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Thread Number: 47895
What is your actual daily driver for your clothes (washers from 1970 to today: |
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| Post# 695001 8/7/2013 at 19:58 (3,907 days old) by pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada) | ||
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| Post# 695010 , Reply# 1 8/7/2013 at 20:42 (3,907 days old) by cfz2882 (Belle Fourche,SD) | ||
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my most used daily driver is a 1998 Neptune 3000.a 1981 filter flo and a 2002 splendide small Italian front load are also on DD row. | ||
Post# 695070 , Reply# 2 8/8/2013 at 05:40 (3,906 days old) by Easyspindry  (Winston-Salem, NC) |
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I use a . . . . . . 2006 Fisher & Paykel Intuitive washer and top load dryer. It's a great set. The washer has an agitator -- no plate. Jerry Gay | ||
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Post# 695083 , Reply# 3 8/8/2013 at 06:51 (3,906 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Post# 695084 , Reply# 4 8/8/2013 at 06:52 (3,906 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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| Post# 695086 , Reply# 5 8/8/2013 at 07:02 (3,906 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
Speed Queen Imperials | ||
| Post# 695092 , Reply# 6 8/8/2013 at 07:58 (3,906 days old) by electron1100 (England) | ||
Hoover who else!
Having owned 3 modern type front loading machines (Hoover AL-150, Bosch 1400 Express and a Hotpoint Aqualtis) I found them all wanting in various ways
Last year I found myself in a situation where I had to clear my collection of old machines, but I decided to keep a set (washer and dryer) those being the Hoover A3190 Electron 1100 and the matching dryer D6142. They have been in use for 8/9 months now as daily drivers, and all I can say is that they are excellent machines superior in all respects to the previous modern machines. The Hoover set up dates back to 1981 and it shows in the build quality, serviceability and dam right good design, some people describe these old type washers as "water guzzlers" well in fact my water charge has dropped by £2.00 a month now, also it costs 9 pence in electricity to do a 40 degree cottons wash, inefficient, I don't think so taking the age of the machine and the fact it was built in Britain unlike modern so called efficient machines that have a short life expectancy and are shipped halfway round the world, that's having been made by poorly paid workers aswell who do not benefit from the wests employee protection........... modern so called efficient machines are anything but efficient in my view None of the modern machines could cope with there rated full loads (6kg.6kg.7kg respectively), the Hoover would not even get all the load wet, the Bosch was better at this as was the Hotpoint but none of them washed or rinsed aswell, the Hotpoint had poor "turn over" in as much as an item of clothing put in the front at the start of a wash would still be there when it had finished a wash However the amount of re-washing items because they had not come out clean "first time" on all the three machines was damright frustrating to say nothing of the Hotpoints ability to balance and spin a load which was crap., And of course they all took ages to wash a load. There is a thread about what powders etc do people use, and it occurred to me since I went back the Electron I now longer have to buy expensive sudsy brand leader powders that claim to get stains out first time (a poor reflection on modern machines washing performance in itself), I now use Tescos or Waitrose own brand colour and bio powders, this is due to the superior washing performance of the Electron, it washes clothes beautifully, it is very rare I have "re-wash anything now" and anything that is that bad I either soak or use Vanish. They all come out less creased than with any of the previous machines, some may say oh that's because it spins at 1100, I say no to that, the first thing that it doesn't do that that the three previous machines did, is spin the clothes at the first pump out now I understand the reasons for doing this as regards powder removal but in my opinion spinning warm clothes is also a good way to put creases in them. The Electron also has high rinse levels this also not only helps rinse clothes but it also makes for a more gentle rinse by supporting the clothes in water rather than just saturating them and allowing them to rub over each other . Then the final preference is the sheer usability of the machine, being operated by a mechanical timer you can interrupt, stop, start anything you want, there is no waiting for a computer to decide if you can switch it on or off, no waiting for programs to run through, it is a damsight easier and more friendly to use than the previous three, and of course it doesn't need cheap gimmicks to make it attractive, it is a solid well designed and built washing machine, and in that it beats the previous three hands down. So there you are based on my experience of three contempory European machines and living with the Electron things have only gone down hill as far as I can see for mainstream washing appliances, so I have gone retro with better results :-) I am not blaming manufacturers as they have to meets the needs of the "Tree Hugger" zealouts who have the ear of goverments but at what cost I wonder? right that's my report on my daily driver 
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| Post# 695094 , Reply# 7 8/8/2013 at 08:11 (3,906 days old) by triumphtoledo (Shropshire/Worcestershire) | ||
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My pair Bosch V696 and Bosch WFL2260 front-loaders here. | ||
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Post# 695133 , Reply# 9 8/8/2013 at 12:46 (3,906 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 695134 , Reply# 10 8/8/2013 at 12:47 (3,906 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 695135 , Reply# 11 8/8/2013 at 12:53 (3,906 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 695137 , Reply# 12 8/8/2013 at 13:02 (3,906 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands) |
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I'm using my Siemens frontloader, that I recently required, a lot!
