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The Ogden Laundry Comeback
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Post# 553219   10/31/2011 at 21:13 (4,531 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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Oh no, wait, I hate that word...It's RETURN!

Ok, enough channeling Norma Desmond... There have been some BIG changes in Ogden Laundry!

Here's how the laundry room looked earlier this year. The collection was a bit bigger and it didn't all fit into the basement. The hookups left a lot to be desired - I was using sump pump hoses for drainage and more times than I care to recall, they would leak. I had to remember to change drain hoses if I wanted to use a different machine. I rigged up an extension to the dryer power supply to. connect more than one dryer - it worked, but I would bet that an insurance inspector would have flipped out.
Well, that was then...





Post# 553220 , Reply# 1   10/31/2011 at 21:16 (4,531 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
Here's the New Look!

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Can that really be the same room??
It sure is! There's been a change of equipment and decor. And there have been some major infrastructure improvements!


Post# 553221 , Reply# 2   10/31/2011 at 21:20 (4,531 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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The project was done in phases - I was busy with work and and helping on some fairly heavy-duty landscaping...
The first task was to add some permanent wiring. Two permanent dryer outlets, one more washer outlet and the replacement of a baseboard-style heater with a compact fan-forced model was actually done in early September.


Post# 553224 , Reply# 3   10/31/2011 at 21:25 (4,531 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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I spent a couple of weekends away from the job and during that time, I figured out that the purple walls were just not working...
After getting back from the safari vacation, I visited the local paint store and picked this new tone!


Post# 553226 , Reply# 4   10/31/2011 at 21:29 (4,531 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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New drain pipes were added AND this vintage laundry tub was added to the basement. I am hoping that this will be part of a suds-saver configuration one day!

Post# 553229 , Reply# 5   10/31/2011 at 21:33 (4,531 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
Meet the new team...

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There have been some changes, but most of the players are still part of the line-up... The 1965 Maytag A702 and 1963 (or 64) DE701 are still around.

Post# 553230 , Reply# 6   10/31/2011 at 21:35 (4,531 days old) by dishwashercrazy (West Peoria, IL)        

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Wow, Paul, what a transformation from what I saw when Darren and I were there in June! Do you have more photos, especially how you connected your drain system?

Mike



Post# 553231 , Reply# 7   10/31/2011 at 21:37 (4,531 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
New kids on the block

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Here are the 1956 Whirlpool Imperials that I got from Beltsville at the end of September. They have been expertly rebuilt (I got to witness how that's done) and they run wonderfully! I am going to repaint them next summer and I believe that I will invest in having the control panel caps and the door latch frames rechromed.

Post# 553234 , Reply# 8   10/31/2011 at 21:40 (4,531 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
Recognize these characters?

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Yep, that's the 1953 Canadian Westy set! The CLB6 laundromat and CD6 dryer, to be exact. I'll come back to why the skirt is off the washer...



This post was last edited 10/31/2011 at 22:07
Post# 553235 , Reply# 9   10/31/2011 at 21:43 (4,531 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
Not in the corner for punishment, honest!

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The 1963 Frigidaire is tucked up in far corner at the last drain port - but it is permanently hooked up at last!!

Post# 553238 , Reply# 10   10/31/2011 at 21:48 (4,531 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
Waiting to be reborn...

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Yes, that is the Inglis set that started it all for me... I was very discouraged with them, wanted to get rid of them, but I am glad I didn't. One day they will be running again...
Again, thanks to the weekend I spent with John and Jeff at the Beltsville museum, I feel that I am ready to tackle a Whirlpool rebuild! That and the fact that I came back from Maryland with a 'parts donor' 1967 Whirlpool washer... Phil (PhilR) had found me a dryer motor from a later Inglis this summer, too, so I have no excuses!


Post# 553239 , Reply# 11   10/31/2011 at 21:51 (4,531 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
Ready for action

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I got as far as testing water connection and drains before last weekend was up and everything was fine! Hubby is actually a pretty good plumber!!
I am going to be doing a few real loads of laundry this weekend, I swear...


Post# 553241 , Reply# 12   10/31/2011 at 21:54 (4,531 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
Now for the BUT...

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When I tested the Westy washer, I was able to make it fill, wash, and drain BUT the timer did not advance on its own... GRRRR!
If there is an upside to this, it is that the timer was rebuilt in February and is still under warranty. I hope that this will be back in regular service in a few weeks...


Post# 553243 , Reply# 13   10/31/2011 at 22:00 (4,531 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
Thank yous

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I have to say a special thank you to Brian (BrianL) for welcoming me into his home on my way down to Beltsville! I got to see his collections, and even though it was a short visit. Brian, you need a Combo machine in your basement (ducks and runs...)
And a very big thank you to John (combo52)for this hospitality and knowledge transfer, and of course the 3 machines!! I could have spent a week there!!

