Jeffrey H Yucca Valley , CA April 03, 2015 Older speed queen wahing machine was filling to slowly I couldn't find the part I needed so used the online chat service at APP, in in minutes they had located my part and the order was placed. The part took a week to get but it was the right part and that's all that mattered. Will I use this service again? YOU BET I WILL. Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Pliers, Screwdrivers
Russell S Centreville , VA June 07, 2014 Appliance: Amana Top Loading Washer AA4211 Had a rather old (20+ years) speed queen washer with very slow cold water feed Found an appropriate repair manual online (the Internet is a fantastic info source and, as proven here, a great place to get parts), confirmed that it was ONLY cold water not feeding thus narrowed the problem to the mixing valve, ordered the replacement and received it within a couple days, turned off the external water valves and unplugged the washer from the electrical outlet, popped off the front of the washer (only two screws at the bottom), raised the top of the washer (again, only two screws under the front), disconnected the internal hose from the mixing valve (one tube clamp) and, after "labeling" the electrical connections to the bad mixing valve solenoids with a couple pieces of duct tape (!), disconnected them, and removed the one screw holding the valve panel to the washer and pulled it into the inside back of the washer. Removed the water connections to the external house valves using a pliers to initially turn them, then pulled the entire mounting plate out to replace the mixing valve (again, only one screw holding it in place). At that point, the repair was done and just did all the steps in reverse to get the washer whole again - before fastening the top down and the front panel in place, tested the water flow to make sure all was well...it was. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers, Socket Set