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Post# 567472   1/6/2012 at 19:43 (4,464 days old) by in2itdood ()        

Hello All,

I am a new member and somewhat rekindling my interest in laundry appliances. When I was much younger , I had somewhat of a fascination with wringer washers .. Ha kind of funny thinking back on it!

I would love to have the opportunity to meet another collector and maybe see a larger "local/area" collection. Love the Aberdeen farm pictures ... wish there was a mecca like that close to me! I live in Michigan and am open to travel when time allows.

I am especially interested in vintage washer/ dryers from the 50's and 60's (mainly Whirlpool and /or Kenmore) ... sudsavers/ sudsmisers are a PLUS!!! I have to admit, the Norge Timeline is pretty cool too.

Thanks in advance for any kind replies,

in2itdood





Post# 567486 , Reply# 1   1/6/2012 at 20:41 (4,464 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)        

Welcome Scott! Glad you have found the place where it is the norm to share and express your intense interest, fascination and/or obsession with appliances.

Post# 567503 , Reply# 2   1/6/2012 at 22:22 (4,464 days old) by electronicontrl (Grand Rapids, MI)        
In Michigan, too

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Welcome.
Grand Rapids here. Where in MI are you?


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Post# 567509 , Reply# 3   1/6/2012 at 23:01 (4,464 days old) by wayupnorth (On a lake between Bangor and Bar Harbor, Maine)        
Welcome

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I also stumbled on this site recently and found everyone to be very welcoming. I have my grandmothers old round Maytag wringer that runs as good as new. Electronicontrl's, your Kenmore stove is a gem.

Post# 567520 , Reply# 4   1/7/2012 at 00:44 (4,464 days old) by whirlykenmore78 (Prior Lake MN (GMT-0500 CDT.))        
Welcome Aboard

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Glad you found this website and thanks to Robert for creating it. I thought I was alone in my love for washers and dishwashers before finding AW.ORG. Here are my 1986 Kenmores to welcome you.
Nick


Post# 567523 , Reply# 5   1/7/2012 at 01:40 (4,464 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)        
Greetings Scott and WELCOME to AW.org!

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I'd like to echo everything Tomturbomatic and whirlykenmore78 said, plus add, AW is a wonderful place and you will find a lot of new friends here!

Here are a few more photos to welcome you! First my 1959 and 1969 Lady Kenmore washer/dryer Combos!


This link is the thread about the Wash-In Robert (our webmaster) and Fred hosted in May 2010.


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Post# 567524 , Reply# 6   1/7/2012 at 01:41 (4,464 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)        

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Now my '74 & '70 Lady Kenmore pair would like to say "Hello"!


Post# 567526 , Reply# 7   1/7/2012 at 01:48 (4,464 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)        

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And last but not least, the 1968 Whirlpool Imperial MK Xll set (with the very unique two way dryer door).

Again, Welcome to AW!

Kevin


Post# 567571 , Reply# 8   1/7/2012 at 08:07 (4,463 days old) by in2itdood ()        
Thanks!

Gentlemen,

Thanks for the warm wishes and welcome greetings.
Have a good sudsy weekend. Chat or email anytime.
=)
scott


Post# 567590 , Reply# 9   1/7/2012 at 09:10 (4,463 days old) by joefuss1984 (Little Rock, AR)        
lighted consoles and welcome

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Welcome to the new members!!

Also, Looking at all of the pics posted on this thread. I wonder why manufacturers went away from the lighted consoles?


Post# 567608 , Reply# 10   1/7/2012 at 10:28 (4,463 days old) by electronicontrl (Grand Rapids, MI)        
When I first found this site...

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It was sometime in the early 2000's when I first saw this site. I thought "OMG there are others out there just like me". Many of us are in the the same age bracket it seemed and had a passion for washing machines and vintage appliances. It was uncanny. Up to that point I thought I was an odd-ball. Then after seeing many basements converted to laundry studios, labs and show-places I thought "I can do that"? "Really"? And in 2006 the process began.



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Post# 567642 , Reply# 11   1/7/2012 at 14:39 (4,463 days old) by spinspeed (Far North New South Wales Australia (originally London UK))        
For the love of washing machines

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Hi Michael, I can so relate to what you are saying. From my earliest memory I loved washing machines and vacuum cleaners and dishwashers. My mum was quite concerned about my fascination with domestic appliances. I thought I was the only one who was so in to washing machines and was quite embarrassed about it. I am currently converting our basement in to a big old laundry room, slowly getting there. My collection is fairly small, only 7 washers but I love them all. I recently disclosed my hobbie to some work colleagues, of course they think I am crazy and have no understanding. My partner too, he also thinks I am a little unhinged and gets panic attacks when I go on to eBay incase I start bidding on another "old piece of junk".

This site is just the best. So good to meet like minded people. I am renovating an old GE Filter Flo washer. The advice and support I have been given by other members is just fantastic. My partner refers to this site as washing machine porn!
Simon


Post# 567698 , Reply# 12   1/7/2012 at 19:13 (4,463 days old) by in2itdood ()        
Thanks all!

