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Never Used Easy Spin-Drier in the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area
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Post# 795269   11/21/2014 at 15:27 (3,415 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)        

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From Seller at: (email address removed)

I have a Brand New Easy spin washer. the Model # is SOL and the serial number is 32103. The hose is still in a plastic bag and there is a filter in it's original brown envelope. You can tell it was never used.
I live in California, PA. 15417 Bill $225.0


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Post# 795270 , Reply# 1   11/21/2014 at 15:30 (3,415 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)        
Yeah I'd say it's never been used!

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DANG that thing is clean!

 

But wait... does he live in CA or PA??

 

(Ducks & runs)  tongue-out

Kevin  


Post# 795287 , Reply# 2   11/21/2014 at 16:57 (3,415 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)        

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Yeah, too bad it's not closer, like in Pennsylvania, CA.


Post# 795311 , Reply# 3   11/21/2014 at 19:47 (3,414 days old) by Ultramatic (New York City)        

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Awfully tempted. But no room.


Post# 795323 , Reply# 4   11/21/2014 at 21:04 (3,414 days old) by moparwash (Pittsburgh,PA )        

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I can scoop it up...hide it from the hubby and it can star at wash in 2015!

Post# 795754 , Reply# 5   11/24/2014 at 07:04 (3,412 days old) by xraytech (Rural southwest Pennsylvania )        

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California is about 45 minutes from me. If it would fit in the Roadmaster and if I had the extra cash I'd pick this gem up

Post# 795757 , Reply# 6   11/24/2014 at 07:31 (3,412 days old) by neptunebob (Pittsburgh, PA)        

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Well if one of you wants to buy it I have the Toyota pickup and can get it for one of you if you like.  PM me if need be


Post# 795900 , Reply# 7   11/25/2014 at 03:57 (3,411 days old) by arbilab (Ft Worth TX (Ridglea))        

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Hope someone here ends up with this dream. A near-TOL spindrier with zero miles on it. If I had the resources and space....

Post# 795912 , Reply# 8   11/25/2014 at 07:08 (3,411 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        
Newvista58 - where are you?

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Louis ? Well, he mentioned to me that if I came across one and so far, I end up with losers.

I've never seen one so clean like this.


Post# 795939 , Reply# 9   11/25/2014 at 12:48 (3,411 days old) by wayupnorth (On a lake between Bangor and Bar Harbor, Maine)        

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A good friend of mine had one exactly like that model in his barn. His wife drove her big SUV in and crashed right into the wash tub, mashing the porcelain in and ruining it. He ended up putting it by the side of the road and it was gone in minutes. I would have loved to have it if it could have been made usable again.

Post# 796127 , Reply# 10   11/26/2014 at 20:30 (3,409 days old) by Streakers (Columbus Ohio)        
Mmmmmmm super tempting....

So folks.... The price they're asking is $225?

(heading to PA this weekend)

Would I be able to lay it on it's side to transport it? Thinking that if it was still available to either take the wagon or the van for ease of bringing it home...

I'm torn!!!!


Post# 796130 , Reply# 11   11/26/2014 at 20:52 (3,409 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        

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You go, Steve! Get thee to eastern Calfornia. Take the wagon and lots of fluffy blankets & quilted bedspreads - it'll travel fine.
It's a pristine beauty.

I know the thrill. After all, I did score me a 1935 Air-Way DirtMastR this fall. They are as rare as the Easy Spin. You'll remember me from the Columbus Vacuum Meet while you & Brian were visiting from Aus, deciding to move here.


Post# 796263 , Reply# 12   11/27/2014 at 19:05 (3,409 days old) by Streakers (Columbus Ohio)        
So....

Just spoke with Bill and his lovely Wife (she just HAD to hear my accent apparently! LOL) and I'm picking this beauty up on Sunday... So didn't really want to spend the cash... But alas - it's immaculate...

So - Falling Water on Saturday morning, James Taylor Live on Saturday night and then picking up this beauty on Sunday morning...!

Fun times!

I guess then I'll actually have two super cool washers to call my own now in the USA...!


Post# 796266 , Reply# 13   11/27/2014 at 19:54 (3,408 days old) by wiskybill (Canton, Ohio)        
Congrats Steve!

Thank you for saving me from this, I mean saving this machine.

I reeeeaalllyy gave this a lot of thought, even though I already have one, mine
is not new unused. It is a fun machine to use and you will enjoy it. I'm glad it's
going to a deserving new home.

Bill


Post# 796270 , Reply# 14   11/27/2014 at 20:44 (3,408 days old) by Streakers (Columbus Ohio)        
HA!

Then I think I'll be needing instructions on how to use it properly! I've used plenty of twin tubs in my time - but this baby is a whole different kettle of fish!

Bill - maybe you'll have to give me lessons! I get to Canton often for work - but have not really taken much notice of where people are located! I didn't realise that there were quite a few collectors in PA either! Shame we didn't have more time to be able to show it to you guys (if anyone was interested in seeing it)...

