number of washers that use this same code...
The EB1 code means incoming power frequency out of limits. It is unlikely that your 120vac 60hz is out of frequency limits unless you are running on a generator because the power company closely monitors the frequency of the power you receive.
Currently the only thing to do is replace the control board. Check HERE for your replacement board. I would like to look at some bad circuit boards to see what may be causing the eb1 error code when the AC power is actually good.
Below is what your control board may look like…
eb1 error code kenmore washer

Let me know if you had the eb1 error code and if you fixed it by replacing your control board.

Jeff Hartman
“The Neptune Man”

P.S.S. Let me show you how to offer your solutions to the Internet community and help others! See my www.washerbearings.com/training series.

Saturday, September 19, 2015

F35 Error - Whirlpool Duet - Kenmore Elite - Maytag Epic Front Load Washers


Are you getting the F35 Error and SUD Error messages? If you are you 
can now determine if it is the analog pressure sensor , or APS, or the 
CCU causing the error. In addition you can now repair your APS and CCU 
control module which will get you up a running in 99% of the cases without
an expensive service call.

See F35 Error FAQ for videos that show you how to use 
a voltmeter to take some measurements and from those measurements
you can determine if the APS or CCU is messing you up. All you need 
are basic hand tool and a soldering iron to make the repairs. Go visit the 
site now since the smelly clothes are piling up really quick!

There's more... If you're washer is sounding like a jet plane you will
want to replace your tub bearings and seal as soon as possible and 
save another service call. See www.washerbearings.com for more 
information on how you can replace your tub seal and bearings.


Jeff Hartman







Friday, September 11, 2015

F21 Error – Kenmore Elite HE3T Steam Washer – What to do

See http://www.f35error.com  If you’re also experiencing F35 and SUD errors. Watch video below for F21 Error messages...





I recently experienced an F21 Error on my Kenmore Elite HE3T Steam and here’s what I did. The F21 error indicates that the water is not pumping out quickly enough or in my case… not at all. First of all you will have to get the water out of the machine and I show you a clever way in the video. I will also show you how to determine if your pump is the culprit. Enjoy!

If your washer sounds like a freight train check out http://www.washerbearings.com for information on how to replace your bearings and seal and save a ton of money! For other replacement appliance parts see www.washerbearings.com/parts

Let me know if you have experienced the F21 error in the comments below.


Jeff Hartman


“The Neptune Man”

Friday, August 14, 2015

F35 Error - Better Way to Check Pressure Sensor Hose

www.f35error.com - Here is a video I created for you to save you time when diagnosing your F35 and SUD error codes.

One of the components you will need to check is the pressure hose to make sure it does not have a hole in it. In this video I will show you how to check it for holes without even looking at it so you don't have to pull washer from wall and remove all those screws and the back panel. You want to save time and effort... See video below for details...




Don't forget to leave your comments below...

Jeff Hartman
"The Neptune Man"

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Kenmore Electric range 790.92804012 oven quit working

Here is a video I created for you to show how I repaired a Kenmore 790 series electric range where the oven was not heating up properly.

 





Check out my www.F35Error.com page if your Kenmore Elite, Whirlpool Duet or Maytag Epic front load washer is giving you the F35 and SUD error.

Let me know if you have experienced this failure in the comments below.

 Jeff Hartman
"The Neptune Man"

Saturday, July 25, 2015

Kenmore Elite HE3T APS – Analog Pressure Sensor Test With 5V Power Supply

http://www.F35Error.com – If you’re experiencing the F35 and SUD error code on your Whirlpool Duet, Kenmore Elite or Maytag front load washer then you will want to test your W10415587 water level sensor, or APS to see if it is the cause of error codes. Here's how you do it using a 5 volt power supply, test clips and multi-meter.





If you discover that your W10415587 APS has a low output reading don’t buy a new $100 pressure sensor… You can repair it with my kit. The only thing you will need to know is if it is a surface mount (SMT) pressure sensor or a through hole (HT) pressure sensor and order my repair kit. See http://www.F35Error.com for the analog pressure repair (APS) kit.
Don’t forget I offer replacement bearing and seal kit for these machines at myhttp://www.washerbearings.com page. Don’t replace the rear tub. Replace your bearings and seal and save big time!
Leave your comments and analog pressure sensor experiences below!

Jeff Hartman
“The Neptune Man”

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Maytag Neptune Washer Not Spinning - What to Check


If you have a Maytag Neptune front load washer and it is not spinning fast or at all you could have a number of different issues. Let's take a look...


First, you need to verify the door is locking.

