SPLENDIDE

[Jon Wehrenberg]

Woody,

We had a Splendide in our first coach and Di would never forgive me if I made her give up her stacked W/D for another. I spent a lot of time repairing ours as it aged and even when working it was a substantial difference in performance from the small stacked Kenmores we have now.

If possible when the time comes replace it with separate units. Joanie will be forever grateful.

[GDeen]

There was one in a Monaco we rented a few years back and it struck me more as a de-humidfier than an actual dryer. Maybe it was just the one in that particular unit........

Our Marathon was ordered without a washer/dryer. I was headed full throttle towards installing a stacked unit before we took delivery, but Steve B. talked me out of it and we don't miss it. The extra closet space is very nice to have. Sure there are occasions, but on long trips we (ok she) just go do laundry when needed.

(BTW, you are welcome for this totally useless contribution to helping solve your problem.)

[Woody]

Woody,

We had a Splendide in our first coach and Di would never forgive me if I made her give up her stacked W/D for another. I spent a lot of time repairing ours as it aged and even when working it was a substantial difference in performance from the small stacked Kenmores we have now.

If possible when the time comes replace it with separate units. Joanie will be forever grateful.

Jon - I know no one has ever said this before but you were right when you suggested I replace the old center AC unit a year ago (thanks, it's great) but replacing a washer dryer that works perfectly well after waiting only 24 hours to open is a bit much.

[antioch01]

I know I am a newbie, but I just had a similar issue with our Splendide. The door switch gets sticky and does not release. You can remove the door switch and lubricate with a penetrating lube and it will free up by sliding the plunger in and out. The rubber bladder seal can be removed next to the door latch by pulling out at the edges to remove from the groove around the door opening. There is a wire in the groove of the rubber that may come out, but easily reinstalled. The door switch can then be reached and removed by taking the two screws out.

[LNDYCHT]

Try this link http://www.splendide.com/request_manual.htm
I have purchased parts directly from them before as there are lots of boats with these units. Sounds like a bad door switch to me.

[Woody]

I know I am a newbie, but I just had a similar issue with our Splendide. The door switch gets sticky and does not release. You can remove the door switch and lubricate with a penetrating lube and it will free up by sliding the plunger in and out. The rubber bladder seal can be removed next to the door latch by pulling out at the edges to remove from the groove around the door opening. There is a wire in the groove of the rubber that may come out, but easily reinstalled. The door switch can then be reached and removed by taking the two screws out.

Thanks - the people at Splendide said I had to remove the top to change the switch - this makes it a lot easier.