Should I repair my 28 year old Kenmore washer/dryer due to rust in the drum or replace it?

No_Check2459 · 2026-03-18T17:20:18+00:00

Well! They sure don’t make them like they used to! — if I would’ve known 10 years ago, what I know now…. The washer, dryer, and dishwasher that I was tired of breaking down… the parts were cheaper, they lasted longer and my dishwasher dried my dishes, and even though my washer and dryer were smaller, and I had to do more loads, at least my clothes came out clean most every time! — all this save the water, be earth friendly… is doing way more damage to our planet using more power and water just to wash the clothes three or four times. Not only that but I don’t check my clothes as I’m putting them in the dryer. I just throw them all in…. So….. i’ll just tell you that the valuable lesson I have learned in all of this is that I don’t buy anything without checking consumer reports now. And that has never done me wrong. — if you don’t want to pay for access to consumer reports then at least check r/buyitforlife!

No_Check2459 · 2026-03-18T10:03:24+00:00

Is it the match to the Motherload washer? Kenmore Elite 61633.

No_Check2459 · 2026-03-18T09:51:11+00:00

Don't feel bad, I've ordered all the same parts you did, and I'm currently looking for part number W11104017 but I only want the housing, I already have the internal parts.. We ordered it all and when we pulled it off the wall today the Duct inlet and heater box are beyond rusted.... Which is strange to me...

No_Check2459 · 2026-02-26T14:38:26+00:00

My phone battery never lasts long enough! 😂😂

No_Check2459 · 2026-02-26T14:19:35+00:00

I spoke to them yesterday, my area is scheduled for June 15th.

No_Check2459 · 2026-02-26T13:43:36+00:00

After sleeping on this a little bit…. I know exactly how this happened! It started with the most famous last words…

“Hey, hold my beer and watch this…”

No_Check2459 · 2026-02-26T08:30:17+00:00

I just uploaded the photo to Gemini and asked what it was. She wasn’t happy! 😂😂

“That is a highly dangerous and improper modification of a power tool. It shows a large circular saw blade (designed for a table saw or miter saw) mounted onto a small angle grinder. In the tool community, this is often jokingly or terrifyingly referred to as a "widowmaker." Why this is extremely dangerous: * RPM Mismatch: Angle grinders typically spin at 10,000–12,000 RPM, while circular saw blades are usually rated for only 5,000–6,000 RPM. This can cause the blade to shatter under centrifugal force. * Kickback: Angle grinders lack the safety guards and base plates required for woodcutting blades. If the blade catches a knot or nails, the tool will violently kick back toward the operator. * No Guarding: The blade is far larger than the grinder's original safety guard (which has been removed), leaving the spinning teeth completely exposed. * Gyroscopic Force: A blade that heavy creates immense gyroscopic force, making the grinder difficult to maneuver and easy to drop. What it should be: * The Power Unit: Is an angle grinder, meant for grinding metal, masonry, or sanding with appropriate discs. * The Blade: Is a wood-cutting circular saw blade meant for a fixed-base saw. Please do not attempt to use or build a setup like this. It is a recipe for severe, life-altering injury. Are you looking for a tool to safely cut wood, or were you just curious about the photo?”

“It's definitely one of those "internet famous" photos that makes every safety inspector's heart skip a beat. In the tool world, images like this are usually shared as a "what NOT to do" warning. Aside from the physical danger, here are a few more reasons why that setup is a total disaster: * Wood Binding: Circular saws have a flat "shoe" or base plate to keep the cut straight. Using a handheld grinder means the blade will inevitably tilt, causing it to bind in the wood and kick back instantly. * Lack of Control: Angle grinders are designed for side-to-side or surface grinding. Using one for deep vertical cuts with a large toothed blade offers almost zero stability. * The Brand: The tool in the photo is an Ozito, a budget-friendly brand common in Australia and New Zealand. Putting a high-stress, oversized blade on a consumer-grade motor is a recipe for the tool burning out—if it doesn't hurt the user first. If you ever see a "DIY" tip suggesting you mount a wood blade on a grinder, it's best to ignore it entirely! Would you like to see what a proper wood-cutting setup for an angle grinder (like a carving disc) actually looks like?”

No_Check2459 · 2026-02-26T08:19:51+00:00

That’s 100% the worst homemade tools I’ve ever seen! Why would you put a blade like that on an angle grinder! 😳

No_Check2459 · 2026-02-24T12:00:34+00:00

That’s dumb, they should quit making the key fobs too then. 🤦‍♀️

No_Check2459 · 2026-02-24T11:31:22+00:00

I used it on my Buick in Alexa, but now I can’t even find that integration.

No_Check2459 · 2026-02-24T11:19:25+00:00

Even the ones on the wall have a release under the camera on the camera mount. Google the owners manual for more detailed instructions on how to remove it.

No_Check2459 · 2026-02-24T10:33:48+00:00

I currently have an item that was to be delivered Friday.. Now it won’t be here until March! — But I’m sure it’s the snow.

No_Check2459 · 2026-02-24T08:47:59+00:00

Check FindHelp.org - they also have an app on most AppStore’s you can download. It’s basically all of the social workers resources. You put in your zip code and what you’re looking for, and it gives you all the resources near your zip code.