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| Post# 695143 , Reply# 13 8/8/2013 at 14:44 (3,906 days old) by redcarpetdrew (Fairfield, CA) | ||
Daily drivers... | ||
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Post# 695152 , Reply# 14 8/8/2013 at 15:11 (3,906 days old) by ultramatic (New York City) |
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| Post# 695159 , Reply# 16 8/8/2013 at 15:21 (3,906 days old) by keymatic3203 (Cardiff UK) | ||
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and to compliment the A3060 washing machine the D6042 dryer de luxe 
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| Post# 695178 , Reply# 17 8/8/2013 at 16:21 (3,906 days old) by Haxisfan (Europe - UK / Italy) | ||
Different kind of Hoover 4 me... but still very happy :-)
My current daily drivers are also Hoovers... but not really Hoover... let's say, the 2nd generation.
I owned my very first front loader when I moved into my own place back in 2000... that was an old Bendix (from late 80's) with only 500rpm... it was a present from my landlady bless her :-) I replaced the tireless Bendix with a Zanussi Nexus towards the end of 2001, this was also a gift from a friend, it was about 5 years of age... not the friend, the machine :-P I loathed it, but it did-ish the job until 2004 when I got to choose my own washing machine for the first time... yup, a brand spanking new Hoover Nextra. I always loved it to bits and I always will. It's still my daily driver to date, although, it has recently been granted a helper, another Hoover (Dynamic), with a more generous size drum, ideal for large items such as duvets and quilts... only for that really... after careful consideration I came to the conclusion that I don't really need the bigger drum for anything else as I like to do as many loads as I can ;-) | ||
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Post# 695192 , Reply# 18 8/8/2013 at 16:42 (3,906 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Was A Miele W1070 But Now
After doing several loads in the AEG last night am firmly a believer in "modern" German front loaders.
The Miele is circa 1990's whilst the AEG Lavamat is from the current decade (around 2008 or so is my guess), and the difference between electronic/mechanical timer control (Miele) versus full frontal computer (AEG) on so many levels was astounding. Using less water and doing fewer cycles the AEG rinsed better and more completely than the Miele. Part of this is because the former unlike the later has interim spins after the wash and each rinse cycle. Miele only spins twice between rinses; one short 30sec pulse (after third rinse), and a short full spin between the fourth and fifth. However where the AEG shines over the Miele is because of computer controls the machine can use feedback about load size, distribution and so forth to make adjustments without further input from Moi. For instance when the Miele went into spins it would try to balance a set number of times first. If things weren't quite right so be it and away the machine went often banging, clanging and or vibrating away. OTOH the AEG senses unbalanced loads and uses various methods of drum control to get the load where it should be. The best thing about rinsing with this more modern German machine is that on very absorbent/bulky loads where there much water is being extracted during spin, washer will slow the spinning, stop or whatever all while the pump is running to give a chance for all soapy water to drain, then things start up again. | ||
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Post# 695210 , Reply# 19 8/8/2013 at 18:25 (3,906 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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| Post# 695312 , Reply# 20 8/9/2013 at 09:14 (3,905 days old) by Iheartmaytag (Wichita, Kansas) | ||
Maytag | ||
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Post# 695332 , Reply# 21 8/9/2013 at 11:24 (3,905 days old) by logixx (Germany) |
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| Post# 695346 , Reply# 22 8/9/2013 at 11:58 (3,905 days old) by Aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa) | ||
Since at this time until I get further notice on my apartment dwellings.
I Trio wash. Ill take one vintage washer in with two front loaders, and a asian base extrator. Mr. COTTON I call him is a very strong almost new sounding Sturdy RCA Whirlpool. One speed One Cycle One water level. And I use It in a Green way at times when mega washing, is on the agenda. 
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| Post# 695349 , Reply# 23 8/9/2013 at 12:24 (3,905 days old) by Aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa) | ||
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Mega Green washing is just using the Whirlpool with three baths,
for sheets & towels. First batch of sheets or towels or t shirts..goes in the first sink. Then extracted in the spinner, then in the 2 fronts. For rinsing and spinning in the Asko or Bosch useally both. Then another batch starts. Open the back door let the sun come in music water.. Washing happiness. Normal or special loads wash in the front loaders. Got a GE filter flow which i have not used yet will be in next. Mr. Cotton is going to rest for a bit. 