Thanks for all the notes and pictures today guys.
I have been looking at the collection pictures that are posted ... and I am pretty amazed at the variety and depth of what is saved, preserved and restored out there. Several of you have the exact machines that I think are cool as heck .. I'm pretty envious. =) I need to start looking for my first vintage automatic! Maybe I can find a nice feild of washers someplace ...hehehehe.

scott


Post# 567723 , Reply# 13   1/7/2012 at 21:29 (4,463 days old) by washerlover (The Big Island, Hawai’i)        
Aqua Welcome

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Well, I couldn't help it -- here's a warm, Whirlpool welcome to the site! Lots of fun stuff here! Enjoy.

Post# 567867 , Reply# 14   1/8/2012 at 15:10 (4,462 days old) by whirlaway (Hampton Virginia)        
Welcome!

It seems everyone has the same story,it started when we were children.You will really enjoy the pic of the day and probably the vacuum site also.Welcome! Whirlaway. Bobby from Hampton Va.

Post# 567874 , Reply# 15   1/8/2012 at 16:10 (4,462 days old) by ptcruiser51 (Boynton Beach, FL)        
Welcome to aw.o

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Lots of friends here, everyone's welcome who plays nice.

I always had a washer fascination my whole life.

Finally found satisfaction in my later years selling them at The Home Depot. My job is mostly like going to Disneyland every day!

You've found a great place.


Post# 567945 , Reply# 16   1/8/2012 at 20:27 (4,462 days old) by in2itdood ()        
Thanks!

Hi Guys ,

Thanks for the continued welcomes, pictures and story sharing.

scott


Post# 568047 , Reply# 17   1/9/2012 at 09:44 (4,461 days old) by Cookietaster12 ()        

Welcome Scott. Nice to meet you!

Post# 568068 , Reply# 18   1/9/2012 at 12:22 (4,461 days old) by wireman (Lansing, MI)        

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Scott,

Welcome! Also a Michigander, live in Lansing, but spend most warm weekends over near Saugatuck. Fantastic collections! No old washers YET, but have an old 50's elec. stove (green!) in our basement as well as late 60's early 70's side by side fridge. Both still work GREAT!

Electronicontrl, LOVE your collection of both wringers and automatics! As a kid near Detroit, we shared a two flat with my paternal grandparents. My Mom's shiny new early 60's Kenmore sat beside Grandma's wringer. Grandma refused to use the new-fangled automatic; was CERTAIN it would not clean as well as the wringer. Both had lived rural lives up on Beaver Island, MI and life in the burbs was a bit foreign to both. My Mom was only TOO anxious to embrace the conveniences the 50's and 60's brought while Grandma preferred to do things the traditional way. So, those machines sat side by side for years.

Thanks for posting the pics of your collection, Electronicontrl, brought back some good memories!

Duane


Post# 568190 , Reply# 19   1/10/2012 at 01:14 (4,461 days old) by whirlykenmore78 (Prior Lake MN (GMT-0500 CDT.))        
Let me add

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My Whirlpools to the welcoming entourage.

Post# 568355 , Reply# 20   1/10/2012 at 20:08 (4,460 days old) by in2itdood ()        
=) oh happy day!

Hi Guys,
Thanks for all of the emails and suggestions. I did update my profile several days ago with more information about my current appliances. I will try to add specifics when I land back at home.
Thanks to Gordon in NC, I may have my first vintage machine soon! Thanks Gordon! =)

Thanks much,
scott


Post# 568383 , Reply# 21   1/10/2012 at 20:51 (4,460 days old) by Jsneaker ()        
Welcome, Scott!

Not to be the last, but I definitely wish to welcome you to our "WWW"-Wonderful World of Washers"! I sure hope you get the machine of your dreams! Jason


Post# 568384 , Reply# 22   1/10/2012 at 20:55 (4,460 days old) by Jsneaker ()        
Kevin, I love that "Woodie" Whirlpool Dryer

That wood-grain Whirlpool dryer's hamper/side-swing door is amazing! I had no idea about that feature-I do have a Canadian sales brochure with "woodies" in it, I will have to look. I MUCH prefer the swinging door, my Kenmore's a pain to load and unload.

Post# 568578 , Reply# 23   1/12/2012 at 07:54 (4,458 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
Welcome

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You found it for sure! Now you have lots of reading to catch up on, there is Kemore doctrine here for all!

 

Todd- love those Turquoise pair--yummy!

 


Post# 568672 , Reply# 24   1/12/2012 at 21:04 (4,458 days old) by geextrarinse (Hudson Valley, New York )        
Welcome Scott!

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I'm Matthew and I was so grateful to have found this group several years ago! YOu'll have lots of fun here!

This is my Pride and Joy GE DISPENSALL!!! My Holy Grail as it were...


Post# 569049 , Reply# 25   1/14/2012 at 18:35 (4,456 days old) by in2itdood ()        
Hi Matthew

Thanks for the welcome ... made some good friends already!Good luck with your move! Hope you have space in NYC for washing machines! LOL

Post# 569072 , Reply# 26   1/14/2012 at 22:10 (4,456 days old) by supersurgilator (Indiana)        

Hey Matt, love your profile pic :) so cute

Post# 569083 , Reply# 27   1/14/2012 at 22:55 (4,456 days old) by MaytagA710 ()        
Welcome aboard!

I am also a new member, I am coming up on a year in April. I love this site inside and out. I have loved appliances, specifically Maytags since I was a kid.




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