If you have a Neptune with timer knob and your machine has the first symptom I would check the door latch wax motor. The original MAH3000, MAH4000, MAH5500A and some 2000 stackers shipped with a faulty wax motor and when it fails it damages the machine control board and your washer will not spin because the door won’t lock anymore. See www.neptunehelpsong.com for a video that explains the faulty brown tipped wax motor better. I have Q6 R11 repair kits at my www.neptunehelp.com where you can repair your machine control board by replacing 2 components and the door latch wax motor


Second, you need to know if the inner basket is just rotating back and forth slowly and not even attempting to ramp up.
If you have the door locked light on and you hear the machine attempt to ramp up to 90 rpms, stop, rotate back and forth some and then attempt to ramp up again thus repeating the cycle and never getting up to full speed spin then you have an issue with the balance circuit.

The Balance Circuit:
There are 3 inertia switches in a series loop that normally are closed. If one of these switches open up (or a wire comes off) the machine will reach 90 rpms, stop, tumble back and forth a few times and then attempt to ramp up again thus repeating this pattern and never getting up to full spin cycle speed.

The most common cause of this issue is the switch located at the bottom of the large tub in front. What happens is this switch gets bumped when washing a large heavy load of laundry. Usually, to reset the switch you can wiggle the plunger and it helps to have an ohmmeter to measure if it is closed or low impedance. 

If that does not work then you can inspect for a loose wire that connects all of the switches together. If you look at your electrical diagram you will see most of the balance circuit wires are blue.

Next, the other 2 inertia switches rarely go bad but it is possible. What you can try is jumpering each one out and test washer again and if it spins up to full speed then you found the culprit.


Third, do you hear the drive motor growling when it is turning the inner stainless steel basket?

If your drive motor is growling then you more than likely have a failing motor drive control board which is located on the right side near the floor. What happens is one of the three phases fail and that only energizes two phases of the motor which electrically unbalances the motor and the motor will have less torque available. I would carefully unplug all of the wire connectors on the motor control board and the upper machine control board and re-seat them. This process will sometimes help because connectors can become oxidized which can make bad electrical connections and the wiping action will clean them. If that does not help then you will need to see the troubleshooting guide for tests you can run to help diagnose a motor or motor control board issue. You can goto www.washerbearings.com/parts  for ordering any replacement appliance parts.

I hope this was helpful.

Leave any comments or symptoms you have in the comments below.


Jeff Hartman
“The Neptune Man”


Monday, July 13, 2015

Maytag MAH55FLBWW Bearing and Seal Kit – Where to get parts


I was recently asked if the Maytag Neptune and 12002022 seal kit would work on the MAH55FLBWW Neptune and yes, it will work as well as the special Neptune Bearing tool kit rental.

It turns out that the Maytag Neptune and 12002022 seal kit works on all of the Maytag Neptune front loaders with solid door panel (no window).  Some compatible models include the MAH3000, MAH4000, MAH5500, MAH6500, MAH7500 and commercial solid door panels, too.

Both the Neptune bearing and tub seal kit and tool kit rental include DVD’s to help you save time and effort when changing your tub bearings. You will also learn what to look out for on your Neptune to prevent a future failure, too. The Neptune’s have been out there quite a while and the most of the problems are discovered. One of the disadvantages of a new machine is you will discover the manufacturing flaws and oversights of the design.
 
Why would a Neptune owner want to repair their washer is another question I get on occasion and there are a number of supporting answers.
  • You could be one that desires to get the maximum life out of any appliance or machine such as a car before tossing it aside?
  • You could enjoy the learning experience of repairing your machine or even showing your son how to do it so he can learn mechanical skills and save money on service calls when his appliance fail?
  • Perhaps you don’t like to fill up the scrap yards with appliances that can be repaired?
  • Maybe you don’t have the cash on hand to purchase a new washer and dryer set and don’t want to pay financing charges?
  • If you have a stacker it will be expensive to replace since it is a washer and dryer combo unit?
  • Enjoy your option to replace bearings and seal now - Future washers will probably have a plastic welded tub and you won’t have a choice to replace the bearings and seal anymore but will have to purchase an expensive tub assembly or new washer.
Can you think of any reasons why you would want to repair your Maytag Neptune washer? If so, leave them below…
 
Jeff Hartman
“The Neptune Man”

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

The F35 Sud Error Code in the Whirlpool Duet Steam Washer - F35 Error Repair Kit




Is your Whirlpool Duet, Kenmore Elite or Maytag Epic washer’s CCU a prime candidate for the F35 Error fix? If you have this gray CCU design then you will need to upgrade your components before you start getting the F35 or SUD error codes. This F35 repair kit includes a step by step DVD that shows you how to replace the faulty components. Don’t worry, soldering is not too hard… I’ve had 1,000’s of Maytag Neptune owners replacing their Q6 triac and R11 resistor for the faulty brown tipped wax motors for over 8 years! The DVD shows you how to do it.

