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Thread Number: 87534
/ Tag: Twin-Tub Washers
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Post# 1120959 6/21/2021 at 14:58 (1,032 days old) by HobartHero  (New York) |
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I found this locally, but I just started collecting vintage washing machines again (since I was a teenager), and I don’t know what a fair price is for these machines. Are they good performing washers? I’d love some more information about them. The running condition is unknown as it was used for decoration, but it looks to be in great shape. But if it leaks or needs repair I don’t want to spend too much just in case it has major issues. I seldom spend more than $60 on anything, but I’m willing to if it’s worth it. Any insight would be helpful. I would probably get it Wednesday if I do end up buying it.
-Shannon This post was last edited 06/21/2021 at 20:56 | ||
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Post# 1120981 , Reply# 1 6/21/2021 at 20:01 (1,032 days old) by HobartHero (New York) |
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Spin Speed, Load Size | ||
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Post# 1120989 , Reply# 3 6/21/2021 at 20:53 (1,032 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay) |
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 That is the exact style that my mom had when I was still too young to even have any memory of it. I think I have the owner's manual and other documents in an envelope from when it was new. I like the big handles on the front and the streamlined styling better than the later models.
I wanted one of these to use on my back patio until another member advised that if it's not on a perfectly level surface and since its on casters, it would likely walk all over the place when using the spinner. I got a Maytag 712 instead. | ||
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Post# 1120994 , Reply# 4 6/21/2021 at 21:22 (1,032 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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We've discussed Easy SpinDrier washer/extractors dozens of times on AW.
www.automaticwasher.org/c... Extractor basket spins at about 900 rpms. About same speed as top loading automatic washers back in the day, and many front loaders until modern times. Wringers equal extraction speed of about 230 rpms so Easy's unit had that beat by a mile. Washing action is quite good, and rinsing actually better than say Hoover and some other twin tubs. The latter is because you're sending fresh water down center of cone which is sprayed into wash as as basket spins. This give a more through rinsing than when things are packed into a spin basket. These are fun units but remember there are nearly no NOS parts to be found. If something doesn't work you'll have to either get a used part off another machine, or try to create a work around. At the time many housewives preferred to remain with wringer washers because they took up less real estate than Easy SpinDriers. Also as noted by consumer testing and review organizations Easy SpinDriers did have a tendency to move about when spinning. Easy sold little rubber cup feet one could put under each caster to solve that problem. Unimac actually as a commercial twin tub not too much unlike Easy SpinDrier. www.carwashconsignment.com/upload... CLICK HERE TO GO TO Launderess's LINK | ||
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Post# 1120997 , Reply# 5 6/21/2021 at 21:29 (1,032 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac (Canberra ACT) |
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At my work I wish that we had those, but Due to certification and stuff like that plus the price of them is kind of why we stuck with household style washing machines and dryers Edit: OMG there roughly about 10 grand brand-new but either way I would love one of those in my collection if I had enough room | ||
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Post# 1121005 , Reply# 6 6/21/2021 at 22:48 (1,032 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Assuming You're referring to Unimatic Twin Tub
Yes, they are expensive, but at least here in states pop up often enough used going for much less money.
Unimac once had a single wash tub and extractor model IIRC, but don't see it offered any longer. unimac.com/products/washer-extra... offerup.com/item/detail/46906208... www.automaticwasher.org/c... Besides car washes Unimac marketed these twin tubs to hotels, restaurants, laundries... anyone who had large volumes of small to medium size items that wanted fast turnaround. A hotel could do tons of napkins or small table cloths or other linens. Restaurants same as well. A hotel or laundry could do shirts and other small sort of items. | ||
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Post# 1121371 , Reply# 7 6/25/2021 at 14:24 (1,028 days old) by HobartHero (New York) |
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Got it!
Picked it up today and it’s in really great condition overall. Agitation and spin basket work very nicely, pump also works with the drain spout. The only issue I’m having is that the rinse spout doesn’t seem to do anything. I’m also not familiar with how this operates completely either. Any help getting that rinse working would be great. Thank you
-Shannon | ||
| Post# 1121393 , Reply# 9 6/25/2021 at 19:13 (1,028 days old) by arbilab (Ft Worth TX (Ridglea)) | ||
 Congrats! That's a nice one, well cared for. The porcelain was pretty sturdy but the paint parts prone to rust. Believe yours is next-to TOL, with both spigots and the needle-spray cone extractor. Grandma's was a step or two down. Early 50s, I 'helped' her by operating the gearshifts [it was all I could reach].
Unfort'ly, no memory of how the pump handle or the spigot worked, except there was a ball-type stop valve at the sink end of the drain hose. | ||
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Post# 1121439 , Reply# 10 6/26/2021 at 06:37 (1,028 days old) by HobartHero (New York) |
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Water Connection!
I thought the connection in the back was a drain connection, this makes more sense! The instructions for the filter at that connection we’re not legible for reading either which didn’t help. The connection point is odd, looks like a quick connect fitting that comes off the back of the machine? Or is it better to just slide a piece of 3/4” hose over top of that fitting and connect the other end to the sink spout?
