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Thread Number: 95417
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
My New Vintage Set |
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| Post# 1200888 3/5/2024 at 18:24 by bellalaundry (St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada) | ||
I figure it's time to show my newest acquisition. I picked up this set a couple of weeks ago from a Facebook Marketplace listing.
The dryer squeaked a little at first, then it quieted down to a whisper! Much quieter than my Miele Dryer... The washer needed a new pump (thank you all who chimed in last week). Pump installed and it works without a problem. The old pump had a date on it of 1971, so I'm guessing that it was the original. There is something satisfying/comforting using a 50+ year old set. What I need are new lid bumpers (anyone have a part number)? I would also like an agitator mounted fabric softener dispenser. I'm not sure if they were available at the time, I appreciate any leads if anyone knows. Guy | ||
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Post# 1200894 , Reply# 1 3/5/2024 at 19:40 by combo52  (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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1971 pair of whirlpool, portable, laundry
Hi Guy, great those look to be in really good shape, probably weren’t used much, if you’re going to use them a lot, they probably should have a good going over at some point the dryer particularly as it’s very easy to do.
If you’re going to use the dryer as a primary machine and have 240 V available you can convert the dryer by installing the 240 V heating element for compact dryers it will double the drying speed. There is a fabric softener dispenser available for that washer. I forget the part number of it. We’ve got lots of them laying around. I’ll give you one next time you visit. John. | ||
| Post# 1200900 , Reply# 2 3/5/2024 at 20:16 by rpms (ontario canada) | ||
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| Post# 1200901 , Reply# 3 3/5/2024 at 20:33 by Pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada) | ||
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Post# 1200916 , Reply# 4 3/5/2024 at 23:59 by Ultramatic (New York City) |
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Congratulations! | ||
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Post# 1200918 , Reply# 5 3/6/2024 at 00:33 by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.) |
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Congratulations on your “new” set! I had the Whirlpool version of these same machines that I bought new in ‘73. Being convertible was a real plus whenever I was able to find a rental WD hookups. The washer unfortunately only lasted about 4 years, but I used the dryer for 8 years before I finally got a full size dryer. The dryer really worked very well for a portable that could only use 110 current. Hope you get lots of use from these beauty’s.
Eddie | ||
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