nope. It’s a common failure point.
Considerable charring when I opened it up but didn’t check with multi.
Enough of COVID...what are you doing to the house?
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Considerable charring when I opened it up but didn’t check with multi.
Ok....installed the new heating element and it was working well last night. Heated up the laundry, no issues with codes being tossed up.
The install wasn't too bad just a bit more annoying than the disassembly. Only issue is there's some rubbing noises coming out of the drum and the rear panel seems super hot but that may be normal (never previously checked).
Will run a test load today with the squeaking so we can catch up on the laundry, and then disassemble again on the weekend and re-assemble to see maybe I fit something wrong on the drum or rollers.
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Forgot to add...I found some 12V Makita drills / impacts laying around the house from who knows where and they are awesome for this type of work! So much more compact than my 18V RIDGID stuff and totally suitable for smaller assembly / disassembly jobs like this.
The install wasn't too bad just a bit more annoying than the disassembly. Only issue is there's some rubbing noises coming out of the drum and the rear panel seems super hot but that may be normal (never previously checked).
Will run a test load today with the squeaking so we can catch up on the laundry, and then disassemble again on the weekend and re-assemble to see maybe I fit something wrong on the drum or rollers.
EDIT:
Forgot to add...I found some 12V Makita drills / impacts laying around the house from who knows where and they are awesome for this type of work! So much more compact than my 18V RIDGID stuff and totally suitable for smaller assembly / disassembly jobs like this.
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Fixed the heat. Fixed the squeak.
Just added another item to MP Contracting Services!
Now wife wants me to upgrade the entire laundry…..
Just added another item to MP Contracting Services!
Now wife wants me to upgrade the entire laundry…..
Pics please! My wife loves big large tables.
Shes already got new ones picked out for a new house. Thankfully that phase seems to have passed!
The previous weekend I noticed that the washing machine was createing a puddle under itself.
Cleaned up and checked all the plumbing around it. Could not detect the leak. A few hours later, without using the washing machine, another puddle.
Well the, I took the dryer off and slid the washer out. Opened it up and foudn the issues.
Hot water inlet valve started to drip. Off to Reliable Part and Amre and picked up new valves. Cold and hot. I figured while I'm in there and knowing what it taked to romve the dryer, I might as well replace both.
Only downside was that 1 store did not have both parts in stock. No big deal.
Within 24 hours I had the unit dignosed and repaired. Faster then I would have been able to get an applicne repair guy in.
I think the calcium buildup on the got water valve was the cuase of the damage to the valve.
Some damage to a Ikea gable. Will need to repalce it. Finally get to use the spare that has been sitting in the garage for 10 yeras.
Cleaned up and checked all the plumbing around it. Could not detect the leak. A few hours later, without using the washing machine, another puddle.
Well the, I took the dryer off and slid the washer out. Opened it up and foudn the issues.
Hot water inlet valve started to drip. Off to Reliable Part and Amre and picked up new valves. Cold and hot. I figured while I'm in there and knowing what it taked to romve the dryer, I might as well replace both.
Only downside was that 1 store did not have both parts in stock. No big deal.
Within 24 hours I had the unit dignosed and repaired. Faster then I would have been able to get an applicne repair guy in.
I think the calcium buildup on the got water valve was the cuase of the damage to the valve.
Some damage to a Ikea gable. Will need to repalce it. Finally get to use the spare that has been sitting in the garage for 10 yeras.
My 5yr old fridge sounds like a light-saber randomly. Condenser maybe?
DIY saves not only on the service call but also the time one has to book off from their regular job.
That looks awesome! Nice score even though it was 3k!
Ok...since I was able to fix the dryer wife and I were looking at the laundry and it's horrifying. I won't even post the pic as it's so bad and outdated.
Currently it has a small sink, some cabinets, a laminate counter and exposed block wall, exposed ceiling and exposed concrete flooring.
