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So which manufacturer was the first to offer 18-lb capacity and in what year? I want to say Norge was the first but I’m partial..!

So my early ‘80s Amana set looks very similar. Were Speed Queen and Amana affiliated in any way then?

I’ve seen this Westinghouse washer ad before, but never noticed that the two cycles both have two rinses — not offering it as an option for a second rinse like most other machines. Not only adding time to the cycle, but here in the drought-stricken West, I shudder to think how much water it...

Am Having Similar Problem with ‘74 LK I just replaced the wig-wag and the things that slide on the cam bars in my ‘74 Lady Kenmore. I haven’t done a water test so don’t know about agitation, but when I select a spin cycle, it just buzzes like it’s going to engage into spin but doesn’t. Any...

Holly was cute, but Janice was always my fave!!

Absolutely stunning! The colors are jaw-dropping. The machine makes a delightful sound and looks to have decent agitation/turnover. Thank you for sharing the videos! Maybe another of the dryer?

Beautiful!!! They are near top of the line!

The higher electric bills are worth it for all the fun and excitement of a Norge/Wards washing machine!

It also looks like the agitator cap has been painted..? Should be chrome?

They look so nice against the vintage wood paneling!!

Hey, let’s be nice about that Monkey Wards Norge! They make noise so you know they were doing something! I as of late have become a Maytag fan, but must agree the agitation is less than vigorous, but do enjoy how quiet and dependable they are. But I still love my Wards Norge washers…KLUNK!

My ‘85 LK set is one of my daily drivers. The dryer does have the “medium” heat option, and neither the washer nor the dryer has a console light…

Hey Wait a Minute (or wait a “Lint-a-Minute” So as some of you already know, I’m a huge Norge/Wards fan and therefore a big advocate for the burp-a-lator agitator with lint filter pan. I have a GE Filter-Flo, Wards Signature, Maytags, Whirlpool bed of nails filter, Amana circular lint filter...

Interesting to note that my Maytag 806 washer has a separate Permanent Press cycle, still with the options of selecting wash and spin speeds (via a separate button control), yet it spins at normal speed despite selecting the slow spin option when in the Permanent Press cycle. Is there something...

Yeah, when I share my appliance hobby with folks, I usually get a double-take, and I follow it up with “it’s a very practical hobby!” A lot of people compare it to restoring old cars — something else I’d like to get into maybe when I retire. Oh Lord, where am I going to put all this stuff...

Thanks for sharing this video! There’s something cool about BOL appliances even though I do love my ‘74 piano key Lady Kenmore…

Here in NorCal this week, we’re basking in temps in the low 60s, albeit nighttime temps down to the high 30s. I have most of my collection in a separate unheated garage and only have issues with my Maytag 208 when it gets cold — takes a couple minutes to get up to normal agitation speed.

Yes…photos, please!

Hi Aircub, Congrats on a beautiful find! These machines are my favorites! I have an extra filter you can have. If you’re interested, please email me with your name and mailing address at [email protected] and I’ll get it sent right out!

Very cool! Interesting place for the built-in dishwasher, not near the sink…