The Ogden laundry is back with a vengence!!


Post# 553244 , Reply# 14   10/31/2011 at 22:09 (4,531 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
NEW LAUNDRY ROOM

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Wow you have been busy Paul, I guess this is why you have been so quiet lately. Meanwhile I am continuing the BD rebuilding project here in Beltsville. Last week I swapped my 1952 WP electric dryer with a gas one that Gram had in Pennsylvania. I have gotten it and the matching washer stripped down and they are now both at Smittys power coating guy to have the old paint removed by blasting it with pulverized walnut shells. After they return Smitty will paint both in his paint booth and I will finish the rebuilding project.


Post# 553245 , Reply# 15   10/31/2011 at 23:02 (4,531 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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wow Paul, bizzy man.  I do like the improved color scheme over the purple shade. 


Post# 553246 , Reply# 16   10/31/2011 at 23:04 (4,531 days old) by westingman123 ()        

Hey, Mr. Multi-tasker! And you don't seem a bit tired from your trip. I always come home more tired than I began. Love the new scheme--tell me, isn't there more room now? Tap, tap, tap...You've got a plan, don't you!

Keith


Post# 553251 , Reply# 17   10/31/2011 at 23:50 (4,531 days old) by lebron (Minnesota)        

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Wow looks great! The Westy set and the Frigidaire look particularly nice

Post# 553255 , Reply# 18   11/1/2011 at 00:22 (4,531 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon)        
Looks great Paul...

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I am very impressed with your layout and all the work you've done. The paint color really brightens things up and I love seeing the matched sets side by side.

I'll bet you get a real nice feeling inside when you look at your new improved laundry area. Congratulations!

Patrick


Post# 553256 , Reply# 19   11/1/2011 at 00:22 (4,531 days old) by arbilab (Ft Worth TX (Ridglea))        

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You have a WINDOW Westy dryer? Prize.



Post# 553269 , Reply# 20   11/1/2011 at 02:13 (4,531 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
Love the(nite) halloween shot there!

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Nice job Paul, now winter laundry days will be a blast! Who rebuilt the westy timer MTS? You've got the original agitator in your '63 Frigidaire, best turnover ever with that agitator!

 

 


Post# 553288 , Reply# 21   11/1/2011 at 05:11 (4,531 days old) by christfr (st louis mo)        

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wow dude awesome!!! can i come over and play

Post# 553294 , Reply# 22   11/1/2011 at 06:24 (4,531 days old) by cycla-fabric (New Jersey (Northern))        

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Paul, the laundry room looks great, what fun you will be having down there I am sure. Enjoy!

Doug


Post# 553304 , Reply# 23   11/1/2011 at 07:37 (4,531 days old) by tlee618 ()        

Well done Paul,  you are going to have a fantastic laundry playroom!!  That Whirlpool set is beautiful!!

 

Terry


Post# 553323 , Reply# 24   11/1/2011 at 09:45 (4,531 days old) by MaytagA710 ()        

Sweet photos Paul! Looks like the transformation was a complete success! Thanks for sharing, looks like this is a place for a Canadian Wash-In LOL Enjoy it, it looks like its lots of fun.


Post# 553326 , Reply# 25   11/1/2011 at 09:57 (4,531 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
Agree with everyone

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The lit up Whirlpools in the dark are as pretty and exotic as something off the Serengeti plains at night, and the new paint is just sooooh nice.

Would love to see more of the 63 Mulit. That's the exact model my Aunt Margaret had, and I haven't seen one since. I loved that washer. Great to see that you have one, Paul.


Post# 553328 , Reply# 26   11/1/2011 at 10:05 (4,531 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA)        

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Paul - looking good down there! While the machines are a handful, getting the room set-up with plumbing, electrical, venting, paint, flooring is just as much effort as any restoration undertaking.

Great job! Jealous!!

Ben


Post# 553369 , Reply# 27   11/1/2011 at 13:32 (4,531 days old) by BrianL (Saddle Brook, New Jersey)        
A combo you say eh!

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A combo may look nice Paul, you never know! I'm glad you got a good nights rest and some breakfast before leaving to Maryland. You looked pretty sleepy by the time you got to me that night lol. There was no way I was gonna make you stay in some motel overnight :-)

Post# 553371 , Reply# 28   11/1/2011 at 13:45 (4,531 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)        
YAY FOR PROGRESS!!!!!!!

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CONGRATS Paul on your "new and very improved" basement / laundry room, it looks fantastic!   

 

Now all I have to do is figure out a way to get up there to check it out in person!