Any advice, tips trick etc would be greatly appreciated - as well as dating of the machine - anyone have any ideas? 62-64?

Cheers
Ste


Post# 796273 , Reply# 15   11/27/2014 at 21:49 (3,408 days old) by wiskybill (Canton, Ohio)        
That's cool Steve

Next time you come to Canton and have a little extra time we'll have to
get together. I'm pretty easy to find.

I don't remember the model# of mine, but if you check the Automatic Ephemera site, there is info. This one and mine are the same as the SCL model, although I am missing the Spira-filter. This will give you the specs for the machine. You may be lucky and get the user manual with yours.

My best advice is to enjoy it. I think of this as interactive laundry. It can be very therapeutic.

Bill


Post# 796389 , Reply# 16   11/28/2014 at 18:36 (3,408 days old) by Streakers (Columbus Ohio)        
Got it!

already...

We were within a fair distance - so picked up this baby today!

Ran it very briefly to see it works - nice and quiet... However I have some questions...

I seems that the spin selector is stuck 'on'... Any ideas anyone? I'm thinking something is just sticky from not being used and needs lubricating?

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Shame I won't be able to play with it till possible march/april! This will be going directly into our storage unit until we settle on the house... This one will sit next to the brand new in the box speed queen pair... LOL



Post# 796404 , Reply# 17   11/28/2014 at 20:11 (3,407 days old) by wiskybill (Canton, Ohio)        
stuck cables

Yes, when I got mine all four cables were stiff. Don't try to force the levers!

Crawl underneath and reach in with your hands to find where the cables attach
to the pump, transmission etc. and lubricate/move them at that point. Lube the cables too. That should be all it needs. Lube everything well wherever it attaches or moves and you should be good to go.


Post# 796436 , Reply# 18   11/29/2014 at 04:31 (3,407 days old) by arbilab (Ft Worth TX (Ridglea))        

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As above! Most of these we see, the knobs are missing as the mechanisms stiffened and the user just kept forcing them until they broke. We sure don't want that.

Post# 796690 , Reply# 19   11/30/2014 at 16:03 (3,406 days old) by streakers (Columbus Ohio)        
Ta Da!

And here she is! What a beauty!

And unfortunately, straight into the storage locker! I don't believe she's ever been wet! (Oh my!)

Anyone able to age this machine exactly?

And... Does anyone have an owners manual for this model? I'be easy purchased the ones from here, but they're not an 'owners manual' per se...

Cheers
Steve


CLICK HERE TO GO TO streakers's LINK


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Post# 796700 , Reply# 20   11/30/2014 at 17:09 (3,406 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)        
Thread Moved from As the Tub Turns to Imperial

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Congratulations Steve, thrilled you got it! Always fun to see a never used machine find a good home.

Post# 796718 , Reply# 21   11/30/2014 at 19:28 (3,406 days old) by moparwash (Pittsburgh,PA )        
what a find!

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I am glad it went to a good home!!..BTW, on the data plate, ZIP codes came out in 1963, so the address of 'Syracuse 3, N.Y.' would be before that time...in helping to date it

Post# 796770 , Reply# 22   12/1/2014 at 04:01 (3,405 days old) by arbilab (Ft Worth TX (Ridglea))        

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Shoot, not even a water spot.

Post# 796776 , Reply# 23   12/1/2014 at 05:41 (3,405 days old) by Easyspindry (Winston-Salem, NC)        
You've got yourself . . .

. . . a real gem there. They're the most fun to use -- and do a great job cleaning.

Enjoy!!! Good luck.

Jerry Gay


Post# 796783 , Reply# 24   12/1/2014 at 07:02 (3,405 days old) by mattywashboy (Perth, Western Australia)        

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Congratulations Steve!

Glad to see your enjoying life in the USA and have managed to get your first collection machine :-)

Enjoy it and best of luck for the future.

Matt


Post# 796787 , Reply# 25   12/1/2014 at 07:54 (3,405 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
Sweet Discovery

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I agree with Jerry they are fun to play with on level ground! My basement floor looks like the rolling hills of Arlington!

 

 


Post# 796790 , Reply# 26   12/1/2014 at 08:10 (3,405 days old) by wiskybill (Canton, Ohio)        
Fantastic!

Glad you got it home safe and sound. It looks like it just
came from the dealership showroom.


Post# 796849 , Reply# 27   12/1/2014 at 18:03 (3,405 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ)        
Wow!!

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That is de-lovely, congratulations on a gorgeous find!  I love the lint-filter agitator, it's a must-have on a Spin-drier!


Post# 796867 , Reply# 28   12/1/2014 at 20:26 (3,404 days old) by abcomatic (Bradford, Illinois)        
Steve, Yea!

