whirlpool element

[EFS]

Re: whirlpool element

LJDomestics wrote:once again thanks for reply…
Ive sourced what i hope to be a suitlable replacement off europart..
I put in the original part number and they came up with 34-wp-10 as a suitable replacement

Beware of ”suitable replacements” I have used pattern elements in the past and if the rubber seal is not exactly the same as the original the element can pop out at some time in the future and leave you with a lot of explaining to do. 🙁

Someone posted today who had 50 whirlpool machines with sealed tub/bearing failures.

http://tinyurl.com/d6jtxe

They may have 50 slightly used elements available. 😉

Steve

[LJDomestics]

Re: whirlpool element

Ive exactly the same fault simps… service light on as soon as door locks!.. element o/c.

[LJDomestics]

Re: whirlpool element

I have just read your link EFS…
Im also finding certain machines are not very service friendly.
This machine awo_r4205 looks as if the front panel comes away for servicing of the element etc but it don’t…. it seems to be spot welded.. so im going to have to remove the drum from the top just to replace a element, Its crazy…i scrapped a machine the other day.. identical to my mothers…same model number etc… the scrapper had a front panel thart came off and my mothers doesnt.. its a joke…why would u make 2 identical models with different cabinets? it seems to me manufaturers seriously want to rid the the world of a repair service to make more on sales?
The days seem to be gone when u can give out a free est ( over the phone ) im feeling im needing to go check the machine and whats involved before i can give a EST these days…trouble is…customers want a EST but if u go and spend time finding a fault…give a very reasonable quote then they say they gonna get a new one and expect u to walk away without any cost…
anyone else having this and if so what to you do?
Lets be honest most say yes i want it repaired but a fair few per week expect a call out… a fault find.. and a price…then if they dont want it done expect u to just walk away empty handed.
It wont be long beofre i go bust at this rate.

[leavemetogetonwithit]

Re: whirlpool element

The answer is simple and has been much discussed in the General Trade Forum. A search for “free call out” or some such should bring up the threads. If my analysis of previous discussions is correct, most people on here don’t advertise free call out and don’t think much of those who do.
If your customer expects you to walk away empty handed after doing the diagnostics, you’re better off missing out on working for that customer until they learn better manners.
Mike.

[LJDomestics]

Re: whirlpool element

I fully hear ya bud… thats exactly what i done yesterday with a customer…
Anyhow .. im glad i started this thread…since i found out from this thread that other tradesmen are getting a cheaper deal from connect i contacted them… discouts will be setup for me by thursday…so i am going to get my parts at the same costs to everyone else ( hopefully ) so its a good all round result afterall . 😛

[LJDomestics]

Re: whirlpool element

Finally i have a discount setup with connect… £35.28 it is showing for me now.. hey its not £34 like u guys get but its a good start.

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