jeff_adelphi

Location

Adelphi, Maryland, USA

Real name

Jeff Lefever

Favorite major appliance

Automatic Washers-Front Loaders

Favorite vintage brand

Bendix, Westinghouse

Favorite modern brand

Speed Queen/Whirlpool/KitchenAid

Number of automatic washers you have

18

Number of wringer washers you have

1

Number of dryers you have

4

Number of dishwashers you have

5

Number of gas ranges you have

1

Number of electric ranges you have

2

Number of other major appliances you have

8

Tell us about your collection

1941 Westinghouse L1? Laundromat 1947 Westinghouse L2 Laundromat
1949 Bendix Washer Model S
1950 Bendix Gyramatic Model G-311
1953 Bendix Ele. Dryer Model DDE-1
1958 Bock Extractor
1958 Youngstown 30" Dishwasher
1963 Westinghouse Coin-Op boltdown washer
1964 Frigidaire Custom Deluxe Washer
1966 Philco Duomatic Model CE-7G8
1972 Hobart Dishwasher WMP-C1 (4min.)
1974 Philco-Bendix commercial Washer
1994 Staber Washer
2000 Gibson FL washer (frigimore)
2002 Whirlpool Duet HT
2004 LG Washer/Dryer Combo
2006 Speed Queen FL Washer
2006 Maytag Neptune TL
several other old refs, 1 wringer washer, and an Iornrite iorner

What are your dream machines yet to be found?

1957 Frigidaire controll-tower Front-load washer (you did say DREAM machine)

What are your earliest and favorite appliance memories?

My brother and me taking apart my parents old Kelvinator washer when I was 5.

What is the history of appliances you have owned?

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

-Yes, have been repairing appliances for over 50 years, for work and fun.