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Post# 391801   11/9/2009 at 08:25 (5,253 days old) by rll70sman (Hastings, Minnesota)        

A friend is looking for a portable washer to use in his condo since there is very limited space. I told him to watch for a vintage Kenmore or Whirlpool model on craigslist or look in used appliance stores. Aside from that, are there any new models he should consider? Thanks for any feedback.




Post# 391854 , Reply# 1   11/9/2009 at 12:54 (5,252 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)        

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Aside from the Asian and European offering (Avanti), really only one manufacturer makes top loading portable washing machines for the USA market. Whirlpool, Kenmore, Summit, Crosley, GE, and perhaps a few other brands are all made by Brastemp in Brazil.

Vintage units are fine, but the older they are count on at least few issues (leaks most common), and parts are becoming rare. Of choice I'd take the belt drive portables over a DD, as the former are somewhat easier to repair and parts a tad cheaper (just), that is if one can find them.

L.


Post# 391969 , Reply# 2   11/9/2009 at 19:31 (5,252 days old) by thomasortega (El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles de Porciúncula)        

... and the models made in Brazil and sold in the US as portables are freestanding here in Brazil.

The Kenmore which has a "smile" on the lid is an old Brastemp model (Brastemp Clean) and later sold as Consul (the budget brand)


Post# 391996 , Reply# 3   11/9/2009 at 21:07 (5,252 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey)        

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Check out Walmart.com.....for the home...sewing and laundry...under laundry click washers & dryers....many to choose from...even a matched set for $499.99, maybe an option!

Post# 392129 , Reply# 4   11/10/2009 at 06:39 (5,252 days old) by toggleswitch2 ()        

Avanti, BTW is Turkish.

Yes beware of leaks in older machines, especially if you have downstairs neighbors. One may want to consider buying new.


Post# 396659 , Reply# 5   11/30/2009 at 20:01 (5,231 days old) by amyswasher ()        

that a good way to tick off your downstairs neighbors. I'm sorry, here use my umbrella.


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