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Location
Kansas City, MO
Real name
John
Favorite major appliance
Automatic Washers-Top Loaders
Favorite vintage brand
Maytag
Favorite modern brand
Speed Queen
Number of automatic washers you have
7
Number of wringer washers you have
1
Number of dryers you have
6
Number of dishwashers you have
3
Number of electric ranges you have
1
Number of other major appliances you have
4
Tell us about your collection
Maytag A806 & Matching Dryer - Harvest Gold; Maytag A806 & Matching Dryer - White; Lady Kenmore Electronic Washer & Dryer - Coppertone; Frigidaire 1-18 White; GE Dryer - Harvest Gold; Maytag Washer & Dryer 80s model - White; Two sets Kenmore recent Washer & Dryers - White; 2 KitchenAid Dishwashers (2010)- daily drivers;
What are your dream machines yet to be found?
Lady Kenmore 60s or early 70s - set
GE Filter Flow set
Vintage KitchenAid
Westinghouse slant front loader
others too numerous to list
What are your earliest and favorite appliance memories?
As a child, I was mezmorized by Washers and Dryers... Always curious about various models at friends homes, etc... Mother had a Maytag Wringer, then later a Whirlpool RCA top loader automatic; neighbors had a Maytag A806 which fascinated me even more and my curiousity continued to grow. I rebuilt the A806 of the neighbors at the age of 11 and gave it to my Grandmother who had a Norge Wringer. Loved watching all types of washers operate and was intrigued by the processes utilized. Friends of my parents had a GE Filter-flow set who allowed me to "wash" when visiting their home - a blast!
What is the history of appliances you have owned?
too lengthy to list
Have you ever worked on, repaired and/or restored any major appliances?
Major rebuild of an A806 as a child (11 years old) - just figured it out and asked a repair shop in the area many questions - they "tolerated" my questions and actually encouraged me - (I was purchasing parts from them as well), but they were patient and very helpful. Havent rebuilt any since - only have done minor repairs.
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