bigcarlover

Birthday

Jul 12, 1955 (Age: 70)

Location

Albuquerque

Real name

Frank DeCaro

Favorite major appliance

Automatic Washers-Top Loaders

Favorite vintage brand

Kenmore

Favorite modern brand

Whirlpool and or Maytag

Number of automatic washers you have

1

Number of dryers you have

1

Number of dishwashers you have

1

Number of gas ranges you have

1

Tell us about your collection

I own a coin up laundromat so I have about 18 commercial dryers, 19 front load hard mount in various capacities

What are your dream machines yet to be found?

1957 Lady Kenmore automatic washer, matching electric dryer

What are your earliest and favorite appliance memories?

Speed Queen ringer washers (2) 1957 Lady Kenmore washer, 1971 Lady Kenmore washer

What is the history of appliances you have owned?

Parents purchased in the 50's. I bought a Kenmore apartment sized top loader in the late 80's and now my home has a Whirlpool top loader (2007 model year)

Have you ever worked on, repaired and/or restored any major appliances?

I have repaired Speed Queen automatic top load, commercial washers, replacing water pumps, fill valves, drive belts. But not bearings.