Recent content by fordtech

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The 4000 also has that old push button setup too. I purchased one in early 2001 when they were being replaced by the 5500. I thought I got over on the buyers who went with digital control panels and got me a genuine all push button setup like my trusty old 712 series top loader. Man was I ever...

They deleted the tub light on the last couple years prouduction models for that reason. I never leave mine open anymore since figuring out that the mildew problems of the past were just poor usage habits. No odors now for the past 7 years.

I just noticed my reply stated that I replaced them with Neptunes in 1991, it was actually 2001. 16+ years without a repair.

As I mentioned earlier we use Gas on the dryer and we also have a gas range and gas water heater and gas furnace. We have 6 birds too, and they are happy and alive and well. The only risk of fumes/carbon monoxide is with negligence the great majority of the time. Edit.. oh and we also have a...

Fantastic washer dryer pair. I got the 712 set in 1985 and was dumb enough to replace them with the Neptunes in 1991. I should have at least kept my wife from giving them away to my sister in law who later dumped them in a garage sale for 50 bucks... grrrr. Oh well, spilled milk, the Neptunes...

I love my Neptunes, and have enough parts to keep them going another 15 years. By then I wont care what I have as Ill probably be too old to care.

Been using gas since the 70s. Used electric before that. I hated having to change out those electric coils every so often. The gas dryers have been completely maintenance free for me (all Maytags) and only replaced to match new washers. Im thinking most of those folks who had gas smelling...

Ive used the Coca Cola trick before on 90 weight embedded into coveralls.. took a few loads but it did take out the bulk of it.

Unfortunately those aftermarket warranties often have more exclusions than they care to state when they are pitching the sale. Often we call in for approval for repairs on high mileage vehicles and they wont cover many common failed components due to the type of failure such a leak from a gasget...

Nice reconditioning job! That sure was a mess and you got her going again with some good old maintenance. Those pads may have been replaced already, hence the paint missing on the front, but I wouldnt sweat that, especially if she is quiet and running well. Too bad about the roller, sometimes...

I sold one of these with an NOS tub in my garage sale last year for 40 bucks. Im sure he will have no problem beating that.. :)

I wasnt aware Oxyclean would even work in cold water. Very cool

Jaw drop! Looks like it was only used a couple years!

Beautiful! Wish I could find one like that near me.