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Fascinating article about U.S. pennies; including their use in GE washers. Anyone every find one of these machines that had pennies replacing copper washers? https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/01/magazine/worthless-pennies-united-states-economy.html

In the market for a GE dehumidifier, 35 pint. Came across these 3 model numbers. What is the difference between the models? Date of manufacture? Would the higher letters (LB vs LA; HR vs HL) signify a newer production date? Can't really look online, since those website ask for serial numbers...

Yes, it pulls the tub mount and tub, up the shaft. The tub mount is probably corroded.

Anyone need this Blackstone tub puller? Used on the latest model Blackstones (902, etc.), with perforated tub and diecast tub mount. This puller has 2 bolts that go through the tub mount. Tightening the screw on top pulls up the tub/tub mount (hopefully). If you ever had to work on this problem...

Not exactly my definition of "hazardous materials," but I guess it's the times we live in. If the link is behind a paywall, the article is about a 1940s refrigerator leaking sulfur dioxide in New Bedford, Mass. basement...

I have this label from an Easy Vacuum Electric Washer, Model M. I had to Google what a vacuum electric washer was. Interesting mechanism. The label says that patent was 1912. Any idea of when this model was manufactured, in Syracuse? eBay prices for this model are quite high. I'm trying to...

Donprohel: The cute kitten is actually a lot bigger than a kitten. Your typical curious cat; sometimes sleeps on top of this table when it is covered.

May 2, 1954, newspaper ad for Blackstone washer. Promotional deal to get a mahogany fold-down table. Both Blackstones and the furniture were manufactured in Jamestown, New York. Note from the ad just how many dealers were listed, including our family business, Acme Electronic. Pictures of the...

Since I have an interest in anything named Blackstone, I was curious when I found this label. It refers to a cigar company. In the early 20th century, it was the largest cigar manufacturer in New England, according to Wikipedia. Charles Henry Bond drowned in a bathtub in 1908.

I have this appliance, which was sold in our store. I remember my mother using this on our kitchen floor, to polish the wax on the square tiles. Universal model VC8720; made by Landers, Frary, and Clark, New Britain, Conn. Any thoughts on the value and desirability of this?

Anybody interested in these stickers? Stick 'em on the front panel of your SQ. Speed Queen, advertising stainless steel tubs, clear plastic with adhesive strips on ends, 20" x 3", folded in half, 26 total pieces; Speed Queen, advertising heavy duty washer, clear plastic with adhesive strips on...

Blackstone Dryers--early 1970s Blackstone Dryers in the early 1970s had pilot lights, which were accessible through a small opening in the front panel. Easy enough to reach in to light the pilot. The problem was holding in the red button for a minute. The button was located on the front of the...

I have not tried to dry anything. Actually I am very surprised at how little heat comes from the dryer when running on 110. Perhaps it takes more time to heat up that big empty drum. I need to look up the selling price for the dryer in that invoice. Maybe it was less than $269. There were a lot...

Working The dryer is working. I only had to lubricate the bearing inside the blower; otherwise the motor would not turn it. The receipt is not for this exact dryer; but it shows the same model with a similar serial number (which was sold to a customer a few days after the date on the receipt.)...

I now have heat! Blower needs lubrication though.

Oops Going back to reread the instructions above.

I’m Stumped I can’t get any power to the heating element. I tried all the simple stuff (bypassing the control thermostat; the safety thermostat; motor switch; timer). Also combinations of these. No voltage at the element.

Exciting day in 2006 It was an exciting day in April 2006.

I figured that it be easy, but not sure. For whatever reason, I do not have the manual for this 193 dryer. That’s why I had to take a picture of the wiring diagram. No, there is no grounding strap. I kind of assumed that not many people had 220 back in the 1950s. Maybe my father had...

Clarification: Wire colors.