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This is fascinating information especially to a newbie. Was it just Avco's stronghold on the combo patents or FL's in general.? Nowadays you can barely tell the difference between a WP, Maytag, LG, Smsung FL? Have patent laws relaxed over the years? I now understand the scarcity of these...

Did the Duomatics have a suspension system or did they also get bolted down? Does anyone know of patent numbers for any combos to be found on Free Patents?

Thank you Tomturbomatic, you really know your stuff. Isn't true that many of the new FL's of today come in washer dryer combos? I know the LG does. The engineers of the vintage machines were very creative in their designs and how they overcame unbalanced loads amd clothes "sticking" and all...

Very cool machine. I am in the states so obviously it's a no go for me. The description says it's " a spinner." Does the inner tub actually spin out the clothes or does it just use the wringer? Could you provide some information on these machines?

Easy combo wash-dry Looking for more info on the Easy Combos. What years were they made and did they always use a 2 motor drive system? Was there a mechanism to engage/disegage each motor for tumble & spin? Or did each motor just freewheel when it was not bbeing called upon to run? Did they...

TomTurbomatic: I did do the search and did find some helpful information, mostly posted by yourself. Amazing engineering technology for that era and all done mechanically and electrically (and pneumatically in KM/WP design). No wonder they were so heavy. The speed shifting operation with the...

I have heard from other members about the operating system of the WP combos. Could someone possibly post a diagram or info explaining the operation, especially the pneumatic air system and speed shifting. Thanks, Kevin

Congratulations on your amazing find. Would you mind telling me how much it did cost you to ship them and what means you used? I've been steering away from looking in other states out of the NYC, Pennsylvania, northeast area because of the shipping situation. Maybe I should think otherwise...

Combo: Do you have any washers from these years that you are willing to part with? Very interested if so. Beltsville is not far from NJ. Thanks, Kevin

why can't something like this show up in NJ or the surrounding area? Beautiful and in great shape. Good luck to whoever gets these gems.

Dream Machines: 1957 LK or Whirlpool Imperial, 1958 or any solid tub GE Filter-Flo.

To: haroldsiagel I would like to know more about your Laun-dry Ette machine. I looked at a link describing the machine's operation. What kind of shape is it in and does it work? Are you considering selling it? You can send information to [email protected]. Thank-you, Kevin

I never realized the "throaty,gurgling sound" during wash was the pump. Our Norge time line did the same thing and I loved it. Did the later Maytags, 45s or 140s (not up on my MT history but I think these #'s are correct) also use the inner and outer spin tubs bolted together?

Thanks for all the hints.

Hi John: Just how far is Beltsville from the DE border? I have relatives in Newark DE who I visit every 5 or 6 weeks. What is the best way for us to contact each other, neither of us have our e-mails listed. Yesterday I responded to a Craigslist ad , listed on AW on the 4th for a 1950's...

Beautiful machine. Now I understand how the inner and outer spin tubs are connected. Great work and persistance

I would take a trip tp Maryland myself John, I too am a fairly new member and still have not found anything. I do check Craigslist every few days and e-bay, there is very rarely (at least in the last few months)any washers in my area-NJ,PA. I was in Boston last weekend and looked while I was...

Hi All, Hope we are all doing well. I was reading over the service manual for the 1950 AMP washers and found out something I never knew; the perf porcelain basket is actually "screwed" to an outer solid spin tub. It has a deep "drain" tub, which I also didn't expect, I thought it would be like...

Robert: Loved the photos and the step by step chronicle of the breakdown. Relatively simple machine. For now it's the closest I will get, the search continues. Thanks, Kevin

Thanks Robert: I will be axiously waiting. Where and how did you get not one but three of those machines? I don't seem to be in the right place at any time! I just have to keep trying. BTW, do you do anything to the rubber tubs to keep them soft and pliable, I imagine them stiffening up over...