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Also, are the much newer whirlpool cabrios any good? Such as this? https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/app/d/playa-del-rey-whirlpool-cabrio-new/7271060208.html

Are kitchenaid washers any good? Here’s one for instance.. I’m guessing it’s a rebadged something or another.. https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/app/d/canoga-park-kitchenaid-top-load-washer/7278930154.html

Awesome! Thanks all! I don’t know for now.. I’ll keep looking.. if the LA512 isn’t much bigger then it’s probably not worth the $150 he’s asking or swapping machines. I’m assuming a newer SQ wouldn’t be a massive change either..? I’ve never owned one but heard generally good things about them

I’ll assume that slightly larger probably means it’s not worth it as a step up from my existing machine. Is there a model of the same era with extra large capacity or is this size (LA512) as big as they get for that time period? Just curious.. thx!!!

Ok. This LA510 was made in October 1980... that’s all I know so far..

Ok.. I found someone selling an LA510 (serial #433105ET)... it looks to be early to mid 80’s wild guess.. I don’t know the capacity though — any ideas on whether this machine is standard capacity or ?? And whether it’s worth looking at? Thx! I’m not sure what the price is yet but probably...

Thanks John.. I don’t suppose you have a model number of a whirlpool machine that is in the right general area feature wise? I know zero about WP’s... otherwise I’ll poke around til I find something. Thx for the heads up!

Hi all.. So I’ve got my daily-driver washer — a 1976 harvest gold standard capacity Maytag I got for nothing and put about $40 into it.. It works perfectly but I’d really like a machine with a larger capacity and want to stick with a top loader — and one that works equally or better than the one...

Another old school convert.. Ok.. so I had an LG front loader (I don’t recall the model — circa 2017).. I was never really super pleased with the cleaning ability of it.. Last summer I acquired a free 1976 harvest gold Maytag top loader.. I fixed two minor issues with the switches and its been...

Hi John.. No.. I’ve not tried fooling with the switch.. I’ll see about getting some of that spray — is silicone lube the only suggested lube to use? Also — my NOS load-size switch is misbehaving. When I press one button the one that was depressed before never completely pops out and it’s like...

I just got rid of my pair of LG front loaders — bought brand-new 3 years ago for about 1800.. I never really care for the quality of clean-ness that they did with the laundry.. and it wasn’t until a good friend who is staying with me at the moment said that she didn’t like how my LG washed...

Hi all. I started this thread because I've got a few questions regarding a new-to-me HA207 that I mentioned in my other thread on my '87 LA712 that is currently in lots of pieces.. -- LOTS! So, when I got this, for free, the prior owner said it belonged to his parents and hadn't been used in a...

Very cool machine! If there was one nearby I’d consider it! Btw.. if anyone is near Kamloops, BC, someone is selling one for $60 CA... only needs a belt so the ad claims.. I’d hate to see one of these go to the scrap heap!

Thanks!! It’s got fewer buttons and the agitator matches what you described.. small shark fins adjacent/offset from the regular bigger fins.. I’ll assume it’s an orbital. And will probably pass.. thx! I’m getting better at this!!

Thanks DadoEs! I got that sorted out!

Ok.. one more question for ya’ll.. someone local is selling an A211 series 10.. it looks to be from the 80’s based on the controls.. it looks like a late 80’s or perhaps early 90’s.. I gather it can have either transmission.. is this a standard sized machine? I’m guessing so but thought I’d ask...

Thanks John.. Just a quick side note question.. I paid to upgrade my membership about 2 weeks ago (give or take), but nothing has changed — I’m still not upgraded.. I sent a note to the contact address but heard nothing back perhaps 3-4 days ago.. Is there someone in particular I should pester...

I was talking to my brothers about the damper needing to be highly polished.. They wanted to know why.. My best guess is that the damper needs to have room to wiggle at a high rate and if the damper has scratchy bits on it, it may tear up the damper pads and rip them up — like mine did. Is that...

I bought a new water level pressure switch off eBay.. NOS.. $35 instead of $105 special order.. I’ll try hooking water up at some point.. for now it’s tucked away in the garage. It’s nice to find both of these were single owner machines..

Ok. I got the above pictured ‘76 standard sized Maytag in harvest gold .. HA207, series 01, SN #293106YK.. I may make this my prime machine.. it appears to be in better shape.. the water level sensor appears to not work and maybe issues with the water inlet, but otherwise good so I’m told