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Crazy the prices these are bringing in now, I think people are finally waking up to quality washers/dryers and charging higher prices. 10-15 years ago, a set like this would go for $50 or less, including so many free ones. I knew waaay back then this would eventually happen, too bad so many of...

Those microwaves are tanks (most 1980's microwaves are, though). I know someone who bought that exact model in 1983 and it's still going without a repair.

Faulty door switch(es), fuse, capacitor are all easily repairable. Locating a magnetron could be a task. Is the timer mechanical or does it use a touch pad controls?

Yeah, that's the running gear of an '06 design with a larger tub. Looks great under there! The braking squeal just indicates the wet braking system needs 2-3 tablespoons of gear oil (regular 80 or 90 weight, no synthetic). Lubricating the brake is done exactly the same way from 1956-2006. If...

What's the length of the hose? Just looking into the the first few inches of the vent line doesn't prove there isn't a clog in the middle or end of the hose. Wish I had 5 dollars for every time I heard, "Oh yeah, it's clear" then whip out an electric leaf blower, shove it into the hose while...

No, glass head pin needles like this: https://www.amazon.com/AKOAK-Colored-Needle-Travel-Sewing/dp/B09ZQNTCF7?th=1

700/702 uses the same design as the 142, just a couple of minor updates. An '06 is a different animal.

Not quite understanding what you're trying to accomplish. The 142 has sprung a leak and you want to perform a stem and boot/tub bearing job. Are you also trying to use a 1966+ large capacity washer with guts to mate with the top and cabinet of the 142? This is possible and has been done. If you...

If you haven't cleaned the vent thoroughly in a while, start with that. A plugged vent will make the thermostat go wonky. Check the blower by grabbing it and rotating it clockwise/counterclockwise abruptly while feeling for any play. If there is, you'll need to replace the blower (stripped).

BTW, that's a gas dryer. Just wanted to put that out there for anymore interested.

Fits with the time period, some vehicles were still two-tone back then, lol.

They are great for certain items and laughable for others. I subscribed to them for 20 years (as gifts, birthday or Christmas, can't remember now) but they kept getting more deranged overtime. I also rarely buy new stuff so canceled the subscription. Their tire ratings/recommendations were...

These were all solid tub machines that also overflow rinsed. Timed fill, for the most part, equals one fill level and that's a full tub only. The only washer I had with a timed fill was a 1963 Frigidaire WCI-63 washer. That damn time fill drove me bonkers. It took many fill attempts of playing...

If it is indeed a DE606, a more accurate date would be 1971. The last Halo of Heat dryer rolled out of the factory in 1975. https://www.ebay.com/itm/256420156721

What's the model #?

I think your water temp is too cold or you're using way too much fabric softener. I never once had a filter caked up with fabric softener in 40 years of using these machines. I used Downy over 18 years ago and the filter was always clean at the end of the cycle. That was on insanely hard water...

Did you miss the part in my post where I actually did this over 30 years ago as a teenager and f-ed up the filter??? Been there, done that, got the t-shirt. Trying to prevent others from making the same mistake.

Toothpicks are probably okay since it doesn't have enough strength or force to distort the holes, but a needle certainly does.

DON'T DO THAT! It will distort and round out the holes, making the filter less effective. It will also create roughness on the backside of the filter causing buildup to occur much quicker. Did that over 30 years ago and had to locate another filter from a trashed machine.

I think the biggest problem with youth today is that they don't have much curiosity. Without curiosity, there's no drive to learn and grow. I was an insanely curious kid and drove people nuts because of it. I was also extremely hard driven, no one had to push me or light a fire under my ass in...