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I always used to shake out my laundry before putting it in the dryer, since that’s what I’d always heard you’re supposed to do. But I’ve found it doesn’t make any noticeable difference with my laundry in my machines. I’ve even tried shaking out one or two T-shirts in a load as a test -- they...

That would have been a good comparison, Dan. I'd love to try installing a modulating burner in my WP/KM dryer. If anyone has one that they don't need, I'll make a generous offer for it!

These two dryers are currently listed for sale: First, we have a domestic Maytag with the standard 22,000 BTU/h burner (6.5 kW). Next up is a commercial version with a 30,000 BTU/h burner (8.8 kW). The dryers appear to be otherwise the same, even inside. It wouldn’t surprise me if they use...

Louis, you might want to edit the thread title to "Unimatic in NL / Electrical musing hijack". 😂

Great test there, Robert -- the difference is clear to see! The nap on the right is standing to attention, ready to cosset your boyfriend and prevent any roughness complaints 😁 I suppose most people are like Karen -- they don’t have a thumper to compare their other machine to, and are...

Listed 2 days ago for $155 by a highly-rated seller. Electric. https://www.facebook.com/share/18sqy4LZAn/

Thanks for the replies! I'll be back there in a few weeks and will try the easiest solution -- giving the clutch a small dose of penetrating oil. Thanks for the tip, John! The current circuit should be 12-gauge wire, as it's a 20-amp circuit. I did consider re-running just that circuit with...

Quick update (since @phillymatt53 asked in another thread): The washer is still misbehaving. I tried installing a new motor, but as John predicted, it made no difference. However, I did discover that the washer spins just fine when plugged into an outlet closer to the main panel, where...

Robert, I was thinking that even though the machine already displays total consumption, it might be interesting to use your meter to see if/when the heater engages during the wash and if it cycles back on to maintain temp. I had a Miele W1 that began heating even before it had finished filling...

This machine is another reason I don't think the military would be a good fit for me 😁 I prefer machines with simple controls that actually give me control.

Thanks, Logixx. Interesting to see the type of element used, which Ben says is 5 kW.

That's interesting, Launderess. I personally always select a cold rinse, and "cold" is never particularly cold in the desert. When doing a hot wash in my Neptune FL with the "stain cycle" option selected, the first rinse is pure hot water. And if you're doing a warm wash, then the first rinse...

I hate overly scratchy towels too. I don't want to dry myself with sandpaper! Have you tried washing a load of towels in the Samsung and drying them in the dryer that you normally use for towels? Or using the Samsung to dry a load of towels washed in the Unimatic? That would be an interest...

Hope you're enjoying your new machine, Robert! As much as we all love vintage washers, it's nice to have one modern FL on hand to accommodate the big and awkward stuff. And if it also happens to be a combo, well then even better! Have you had a chance to use your new power meter to see what...

Glad to hear you're pleased with your new toy, Robert! Do you find that your stiffened towels recover their softness when washed in the vintage machines? My towels on this side of the pond have become increasingly hard, flat and scratchy while the identical ones in the US are much softer and...