Thread Number: 58497
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
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Post# 810281   2/20/2015 at 16:40 (3,323 days old) by midcentnurse (Lake Charles, La)   |   | |
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Hi all, long time listener, first time caller. My partner and I are about to take custodial/ownership of a fantastic mid century mod, buying directly from the architect! Well, architects starting out weren't always the wealthiest home builders and our laundry room is pretty tight. It was made for a top loader and dryer from the 60s, not our new FL.
I know it's a terrible problem to have ;), but what are some opinions on pushing through the opposition and finding a great vintage TL and matching dryer or playing it easy and doing a new SQ FL... My partner has the knee jerk, scared it will be hard to fix etc reaction to something from another era. Even after I show him a pristine aqua blue Fridgidaire Unimatic! (not that ive found one yet) Trust heart or head?... Thoughts?...
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Post# 810285 , Reply# 1   2/20/2015 at 17:35 (3,323 days old) by stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK)   |   | |
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Post# 810292 , Reply# 2   2/20/2015 at 18:02 (3,323 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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The Whirlpool set in the picture are a good start if you want to see how it goes with vintage machines.
We had the same issue when we moved into our current house and our big Whirlpool Duet pair wouldn't fit in the laundry room. We had to find a front-load set that would fit the same footprint as a standard top-load machine, and ended up with Frigidaire Affinity.
It also appears that the window would be partially blocked if you had a set of FL machines on pedestals, so if you don't want to stoop too low, that's another thing to consider.
The '60s or '70s vintage machines I'd advise you to pursue would be Maytags or Kenmore/Whirlpool, but as was stated above, it may not be practical to have vintage machines as your only ones unless your household is small and they won't be processing multiple loads on a daily basis. |
Post# 810324 , Reply# 3   2/20/2015 at 19:18 (3,323 days old) by Spinmon (st. charles mo )   |   | |
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SQ tl it! |
Post# 810360 , Reply# 4   2/20/2015 at 22:10 (3,323 days old) by gmmcnair (Portland, OR)   |   | |
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However, one would be impractical for my only washer. If you look around a bit, you can find an older Whirlpool direct drive machine for reasonable. They have a nice vintage look with plentiful parts and easy servicing. They are also pretty bulletproof. Don't overload them and they are not hard on clothing.
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Post# 810383 , Reply# 5   2/21/2015 at 01:21 (3,323 days old) by midcentnurse (Lake Charles, La)   |   | |
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Yea it's just the two of us but Scott can be a clothes horse, multiple costume changes in a day ;) Im as handy as I need to be and can repair without a lot of fear, so the right vintage pair would be oh so nice.. See where I'm leaning?
I think SQ FL is the same depth. that's the only issue. Our current LG FL sits on the floor and I dont mind it being low at all. What I have realized over this research though is, there is just something more 'comforting' about a top load washing machine. FL are definitely cool in their own way, but different. What I've learned for the day :)
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Post# 810384 , Reply# 6   2/21/2015 at 02:07 (3,323 days old) by midcentnurse (Lake Charles, La)   |   | |
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Also, I know I am not alone in thinking those new HE top loader machines are some cruel joke unleashed on an unsuspecting public by angry engineers, am I? Every one I know who was duped into buying one has complained of the worst sin a washer could commit, completely dry sections of the laundry! Gross..
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Post# 810392 , Reply# 7   2/21/2015 at 05:12 (3,323 days old) by arbilab (Ft Worth TX (Ridglea))   |   | |
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Been spared firsthand shock at recent goobermint TLs. But seems some can be tricked into actually using water, some easier than others. HOT water is another trick, the cussed things lock up like a Windows computer if you jigger the hoses. I HATE mechanical things that think they're smarter than I am.
Word seems, Speed Queen TL most closely resembles an actual washer in their current product line. Mechanism is rugged and straightforward as well. Should be close to standard footprint. Certain charm to the bulletproof vintage iron, but time does wear down their armor and then there's the issue of unobtainium parts. |
Post# 811177 , Reply# 11   2/25/2015 at 21:45 (3,318 days old) by pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)   |   | |
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well in my best opinion you are better to find a vintage washer or a washer dating from 1993 and earlyer because washer 1993 and beyond you start getting dumb down water tempatures where hot is warm water and warm water like cold water edit pictures included as exemple and credit to the aw members to whose pictures i am using and saved on my computer
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Post# 811337 , Reply# 12   2/26/2015 at 15:54 (3,317 days old) by gmmcnair (Portland, OR)   |   | |
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