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Post# 342729 4/16/2009 at 13:14 (5,481 days old) by mistereric  (New Jersey (Taylor Ham)) |
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Post# 342742 , Reply# 1 4/16/2009 at 14:52 (5,481 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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Post# 342766 , Reply# 2 4/16/2009 at 15:14 (5,481 days old) by mistereric (New Jersey (Taylor Ham)) |
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(raises eyebrows) | ||
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Post# 342782 , Reply# 3 4/16/2009 at 15:41 (5,481 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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| Post# 342976 , Reply# 4 4/17/2009 at 06:48 (5,480 days old) by toggleswitch2 () | ||
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I have removed the lid(s) of various Maytags both with and without prying. The lid, once removed, makes a good template for see-through plexi-glass, lexan or other plastic transparent cover for those squemish about bypassing/disabling the lid switch.... | ||
| Post# 342997 , Reply# 5 4/17/2009 at 08:51 (5,480 days old) by everythingold (Grand Rapids, Michigan) | ||
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| Post# 343022 , Reply# 6 4/17/2009 at 10:57 (5,480 days old) by programcomputer (Ann Arbor Michigan, USA) | ||
Why on earth did they ever stop using them?
Why would they want a washers hinges to last a lifetime, and to NEVER rust out, and cause breakage. Big companies don't make money that way. You won't pay to fix, or get the customer to buy new if they last and have purpose like those little lid balls did. That's why the balls disappeared. In fact the very day the last Maytag with them was built, the company lost it's balls period. And that's why they became captive to Whirlypoolapoop. Thank god the are still plenty of units around to keep a fond memory alive... | ||
| Post# 343067 , Reply# 8 4/17/2009 at 13:37 (5,480 days old) by everythingold (Grand Rapids, Michigan) | ||
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| Post# 343074 , Reply# 9 4/17/2009 at 14:19 (5,480 days old) by programcomputer (Ann Arbor Michigan, USA) | ||
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lemme' digress here some...
Whirlypoolapoop- Okay kinda unheeded, but considering that they now control most of the washer market, and do not put out the most well loved products with their fast acting clothes shredding agitation systems, and partial hot fills and other things that make washday boring and less fulfilling, do as a company have something in their formula. They have to. Look at them!!! They are unstoppable seems like...BUT... Whirlpool once upon a time also put out some better made and less annoying stuff as we all can agree on readily. They must have done something right back then, or there would be fewer happy collectors like us, adn fewer still of the original owners still using them. No one will ever get as strong as they have putting out only caca'. Whirlpool grew positively with their alliance with Sears-Roebuck with their Kenmore brand who allowed generation after generation to buy washers and dryers on credit terms, and keeping a modicum of good quality in their products. IMHO pre-direct drive year stuff. My aunt is still scrubbing her family's drawers in her 1980 Whirlpool Supreme set similar to the ones that Matt just found in that mocha "lite" color...LOL I guess that I'm just sad as to what many of their "Name" brands like Maytag have become. Just the same old pool of options like the guy down the row with a few different dials and buttons has. No difference, no choice. Sorry tangent... Chad | ||
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Post# 343086 , Reply# 10 4/17/2009 at 15:31 (5,480 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH) |
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Well put Chad.
It is important to remember that Whirlpool was once much better than they are now. The reasons why they, and every brand they own, have fallen is because of a variety of factors. With only 3 mainstream manufacturers left, WCI, Whirlpool, and GE, there is less pressure to be innovative or build high quality products, especially considering the offerings of the competition. With Front Loaders taking over, I think it is doubtful any of the big 3 would invest heavily in top loader technology now. Most consumers these days are absolutely clueless about laundry. So far as most people are concerned, as long as the clothes come out damp-dry and smelling of detergent they are clean, regardless of actual cleanliness! If you need further proof, see how many people overload their washers habitually. Would the average user even be able to tell if the agitator dogs in a dual action type of agitator have failed? How many consumers even do any research before buying a washer or dryer these days? As an example, my mother purchased a GE Adora set and the ONLY cycle she ever uses is the 38+ minute "Speed Wash." It neither cleans, nor rinses well. The clothes are gray and not much cleaner, but they come out damp-dry and smelling of detergent so she is satisfied. The average consumer has about as much sense about laundry as a mud puddle, and the big 3 manufacturers are taking advantage of that by building the least expensive machines that leave the clothes damp-dry and smelling of detergent. Rant over, I feel better now. I think I'll sit down for awhile, Dave | ||
| Post# 343096 , Reply# 11 4/17/2009 at 16:20 (5,480 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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Post# 343106 , Reply# 12 4/17/2009 at 17:09 (5,480 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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Hinge balls | ||
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