 

Kevin


Post# 553401 , Reply# 29   11/1/2011 at 16:33 (4,530 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Looks Great Paul

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How nice to have the proper hook ups.

I'll call you soon. Eddie I too Love the Whirlpool Set.


Post# 553682 , Reply# 30   11/2/2011 at 17:44 (4,529 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)        

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Things seem to have seriously changed in your basement in the last few weeks!

Post# 553830 , Reply# 31   11/3/2011 at 11:19 (4,529 days old) by mistereric (New Jersey (Taylor Ham))        

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Wow! Love it. Seems much bigger and more inviting with the lighter color!

Post# 553872 , Reply# 32   11/3/2011 at 14:59 (4,528 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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....And the rooms are never done. I'm constantly re-arranging, painting, etc. but that's part of the fun, or so they tell me. Your new laundry crib looks spectacular. Have fun hanging signs, ads and things on the walls. Congrats on your "new" space, enjoy!

Post# 555492 , Reply# 33   11/9/2011 at 20:26 (4,522 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
The maiden wash weekend

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After a slightly rough start to the weekend (I managed to leave my keys safely locked in the apartment in town, along with the dog, and hubby was on a plane to London...) I finally got to try out the new plumbing, wiring, and venting. Echo was not impressed, however... He wanted to go out and chase deer instead...

Post# 555493 , Reply# 34   11/9/2011 at 20:27 (4,522 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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I was itching to run this new treasure with some real laundry!

Post# 555495 , Reply# 35   11/9/2011 at 20:29 (4,522 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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I managed to have forgotten the camera that can take video, so I tried to capture the first real wash in still photos. The 'new' Whirlpool quickly proved itself as a performer!

Post# 555500 , Reply# 36   11/9/2011 at 20:36 (4,522 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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After the 'neutral drain'

Post# 555501 , Reply# 37   11/9/2011 at 20:38 (4,522 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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And this caused a bit of a 'suds spit-up' in the last drain port in the new line... A small spill occurred at the Maytag drain. I am going to extend the pipe a little and hope that resolves the issue!

Post# 555503 , Reply# 38   11/9/2011 at 20:39 (4,522 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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One of the spray-rinses

Post# 555504 , Reply# 39   11/9/2011 at 20:39 (4,522 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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And the final deep rinse

Post# 555506 , Reply# 40   11/9/2011 at 20:41 (4,522 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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And guess which dryer got tested?? I think even I would have been surprised if I didn't try the matching Whirlpool dryer.

Post# 555508 , Reply# 41   11/9/2011 at 20:42 (4,522 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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35 minutes got the full load dry. I think we should move this set to town to replace the 2001 Magic Chef set... LOL
Hopefully I will get some videos this coming weekend!


Post# 555667 , Reply# 42   11/10/2011 at 12:25 (4,522 days old) by Autowasherfreak ()        

You did a wonderful job on your laundry room, I really like the picture of the WP and Maytags lit up, beautiful!


Post# 555740 , Reply# 43   11/10/2011 at 16:10 (4,521 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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Paul, I can't make out all the words above the two little selectors on either side of the timer dial.  I've never seen one of thse up close so I don't have aclue to what most of the words would say beyond some sort of temperature. 


Post# 555799 , Reply# 44   11/10/2011 at 22:40 (4,521 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon)        
very impressive Paul

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Those RCA Whirlpool's are so beautiful. How nice that the dryer dries so fast.

Post# 555844 , Reply# 45   11/11/2011 at 02:25 (4,521 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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Paul It looks Fabulash my buddy's word lol !
Wow what a great looking room!
The Whirlpool's are to die for I loved them when saw them at john's in Beltville.
thanks for the stills can't wait to see them uploaded in a video soon.
Until then let's warm it up from the summer wash.. in the Westy.
I'm sure mike has some post pics this summer as well.
Our family house had that wash tub from sears only in your color Turquoise.
It had a gravity drain loved to hear when the washer empted major water sucking sounding draining !
Here is you with Mike and me in Ogden.



Post# 555846 , Reply# 46   11/11/2011 at 02:33 (4,521 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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Video 2. Washing.
There is nothing like a Westy tumble.



Post# 555847 , Reply# 47   11/11/2011 at 02:38 (4,521 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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Pic 1. Echo he is the best germen sheppard I have ever encounterd period.

Post# 555848 , Reply# 48   11/11/2011 at 02:47 (4,521 days old) by aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa)        

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My night stand next to the bed in the old basement ...
I was in heaven because the night light all you see is the washers glowing all around you and thanks you for that wounderful experince.
There is more to this summer story.






