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Thread Number: 89908
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
What is your favorite washing machine? |
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| Post# 1145274 3/26/2022 at 22:56 (761 days old) by Jaylikethebird (Los Angeles, CA) | ||
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This should be fun! What is your favorite washer/dryer? I'll start: The 1955-1959 GE Combo washer/dryer in turquoise! (My favorite washer/dryer used to be the 1950-1955 Westinghouse Laundromat/Clothes Dryer.)
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| Post# 1145275 , Reply# 1 3/26/2022 at 23:09 (761 days old) by Smartdrive1100 (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) | ||
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Post# 1145276 , Reply# 2 3/26/2022 at 23:27 (761 days old) by appnut  (TX) |
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If it has to be a Combination Washer/Dryer
The 33" wide Lady Kenmore Combos
As far as a side-by-side, I have too many I cannot narrow them down to less than 5-10 sets. CLICK HERE TO GO TO appnut's LINK | ||
| Post# 1145287 , Reply# 3 3/27/2022 at 11:24 (760 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah) | ||
That's easy for me
My grandparent's Kenmore 90 Series top load washer along with the matching electric dryer that they used to have. I am now a proud new owner of the washer since my grandfather just recently passed.
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Post# 1145292 , Reply# 4 3/27/2022 at 13:35 (760 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD) |
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Each and every laundry appliance, dishwasher, range and small kitchen appliance that I wanted and dreamed about getting and finally the dream came true. | ||
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Post# 1145308 , Reply# 6 3/27/2022 at 17:37 (760 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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 After all the blood, sweat and tears that I put into my 1956 GE Combo, I have to admit it's probably THE machine that if I could only have one, I'd pick over the others in my modest collection.
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Post# 1145309 , Reply# 7 3/27/2022 at 17:52 (760 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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| Post# 1145311 , Reply# 8 3/27/2022 at 17:58 (760 days old) by Blackstone (Springfield, Massachusetts) | ||
My Blackstone 350 That I Sold
At least 10 years ago, I sold the Blackstone 350 that was used in our family. It was in our kitchen; we lived behind the store (Acme Electronic Co. in Springfield, Mass.). This old AW thread shows that 350, including date stamps inside, showing when my father and I did repair work.
I don't know where this 350 is right now, but this 10-year-old Imperial thread displays it. This is My Favorite Washing Machine. Obviously. CLICK HERE TO GO TO Blackstone's LINK
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Post# 1145312 , Reply# 9 3/27/2022 at 18:00 (760 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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| Post# 1145332 , Reply# 10 3/27/2022 at 20:44 (760 days old) by Pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada) | ||
these set from my youth
1972 inglis superb washer with matching dryer and this 40 year old inglis liberator dryer that grandmother own that was match with a 3 cycle push to start inglis liberator with only wash rinse temp knob
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Post# 1145338 , Reply# 11 3/27/2022 at 21:50 (760 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD) |
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Paul, when you use your beautiful GE combo, do you put heavier items through a machine that actually extracts water before putting them back in to dry? I did with almost anything I put through my combos, even Brenda Bendix. Now I re-spin most everything in one of the Mieles. | ||
| Post# 1145345 , Reply# 12 3/27/2022 at 22:18 (760 days old) by drummerboy928 (Illinois) | ||
My favorite machine I own
It’s hard for me not to pick all of my machines as my favorites, but If I had to choose just one machine, it would be my 2001 Kenmore Elite Catalyst washer. I’ve had it for less than a year but it’s so versatile, and provides a strong cleaning, no matter what cycle is selected. Plus the Catalyst cleaning action is beautiful in itself!
~ pictures shown are with whirlpool and Kitchenaid dual action agitators. This machine from factory has a Ultimate Care agitator, I just don’t have any pictures of it currently with that agitator~ | ||
| Post# 1145346 , Reply# 13 3/27/2022 at 22:29 (760 days old) by Maytag85 (Sean A806) | ||
1963 RCA Whirlpool Imperial Mark XII
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Post# 1145359 , Reply# 14 3/28/2022 at 02:06 (759 days old) by aircub (Huntington, AR) |
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1963 v12 filter flo my mothers first washer was almost like this but was not a suds saver. I loved to shift of the wash and the brake!
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| Post# 1145360 , Reply# 15 3/28/2022 at 02:26 (759 days old) by 70series ( Connecticut.) | ||
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Panasonicvac My parents Kenmore model was very close; 110.20902, and that was my favorite washer of the ones I have had thought my life. | ||
| Post# 1145398 , Reply# 16 3/28/2022 at 14:12 (759 days old) by Thatwasherguy (Kentucky) | ||
I’ve posted these before, but…
My favorite machines of all time are the 1966-1980 “new generation” central dial Maytags, specifically the A-108 and DE-406 series 01 from my childhood, although, I have come to appreciate the A-208 and DE-408 a lot more since acquired a set from 1978 not quite a year ago. Here’s a few pictures of them.
