Thread Number: 67514
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
Question for the vintage Norge macherim----- |
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Post# 902426 , Reply# 1   10/9/2016 at 22:19 (2,726 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)   |   | |
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Model WA425 first appears in 1953 and last appears in the 1956 washer lineup.
Model 221-370 does not appear in the Appliance Blue Book, but model 221-380 does appear for 1962 as a 2 speed, 3 temperature machine. 221-370 could have been a drop in model. |
Post# 902438 , Reply# 2   10/10/2016 at 03:39 (2,726 days old) by brucelucenta ()   |   | |
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How about pictures of both? I rather like Norge machines of that vintage. |
Post# 902579 , Reply# 4   10/10/2016 at 22:02 (2,725 days old) by peteski50 (New York)   |   | |
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I will attempt to display this beautiful early 60's Norge!!
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Post# 902581 , Reply# 5   10/10/2016 at 22:05 (2,725 days old) by peteski50 (New York)   |   | |
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Post# 902589 , Reply# 7   10/10/2016 at 22:57 (2,725 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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Never knew what was so reminiscent about those holes; indeed, Swiss cheese it is. Aptly named. Also was it you who coined it the "Noge" or was it Norgeman?
How we loves our "Noges." You know Steve, with that 4 wide paddle agi, The Spanker I call it, you need a high water level to get amazing rollover and subtle yanking. They work marvelously in the conventionals, aka, Wringers. Got a wild Norge surprise coming for Thanksgiving. |
Post# 902598 , Reply# 9   10/10/2016 at 23:54 (2,725 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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Yes, but if you don't use a full water level, they thrash just like the automatics do, but are just as clean as you say. Somehow we're conditioned to WANT turnover, and simply find it more convincing, not to mention, comforting. Funny. or as Butthead would say, KOOOL.
I'll post a close up and measurements of the Spanker tomorrow. I believe it is identical to the mid-60's automatic offering. Sweet Dreams! |
Post# 902644 , Reply# 10   10/11/2016 at 09:55 (2,725 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)   |   | |
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The 1962 washer is the match to our first Noge dryer, also from around 62. The washers were only rated at an 8 pound capacity. |
Post# 902817 , Reply# 12   10/12/2016 at 19:48 (2,723 days old) by washerlover (The Big Island, Hawai’i)   |   | |
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Post# 902819 , Reply# 13   10/12/2016 at 20:06 (2,723 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)   |   | |
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The Hot/Cold temperature setting was common on Noge washers for a long time. |
Post# 902917 , Reply# 15   10/13/2016 at 15:08 (2,722 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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Post# 902918 , Reply# 16   10/13/2016 at 15:12 (2,722 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)   |   | |
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Post# 902952 , Reply# 17   10/13/2016 at 19:42 (2,722 days old) by jimmler (Nipomo, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 902973 , Reply# 18   10/13/2016 at 22:09 (2,722 days old) by lesto (Atlanta)   |   | |
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Do you by any chance have a video of the machine agitating? I'd love to see a look at in in operation. |
Post# 903137 , Reply# 23   10/15/2016 at 08:45 (2,721 days old) by turquoisedude (.)   |   | |
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Didn't Norge run a kind of 'Believe or Not' style ad claiming their washer could untangle a knotted sheet or something to that effect?
That's something I'd like to try this winter - pop a load of knotted sheets from the Westy or one of the Frigidaires into the Norge and see what happens! So whoever said I'd be bored now that I'm retired?? LOL |
Post# 903230 , Reply# 24   10/16/2016 at 00:17 (2,720 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc)   |   | |
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In one of my old 1950's issues of Better Homes& Gardens magazines they have an ad for a Maytag washer-a picure of tangled clothes is shown-the title-With Maytag no more "Whipped Wash!"Figure which machines would be guilty of that? |
Post# 903252 , Reply# 26   10/16/2016 at 07:02 (2,720 days old) by vacerator (Macomb, Michigan)   |   | |
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Borg Warner's strong business was automatic vehicle transmissions, and differentials. They wanted an appliance division like GM, and the others, but didn't invest in improving the product, but then didn't Norge washers have a lower price point? |
Post# 903372 , Reply# 32   10/17/2016 at 07:06 (2,719 days old) by vacerator (Macomb, Michigan)   |   | |
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revolving charge was very popular. It was the only credit card my parents had. Our local gas company offered credit terms for Hamilton laundry equipment. |