October 23rd, 2011 
admin by Cecile Cinco
It used to be that I would just “clear” whatever dirt that may be clogging the spinner when it slows down by inserting the handle of a spoon or form or a flat screwdriver at the side while i let it spin then drain the water out as if flushing the grime that has been accumulated and scraped off. It used to work until one day, I really can’t use it anymore and it roared sounds that will easily warn you that something is terribly wrong.
I tried to look at the machine. When I tried to spin it, sparks came from the motor and it smelled like burning wire. It seemed the motor is the culprit. I saw water dripping also so it might have caused the burning. I thought I’ll have to leave it to the expert. I tried to look for someone to fix it but the only person in the area is available on a Sunday only. It was like 5 days away and I needed the machine that day or on the morrow at the latest.
While at the office, hubby decided to ask G, the search engine. He found out it could be the belt so he buzzed me. I gave it another look. I took the belt out and immediately went my way to find a replacement. It was not easy. None was available in my area 5km away. I walked most of the stretch. I decided to go farther South from where I used to live which took me more than an hour to reach. There was no size in the store I knew sold such. There was a size smaller and bigger but missed the size I needed. Good thing I passed by the real estate office I used to frequent which is just next to the store. I was then referred to the town proper which I know well. The first one did not have my size. The store across did. 
When I got home after 3 hours I wound the motor with the new belt. I am now enjoying my washing machine just like it was when I first bought it brand new.
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Now this is something I would have to keep in mind. Thanks for sharing!
Oh wow, cool information!
I definitely will keep this in mind when I hear something wrong with my machine..
Thanks for sharing!
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Nice! Might do this if the same thing happens to my washing machine
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I love it! Thanks Cecile, I will definitely put this on my favorite bookmarks just in case (though I’m not asking for it) our washing machine would act up. hehe. Good one!
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@Jonha, I’m glad you loved it.
Was here, reading your good post. I’m gonna use this way back home.
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@roy, you have a broken washing machine too? thanks!
I’m not really technical in this sense. If something is broken in our house I usually just let hubby know, call somebody who can fix or throw it away
I wish I had the technical skills just like you. Hubby would be thrilled to see this post though for sure!
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@Ella, I have a background with radios, tvs and motors before i got into computers in ’85. I might as well use what I know. At least the principles.
It’s good that your husband was able to fix it by himself. When our washing machine failed to run, I brought it to my neighbor fix-it guy and he charge me Php800 for replacing the belt and capacitor (replaced it with a used one that he had).
Next time I know what to do.
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@Marvs, it wasn’t my husband. It was I.
Good post! To be honest our washing machine is already busted. I am planning to buy this coming month for sure.
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I wonder if the Deeco Electronics store in Sta. Rosa, Laguna still exists. We used to buy electronic parts when we were still living there.
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we really have to be smart in fixing things in the house, i admire you sis for your creativeness too
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this was something new, i never dared to scrutinized (butingting)any of our electric or electronic stuffs…
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I believe my friend should have to read this. Hahaha. This made me laugh cause my friend needs to fix his washing machine. It runs too slow. He doesn’t need someone to fix it but instead, he can do it on his own.
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thanks a lot for the tip! Will check out my machine and see if everything works out fine.
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Cool, kaso ntatakot ako humawak ng ganyan e.. but at least i have an idea na.. thanks! ^_^
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thanks for the infor it will help us a lot on how to fix the machine… keep it up.
wow you fixed your machine, ikaw na, I can’t handle that job I might be ruining it worst
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I am lucky that my uncle knows how to tinker with things so we don’t have to call someone to do it. ^.^ I wish I can be as good with fixing things are you two. ^.^
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I have done this just this summer back when we spent a vacation at my mom’s town
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Galing naman.. technician k ba!?
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Timely! Our washing machine has this problem plus the spin dryer is not working, but the problem is I am not that confident to open problematic appliances. ^_^
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Wow! Even if I had expertise on fixign PCs, touching delicate machineries like that of the washing machine will be least of my concerns. But it’s great to know this one and may come in handy when the right time comes.
nice coz my washing machine is slow now too… i will try to do your tips
thanks
Very valuable post, When our washing machine failed to run, I brought it to my neighbor fix-it guy and he charge me Php800 for replacing the belt and capacitor and its work. Thanks for the sharing.
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