Darren k


Post# 556883 , Reply# 49   11/15/2011 at 19:49 (4,516 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
For Bob

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Here's some close-ups of the control panels which show the text on the various settings - Here's the temperature control on the washer. When it was 'in the shop', we replaced the original water inlet solenoids - the original Whirlpool thermostat-controlled one no longer worked properly. This resulted in wash temperature selections of Hot, Warm, and Cold instead of Hot, Medium, and Warm; the rinses (spray and final) are now in cold also.

Post# 556884 , Reply# 50   11/15/2011 at 19:51 (4,516 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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Water level control was not changed in any way... LOL

Post# 556885 , Reply# 51   11/15/2011 at 19:55 (4,516 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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Here's the dryer heat selection. I love how the dryer temperatures correspond to those on the washer.

Post# 556886 , Reply# 52   11/15/2011 at 20:00 (4,516 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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Now, this is different - the 'fabric guide' selection will reduce the 'delicate' heat to a barely warm temperature but no 'air only' setting. When did that feature start appearing on dryers?? The 63 or 64 Maytag has this and the 66 Inglis has this too.

Post# 556900 , Reply# 53   11/15/2011 at 21:13 (4,516 days old) by maytagman (Half Moon)        
Bright and cheerful.....

Paul, What a great transformation! I love the new paint color. Don


Post# 558960 , Reply# 54   11/24/2011 at 12:26 (4,508 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
Newsflash!

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The re-repaired Westy timer has arrived!!  It's not Thanksgiving here, but the folks at MidWest Timer obviously wanted to make sure that my CLB6 would be ready to handle the table linens!! 

 

Not sure if I am going to have time to install it this weekend and we'll not be back down in Ogden again before the 17th of December Yell

 

BUT at least I have it back and I am thrilled!!


Post# 559796 , Reply# 55   11/27/2011 at 21:35 (4,504 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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Just got back from Ogden - I had a crazy busy weekend that got off to a very bad start as I managed to skid off our own driveway and land in the ditch (it snowed on Thursday and our snow clearing person was busy chasing 'Black Friday' sales down in Vermont...). By Sunday afternoon I had to make a choice - finish decorating the tree or re-install the Westy CLB6 timer... What would Robert do??

Post# 559798 , Reply# 56   11/27/2011 at 21:39 (4,504 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        
Well you guessed it....

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To hell with the tree! There's still a month until Christmas...
I HAD to get the timer into the machine - I am very pleased to say that it works fine and the Canadian Westy Laundromat is washing again!!
The laundry is just about complete... If only I could close the deal on that 57 Speed Queen!


Post# 559806 , Reply# 57   11/27/2011 at 22:39 (4,504 days old) by abcomatic (Bradford, Illinois)        
Paul

HI Paul, What a great accomplishment. I agree, forget the tree and get the washer going. Have fun. Gary

Post# 559847 , Reply# 58   11/28/2011 at 01:58 (4,504 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada)        

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Good news about the timer! I knew you'd find time to get it in!

Post# 559887 , Reply# 59   11/28/2011 at 10:14 (4,504 days old) by firedome (Binghamton NY & Lake Champlain VT)        

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Beautiful Westy and Whirlys Paul!

When it comes to plowing or anything else around there, one is lucky to get anything done during hunting season, especially in VT!


Post# 559985 , Reply# 60   11/28/2011 at 17:58 (4,503 days old) by washerlover (The Big Island, Hawai’i)        

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Turquoisedude -- I had the same "suds spit up" problem with my drainage system (7 washers hooked up to the same drain line) and found that a screw-on rubber gasket takes care of it by securing to the drain and drain hose for each machine -- 2" ABS drain and 1-1/2" washer hose.

Post# 560139 , Reply# 61   11/29/2011 at 09:44 (4,503 days old) by Jsneaker ()        
Post# 556885, Reply# 51 11/15/2011 at 19:55 by turquoisedu

Paul, I love the new laundry set-up! I wish you lots of luck with it. That Frigidaire is a gem, wish I had one. In the referenced post above, the Whirlpool's dryer heat control said "HOT-Wool & Rugs". WOOL-HOT??? Something's wrong here! LOL I am also very surprised that, in the photo of the laundry tub, you had a bottle of Arm & Hammer detergent on the floor. What surprises me, is that A&H is just about the WORST detergent one can buy! I sure mean no disrespect, but I believe one who takes laundry as seriously as we do, would procure far better detergent! I skimp on other things to be able to use the three of the detergents I buy, from Germany, but sold locally. I find my investment is well worth the expense, as I am completely pleased with their performance! Also, would you please explain to me, exactly how these old 29"-design WP-made dryers dry? I cannot figure-out the blower system and if the heat is "sucked" into the drum and pulled-out all from the back, blown-in and sucked out, or just blown-in and out. (Inquiring & interested mind wishes to know.)

Jason



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