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Ovens. Likely fixable with relative ease. If BOTH ovens are dead, you may have a wiring issue. I would look for where the main power connection is. Perhaps a terminal on the wiring block loosened up and shorted. The heating elements can also fail, but are pretty easy to replace. Test each...

Spiders. Here's a little trick I learned for energy efficiency, but it works for pest control as well. Look for spider webs. Spiders build their webs where food comes in. If you see spider webs, rest assured that there are gaps / leaks very close by. Find those holes, seal them, and remove...

Perhaps. I believe SQ was 1980, Hotpoint was circa 1970-1974-ish. I could be mistaken. Dave

Stricklybojack Your washer is a Direct Drive, not a Belt Drive. Dave

Last weekend, I picked up about a 1951 Westinghouse slant front pair and I am now very curious as to how the Westinghouse washer and dryer line evolved from its introduction to the 1960s (or later). I know that Moparwash's early 60s set is very different from mine and has little to nothing in...

Recirculating. Recirculating hot water is a very nice feature and it can save the amount of water you waste running the tap to get the hot water to you. The way I would approach it is to definitely insulate the hell out of the pipes to start! The supply pipe can be whatever size it needs to...

Keep me posted! I just got a '51 (at least I think it's a '51) and would love to get it up and running. How similar / different are our machines? I also will need a boot. Do you know what size casters you got? I'd like to get some for my set too to make it easier to move around. They may...

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I've never used a Westinghouse. How do the Slant Fronts perform? I know of few machines with a tilted drum. Only the Maytag Neptunes and Hoover UK Keymatics come to mind. I guess a Westinghouse slant front isn't truly an H-Axis machine, since the tub is closer to 45 degrees (far steeper than...

Modern equivelant. The only top loading H-Axis washer I know of in the US is the Staber. It is automatic and pretty interesting, but I have not heard particularly promising things regarding their quality. One could be fun to play with, however. Dave

More info! Tell us all about the washer, please! Also, who is the designer of your fabulous headgear? Dave

Up & Running? Are you KIDDING me? These will be a long time in the works. I am wrapping up a major home renovation right now, then I must get a Maytag A702 put back together for Classiccaprice. At some point along the way, I need to put together my workshop and finish my kitchen too. I...

You can bend the laws of physics with a Honda Elenent! Here they are loaded back to back.

We made it! I brought a friend for the drive (you know how difficult it is to find friends who can drive a stick?). We're all back home in Cincinnati safe and sound. I won't be able to get to these for quite some time as I am finishing up my major home renovation, but they will run again...

That design. That design tends to eat belts, which are are not exactly easy to install. My store also sells quite a few of the mode shifter / drive tube assemblies for these (I may have the name wrong on that part). The computer boards aren't fun either. Most of my customers like Speed...

Pump & Belt. A SQ 4-port pump and a pump belt are still commonly stocked items in many appliance parts stores. My store even has them in stock. Pump: 31968, $51.13 retail. Pump Belt: 27155, $7.95 retail. You should be able to find them locally with relative ease. If not, feel free to send...

Interesting. If I am reading the model number tag correctly, it is a 1950 model, built at the end of 1951. I think the number one at the end of the model number indicates that this is the first revision of the 1950 model. Also, the timer looks like it only goes to 60 minutes. I believe that...

Bearings. Take out the inner tub and see if it will spin. Has it been leaking water? You might Need to replace the bearing in the bottom of the outer tub below the mounting stem / boot seal assembly. If it's been leaking, you may need to replace the mounting stem / boot seal, or a part in...

Rebuild. It is possible to have old oven thermostats rebuilt. Here is a link to a place which does it. Dave http://www.antiquestoves.com/toac/thermostats.htm

No idea. I don't know how to get into it, but I do work in the appliance parts business and the SQ perforated tub belt-driven pumps are commonly available both in drain and drain + recirculating versions. Dave