The Home Appliance thread

hellmet · 24th March 2015, 13:40

A few pages back I had posted about trying to seal the rubber seal in our washing machine's dryer tub. The leak was dropping water onto the motor and the motor would occasionally stop working.

Now the leak has stopped after using a silicone sealant around the rubber seal - the motor's nice and dry. However, the motor has recently stopped working now. I can hear it hum but it won't move.

Is it fried and needs replacement, or can it be repaired/lubricated/coaxed into action?

mandyrana · 25th March 2015, 12:39

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Originally Posted by hellmet

A few pages back I had posted about trying to seal the rubber seal in our washing machine's dryer tub. The leak was dropping water onto the motor and the motor would occasionally stop working.

Now the leak has stopped after using a silicone sealant around the rubber seal - the motor's nice and dry. However, the motor has recently stopped working now. I can hear it hum but it won't move.

Is it fried and needs replacement, or can it be repaired/lubricated/coaxed into action?

Most probably Motor is gone as motor has ventilation over the winding and water seeps through rubber seal and damages winding. Same problem I faced in my washing machine. My local mechanic did a good "Jugad", he opened the 4 motor screws and covered motor with plastic sheet. So now incase water leaks from rubber seal it is not going to damage motor.

hellmet · 25th March 2015, 14:47

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Originally Posted by mandyrana

Most probably Motor is gone as motor has ventilation over the winding and water seeps through rubber seal and damages winding. Same problem I faced in my washing machine. My local mechanic did a good "Jugad", he opened the 4 motor screws and covered motor with plastic sheet. So now incase water leaks from rubber seal it is not going to damage motor.

Oh, so there is no way to refurbish this motor now? :(

saket77 · 25th March 2015, 14:55

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Originally Posted by mandyrana

My local mechanic did a good "Jugad", he opened the 4 motor screws and covered motor with plastic sheet. So now incase water leaks from rubber seal it is not going to damage motor.

But won't that cause ventilation issues for the motor?

archat68 · 25th March 2015, 14:56

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Originally Posted by hellmet

Oh, so there is no way to refurbish this motor now? :(

It can be rewound.Look for shops that service ceiling fans, pump motors etc.

hellmet · 25th March 2015, 14:57

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Originally Posted by archat68

It can be rewound.Look for shops that service ceiling fans, pump motors etc.

How reliable would the motor be post rewinding? Never have had experience getting this done.

archat68 · 25th March 2015, 15:17

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Originally Posted by hellmet

How reliable would the motor be post rewinding? Never have had experience getting this done.

My dad got it done for our old washing machine dryer motor. It ran without any problem for 2 years before it was sold.
It actually depends on the competency of the guy doing the job. Ask around (local electric shops) and you may find the right guy.

naveenroy · 25th March 2015, 15:49

Hello people. Looking for a split AC. Yes, in Bangalore. I live on the 2nd floor of a small set of flats and there are no floors above mine. It is a rented place and every year for the past 3 years, I have been thinking of shifting house just because it gets insanely hot during summer. Finally, am thinking of fitting in an AC at least.

I just want one to cool the bedroom so that I can sleep well at night. The bedroom is probably 12 feet by 12 feet. Can you suggest some good brands and advise if I am doing the right thing?

No, Bangalore is becoming more and more hotter every year.

hellmet · 25th March 2015, 17:22

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Originally Posted by archat68

My dad got it done for our old washing machine dryer motor. It ran without any problem for 2 years before it was sold.
It actually depends on the competency of the guy doing the job. Ask around (local electric shops) and you may find the right guy.

Thank you. Will give it a try. Have to figure out a way to remove the motor out of the washing machine first. Too bad I dumped the old motor into the bin after we replaced it 2 years ago (same water leak issue killed it).

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Originally Posted by naveenroy

Hello people. Looking for a split AC.

I just want one to cool the bedroom so that I can sleep well at night. The bedroom is probably 12 feet by 12 feet.