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Post# 1145400 , Reply# 17 3/28/2022 at 14:19 (759 days old) by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA) |
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My favorite washing machine... GE! All the way GE filter-flo! | ||
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Post# 1145407 , Reply# 18 3/28/2022 at 17:07 (759 days old) by abcomatic (Bradford, Illinois) |
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My favorite washing machine I really like my 1960 Easy spindrier. My favorite dryer is my 1980 Maytag. Don't forget my ABC wringer washers and my 1950 Dexter- twin-Dex. | ||
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Post# 1145456 , Reply# 19 3/29/2022 at 12:08 (758 days old) by rinso (Meridian Idaho) |
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I wish I had kept my Frigidaire 1-18. It's still my favorite out of all the washers I have owned. | ||
| Post# 1145459 , Reply# 20 3/29/2022 at 12:53 (758 days old) by gregingotham (New York) | ||
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Frigidaire Frigidaire gets my vote...anything from the 50s, 60s or 70s.
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Post# 1145464 , Reply# 21 3/29/2022 at 13:59 (758 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis) |
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| Post# 1145523 , Reply# 22 3/29/2022 at 22:58 (758 days old) by Jaylikethebird (Los Angeles, CA) | ||
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Love all of everyone's machines! Robert and Paul, I absolutely love both of your collections! | ||
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Post# 1145529 , Reply# 23 3/30/2022 at 04:48 (757 days old) by ozzie908 (Lincoln UK) |
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Stunning ! | ||
| Post# 1145564 , Reply# 24 3/30/2022 at 13:30 (757 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
 1975 Series 01 HA806.
I rescued this from the crusher, did some minor repairs and ran it for 1 year. I was so impressed with it, I tore it down and did the typical hardcore Qsd-Dan rebuild and have been enjoying the machine for 13 years without one single repair.
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| Post# 1145609 , Reply# 25 3/31/2022 at 12:27 (756 days old) by firedome (Binghamton NY & Lake Champlain VT) | ||
Frigidaaaaire!
1:18 JetCone!
PhilR isn't on here much anymore due to family health issues but I'd wager it' be his Frigidaire Control Tower set, similar to Robert's gorgeous black ones above. | ||
| Post# 1145635 , Reply# 27 4/1/2022 at 00:11 (755 days old) by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas) | ||
One of my favorite Kenmore styles.
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Post# 1145641 , Reply# 28 4/1/2022 at 03:37 (755 days old) by whirlykenmore78 (Prior Lake MN (GMT-0500 CDT.)) |
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Favorite washers: | ||
| Post# 1145692 , Reply# 29 4/2/2022 at 04:24 (754 days old) by statomatic (France) | ||
Brandt Statomatic 418, the machine from my childhood
statomatic.e-monsite.com/blog/art... And that really cool German commercial washer Seibt&Kapp Gudrun : | ||
| Post# 1145709 , Reply# 31 4/2/2022 at 13:17 (754 days old) by Elginkid (Cincinnati, OH) | ||
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Post# 1146132 , Reply# 32 4/9/2022 at 17:44 (747 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA) |
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Still a GE fan but…
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Post# 1146272 , Reply# 33 4/11/2022 at 10:11 (745 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK) |
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Would Be The Servis Supertwin !! 
Childhood family Servis Supertwin Twintub washer, was used 3 times a week , 2 hrs a session, sometimes on a saturday when required for a family of 6 for 16 years, it had a yearly maintenance contract , usually just motor brushes required
but only had 2 spin motors and 1 outlet hose replaced in all that time !!
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| Post# 1146287 , Reply# 34 4/11/2022 at 12:48 (745 days old) by statomatic (France) | ||
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Post# 1146532 , Reply# 35 4/14/2022 at 03:21 (742 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK) |
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Servis Service !!
Hello Statomatic, Servis UK where the only independent laundry manufacturer and from day one in 1929 offered an man and a van to look after any issues with these new fangled machines in the customers home. for a few pounds a year an engineer would turn up to inspect your machine and change any parts, brushes , hoses etc so keeping it in tip top condition, if then your machine stopped working you phoned the local Servis Service dept and and engineer would come out to fix the washer in your home.
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| Post# 1146625 , Reply# 36 4/15/2022 at 17:15 (741 days old) by maytaga806 (Howell, Michigan) | ||
The Maytag A712!!!!
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Post# 1146683 , Reply# 37 4/16/2022 at 10:55 (740 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut) |
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Too many favorites to mention, but right now
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Post# 1146684 , Reply# 38 4/16/2022 at 11:15 (740 days old) by robbinsandmyers (Conn) |
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Post# 1146685 , Reply# 39 4/16/2022 at 12:16 (740 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Ken, you've got excellent taste. My Godfather's wife got the WCI65 to replace her worn out WO65-2 and I got to play with the WCI65 over the span of 2-3 years from almost brand new. She didn't have a dryer until like 1966 or 1967. She got her sister's 1952-1954 Filtrator dryer after her sister got a new matching pair, obviously another Frigidaire pair no doubt. The WCI65 was replaced with an avocado 1/18, but I never got a good look at it to see exactly which model and when it was acquired as I was away attending college from summer 1973-May 1977 and was at their house the last time sometime between fall 1977 and during 1978. The Filtrator dryer was replaced with an avocado Hotpoint dryer. Their coppertone/brown Tappan Dual-Drench dishwasher was replaced with a TOL brown Hotpoint Potwasher with Sani-rinse option. And would you believe their late 1940s/early 1950s Frigidaire fridge was still being used in the late 1970s?
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Post# 1163347 , Reply# 40 11/6/2022 at 23:58 (535 days old) by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA) |
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mine would be the GE filter-flo. It got everything thrown at it clean. | ||
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