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I've been keeping an eye on a friend's 1975 Series 1 A806. I just swapped it out for one of mine because of a problem I've never seen before. When it is supposed to agitate, the tub just spins. It spins in the opposite direction of the normal spin cycle. MT washers have a reversing motor, so...

What do you think of this one? Here is one that looks promising. The same board is available elsewhere for somewhat less money, but this one has a cord whip, which would be much appreciated. It's the only one I've found with a sleeve board and a cord whip. What are your opinions? Dave...

Clothes vs. cover. The clothes are the things getting scorched, not the cover. Well, the cover may be scorched, but I don't wear the cover to work every day :) Before I throw in the towel on my ironing board, I'll try replacing the cover with one that is not silver. Maybe the reflected heat...

I would like to buy a new ironing board. My current board is nothing special from Target, circa 1999. I have replaced the cover many times (I always get thick pads and washable covers), but still get shiny scorching on my clothes in the pattern of the underlying metal mesh beneath the cover...

What's left? I am in Cincinnati and need more appliance like I need a hole in my head, but what, if anything, is still around? Dave

Capacity All the models you list are the same capacity. The A412 and A408 are both equipped with a 1-speed motor. The A608 was one step up, and had a 2-speed motor, which allowed a slower speed for a better gentle cycle. Dave

Burner. Mr. Jackson is a customer of mine at the appliance parts store. Because I work here, I am not allowed to run service. Basically, the burner in question looks to have a temperature sensor and it can be controlled by the timer. The temperature sensing function is no longer operational...

Pics! Pics would be very helpful. These machines aren't too complicated. A good home should become available. Model numbers would be helpful too. Dave

Difference. I am completely unfamiliar with the solid tub GEs. Are the solid tub and perf tub transmissions the same dimensions? If the difference is only the presence of a brake inside, how would that alter the performance? Dave

Folding Nu Tone! The folding Nu Tone hood is the one I have! The wood graining on yours is stainless steel on mine. How do you like living with it? Mine isn't even installed yet. Dave

Transplant. I think another, much newer, transmission can be used in its place. Dave

Thank you! They are safe in my basement now. I bought some casters with brakes to replace the feet, which are missing their pads. Until I can get some serious work done on these machines, I hope the casters will make them more convenient to roll around the workshop. I assume the washer will...

Venting. I am renovating my kitchen. I found a TOL NuTone 42" stainless vent hood from the 1950s or early 60s. The motor was seized and the blades blew the air straight up, but the exhaust vent was on the back, beside the blades. Talk about inefficient! I removed the motor and fan and am...

It looks to be at an estate sale: Dave http://https//www.ebth.com/items/2904085-mid-century-turquoise-kelvinator-refrigerator

Ovens. Likely fixable with relative ease. If BOTH ovens are dead, you may have a wiring issue. I would look for where the main power connection is. Perhaps a terminal on the wiring block loosened up and shorted. The heating elements can also fail, but are pretty easy to replace. Test each...

Spiders. Here's a little trick I learned for energy efficiency, but it works for pest control as well. Look for spider webs. Spiders build their webs where food comes in. If you see spider webs, rest assured that there are gaps / leaks very close by. Find those holes, seal them, and remove...

Perhaps. I believe SQ was 1980, Hotpoint was circa 1970-1974-ish. I could be mistaken. Dave

Stricklybojack Your washer is a Direct Drive, not a Belt Drive. Dave