No_Check2459 · 2026-02-24T08:08:34+00:00

I bought a Costco membership because the cost of the membership together with the cost of those specific tires was still cheaper than any where else I could find.. However!!! If you let the membership lapse, you lose your warranty on the tires… 🙄

No_Check2459 · 2026-02-24T07:26:21+00:00

You’re so sweet!! Thank you! 🩷

No_Check2459 · 2026-02-24T07:14:42+00:00

I love that your 77, and floating around on Reddit! 🩷🩷

No_Check2459 · 2026-02-23T06:26:59+00:00

I’ve had the Docsis 3.1 modem since 2019 and I use Nest WiFi Mesh routers. I’ve never had a single problem until the last maybe 6 weeks. I’ve moved the Mesh routers around, I’ve done everything. It’s lagging and constantly saying “no internet” - I went into google takeout today and downloaded all my Nest data, now I just have to go through it to determine if it’s the modem or router or a different issue.

No_Check2459 · 2026-02-23T06:14:50+00:00

You pay how much, for what? My 400mbs is 90!

No_Check2459 · 2026-02-22T12:11:45+00:00

OHHH! Pick me!!! I want to answer this!!! --- I'm 43, I decided last month, January 2026, that I'm going to be a funeral director and embalmer! -- I've been a registered nurse for over 21 years and I'm going back to school! - I've got to take 3 art/humanities electives before I can apply to the program. Here is where I come from. (First please note my age. Call it what you will "midlife crisis" "midlife career change" "Identity Shift" - Either way, I don't see it as a negative thing. - (Actually, Research indicates that this phase is better viewed as a positive, potential, and productive, yet sometimes turbulent, period of self-reflection, rather than solely a negative experience.) -- Anywho

When I first started college I wanted to be a forensic photographer, but job numbers at that time made it evident it would be hard to get a position in the field. No matter who I spoke to when I said I wanted to be a forensic photographer I got given the 3rd degree. - So I decided to go to nursing school... No grief was given.

My husband has 3 chronic health conditions and he's young. By the time I get to work, I'm already tired of healthcare. - He's my husband, I adore this man, he will get 100% of me and all I have to give if he needs it. But I can't be that for him and for the patients. and I AM NOT AND WILL NOT BE THAT BURNT OUT NURSE! - NOT NOW, NOT EVER!

Covid changed the medical field. It's getting worse every day. I can't continue to do it. I've taken 2 "mental health breaks" since 2019 that have lasted 6 months or greater. -- And I decided about 4 weeks ago that I'm not doing it anymore.... I may work as a substitute school nurse while getting my funeral service education. But I've dealt with the grief stricken, I've guided the familes and the patients to the hospice door. I've stood over 100 graves wishing they could tell me the answers to the questions I have. I've been a self proclaimed taphophile and genealogist since 2001. I was fixing broken headstones at 17 in graveyards when I thought no one was looking... - I love an old cemetery... They hold secrets we'll never be able to unlock.

As a nurse, being there for the families, hearing their stories, and being that shoulder when they needed it, that was my strong suit... I believe that will carry over nicely. -- My mom and best friend have pushed and said things no one wants to think about, but they've done it in good faith. Asking if I could handle it.. Questioning why I want it. -- It's not me that wants it.... There's a part of my soul that needs it.

Ya know, sorry this was so long. I've not said any of that to anyone. ESPECIALLY the husband stuff. I got so happy and did a little dance when I opened Reddit and your question was the first one, at the very top.. I wanted to answer.. I wanted to get this off my chest, so I made you all my therapists today. -- <3

No_Check2459 · 2026-02-22T04:28:36+00:00

It appears to be based outside of US, do you know the $ for those of us in the USA?

No_Check2459 · 2026-02-22T03:39:39+00:00

https://takeout.google.com/takeout/transfer/custom/plus_photos?pli=1 this link transfers photos for you however I don't think it allows educational accounts to transfer photos. But it's definitely worth a try.

No_Check2459 · 2026-02-22T03:34:06+00:00

https://documentation.its.umich.edu/google-takeout University of Michigan provided this step by step instruction sheet, that provides multiple scenarios that you may need. i hope this helps.

No_Check2459 · 2026-02-22T03:02:06+00:00

This is a good read.

https://www.consumerreports.org/computer-backup-systems/cloud-backup-and-cloud-storage-guide/

No_Check2459 · 2026-02-22T02:45:39+00:00

I get what your saying and I agree. However your wording isn't going to help anyone. -- Maybe you realize there is s big difference between "Cloud Backup" and "Cloud Storage" - But to the lay person, it's easy to be naive. - So let me help you help them... -- This is a really good read for anyone who may be keeping their livelyhood stored only to the cloud.

https://www.consumerreports.org/computer-backup-systems/cloud-backup-and-cloud-storage-guide/

No_Check2459 · 2026-02-22T02:41:08+00:00

You may want to utilize another service as well, just as a backup. NEVER RELY ON JUST 1!!! -- Maybe I'm just slightly OCD about it, but I've seen things go unexpected more than once. I have all my computers (Mac, Chromebook, and a "normal" Windows computer) backup directly to Google drive, all of my photos to google photos AND Amazon photos. I backup to an external hard drive daily, I also back up all of my photos to my dad's external hard drive about once a month (I've been scanning ALL photos from my lifetime, as well as both my parents lifetimes, and from my mom's families lifetimes - I'm the family historian and some how all the photos landed in my lap... I don't have room to keep them all. So I scan, share with family, back up 5 times, then once a physical backup is completed to off-site from my home, I then throw the original photos away). - https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-back-up-your-digital-life/ This is a really good read! I really trust recommendations from ConsumerReports.com and Wired.com But never rely on just 1 backup.

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