Recent content by good-shepherd

No. How far was this washer "torn down"?

I'd be more concerned about why the belt broke if the motor glides seem okay. Does the pulley turn fairly easily in both directions?

Yeah, but I think the one I saw was a different version. What is this supposed to be, some flash back to 1987 when she started using liquid Tide?

Saw it in on the Weather Channel today. Sorry no link.

Thanks to their porcelain enamel top and tubs you can get those vintage Maytags looking brand new with some elbow grease and compound polish.

That Maytag is in nice shape and you don't see them in Almond too often, then there is the cool factor. The Hot Point looks like its seen some hard mileage. I'd hang on to the Duet for bulky items like comforters.

Since were on the subject, which vintage blenders are worth buying at estate sales? I see them often and it would be nice to have one but I don't know much about them, most are Oster, some Waring or other brands.

Like many products sold these days its probably designed and manufactured as cheaply as possible with inferior components. You should hit some estate sales, I've seen lots of low mileage vintage blenders for sale.

https://automaticwasher.org/threads/changing-a-maytag-tub-bearing-and-seal-a-how-to.25520/

Yeah, those types of items don't usually sell at estate sales either unless they're high quality mid modern pieces in very good condition. Along with China Hutch/Cabinets.

That must be the Restore in Dover. When they first opened years ago prices and selection were good. Then word got out, now its usually overrun with mostly third worlders picking over the bones of stuff that didn't sell at estate sales and garage sale rejects at jacked up prices.

Better add "or best offer" on that..

Hmm.. thats a damn good idea, never thought of that.

The market for most vintage appliances is very limited. Even more so depending on location.

Its both. Million candle power fixtures with no shades emitting a blinding white light aimed right in your face. To make matters worse where two lights would be more than enough people will put up a half dozen or more because of the lower cost to run.