Thread Number: 61833
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
Ahoy Fellow Aussies! Which non-electronic Top Loader is my best bet for a "daily driver"? |
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Post# 844920 , Reply# 1   10/9/2015 at 06:08 (3,114 days old) by twinniefan (Sydney Australia)   |   | |
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Post# 844981 , Reply# 3   10/9/2015 at 17:33 (3,114 days old) by whirlykenmore78 (Prior Lake MN (GMT-0500 CDT.))   |   | |
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If you can get past the not being made in AU(SQs are made in Wisconsin USA) SQ machines are a very rugged build that will last many years. The design has been Laundromat proven for decades. Otherwise from what little knowledge I have of Aussie machines I would think maybe something based on the Maytag design.
WK78 |
Post# 845080 , Reply# 5   10/10/2015 at 11:04 (3,113 days old) by whirlykenmore78 (Prior Lake MN (GMT-0500 CDT.))   |   | |
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I'm not sure how common the Whirlpool direct drive top loaders are in AU, but if you can get one it is one of the best EVER! Great cleaning and reliability as well as easy to fix when a problem does pop up. Again this would be a USA machine, made in Ohio. The capacity is 9KG and they do need a hot water connection as with any US machine.
Nick, (WK78) |
Post# 845232 , Reply# 6   10/11/2015 at 04:43 (3,112 days old) by wishywashy (Brisbane, QLD, Australia)   |   | |
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Roger on that Nick. I'll keep the radar switched on for any threads that go through here on them... Many Thanks again, WishyWashy. |
Post# 845500 , Reply# 10   10/12/2015 at 20:18 (3,111 days old) by mattywashboy (Perth, Western Australia)   |   | |
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Heres a video of my old Hitachi PAF series that Steve (Streakers) is talking of. Mine was an earlier model than the 'white' series but still the same mechanics. I did love this machine despite it being a bit beaten up. Very strong wash action as you can see and a good fast spin.
I still see these popping up on Gumtree or Ebay so always something to consider if needed. |
Post# 845501 , Reply# 11   10/12/2015 at 20:20 (3,111 days old) by mattywashboy (Perth, Western Australia)   |   | |
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