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HI Jim and all, I have several wringer washers and they all work. 2 ABC's from the '50's. 60's Easy spindryer, 3 Speed Queens, 3 Maytags, 1 GE, I Dexter made in Fairfield, Iowa and 1 Hoover washer from the '70's. I love these machines and they all wash well. The Dexter needs a facelift, but it...

HI Brad, There are some characteristics that are held over from the ABC. The lid, for example is from the ABC design as is the agitator and the way that the drain is offset and not under the agitator. I think it may be a bit pricey, so see what you can do. I hope you are well?

"Ruby, you wretched girl!"

I am retired from teaching, but still go back and occasionally sub. In the kitchen at the elementary school are: two Garland stoves that have been there since 1951 when the building was built. They have 4 huge ovens, six burners and 2 cast iron plates per stove that cover the burners. A...

Great thread Jim In my arsenal of cleaners would be: Bon Ami, Armstrong floor cleaner for the kitchen floor, Murphy's Oil soap for the woodwork, and there is a lot of woodwork here. Dawn, Sparkle, Bubble Bandit for the dishwasher and washing machine. Borax, Twinkle silver polish, Zest bathsoap.

Louis, great series, I had a 1926 Buick Standard 4 door sedan and I have a 1959 Continental now.

I had a 1925 Copper Clad cookstove in the kitchen. I burned coal in it and would start the fires using, newspapers crumpled up, then a layer of corn cobs and lastly, soft coal. Open the draft in the stove, push the diverter rod for the oven to open to the chimney and open the draft in the stove...

Martin,I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. It is never a good time, but through prayers, friends and family, and your friends at AW. we wish you the best. Sincerely, Gary

Thanks Louis for the video.

I would be interested to find out about the Launderall. I have never seen one and wonder about how they cleaned, if they stood up to lots of laundry or if they broke down a lot. Any info. would be appreciated. Thanks and happy washing. Gary

1990 GE Potscruber. Noisy but sure did clean well. The one i have now is a 2002 Whirlpool. No repairs and clean dishes, every time and quiet too. Both of these machines were recommended in consumer report.

I would like to know who is making Thor appliances now? I was in Sams's Club and there are Thor appliances. Thanks for your help, Gary

HI Brad, I bet that agitator will move the clothes around quickly. Nice find.

Bubble Bandit.

Wayupnorth "Sock it to me, sock it to me!" lol

We have central air, but it doesn't seem to work well upstairs. I have a unit in the tv room upstairs and it cools well. It is a Frigidaire and is 3 years old. i have it set at 71 and am very comfortable. It helps to cool the upstairs off here too.

When did Philco start making Dexter washers? Mine says made in Fairfield, Iowa.

HI Robert, I would love a copy of all of the Dexter machines. I have a 1950's Twin Dex and it runs just fine; it just doesn't look good. Let me know what you want for a copy. thanks, Gary

Thanks Martin, Most helpful as you always are. I'll let you know how things turn out. Gary

HI, I have looked on former posts on how to wash foam pillow and didn't find anything that would help. How do I go about washing my foam pillows and then the how to dry them? Thanks, Gary