Recent content by alanh

Andrew said: "And save those old Filter Flos..." In case some of y'all missed by post in the vintage forum, I have a 1983 Filter-Flo that needs rescuing. http://www.automaticwasher.org/TD/THREADS/VINTAGE/17133x3.htm

Yeah, this is a great machine. I'm gonna miss it. It couldn't be beat for trapping fur when we had pets. I'd prefer to see someone take the whole package and do the transmission repair but if anyone local wants just the minibasket, filter tray and softener dispenser I'd be happy to hang on to...

...with a leaky transmission seal? Model WWA8350. I've owned it since new. Has original mini-basket, filter pan and softener dispenser. Pump was replaced about eight years ago. If you're in the Seattle area and you can pick it up by June 1 it's yours. Alan

"General Electric Co (GE.N) is looking to sell its appliance unit in an auction that could bring in $5 billion to $8 billion..." http://www.reuters.com/article/ousiv/idUSWEN575620080515

Thanks for the info Andrew. I finally had a chance to measure my standpipe. Looks like it's 2 inches. I think I'm gonna take my chances and go with either the 5900 or the 6300. I can't see going with something else just because of the standpipe. I'll let y'all know how it goes...

The standpipe is built into the wall so I pretty much have to live with it. Good tip on the laundry tub. I could go that route. I checked the installation instructions to see what they had to say. Check this out: === The laundry tub needs a minimum 20 gal. (76 L) capacity. The top of the...

Hi guys, I'm shopping for a new TL washer and I've narrowed the choice down to a Bravos agi (MTW6300TQ) or the TOL non-Cabrio Whirlpool (WTW5900T). I've read the installation instructions for each and they both spec a minimum standpipe height of 39 inches. Problem is, my standpipe height is 34...