Your affected Whirlpool Duet, Kenmore Elite or Maytag Epic may last 2 years or it may last 8 years like mine did before it started displaying the F35 error code. You know it is gonna fail at the worst time so I recommend proactively replacing your faulty components and not have to worry about it anymore and get on with your life.

Don’t forget I also offer the replacement washer bearings at http://www.washerbearings.com where you can replace your worn tub seal and bearings and keep your machine running for less.

Have you been bitten by the F35 and SUD error bug? Leave a comment below and tell me about it!

Jeff Hartman
“The Neptune Man”

Friday, July 3, 2015

F35 Error Code Kenmore Elite HE3T - Repair kit and advice



Wow! It finally happened… I started getting F35 errors and the SUD error on my Kenmore Elite HE3T Steam front load washer.
It started when I booted my Kenmore 70 series top loader washer and dryerfor the Kenmore Elite HE3T front load washer and dryer back on November 16, 2008. It is now July, 2015.
Here is the post on the new replacement HE3T front load washer and dryerback on November 30, 2008 that shows the brand new Kenmore Elite washer and dryer. Note: I had to stack them
The HE3T steam washer has been dutifully washing my clothes until now… The washer has been shutting down for the F35 and sud error. Every time I successfully got it to start a load I wondered if it was my last load.
The last load finally came last Thursday. No more resetting the machine by unplugging it, kicking it did not work either ;) .
I discovered a solution and I created a low cost F35 error kit to show you how to repair your Whirlpool Duet/Kenmore Elite/Maytag Epic washer if you have the F35 and sud code happening. This kit will work 99% of the time and save you an expensive service call because you can do yourself and save. If you call a service man he will replace your pressure sensor or the CCU control unit. Try the low cost kit first and see if it works for you!
This is not my first repair kit for washers by the way… I created the STAGE 1 kit for the Maytag Neptune front loaders back in 2006 and helped Neptune owners save over a million dollars in service calls by repairing their Neptune door latch wax motor issue. Later my clients started asking me why their Neptune sounds like a jet plane taking off when it enters the spin cycles. I created the Neptune bearing and 12002022 seal kit and offer a special tool kit for replacing the tub bearings and seal saving Neptune owners about $700 on that repair!
If you have suffered the F35 and SUD error leave your comments below on how you corrected the error.


Jeff Hartman
“The Neptune Man”

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Maytag Neptune Bearing Replacement - Cleaning Tips


As you're replacing your Maytag Neptune bearings and tub seal it would be a good time to perform some housekeeping while in there.

If your washer is over 8 years old you will probably have some soap and debris build up on the backside of the inner stainless steel basket and on the inside of the large outer tub. Some clients have used a power washer to carefully clean their Neptune washers. If you decide to use a power washer make sure you protect any electronic circuit boards and keep them dry. You have the motor control board down by the floor on the right side and the machine control board is located in the top console section.

Another option is to remove the outer tub from cabinet and take out back and spray it so you don't risk getting something wet that should not be wet.

The tub cover has a arched brush on the bottom have to help keep things from getting between the inner basket and outer tub. The brush will probably be gunky. You cannot replace just the brush as it is part of the tub cover.

For more information on replacing your Maytag Neptune bearings and seal see my www.neptunebearing.com page.

Feel free to leave feedback below and let me know how you decided to clean your Neptune washer while you had it apart during your bearing and tub seal change.
 
Jeff Hartman
"The Neptune Man"

Sunday, May 31, 2015

Online photo storage google


Have you been thinking about storing your photos in the cloud in case your hard drive crashes? There are a number of services where you can upload your photos. Some current photo services are even free. Why pay? Now there is a new one where you can upload unlimited photos and videos for free and it is provided by Google.

The service, called Google Photos, will be available as an app on Android and Apple devices, and on a website, http://photos.google.com and will allow photos up to 16 megabytes and high-definition video up to 1080P.


Of course you will have to have a Google account to start uploading your precious photos and videos.


Jeff Hartman
"The Neptune Man"


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Monday, May 4, 2015

May's special when you rent the Maytag Neptune Bearing Tool Kit




See Neptune Bearing for more information. Note: All orders placed in May will get the flat rate Priority Mail shipping back to me refunded. There is no special link or page you have to visit to receive it.

Jeff Hartman
 “The Neptune Man”

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

MHWZ400TB00 Bearing and Seal Kit with 8540347 Seal

MHWZ400TB00 Bearing and Seal Kit with 8540347 Seal

If you own a Maytag MHWZ400TB00 washer and it sounds like a jet plane you can replace your bearings and tub seal. Other models with different suffixes are MHWZ400TB00, MHWZ400TB01, MHWZ400TB02, MHWZ400TQ00, MHWZ400TQ01 and MHWZ400TQ02. No special tools are required.

