Recent content by rp2813

Thanks Tom. That settles it. Now I wait and see if the price goes down. I don't think a lot of people would be interested in this fridge, at least not at its current price. It would serve as a placeholder for another GE Combination in the '48 - '58 range. My '52 Kelvinator has been acting...

Thanks John, Maybe it's a later model than 1949. On the outside it looks the same, but its lack of features like meat keeper and crisper drawers makes me think it's a lesser model, and Westinghouse may have retained the older cabinets for those into the early '50s. I'm fairly certain that the...

This refrigerator is for sale near me. The asking price is about twice what I'd be willing to pay, so I'm hoping there's little interest and it sits for a while. The first thing I'd like to know is the approximate year of manufacture. It's similar to the 1949 model (D 9 49) I grew up with but...

The detergent dispenser is located under the lid and mounts in the left rear corner. It is removable and is only used when the "Soak & Wash" option is selected (otherwise it will likely get knocked out of place when loading or unloading a batch of laundry). Extra points if the dispenser is...

In 8th grade, we had an "impromptu" lesson. I was given the word "perseverance," with a few minutes to prepare an oral presentation to the class. It definitely has stuck with me ever since.

Well George, there could be a source for a switch that will fit like the original one did. My dad used to have fat hardbound catalogs that were full of that sort of thing. I think I've seen similar catalogs/indexes behind the customer service counter at my favorite ACE. Or maybe some old...

George, can you take a picture of the pieces? IIRC, I replaced the switch on my later reproduction version of the A9. It's been years, but maybe seeing the parts would help. What's the problem with the new switch that can't be used?

I'm having a hard time with navigation here. The old site was uncomplicated and intuitive. This new format is not. I do appreciate that Robert took the time to make sure AWO continued on after he retired, and that Alan is working hard to answer questions and make changes/fixes, but something...

I religiously used the "Latest Posts" option on Robert's version of AW from the first day it was available and quickly tried "What's New" here on my first encounter with the new format. Is it the same? No, but it did render the latest posts. I still prefer the various color shades that gave...

There are special notations in the technical document for models other than 4205. Thanks for the link. I hope it allows for DIY repairs that won't cost me an arm and a leg in the future, but hope even more that no repairs are needed for quite a while.

Thanks, Henrik. I tried to download the technical document for the 5605, but when I click on the link for downloading, it takes me to the model 4205. Apparently the technical information applies to several model numbers, with 4205 being the lowest. I'm going to download the 4205 document, and...

Alexander, Thanks for the information.  I suspected there was a reason behind the lack of a no-heat drying cycle but it hadn't occurred to me that the concealed heating element could have anything to do with it. 

Right now the weather station around the corner from me is registering a temperature of 100.  The dishwasher is full and ready to run, but the central AC is running steadily and although I always use heated drying, I'd rather not today given the circumstances.  I checked the user guide didn't...

Great score!  I think that color is "Cordoba" or something like that, and a fairly rare one.     I've never been much of a fan of these TOL models due to the lack of user control over certain washer functions, but I can see how an all-buttons panel wouldn't be so bad for the dryer.

Dear Robert, I happened upon this site while searching on line for full-size front-loading washer reviews after yet another belt replacement was needed on our '97 Amana TL.  I didn't hesitate to join, and one of the big reasons in addition to its content was your impeccable work on navigational...