swestoyz 's Profile
Member Since 09/27/2004
Where are you from:Waterloo, Iowa
email address: swestoyz does not wish to display their email address
Real name: Ben
Birthday: June 24th 81
Favorite Major Appliance: Automatic Washers-Top Loaders
Favorite Vintage Brand: Maytag, GM Frigidaire, KitchenAid, General Electri
Favorite Modern Brand: Maytag
Number of Automatic Washers you have: Too many
Number of Wringer Washers you have: 1
Number of Dryers you have: Too many
Number of Dishwashers you have: Too many
Number of Gas Ranges you have: 0
Number of Electric Ranges you have: 1
Number of Other Major Appliances you have: 0
Tell us about your collection:
Washers:
1957 Bendix CGR-C Duomatic Combination Washer/Dryer
1955 Blackstone 350S
1951 Frigidaire WO-65 Unimatic Washer *
1956 Frigidaire WI-56 Unimatic Washer
1963 Frigidaire WCI-63 Multimatic Washer
1965 Frigidiare WCI-65 Rollermatic Washer
1975 Frigidaire WIA 1-18 Rollermatic Washer
1969 GE 3-speed 1WA850E2W washer
1959 Kelvinator Washer
1959 Kenmore Model Eighty Washer
1954 Maytag 101P AMP Washer
1956 Maytag 140 AMP Washer
1962 Maytag 340W Combination Washer/Dryer
1962 Maytag A700S Washer (converted into the SuperTag!)
1966 Maytag A806S Washer ^
1970 Maytag A50 Porta-Washer
1991 Maytag A9900 Computer Control Digital washer
1998 Maytag MAH3000 Neptune Washer +
1970s Wards converted to Norge
Dryers:
1952 Frigidaire TR-60 Filtramatic (Filtrator) Dryer *
1969 Maytag DE806 Dryer ^
1998 Maytag MDG3000AWW Neptune Dryer +
Dishwashers (those that I claim):
1964 KitchenAid KDS-15 Dishwasher in Stainless Steel!
1965 KitchenAid KDS-55 in Turquoise!
1970 KitchenAid KDD-66 portable Dishwasher
1975 KitchenAid KDS-17A Dishwasher
1971 Maytag WU-600 push-button Dishwasher in SS!
1977 Maytag WU-601 push-button Dishwasher
Wringers:
1962 Maytag Model E2LP
Ranges:
1957 GE 30" Stratoliner
Radaranges, multiple models
(^ * + denotes matched set)
What are your dream machines yet to be found?
1949 Maytag AMP
1956 Maytag 140 AMP (10 Millionth Maytag found in the Jasper County Museum, Newton, IA)
1966 Maytag A906/DE906 Set, in Sunny Yellow
1958 Frigidaire WCI-58 Unimatic Washer
1959/1960 Frigidaire WCI Multimatic Washer
1961/1962/1963 Frigidaire WCI Multimatic Washer
1959 Sears Lady Kenmore w/ matching hi-speed dryer
1956-1960 GE Filter-Flo Washer
1959 Dexter or Philco Automagic Washer
1959 Maytag 340W Combination "Combo" Washer/Dryer
1954-1968 Speed Queen Washer
Solid Tub Hotpoint
FOUND!!
Early 90s Digital Maytag washer (Found! 1991 A9900 Jan 09)
1958 Bendix Duomatic, or any Bendix/Philco Combination Washer/Dryer (Found! 1957 Duomatic February 2009)
1959 Maytag 340W Combination "Combo" Washer/Dryer (Found! 1962 340W, Sept 09)
What are your earliest and favorite appliance memories?
My moms 806 Maytag bouncing around in the basement! My sister and I were always fascinated by the machine, and would try very hard to watch it operate while barely opening the lid. We had not figure out the yardstick trick back then.
I just found out over a recent dinner with my parents that my mom had given me a pink, plastic toy vacuum when I was very young. I always asked her if I could, "vannow!"
What is the history of appliances you have owned?
Havent thrown anything away, except tossing the parents 98 Maytag Neptune for a 70s A806 that I found on a curb. Works better than the Neptune ever did, bar none.
Have you ever worked on, repaired and/or restored any major appliances?:
Yes, the restoration is the most enjoyable part of owning the machine, besides the actual moment you find that treasure! The best part of having a collection is being able to share stories and experiences with others. Without them, the restoration and getting the machines water worthy just isnt the same.