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Will need to try Whirlpool detergent in my genuine Whirlpool belt drive washer to see hot it’ll do :)

Whenever I use bleach, I usually use a quick dash which is or a little less than 1/4 of a cup. Anymore than that is ‘too much’. You really only need to use 1/4 to 1/2 cup of bleach if that, sometimes I think they suggest higher dosages so you use more product which means you’ll have to buy it...

Reply #13 It was the 1956 Whirlpool Imperial washer that was the first 2 speed washer they made, believe Kenmore got a 2 speed machine starting in 1955. A variable speed machine is interesting, but is ‘too much’ for me since it doesn’t really do anything at all. 2 speeds in a long stroke...

“I have a strong liking for single speed washers, less to go wrong” My Maytag A806 is a 2 speed machine that’s 46 years old, still working decades later. My Whirlpool (will create a dedicated thread) also has a 2 speed motor that’s 16 1/2 years older than my Maytag, that’s still working as...

I actually found this on the suggested automatice (?) that pops up every once in awhile for instruction manuals. Immediately knew it was a 1963 model since mine has the same lense for the lighted part of the console. I don’t know if there’s any surviving examples out there, but you never know...

Believe he has the second largest collection on the site, though he collects small appliances like vacuums and mixers as well, possibly toasters.

May possibly open one day, but I’m not sure. Haven’t really heard from Chris in awhile, even had a conversation awhile back with another friend who’s also a friend and haven’t heard from Chris in awhile. Probably busy with life behind the scenes from what I can imagine.

Inlet valves seem to be a common failure, had that happen to my Maytag A606, ordered a replacement and seems to be working. Installed one on my Franken-Pool, seems to work rather well though has been over a week since I’ve used it.

I think the direct drives (in the early stages and years) didn’t have nowhere near as much testing done since the spin drain models had a tendency of linting things up and the short 90 degree strokes didn’t really help much either, especially when the machine was packed full. You could get away...

LED lights emit blue light which isn’t good, that’s why it’s can be a bit tricky to put the devices down before bed. Meanwhile, incandescents emit red light which is what the sun gives off, possibly might explain why everyone is tired these days since the brain won’t slow down which results in...

Ariel Oxi is similar, may be a bit ‘too much’ for some in the scent department, but like that ‘fresh clean smell’ when everything is all done.

The VMW design was really only meant to be used in a compact washer design, not a full-size machine. Works perfectly fine in a compact washer, but in a full size machine, not so much since it’s undersized and underpowered which will cause it to wear out sooner than necessary.

Call me crazy, but I’ve been using that foil vent tubing for the past 5 years, never had an issue. Nice thing is if I need to move the dryer out to clean behind it or work on the machine, can easily remove the vent since it uses one of those clamps you remove with your fingers as opposed to...

Re Reply #9 After doing some more research, it’s a pvc reducer bushed that I used to secure the air dome and automatic dispensers/lint filter piece in place to the tub.

This is what I used, cut off the excess pvc pipe. Don’t remember the exact sizes (one was 1”, the other 2” if memory serves correctly), but this is what I used to hold the air dome assembly I fabricated along with the piece for the lint filter and automatic dispensers.

Now, that’s a Speed Queen washer :)

Reply #9 Hi Robert, I used a rubber gasket (believe it’s 1” to 1 1/2”), another gasket on the outside to create a seal. O-rings would probably work as well. Should have gotten a photo the other day when I had the inner tub out since I have to tighten the screws which hold the outer tub down to...

This is the air dome I built out of plumbing parts.

“Hi Sean, why do you have two outlets on your air dome device you’re built?” Whops, should have been a little more clean and articulate about that. The piece with the two outlets is for the automatic dispensers/lint filter, the other is for the pressure switch in photo #3. Got this video...

Here’s the pieces I fabricated back in the fall/winter of 2021. Had to do some tweaking in photo #2 so it would fit inside the cabinet.