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| Post# 149923 8/22/2006 at 16:26 (6,454 days old) by gmmcnair (Portland, OR) | ||
Hello Everyone, I am currently in the market to replace my Kenmore laundry center. With a little creative rearranging, I should be able to put a standard washer and dryer in place of the stackable unit that doesn't meet our needs. It's a Frigidaire made machine and it works fine, no problems, but I cannot reach the water faucets to shut them off in the event of a ruptured hose. That makes me REALLY nervous. I would like to find something with a bit of vintage flair, but this machine is going to need to be a daily use machine, something that's going to stand up to 1-2 loads per day, and have parts available for repair as necessary, from an appliance shop if no one on the forum has something to sell. I've been reading the posts, and I find the wonderful old Thors, Frigidaires, and Kelvinators wonderful, but I need something a little more common, but not so common as the new plastic tubbed machines or the front loaders that make old houses shake. I would also like to be able to call an appliance repair company on those occasions that I'm in over my head. Of course, once I get my basement "showroom" complete one of these years, I would love to find some of these rarities. Until then, I need something to get my clothes clean and looks in character with our 1947 vintage house. Since I am new to this, what would all of you recommend? Basically, something with a reasonable tub capacity, relatively easy to service (I am a novice), and a good parts network. Thank you all so much...this is a wonderful place. I didn't know so many people shared my interest. :-) Mike | ||
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| Post# 149924 , Reply# 1 8/22/2006 at 16:29 (6,454 days old) by westytoploader () | ||
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One word: MAYTAG! I'm thinking large-capacity, such as an A806. | ||
Post# 149945 , Reply# 2 8/22/2006 at 18:41 (6,454 days old) by goatfarmer  (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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| Post# 149969 , Reply# 3 8/22/2006 at 20:33 (6,454 days old) by andrewinorlando () | ||
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Maytags, Whirlpools (belt drive) or the GE Filter Flo....all seem to last forever. | ||
| Post# 149974 , Reply# 4 8/22/2006 at 20:58 (6,454 days old) by brettsomers () | ||
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maytags from the 70s have the look of 50s appliances. if in white, it would blend well. (image borrowed from AW.org) 
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Post# 149995 , Reply# 5 8/22/2006 at 23:14 (6,454 days old) by pdub (Portland, Oregon) |
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Mike,
I think a GE Filter-Flo set with the Extra Rinse option is what you need. I think I remember you mentioning in another thread that getting the detergent out of clothes was important to you (skin allergies). While Maytag's are great machines they lack that extra rinse option and also don't have a spray rinse in the final spin, only in the wash spin. I find myself turning the dial back when a load is done just to get one more rinse as I too like to make sure all the detergent is out of the clothes. I also love the solid tub machines that have the overflow rinse but those are going to be old enough that they might not stand up to regular use without some maintenance and parts. These are just my thoughts and am sure others may know of more machines with the extra rinse feature. Patrick | ||
| Post# 150045 , Reply# 7 8/23/2006 at 07:52 (6,453 days old) by mayken4now (Panama City, Florida) | ||
Maytag A810 TOL | ||
| Post# 150092 , Reply# 9 8/23/2006 at 12:36 (6,453 days old) by gmmcnair (Portland, OR) | ||
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Thanks Everyone...
...and Steve, I'm drooling over those beautiful harvest Maytags. However, the cost of shipping puts them out of the running. :-( Patrick, you're incredibly observant about posts. I do have a real sensivity to detergents. Certain products with enzymes and certain fragrances leave welts on my skin, so I think an extra rinse option would be good. (Right now, I buy the enzyme free Trader Joe's detergent and it doesn't bother me, but I miss Tide). I like Dan's idea about a Norge Fedders machine....LOL...I love the "CLUNKS" they make and how much water they spin out. If I'm correct in remembering, Admiral, Magic Chef, Wards, and Western Auto machines were also that design and all built like (noisy) tanks. They used to have the commercial Norges at a laundromat nearby, and I really enjoyed using them. I used to have a GE filter flo, and I loved the clunks on those too....LOL. Thank you all for your collective input. I really appreciate it. I will probably start my search on Craig's list and go from there. :-) Thanks! Mike | ||
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Post# 150154 , Reply# 10 8/23/2006 at 16:34 (6,453 days old) by gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA) |
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Mike--- I don't know about your area, but here in the south those old 'Noges show up all the time---as well as their re-badged relatives. Good luck with your search---you will find something kool----just because you are looking! | ||
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