Recent content by jkm

Get a Zerosurge made in the USA. All the surge protectors we usually have access too from the big box and online stores that promote Chinese made products, are based on a sacrificial element so they eventually burn out and also don't provide the same level of protection as they age. At least...

Filters? Thanks for the feedback. I am actively looking for powdered detergent because I knew that was all that was available when this was made. So far I've only found liquid detergent, but I know it has to be better than the packs/pods because it's obvious that they won't fall out of the...

The KitchenAid wins for now. So the KitchenAid is the only dishwasher that worked without issues. It doesn't wash as well as a newer dishwasher but I'm sure the newer ones are not going to stick around as long. It's a good fit for our period kitchen. Thanks to everyone for the help and to...

Let the testing begin. Adding a KA and Tappan to the mix. So I paid for one and managed to pick up two others for free. (Well my time is still valuable). I picked up a universal kit at the store and made a large gauge cord. I'm going to hook them up to hot water and run them outside so I can...

Checking out the GE So I found out that Tyson's Appliance only works on vintage stoves and ovens. There was a miscommunication when I talked to them about dishwashers. So I may end up doing the maintenance myself. I was looking the GE over to see if there was any preventative items I might...

Got the GE We got the GE. The Kitchen Aid was pulled off the market for some reason. I also managed to pick up a 1975 Tappan dishwasher that was still fully functional as well. It's the kind with four color panels: white, harvest gold, avocado, etc. So the GE will likely melt plastic dishes...

Thanks Thanks to everyone for some help in identifying the models and age. And thanks to Tom for good tips on how the units can handle washing. I'm actually going to try to get both but the person listing the Kitchenaid is not responding. So we may just be happy to get the GE and thanks to...

Repair and years Actually, if we need repair the house is in Oklahoma City which happens to be home to Tyson's Appliance Restoration. They specialize in restoration and repair of older appliances. That said he mostly gets stoves and heaters and did say it was harder to get parts for...

We have small house built in 1950 that we are setting up as time capsule, so to speak. We have secured a '57 Frigidaire range and '54 GE Fridge. Both were inspected and refurbed by a local appliance specialists specializing in the respective appliances. When it came to getting a modern...