HI Steve, You are going to love this machine. A word of caution. After you have lubricated the cables etc., when you use move the various functions, take care and don't break them off. I did laundry in mine last weekend. Just take your fingers and move them where each tab is connected and not on the outer edge or side. If they work loose, there are small screws that can be tightened. Have fun with this washer. Gary


Post# 796894 , Reply# 29   12/1/2014 at 23:25 (3,404 days old) by hippiedoll ( arizona )        
CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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what an AWESOME find!!

i LOVE it. and BRAND NEW/NEVER USED to boot!!?? that is just too cool!!!

again, CONGRATULATIONS!!! this is definitely something that looks like it would be neat/fun to use!!!

:o)


Post# 797618 , Reply# 30   12/5/2014 at 22:42 (3,400 days old) by Streakers (Columbus Ohio)        
Thankyou!

Thankyou for all the kind words folks!

I can't wait to get this baby out and play with it... I think it will be a heap of fun! Who wants to come and do a maiden wash???


Post# 826974 , Reply# 31   6/7/2015 at 16:41 (3,217 days old) by streakers (Columbus Ohio)        
So....

Wanted to replace the origin power flex on this beauty as the original is a little on the 'seen better days' side of things...

Off to the hardware store we go, get some new flex etc, flip the machine over and discover that I can't 'easily' access the connectors where the flex meets the motor...!

Help!!

Has amine got any experience with replacing a cable on one of these? The machine is amazing, just the power cord is really rough. The rubber drain hoses look fine...

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated!!


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Post# 826977 , Reply# 32   6/7/2015 at 17:11 (3,217 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
????

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What is the [power flex] part that you are trying to replace.


Post# 826989 , Reply# 33   6/7/2015 at 19:09 (3,217 days old) by streakers (Columbus Ohio)        
The

Main power cord, it's pretty ordinary... Everything else seems fine, just the power cord looks dangerous...

Post# 827028 , Reply# 34   6/8/2015 at 06:46 (3,216 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)        
Power Cord

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Oh, I have not worked on many Easy Spin-Dry machines, but it looks like you may have to remove the motor to replace the cord properly.

 

It was generally much harder to work on older appliances, although they were usually easy to get older things apart but much harder to get them back together again.

 

Today the challenge is often getting them apart without breaking the item, but the neat thing is newer appliances just go back together very easily, this is because today engineers design things to be assembled quickly and efficiently so it often amazes me how easily things go back together that you struggled with to take apart.

 

John L.


Post# 827108 , Reply# 35   6/8/2015 at 20:50 (3,215 days old) by e2l-arry (LAKEWOOD COLORADO)        
I bet it's not that difficult

but yes, the motor will have to come out to replace the cord. And by the looks of it, I wouldn't plug it in until you do! The cord terminals will have contacts, screws, in the motor. There's usually a cover on the motor held on with 2 screws. As long as you're at it, update the cord with a 3 pronged grounded one if it doesn't already have one. You can place the ground contact on one of the cord cover screws. Why be half safe? She sure is a beauty! I always wanted to try one of these. Growing up my friends Mom had one she used when her automatic was broken. Which seemed to be broken a lot. That was the late 60's. She's got to be 90 by now and I wonder if her old Easy is still in her basement.

Post# 827125 , Reply# 36   6/8/2015 at 23:38 (3,215 days old) by roto204 (Tucson, AZ)        
Cord replacement

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On our Spin-Drier, the cord meanders to the on/off - speed control section on the control panel that's held in place with springs.  Getting in there is a beeyatch.  Do some of these go to the motor first?  The wires would have to wander through those switches before heading to the motor, no?

 

On ours, taking the top off the tubs helps a lot.  But the faucets make it a super PITA.  Come to think of it, doing just about anything on a Spin-Drier is a super PITA, but they're so lovely when they run.


Post# 828898 , Reply# 37   6/21/2015 at 13:52 (3,203 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )        

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Late congrats on this clean looking Easy. Though not a fan of the earlier washers, they always generate a smile, especially the shape of these. I'm surprised at the size - it's not a big as it photographs; makes sense for the smaller homes most had in the 40's/50's and early 60's. Best wishes- hope the cord replacement happens without too much difficulty.


phil


Post# 828924 , Reply# 38   6/21/2015 at 17:23 (3,203 days old) by Streakers (Columbus Ohio)        
Thanks mate...

But the cord replacement process came to a rapid grinding holt... Urgh - once I flipped it over - I discovered that I was clearly way off in thinking it would be a simple process...

For the moment - due to lack of time, and patience and most likely skill, I've wheeled it back into the corner with the replacement cord in the tub and have left it be. It seems that it will be a bigger task than I anticipated - or could be bothered to take on right now...

Admittingly - given the size of it - I shall take some pics of this one - side by side with the Brand New Twin Dexter I just got for size comparison... However - you'll find those Easy's can still tackle a big load with ease!


Post# 829003 , Reply# 39   6/22/2015 at 10:32 (3,202 days old) by Kitty ()        
WOW...

I wish I could get my hands on that but I'm inSW Georgia, bout 1000 or so miles away :(


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