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| Post# 695353 , Reply# 24 8/9/2013 at 12:31 (3,905 days old) by Aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa) | ||
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| Post# 695354 , Reply# 25 8/9/2013 at 12:49 (3,905 days old) by Aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa) | ||
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| Post# 695357 , Reply# 26 8/9/2013 at 13:00 (3,905 days old) by Aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa) | ||
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| Post# 695360 , Reply# 27 8/9/2013 at 13:24 (3,905 days old) by Aldspinboy (Philadelphia, Pa) | ||
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I ment to say the wash was done withen hour & a half.
With the RCA Whirlpool. Martin ...could you imagine all of your Neptunes, Together in the big house in the backyard. A big wave of sea like shape control panels. Maytag designers I once read that they shaped them to look like a wave. Gleen ... Your laundry rooms are so nice and cozy & sunshine heaven. Laundress ..I'm so glad you got that machine its a beauty. Hopeing you could post your on videos of the machine if you can. Logixx... The big washer and small dryer ..do you hang as well or do smaller loads? In my dream world I wish I could play or use all thee above washers lol nice thread. Darren k | ||
| Post# 695377 , Reply# 28 8/9/2013 at 16:13 (3,905 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia) | ||
You can be sure it it's 
Westinghouse....
Ok, made in Italy by Zanussi. Bought in early 2006, she's certainly earnt her keep. Our previous dog was incontinent so she's done 20 loads of washing a week for the first 3 years, about 10 for the next couple and average (7) after that, so that puts her at around 15 years old mechanically. Couldn't be happier. Great cycle selection. Very reliable. One repair - a replacement suspension strut. We've contemplated updating, but my own 'if it isn't broken, don't fix it' mantra prevents me spending the money when it isn't required. Picture isn't mine, model is. 
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| Post# 695383 , Reply# 29 8/9/2013 at 16:35 (3,905 days old) by gorenje (Slovenia) | ||
Washer | ||
| Post# 695384 , Reply# 30 8/9/2013 at 16:38 (3,905 days old) by gorenje (Slovenia) | ||
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Spin dryer & Dryer | ||
| Post# 695515 , Reply# 31 8/10/2013 at 06:03 (3,904 days old) by twinniefan (Sydney Australia) | ||
L.G. Turbodrum T.L. | ||
| Post# 695814 , Reply# 33 8/11/2013 at 11:00 (3,903 days old) by Hotpoint95622 (Powys) | ||
hotpoint95622 | ||
| Post# 695848 , Reply# 34 8/11/2013 at 13:08 (3,903 days old) by electron1100 (England) | ||
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Hotpoints aswell :-)
OH WOW more classic machines being used, it so nice to see the shining examples of classic machines through the sea of white plastic.
Thanks guys all around the world for flying the flag for vintage still in operation machines............The PEA is a stunning looking machine Ingemar and looks like it is built out of box girders :-) There are more I am sure :-) | ||
| Post# 695866 , Reply# 35 8/11/2013 at 15:07 (3,903 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas) | ||
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Here are our 1993 Whirlpool Electronic set. Whirlpool's TOL for that year. Still chugging along after all these years. 
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| Post# 695944 , Reply# 36 8/11/2013 at 21:23 (3,903 days old) by mtn1584 (USA) | ||
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Speed Queen AWN542 and matching electric dryer. Mike | ||
| Post# 695963 , Reply# 37 8/12/2013 at 03:15 (3,902 days old) by gorenje (Slovenia) | ||
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| Post# 695966 , Reply# 38 8/12/2013 at 04:12 (3,902 days old) by AquaCycle (West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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| Post# 695967 , Reply# 39 8/12/2013 at 04:13 (3,902 days old) by AquaCycle (West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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Post# 696350 , Reply# 40 8/14/2013 at 01:16 (3,900 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Flavor of the month.
These are my "weekly" drivers... for this month anyway.
From Left: a 2009 Kenmore He5T Steam washer, a Whirlpool Calypso, a Maytag Neptune 5500, a Fisher & Paykel Intuitive Eco (agitator) washer and a 1955 Frigidaire Unimatic!
I have 3 gas dryers connected for the drying duties as well: a Maytag DG808, a Kitchenaid dryer (w/window) and a Maytag 9900.
Kevin 
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Post# 696383 , Reply# 41 8/14/2013 at 05:22 (3,900 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK) |
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Servis Quartz 1986 set... | ||
| Post# 696386 , Reply# 42 8/14/2013 at 05:42 (3,900 days old) by aeg03 (London, UK) | ||
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My 2012 Zanussi Jetsystem is used nearly everyday with full loads and has been great. Nearly a year old. 
