Recent content by jholder75

Compressor pics as promised. These are pics of the compressor. It is still kicking but and keeps up and cycles perfectly. Meanwhile I have a newer (2005) Whirlpool 17,800 btu in the back of the house that struggles to keep up!

Replies :) Supersuds: The compressor may have been "compact" for 1971 but this compressor is a beast in my book.. lol.. I will have to snap a pic of it when I pull it out of the window again.. So far I have just been enjoying it.. I do know the compressor from estimating size is about 12" high...

Thank you for replies! :) I don't know how to directly reply to each of you but I wanted to thank you all for your help. Supersuds: I bought it off a guy in Maryville for $40. It belonged to his mother and I believe he said she lived in Virginia. He said she used it to cool a 15x30 den and...

I just acquired my first vintage window air conditioner. Montgomery Ward Signature 15,000 btu Model number UFO-5639 It blows nice and cool but the inside fan is horribly noisy on low and boy it is deafening when on high! I have come to conclusion that either there is too much lateral play in the...

Thank you for your reply :) I am still on the hunt for one of these awesome machines. A local home rehab/recycle store carries used appliances and they mentioned they had a few twin tub machines in the past. I told them to keep a lookout for one and to hold on to it til I return and I would...

I am seeking a twin tub style portable washing machine made by Hoover or Maytag.. Maytag A50 and Hoover 0519 for example.. Would be nice if in good working order or repairable condition with all their parts and little to no rust. It seems the ones closest to me (on CL) want more than what I...