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Thread Number: 95054
/ Tag: Wringer Washers
Wringer washer users out there . |
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| Post# 1196954 1/12/2024 at 01:04 by Stan (Napa CA) | ||
Hi guys
Elisha’s post about searching for a usable wringer for his folks caused me to wonder how many here on the forum are using wringers exclusively? I recently had a breakdown of my automatic daily driver, and until I could get a part to fix it, I resorted to the faithful Maytag wringer. While using the old girl I thought to myself that years ago.. when my wringer was new..someone was very happy to have this machine and I imagined someone moving from handwashing with a washboard to something much easier like my wringer! Fast forward.. I was very happy to be able to use my automatic once my part came in and the automatic was up and running again. The wringer was certainly better than going to a laundry mat and certainly got everything clean..but the babysitting and being that physically involved.. The fact that it was cold rainy day meant that I couldn’t hang things outside and knowing that the wringer would not extract water like a spin cycle, I found myself wringing things twice in order to feel comfortable putting in the dryer. With that said..anyone using a wringer as a daily driver? | ||
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| Post# 1196956 , Reply# 2 1/12/2024 at 02:07 by qsd-dan (West) | ||
Not exclusively, but on occasion I use them. It help having 3 so I can transfer the load straight over to the next machine rather than having to dump and fill each time and store the clothes on an open lid.
I also run everything through the wringer twice on the last and final rinse (2 deep rinses). They are fun to use on occasion but drive me a little bonkers in long term use. | ||
Post# 1196958 , Reply# 3 1/12/2024 at 02:42 by Launderess  (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Regularly no, just don't have that kind of time.
If wasn't spoiled for choice with automatic washing machines (one Miele and two AEG) things might be different. Maytag handles washing large loads streets better than Hoover TT, but latter extracts more water in spin drier. When one does use Maytag wringer things are rinsed twice or until water is clear, wrung, then bunged into either of my spin driers or automatic washers for final extraction. Am not having sopping wet wash dripping about the place for ages. For large/bulky things that cannot be accommodated in any of automatic washers things are wrung twice, then off to laundromat and bunged in huge (and hot) dryer. While self adjusting rollers in theory are a boon with Maytag wringers it also limits how much water one can squeeze out of wash. Mind you makers of hand powered wringers and or power ones that had manual adjustment warned users against making rollers too tight. This both from strain placed on mangle (wringer) and whatever washing was being put through wringer. | ||
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Post# 1196970 , Reply# 4 1/12/2024 at 10:30 by Adam-aussie-vac (Canberra ACT) |
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I wonder how Maytag made theirs Into a automatic Pressure sensitive wringer | ||
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Post# 1196972 , Reply# 6 1/12/2024 at 10:48 by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.) |
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I haven’t used a wringer washer in over 50 years now. But my first washer was a Maytag model J that I bought used for $35 in ‘72. I used it exclusively for 18 mo to do all my laundry. Also, my last year at home as a teen we had a Maytag model EL. I found doing laundry with a wringer washer almost zen. The rhythmic procedure of doing the laundry was strangely relaxing and rewarding in that an entire weeks worth of laundry could be washed, rinsed and wrung out in 1 hour or less.
If we had the room for a proper laundry tub I’d be quite happy to get another Maytag wringer washer as a daily driver. They wash beautifully and even though the finished laundry isn’t as damp dry as laundry spun in an automatic or twin tub I never found that to be a problem. Eddie | ||
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Post# 1197001 , Reply# 7 1/12/2024 at 20:35 by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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.."automatic Pressure sensitive wringer.."
Use of springs and bearings played good part. See parts diagram...
cottagecraftworks.com/media/cata... cottagecraftworks.com/maytag-wri... On manually adjusted wringers one screws down a knob on top of mangle that applies pressure (tension). This will remain set until or unless knob (or knobs in case of two) are unscrewed to release tension. Maytag's wringer once one has "locked" tension by turning knob on top of wringer rollers will "float" within a given range. That is they self adjust for thin to thick items within limits. Only way to increase tension (IIRC) is by adding a second set of bearings. Beauty of Maytag's wringers is that if something too thick goes through (such as an arm..) tension is broken and wringer rollers pop apart. This is a safety measure that is most welcomed, but can annoy some users. If you try to put something too thick through Maytag wringer it will activate system, and there's nothing one can do to override. Amish one deals with for Maytag WW parts said one of the most common repairs is damage to wringer heads where people insist on attempting to put really bulky items through mangle and finally bust the thing. Maytag wringer head is a complex bit of kit. While Maytag did sell spare parts dealers and repair persons were often advised depending upon service required it usually was best just to get a new wringer head. | ||
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Post# 1197013 , Reply# 8 1/12/2024 at 23:14 by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Say what you want but people are still willing to shell out good money for Maytag wringer washers.
hibid.com/lot/179919135/maytag-w... | ||
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Post# 1197283 , Reply# 9 1/17/2024 at 03:38 by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Putting things through wringer twice | ||
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Post# 1197351 , Reply# 11 1/18/2024 at 05:21 by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK) |
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Wringers Exclusively .
Hello Stan while not using wringers exclusively some of us use them regularly, while nostalgic to use it depends on how you are feeling given that since wringer washers we are now used to an array of automatic,
economical and easier to use washing machines, but still good fun to use, and better for some tasks . I do put clothing though a number of passes, especially towels and with cottons I fold the fabric over increasing the pressure to get more water out . Usually over here it rainy wet UK we would have used a spin dryer , most family & friends I know had a wringer also had a spin dryer for quicker drying . Here is Darren using hos English Electric Wringer , and also his Creda Debonair Spin Dryer . Have Fun With Your Maytag Wringer !! ?si=CYxqDQsa8i9FRz3W Creda Spin Dryer ?si=lfE7ncVSmLZdt0xo This post was last edited 01/18/2024 at 05:48 | ||
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