You can settle for a 1.5ton split AC for 12X12 room size. I highly recommend Whirlpool. We have a Voltas and a Whirlpool 1.5ton ACs in our house and our family loves the silent operation of the Whirlpool. Voltas on the other hand is noisy and has leaked gas twice, and outer unit fan has broken into a million pieces once.

mandyrana · 25th March 2015, 17:38

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Originally Posted by saket77

But won't that cause ventilation issues for the motor?

No, It does not cover motor totally, It works like umbrella in rain

mandyrana · 25th March 2015, 17:40

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Originally Posted by hellmet

How reliable would the motor be post rewinding? Never have had experience getting this done.

Check with Scrap dealers, I bought used one for 100 bucks by returning old one

Pallavi · 25th March 2015, 20:00

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Originally Posted by naveenroy

Can you suggest some good brands and advise if I am doing the right thing?

Opt for an inverter AC. The difference in power bills is well worth the price difference.

From my personal experience, i prefer LG over others but also heard great things about Sharp.

naveenroy · 26th March 2015, 15:16

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Originally Posted by hellmet

You can settle for a 1.5ton split AC for 12X12 room size. I highly recommend Whirlpool. We have a Voltas and a Whirlpool 1.5ton ACs in our house and our family loves the silent operation of the Whirlpool. Voltas on the other hand is noisy and has leaked gas twice, and outer unit fan has broken into a million pieces once.

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Originally Posted by Pallavi

Opt for an inverter AC. The difference in power bills is well worth the price difference.

From my personal experience, i prefer LG over others but also heard great things about Sharp.

Thanks for the inputs! I was checking online and it says that a 1 Ton AC is enough for my room size.

I am checking at some brands - see some good offers on Kenstar at Amazon. Any idea if they are any good?

satan's_valet · 26th March 2015, 15:25

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Originally Posted by naveenroy

Thanks for the inputs! I was checking online and it says that a 1 Ton AC is enough for my room size.

I am checking at some brands - see some good offers on Kenstar at Amazon. Any idea if they are any good?

I was in the same dilemma as yours and the online reviews for Kenstar didn't help one bit. I went ahead and got a Bluestar 1.5T which is now waiting for installation.

Get a 1.5T. The cost difference is not much and if you move to a new apartment in future with a bigger room, this will come in handy.

naveenroy · 26th March 2015, 16:08

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Originally Posted by satan's_valet

I was in the same dilemma as yours and the online reviews for Kenstar didn't help one bit. I went ahead and got a Bluestar 1.5T which is now waiting for installation.

Get a 1.5T. The cost difference is not much and if you move to a new apartment in future with a bigger room, this will come in handy.

Yeah true about being able to use it later in a bigger room. Makes sense.

24th March 2015, 13:40	#5071
hellmet BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: GTA \| GHMC Posts: 888 Thanked: 1,029 Times	Re: The Home Appliance thread A few pages back I had posted about trying to seal the rubber seal in our washing machine's dryer tub. The leak was dropping water onto the motor and the motor would occasionally stop working. Now the leak has stopped after using a silicone sealant around the rubber seal - the motor's nice and dry. However, the motor has recently stopped working now. I can hear it hum but it won't move. Is it fried and needs replacement, or can it be repaired/lubricated/coaxed into action?
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25th March 2015, 15:49	#5078
naveenroy Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,511 Thanked: 1,254 Times	Re: The Home Appliance thread Hello people. Looking for a split AC. Yes, in Bangalore. I live on the 2nd floor of a small set of flats and there are no floors above mine. It is a rented place and every year for the past 3 years, I have been thinking of shifting house just because it gets insanely hot during summer. Finally, am thinking of fitting in an AC at least. I just want one to cool the bedroom so that I can sleep well at night. The bedroom is probably 12 feet by 12 feet. Can you suggest some good brands and advise if I am doing the right thing? No, Bangalore is becoming more and more hotter every year.
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