The typical process is to disassemble the machine to pull the large outer tub assembly out. Some brave souls lift it without removing the three counter weights. I prefer to yank the counter weights to make it more manageable. Once the large outer tub assembly is out you can remove the clips and split the tub into two halves. Once the front half is off you can pull the stainless steel basket out which will expose the 8540347 tub seal. Don't forget to mark the clip locations for reassembly!

You can remove the 8540347 seal and check the rear bearing for a snap ring or retainer clip. If so, remove the clip so you can tap out the rear bearing first working through the front bearing bore. Once the bearings are out you can do some housework to prepare it for reception of the new bearings.

When tapping in the bearings take care not to impact the inner race so you don’t bruise the new bearing which can cause bearing to be noisy as well as premature bearing failure. Some clients use a socket extension and hammer to tap in the new bearings carefully keeping the impact on the outer race only.

Once new bearings are fully set you can then install the new 8540347 seal. Finally, put here all back together again and perform a test run and watch for leaks.

I hope this helps you understand what is involved when replacing your MHWZ400TB00 tub bearings and 8540347 seal.
                      
                                                                                                           
Jeff Hartman

 "The Neptune Man"

Saturday, January 24, 2015

WFW8400TB00 Bearing and Seal Kit with 8540347 Seal




WFW8400TB00 Bearing and Seal Kit with 8540347 Seal

If you own a Whirlpool WFW8400TB00 washer and it sounds like a jet plane you can replace your bearings and tub seal see http://duetbearing.com/page8.html.

 Other models with different suffixes are WFW8400TB01, WFW8400TB02, WFW8400TE00, WFW8400TE01, WFW8400TW00, WFW8400TW01, WFW8400TW02, WFW8400TW03, WFW8400SR0, WFW8400SR01, WFW8400SR02, WFW8400SR03 and WFW8400SR04. No special tools are required.

The typical process is to disassemble the machine to pull the large outer tub out. Some brave souls pull it without removing the three counter weights. I prefer to pull the counter weights to make it more manageable. Once the outer tub is out you can remove the clips and split the tub into two halves. Once the front half is off you can pull the stainless steel basket out which will expose the 8540347 tub seal.

You can remove the 8540347 seal and check the rear bearing for a snap ring or retainer clip. If so, remove the clip so you can tap out the rear bearing first working through the front bearing bore. Once the bearings are out you can do some housework to prepare it for reception of the new bearings.

When tapping in the bearings take care not to impact the inner race so you don’t bruise the new bearing which can cause bearing to be noisy as well as premature bearing failure. Some clients use a socket extension and hammer to tap in the new bearings carefully keeping the impact on the outer race only.

Once new bearings are fully set you can then install the new 8540347 seal. Finally, put here all back together again and perform a test run and watch for leaks.

I hope this helps you understand what is involved when replacing your WFW8400TB00 tub bearings and 8540347 seal. See http://duetbearing.com/page8.html for your replacement bearing and 8540347 seal.

                                                                                                                                 
Jeff Hartman
"The Neptune Man"

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

WFW8410SW0 Bearing and Seal Kit with 8540347 Seal

WFW8410SW0 Bearing and Seal Kit with 8540347 Seal


If you own a Whirlpool WFW8410SW0 washer and it sounds like a jet plane you can replace your bearings and tub seal see http://duetbearing.com/page8.html for your bearing and seal kit . No special tools are required. Other model suffixes could be WFW8410SW01, WFW8410SW02, WFW8410SW03.

The typical process is to disassemble the machine to pull the large outer tub out. Some brave souls pull it without removing the three counter weights. I prefer to pull the counter weights to make it more manageable. Once the outer tub is out you can remove the clips and split the tub into two halves. Don't forget to mark where the clips are for when you're putting it all back together. Once the front half is off you can pull the stainless steel basket out which will expose the 8540347 tub seal.

You can remove the 8540347 seal and check the rear bearing for a snap ring or retainer clip. If so, remove the clip so you can tap out the rear bearing first working through the front bearing bore. Once the bearings are out you can do some housework to prepare it for reception of the new bearings.

When tapping in the bearings take care not to impact the inner race so you don’t bruise the new bearing which can cause bearing to be noisy as well as premature bearing failure. Some clients use a socket extension and hammer to tap in the new bearings carefully keeping the impact on the outer race only.

Once new bearings are fully set you can then install the new 8540347 seal. Finally, put here all back together again and perform a test run and watch for leaks.

I hope this helps you understand what is involved when replacing your WFW8410SW0 tub bearings and 8540347 seal. See http://duetbearing.com/page8.html  to order your replacement bearing and tub seal kit.

For other appliance parts visit www.washerbearings.com/parts
                                  
                                                                                               
Jeff Hartman
"The Neptune Man"