Whale songs and burnt rubber.
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TxRad
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glynndah
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No it probably isn't but I will say you get top honors for Thread titling.
Thank you.
"I think my agitator's stuck." was my second choice.
Stella_Omega
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or a little "Pop!" when vacuuming with one of them fancypants brushy-thingy machines. And then the brushy-thingy stops brushing.
I'm off to the hardware store for a new belt...
Maybe.
I'm off to the hardware store for a new belt...
Maybe.
LettersFromTatyana
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Color me stupid, but I'm confused by the relationship between the thread title and washing machines. Can someone explain?
(In my defense, I'm confused by most things nowadays . . . damn infant and toddler mucking up my sleep).
But is this where we mention the face-palming crap that hasn't gone as planned today? Because if so, then let me state that my attempt to make pesto--which I make so often I can rattle off my recipe in about thirty seconds--has required *five* trips out today: two to the farmers' market, and three to the store.
(In my defense, I'm confused by most things nowadays . . . damn infant and toddler mucking up my sleep).
But is this where we mention the face-palming crap that hasn't gone as planned today? Because if so, then let me state that my attempt to make pesto--which I make so often I can rattle off my recipe in about thirty seconds--has required *five* trips out today: two to the farmers' market, and three to the store.
glynndah
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My washing machine is currently exhibiting those signs. Well, it was, but since it was really disturbing the cats and I'm not quite sure where the fire extinguisher is at the moment, I decided to stop the cycle.
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Handley_Page
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I think I get it, and it is a brilliant title, IMO.
Have you heard the "whale-song" sounds ? Well, when a pulley (or something like it which lives in Washing machines) jams up, it can shriek; a real row. As the driving pulley keeps wanting to turm evenually the other end jams solid and the belt tried to slip. And it burns; and it's made of rubber compounds.
Good For you.
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It could be a simple as a new belt. Or not. 
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
glynndah
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If this was a story title, Id HAVE to read it. Hell Id give it a five for title alone.
May I recommend Foxfire, a Chainsaw and a Pig or Shopping for Sex Toys at Walmart?
Handley_Page
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It could be a simple as a new belt. Or not.
Good Luck!
sounds like it, but what jammed the pulley in the first place ?
glynndah
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You're hiding in my basement, aren't you?
Handley_Page
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Much as I'd appreciate the opportunity to learn from an expert in the well-turned phrase, the answer is, I regret to say, a firm NO.
Got it fixed yet ?
And when you do, please tell us what it was that caused the jam ?
glynndah
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Is making the noise stop the same as "got it fixed yet"?
Handley_Page
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Not quite, but I think you're supposed to switch it all off and manually drain the water inside at this point.
It's at this time one can realise that life can be a real bitch at times.
glynndah
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You're no fun at all.
Handley_Page
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Well, alternatively you might have endless fun with a suitable tool kit and, having disconnected the supply [unplug it from the wall !] open the back and see if there's anything that can be done by way of restoration (take the jammed sock off the pulley ?). You might not need it draining at this point, but caution is very necessary at this time (been there, done that).
On the other hand, you could remove all the clothes and depart for the nearest Laudromat, abandoning your fellow house members to their uncertain fate in your absence.
It's also a good excuse to go and have a conciliatory beer or two.
glynndah
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Since I don't drink beer, I'm afraid your plan won't work. Being of an adventurous sort, I'm very tempted to try your first suggestion. Being also of a practical bent and knowing my limits, I think I'll call the washing machine place on Monday and schedule a repairman. I'm pretty sure the boating season is over, but perhaps he has another child to put through college.
Handley_Page
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Please don't take the term 'beer' too literally; a glass or two of whatever-you-please is just as good.
glynndah
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I think I'll save the libations until I talk to the guy and find out how long I'm going to have to ration my bath towels. "Let's see. We only come out to your little town on Mondays and since it's past 8 a.m., you'll have to wait until next Monday to be on the schedule. It could be a while after that if we need parts."
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Maybe it would be cheaper in the long run to buy a new (water saving, front-loading, energy-star,) washer which could be delivered quicker than a repairman showing up?
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Hokay, it's either A) the drive belt or the pulley is worn out, B) shot bearings on a guide roller on the drum, C) You've overloaded the dryer, or D) There really is a whale in there and it came up the drain pipe or down the soil stack.
It's one of them pygmy whales.
It's one of them pygmy whales.
glynndah
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To update everyone: Not Monday, but Friday which is the soonest the repair guy can get here. So... I either take a deep breath and see about tackling the problem myself or I start rationing bath towels. Undies magically appearing in one's top drawer undies no longer be a given.
As for that suggestion about buying a new one, that's a pretty good idea. After all, the machine's fifteen years old. However, I'd be buying it from the same guys as do the repair work and they only deliver here on Mondays.
TE: It's the washing machine, not the dryer. I'm gonna go with the pygmy whale explanation.
As for that suggestion about buying a new one, that's a pretty good idea. After all, the machine's fifteen years old. However, I'd be buying it from the same guys as do the repair work and they only deliver here on Mondays.
TE: It's the washing machine, not the dryer. I'm gonna go with the pygmy whale explanation.
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