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Post# 696976 , Reply# 43 8/16/2013 at 21:14 (3,898 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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| Post# 696979 , Reply# 44 8/16/2013 at 21:33 (3,898 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
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Maytag | ||
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Post# 696994 , Reply# 45 8/16/2013 at 22:49 (3,897 days old) by ultramatic (New York City) |
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| Post# 697056 , Reply# 46 8/17/2013 at 08:03 (3,897 days old) by Northernmary (Huddersfield - West Yorkshire) | ||
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| Post# 697057 , Reply# 47 8/17/2013 at 08:06 (3,897 days old) by Northernmary (Huddersfield - West Yorkshire) | ||
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| Post# 697078 , Reply# 48 8/17/2013 at 10:19 (3,897 days old) by nrones () | ||
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Candy GO4 1274 LH in adittion to Whirlpool AWZ 3303 vented tumble dryer. Candy is going strong for over 3 years, washing at least 5 loads a week 
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| Post# 699571 , Reply# 49 8/28/2013 at 18:20 (3,886 days old) by paulwash (Niagara Falls New York) | ||
My Team !!
1979 Ge filter Flo "Ahh in love with her!!
1989 Lady Kenmore Ultra Fabric Care 90 Series My WORKHORSE sold to me by a neighbor 10 years ago for $35.00 Takes a beating and does not quit washes hard and white 2000 Kitchen Aid Superba bought brand new when my daughter was born 2 2000 Kitchen Aid Superba Electric Dryers Burn rubber and dry mighty fast and gentle never a problem! Out in the Garage 1982 hotpoint 2 more 90's model Kenmore washers and a whilrpool portable set and Kenmore dryer I am so proud every time I walk up the stairs with a basket of clean clothes CLICK HERE TO GO TO paulwash's LINK 
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| Post# 699572 , Reply# 50 8/28/2013 at 18:22 (3,886 days old) by paulwash (Niagara Falls New York) | ||
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My dryers | ||
| Post# 699573 , Reply# 51 8/28/2013 at 18:24 (3,886 days old) by paulwash (Niagara Falls New York) | ||
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My dryers | ||
| Post# 701606 , Reply# 53 9/6/2013 at 17:03 (3,877 days old) by jerrod6 (Southeastern Pennsylvania) | ||
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Miele 1986 Good rinses: 
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| Post# 701607 , Reply# 54 9/6/2013 at 17:06 (3,877 days old) by jerrod6 (Southeastern Pennsylvania) | ||
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entire machine Here is the entire machine a bit fuzzy but you get the idea. 
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| Post# 701608 , Reply# 55 9/6/2013 at 17:13 (3,877 days old) by jerrod6 (Southeastern Pennsylvania) | ||
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MIele 1986 The first picture says left side of control panel. Don't know what drugs I am taking but that's the right side not the left. | ||
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Post# 701609 , Reply# 56 9/6/2013 at 17:35 (3,877 days old) by henene4 (Heidenheim a.d. Brenz (Germany)) |
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Funny, the temps on Miele never do get below 30°C except on cold and delicates/woolens. would use 105°F anyway, 120°F for more soiled normal clothing or less soild sheets and towels, 140°F towels and bedding, 190°F rugs, pillows and conforters. Would like to see it doing a cycle. How much rinses is it doing? | ||
| Post# 701625 , Reply# 57 9/6/2013 at 18:50 (3,877 days old) by mixfinder () | ||
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Oldy 1972 Maytag 806. I have family staying with me for 6 months so we are averaging 3 loads a day. | ||
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Post# 701642 , Reply# 58 9/6/2013 at 19:55 (3,877 days old) by whirlykenmore78 (Prior Lake MN (GMT-0500 CDT.)) |
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1996 DD Whirlpool | ||
| Post# 701825 , Reply# 62 9/7/2013 at 18:07 (3,876 days old) by qualin (Canada) | ||
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Mine Well, this is a good thread, so I might as well post a somewhat fuzzy picture of my Hubesch washer dryer set. I've had this set going on two years now. 
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Post# 701842 , Reply# 63 9/7/2013 at 20:12 (3,876 days old) by jmm63 (Denville, NJ) |
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| Post# 701949 , Reply# 65 9/8/2013 at 09:17 (3,875 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
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Imperials | ||
| Post# 702064 , Reply# 66 9/8/2013 at 16:17 (3,875 days old) by jerrod6 (Southeastern Pennsylvania) | ||
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Malcolm Really love the look of these machines! | ||
| Post# 702271 , Reply# 67 9/9/2013 at 12:12 (3,874 days old) by electron1100 (England) | ||
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Imperials | ||
| Post# 702287 , Reply# 68 9/9/2013 at 14:14 (3,874 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
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Thanks | ||
| Post# 702348 , Reply# 69 9/9/2013 at 19:08 (3,874 days old) by Mich (Hells Kitchen - New York) | ||
HOLY S***... | ||
| Post# 1013013 , Reply# 70 11/2/2018 at 11:17 (1,994 days old) by MaytagNeptune (FireAlarmTechGuy4444 on YouTube. Interlochen MI) | ||
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