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Thanks for the generous offer, Gary... but I'm really particularly interested in the older models with full legs. I remember your G.E. however, from my visit in summer 2012 (wow, has it really been that long?!)

I'm currently dealing with my disappointment on missing out on getting a 1940s G.E. wringer washer that was advertised for only $50. This make/model is extremely rare in Canada - in fact, it may have been an import. I've only seen this type in the U.S. So you can imagine my disappointment in not...

You have a hybrid! The power unit, legs and base/frame is from a Model 90. The wringer and tub are from a Model 30. (Model 90 tubs were two pieces, with the top riveted onto the bottom, and there was no "bead" around the top or bottom.) Also, the serial number is missing the letter after the...

Glass window in lid! This is great, so as to watch the action! Will you post more pics showing the inside of the tub? I'm sure we'd all like to see the method of agitation. I'm guessing it's a revolving drum, similar to the "Launderall".

E2LS Angele, your model would be an E2LS. "P" on the end indicates it has a pump, but it appears yours is not a pump model.

"Worth" is very subjective... to what your local market will bear, depending upon availability and condition. To give you an example - I bought mine a few years ago for $100, an E2LP model, in almost pristine condition (much better than yours, at least from the appearance in your pics), plus it...

Follow-up to previous reply ... The photo of your machine clearly shows that some of the lubricant has been displaced, meaning there IS water inside the unit. Keeping in mind that water is heavier than grease, it will now be pooling on the bottom of the power unit, which will definitely damage...

This is serious ... *** STOP using the machine until this is resolved! *** That weep hole allows water to drip out from the drive shaft, meaning that the water seal is in need of replacement. The power unit is designed so that if a VERY SMALL amount of water leaks in, it can bypass the power...

Upper roll? I'm assuming the flat spot is on the black upper roll. This happened frequently when the wringer was left with the tension engaged, especially if left outside in the elements. (Note: always leave the rolls in the separated position when storing between uses.) I use Permatex black...

What a cool gift for your wife! Won't she be surprised! Was she interested in actually using it to do laundry? I use all my wringer washers on a rotational basis, and I can attest that they do a fantastic job of cleaning. But there is a bit of a knack to develop in using one - and if/when that...

Removing the wringer from the post... First question: Does the wringer swing freely? If so, it should just lift off. If it does not swing, probably the grease on the post has hardened and is binding. If you can move it slightly, then wiggle it back and forth until it's loosened enough to...

Valspar "Leafy Rise" still available at Lowe's in Canada, check out Lowes.ca Perhaps they can ship to the U.S. Regarding the hose, I went to an industrial hose supplier and found the perfect type. Decals are available from Kevin Fisher in Ohio. I notice the website is down currently.

No affiliation to Lorrain Furniture & Appliance... Wow, Joseph, you apparently feel VERY strongly about this company and the subject. Quote...And BTW--Was it necessary to Put Lorain's business in the title. You must be close friends or perhaps receiving payment Anybody who knows me on this...

Not sure if this has been posted before, but here goes. This is an amazing video of a complete restoration of a Maytag automatic (I'm pretty sure it's an A806). As many of you know, my focus for restoration work is 1930s Maytag wringer washers. These automatics are SO much more complicated!

Calling all SQ wringer owners... Hey Gary and Lorraine, Even though I'm a huge wringer washer fan and owner of several Maytag and Zenith machines, I don't have experience with the Speed Queen brand. I am aware that the SQ wringer is quite different than other makes, with its "swinging" top cap...

Paint ... I suppose some "purists" would consider my use of a spray bomb "cheating". However, I found Valspar's "Leafy Rise" (from Lowe's) spray paint very close to the original gray-green that I discovered in a protected area of the machines. It's a little more on the green side than the...

The possible ways of water leaking into the power unit are really limited to overfilling of the tub, or cracks in the agitator drive shaft pipe. I also restored a model 30WP which had several cracks in the bronze agitator drive shaft pipe. And of course, water leaked in and ruined the grease in...

Hello Michael, I did a complete restoration a few years ago on a 1940 Model 32. It had to be completely disassembled due to water ingress into the power unit (gear box, as you called it!) which ruined the grease, and actually caused a little bit of rust and pitting on the inside. Thankfully, it...

The little hole is a vent hole, that releases air under the agitator upon filling the tub with water, which helps to prevent the agitator from floating. But this hole is situated on the outside of an inner "cup" that acts as an air-lock, preventing water from touching the drive stem. Only the...

Video? Hello Mike, It would be nice to see a video of the "new" machine, if you're able. Interesting thing about the decals - makes me think that perhaps the wringer assembly is newer, as it has the newer decals. As far as I know, the decal types were never mixed on one machine.