We'd like to spruce it up a bit and make it better so looking into some considerations:
- new utility sink to wash the dog in
- put up insulation on the concrete block wall and potentially drywall
- tiles / vinyl planks on the floor (I assume I need sub substrate instead of going directly onto the concrete floor)
- remove the counter completely and just have the washer and dryer exposed without anything above them (real pain in the *** to pull them out for servicing, etc)
- not sure if it's even worth to enclose the ceiling
- install a pony panel (have a 60A line from main 200A panel to garage) and just keep it there for future proofing
- buy some new/used cabinets to replace the ancient ones we have now (may be able to get away with just new doors)
Thoughts? Recommendation? Happy to send a pic privately but wife would kill me if I post it here for the world to see.+
I'm not going to lift up the hot water tank or the furnace to put tiles underneath, so will just tile around them.
Currently it has a small sink, some cabinets, a laminate counter and exposed block wall, exposed ceiling and exposed concrete flooring.
We'd like to spruce it up a bit and make it better so looking into some considerations:
- new utility sink to wash the dog in
- put up insulation on the concrete block wall and potentially drywall
- tiles / vinyl planks on the floor (I assume I need sub substrate instead of going directly onto the concrete floor)
- remove the counter completely and just have the washer and dryer exposed without anything above them (real pain in the *** to pull them out for servicing, etc)
- not sure if it's even worth to enclose the ceiling
- install a pony panel (have a 60A line from main 200A panel to garage) and just keep it there for future proofing
- buy some new/used cabinets to replace the ancient ones we have now (may be able to get away with just new doors)
Thoughts? Recommendation? Happy to send a pic privately but wife would kill me if I post it here for the world to see.+
I'm not going to lift up the hot water tank or the furnace to put tiles underneath, so will just tile around them.
That underlay panel stuff Scuba Steve posted up for me earlier is designed to go over a concrete floor directly. Avoids condensation issues and insulates. Depends if you’re laying the click connect stuff or glue down planks though.
How big will your dog get? Lifting a big dog into a raised sink gets old fast. We just washed ours down with damp towels on the floor inbetween grooming and there’s a gizmo for muddy paws that works really well. In the summer the dogs liked playing in a paddling pool anyway so double duty there.
Thanks. I'll go back through the thread to find the product (found it).
This is what I used all over the basement for the rest of the house:
https://www.homedepot.ca/product/dricore-subfloor-membrane-panel-23-25-inch-x-23-25-inch/1000112986 (but with the blue underneath not the black).
I used something different but @Scuba Steve 's option looks like a decent solution.
Dog is not expected to be more than 25lbs or so. I'd be tempted to add a wash basin for the dog lower down but not sure about space as it's tight in there as is.
There’s also “self service” dog washes now so you can pay a small amount and make someone else’s place filthy instead of your own!
The stuff Scuba Steve posted has air channels to let the floor “breathe” a bit which can be important for a concrete overlay.
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If you are sprucing it up and intending to sell before redoing it again, I would put a ceiling in. Makes it look much much better. Use drop ceiling if you want to maintain access. Similar thought process for block. Insulation looks ugly, throw the board up and it looks polished.
Lights make a huge difference. A hanging bulb or swag lamp makes it feel like an ignored dungeon. Think through the lighting design (location and quantity). I recommend motion detecting as most of the time you are going in and out carrying things. You can do that with a motion detecting switch or fixture.
Warm floor makes a huge difference. No way in hell would I put in tile. LVP on concrete is ok. How much of a step down into laundry room is there? If you have some, a layer of dimple matt with plywood on top and then finished floor is warm, durable and drains/breathes beneath while having a decent vapor barrier (nails you hammer through increase permeability but make the floor feel more solid).
Refresh the laundry sink/cabinet if you want (costco has some that look ok and have everything in one box). I wouldn't worry too much about the dog. It can easily be washed in one of your existing baths/showers. Ideally one with a head on a hose so you can blast it from all angles. Those have light, ventilation, spray containment, etc. Most laundry tubs aren't designed to have a bunch of water splashing around.