- Shannon | ||
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Post# 1121441 , Reply# 11 6/26/2021 at 07:33 (1,028 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Fill hose threads onto back of unit where filter is located. Other end of hose is fitted onto faucet taps. This can be by quick connect or threaded, whatever works for your situation.
Depending what you're doing and thus how controls are set fill faucet is either over wash tub (to fill with water), or over spin can (to send water into spray cone. Manual will say how, but there is a filter behind where water enters at back of washer. It is made from a type of wadded up cloth. You should open cover and inspect this filter to see if it's clean and overall state. If ok otherwise some muck, just flush it out, refold as per manual, pack it back into filter area then button everything up. | ||
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Post# 1121460 , Reply# 12 6/26/2021 at 12:52 (1,028 days old) by HobartHero (New York) |
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Water connection!
I cannot thread a hose onto the back of the washer and if what’s on this is a quick connect I’m not sure where to purchase a female connection to match it, but the connection may be removable, I’ll look into that first. I will check the filter and see how it looks before I run water into it. This is a model 30SS-A. Unsure of the year but so far so good with operation. Where are the grease/ lubrication points on this machine? I’d like to make sure I don’t burn up any bearings etc. How do I come across a manual for this as I do not have one.
-Shannon
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Post# 1121502 , Reply# 13 6/26/2021 at 23:53 (1,027 days old) by HobartHero (New York) |
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Permanent connection point | ||
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Post# 1121503 , Reply# 14 6/27/2021 at 01:03 (1,027 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Owner and service manuals
Are available from library of this forum.
www.automatice.org/cgi-bi... That or you may find them online elsewhere. Manual gives exact directions for lubrication points. Basically it involves removing spin basket, lifting up rubber boot and washer, turning spin post by hand and applying 2-3 drops of a light oil. Push boot and washer back into position, replace spin basket, then allow machine to spin for a minute or so to distribute lubrication. Stop machine, again remove spin basket, lift up boot and washer, wipe away any excess lubrication, put things back.... IIRC there is a grease cup on pump for your model, that may need attending to as well. See: https://www.ebay.com/itm/373547470603QUE... | ||
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Post# 1121516 , Reply# 15 6/27/2021 at 11:20 (1,027 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Does entire outer cover of filter come off (part where quick connect bit is attached at bottom?). If so suggest taking that part to favourite hardware store or plumbing supply to find proper quick connect mate.
Again service manual is available from library of this site. There you might find information about that quick connect part. | ||
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Post# 1121539 , Reply# 16 6/27/2021 at 16:59 (1,026 days old) by HobartHero (New York) |
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It’s Removable | ||
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Post# 1121552 , Reply# 17 6/27/2021 at 20:27 (1,026 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Post# 1121675 , Reply# 18 6/29/2021 at 00:06 (1,025 days old) by HobartHero (New York) |
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First Revival Run!
So I downloaded both the owners manual and service manual for this and went over the washer a bit just to make sure things were as they should be before running a load through. I tried to make sure I ran the load as the manual stated to do so. I loved the washing action of this machine, and just the big levers and everything just make this so unique and a lot of fun to run. I did have the agitator control lever removed for this video as I needed to replace a missing cotter pin which I have done now. I’ll make a full length wash and proper operation video soon after I fix the little quirks it has and give it a proper cleaning. Overall I’m very happy with this find.
-Shannon CLICK HERE TO GO TO HobartHero's LINK | ||
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Post# 1121736 , Reply# 19 6/29/2021 at 10:23 (1,025 days old) by ozzie908 (Lincoln UK) |
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@Shannon | ||
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Post# 1121754 , Reply# 20 6/29/2021 at 12:11 (1,025 days old) by HobartHero (New York) |
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Thank you!
Yes I’ve never actually done an appliance run/review video before so it came out decent. I used to do radio and actually went to school for broadcasting so I inadvertently turn my radio voice on every time I record anything, lol. I want to get this cleaned up and do a full length wash video and go over this in more detail. Hopefully I can do that sometime soon.
-Shannon | ||
| Post# 1121942 , Reply# 21 6/30/2021 at 19:21 (1,023 days old) by Hippiedoll ( arizona ) | ||
Very cool...
I enjoyed watching the video of your vintage Easy spin-drier in action.
VERY COOL! If I ever decided to do twin tub washing, this is the machine I think would be on the top of my list. We'll this and a 2-speed Speed Queen/Simplicity are probably tied. I like the 2-speed option of Speed Queen/Simplicity, but the size of the Easy 😊 | ||
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Post# 1121984 , Reply# 22 7/1/2021 at 05:41 (1,023 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK) |
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Easy Spiralator
Hi Shannon, great you managed to pick up one of these beauties, looks in great condition and the fact no seized parts is always a great start.
The Spiralator agi looks like it does a great job, we have a similar one in our Hotpoint twintubs and top loaders. I like the idea of the spin tube rinsing , the only model over here with it was the AEG Lavalux twintub from Germany which works really well. Enjoy your new find !! Cheers, Mike
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