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Laundry Room News: "Temper, Temper" & The SQ Moves On
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Post# 808734   2/11/2015 at 05:49 (3,333 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)        

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And here you thought the latest dryer technology involved heat pumps. No, no, no. The cinder block is currently all the rage in my laundry room!

I'm providing foster care for two cats, one of whom became tangled underfoot as I was loading the dryer a couple of days ago. A poorly-executed evasive move left me with a strained ankle and a twisted knee (my bad one, of course). In a moment of seeing-red pain, I slammed the dryer door with the might of Thor, leaving the receiver broken and the door slightly bent. Why I thought that was going to help is beyond me.  At any rate, the cinder block is providing aid 'til the repairs can be made.

 

In other news:  The Speed Queen AWN542 is moving on!  A good friend, who is going through a very rough time financially and has 2 kids, found oil seeping out from under his 15-year old (brand unknown) top-loader.  Speed Queen to the rescue!  I rarely use it and am downsizing; they really need a washer. 

 


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Post# 808735 , Reply# 1   2/11/2015 at 05:53 (3,333 days old) by appnut (TX)        

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I'm sorry you got hurt, especially with the bad knee.  Glad the SQ could go to a needy home.  Front loaders rule and outclean the toughest laundry anyway.  Long live Sanitize cycles!!!


Post# 808737 , Reply# 2   2/11/2015 at 06:02 (3,333 days old) by henene4 (Heidenheim a.d. Brenz (Germany))        
Maybe...

A new dryer could take the SQs place? Maybe the cinder block counter part? ;)
But anyway, hope your knee gets better again soon...


Post# 808756 , Reply# 3   2/11/2015 at 09:18 (3,333 days old) by golittlesport (California)        
What will take the SQ's place?

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I know you say you are downsizing....but that empty spot will haunt you. I have a feeling that something new will be there for you to share with us soon. :-)

Very nice gesture for you to give your SQ to someone in need. As you sow shall you reap.


Post# 808782 , Reply# 4   2/11/2015 at 12:42 (3,333 days old) by logixx (Germany)        
Been there, done that

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Reminds me of how we used to duct-tape the door of our first dryer shut. And you breaking the door of your dryer totally reminds me of all the thing I broke in a rush of red-seeing pain because I ran against them, into them, bumped my head on them...

 

Downsizing you say? You wanna keep it small? Compact? Almost invisibly small? Okay...


Post# 808783 , Reply# 5   2/11/2015 at 12:43 (3,333 days old) by logixx (Germany)        

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You know you want it! wink


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Post# 808789 , Reply# 6   2/11/2015 at 13:20 (3,333 days old) by henene4 (Heidenheim a.d. Brenz (Germany))        

I can't stop laughing...

Post# 808791 , Reply# 7   2/11/2015 at 13:30 (3,333 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)        

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Bob---I'm right with you in your appraisal of modern front-loaders! The SQ was fun, but when it came down to which machine was going to a new home, there was no question. My friends will have a reliable, relatively easy to service workhorse for years to come.

Henene4- It would be nice to have two dryers...but no. The Frigidaire will stand alone.

Rich-- I honestly think I'm done with extra appliances for the first time in my life. I will admit that a snazzy Maytag pair in the appliance store window has been winking at me...but I can't justify spending $3,000 for a new set. This 'fiscally responsible' thing is so new to me, LOL!

Alex-- You know me too well. Everyone I've steered toward LG really likes their washers...but they're too big to fit through the doorway to my laundry room. That's why Maytag seems the logical choice for my next pair. The new models have a 4.5 cu. ft. tub, but a footprint that fits through all the doorways of the house. Unfortunately, it doesn't come with a mini washer, as does the LG.


Post# 808793 , Reply# 8   2/11/2015 at 13:46 (3,333 days old) by henene4 (Heidenheim a.d. Brenz (Germany))        
Though you said you don't need anything new...

Would the new TOL WP TL work? It's only half an inch wider than the 4.5 Maytag...

Post# 808794 , Reply# 9   2/11/2015 at 13:46 (3,333 days old) by washman (o)        
Oh Frig

sorry to hear.

At least the SQ is going to a deserving family who will get good use from it.

Hang in there, watch the meds, and be careful.

Now about those pods..........................:)


Post# 808795 , Reply# 10   2/11/2015 at 13:58 (3,333 days old) by logixx (Germany)        

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Don't worry, the new LGs will come in 5.6, 5.2 and 4.5 cu.ft capacity. laughing The 4.5 model should fit through your doors so you can go ahead any buy it. innocent


Post# 808796 , Reply# 11   2/11/2015 at 14:09 (3,333 days old) by golittlesport (California)        

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Maybe you can find an old belt drive Whirlpool/Kenmore to play with or something else vintage. Keep your eyes of Craig's List. Hate to see those hookups go to waste! ;-)


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