Re: Washing machine schematic, OT.

On Mar 6, 3:09 am, Patrick Turner <i...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Peter Wieck wrote:

On Mar 5, 7:25 am, Patrick Turner <i...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
OK, who has a Hoover 800 series washing machine schematic?

My old machine is a 1978 top loader and listed as 820, 830, 835
or just 800 series..
Searches didn't yield much,
and trying to work out the schematic of the
timer control with 60 position switch and the control unit
with 20 wire connections, one or two of which may be incorrect
is not easy.

Its a tough old machine, but the fuckin Hoover timer control module
has failed 4 times since 1978, but all else seems to test OK.

The local parts supplier has most parts still but
of course does not have the workshop service manual.

And the machine didn't fail because I tried to wash the dirt from the
acrimonius postings here. One would think it would have.

Just random tiredness of something old, that should have lasted longer..

Patrick Turner.

Have you tried:

sci.­electronics.­repair?

That venue has sources on the most obscure stuff, including laundry
and kitchen appliances.

Alternately, if you wish, I could call the company HQ here in the US
if you have a serial number and exact model number (there should be a
nameplate somewhere?). I am sure it was not made here, but who knows?

Good luck with it. I have always found it difficult to throw away many
kilos of steel and enamel for a $4 part. May it last you forever.

Peter Wieck
Wyncote,

I've emailed Hoover on their so called support form online
and maybe I get a response, but the online support
is done in a typical poor manner to NOT be easy to use,
and I bet Hoover want me to buy a new washer rather than fix the old
one.

If there isn't a an email response by tommorrow, I'll phone the
tech support line they have but they charge over 2 fuckin dollars per
fuckin minute.

I'm gonna ask for a schematic, and I bet I don't get a result.

I hate replacing gear that's 99% OK and in want of a small fix only.

Hoover is a typical bunch of Aholes for not providing online
schematics for the models made in the long distant past.

They'd disagree with me of course......

But never ever buy anything without a workshop manual, BIG mistake.

The local Mr Fix it men who do repairs are always out for a big $$
and they know what's wrong but then dress up the cost of repairs.

Its like a dodgy amp repair guy who says there is a bad OPT, but its an
open resistor,
so the customer forks out bigtime for OPT, the guy changes a resistor,
customer is fooled, and the rip happens.

Repairists of just about everything often try to pull the wool over
customers.

So I always avoid tradesmen visiting me for a fix because of the cost
and reputation they have, and I don't earn what they get.

If I earned ordinary wages I could occasionally afford to hire a
mechanic, plumber,
electrician, painter, appliance repair guy, but I know what they charge,
and its just not on.

For awhile I'll wash in the laundry tub by hand.

I don't mind the exertion.
Good way to further develop upper body structure.

But my female house companion is a bit worried.....

What's the definition of FRUSTRATED?

A sheila without a washing machine.

Patrick Turner.- Hide quoted text -

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Well, if you give me a serial number and whatever part number/model
number is on the nameplate, I will try getting in touch with Hoover HQ
in Glenwillow, Ohio. It is a strange phenomenon, but some old-line US
companies are starting to get the message that if they do not coddle
their customers there is actually competition out there. Often too
little, too late, but it is refreshing after so many years of
ignorance on their part.

Again, good luck.

Peter Wieck
Wyncote, PA
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