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Post# 751234   4/19/2014 at 15:28 (3,652 days old) by slocanite ()        

I have always admired the wringer washing machine that my mother used to wash our clothes so many years ago. I currently own an automatic washing machine that I use very frequently for doing my laundry. Sometimes I notice that my clothes get snagged on the agitator and start ravelling with the material getting very frayed from repeated washing. Would a wringer washing machine be any better to use to save my clothes from being torn in the machine. I am not sure if i would be able to use one in my current location in Slocan, BC where i live in a trailer. I would appreciate any information that could be given to me regarding my purchase of a new wringer washing machine.




Post# 751257 , Reply# 1   4/19/2014 at 17:15 (3,652 days old) by stan (Napa CA)        
hard to find a new one

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But there are used ones out there. A Maytag wringer was noted for it gentle but effective wash action. (gyrofoam. I've never had my wringer tear anything up.
HTH


Post# 751274 , Reply# 2   4/19/2014 at 17:57 (3,652 days old) by slocanite ()        
Thank you Stan

I have been looking at one on the Lehmans site but if someone could give me a better deal I might be interested in checking it out. I like the old machines but not this model as much. I liked the Speed Queen Models with the old fashioned wringer with the knob on the top.

Post# 751574 , Reply# 3   4/21/2014 at 01:48 (3,651 days old) by stan (Napa CA)        
Hi Alen

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I don't much about the Speed Queen wringers but others here do.
The Maytags all have nobs on top for the wringer roller pleasure, and a nob on the front to start agitation, or stop, as shown above.
You may find a good used Maytag easier than a Speed Queen, I believe there were more produced, and were fairly bullet proof.
Let's see if there are any Speed Queen users (wringer) that will come by and let us know.


Post# 751610 , Reply# 4   4/21/2014 at 08:57 (3,651 days old) by slocanite ()        
thank you

I would prefer a Speed Queen wringer washer over a maytag just because I like the design better and the shape of the machine that my mom used to have. thank you for your update. My name is spelled Alan.

Post# 751773 , Reply# 5   4/21/2014 at 22:45 (3,650 days old) by stan (Napa CA)        
Hi Alan

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Sorry for the type o.
Have you looked on ebay for a Speed Queen wringer? Anything near you. I'm guessing you've checked your local C.L ect
There out there. One will turn up if you just keep hunting.
HTH



Post# 751906 , Reply# 6   4/22/2014 at 11:49 (3,650 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
I agree with Stan

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Speed  Queens are out there; in fact, after Maytag, Speed Queen is the brand we next most often see, but then again there's been a bunch of Kenmore showing up too, and they're all wonderful machines, each with its own special little identifying markers, quirks,  and joys.



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