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Friedrich Always a quality product. I've been using a Friedrich dehumidifier for a few years. I got the smallest one, which uses the least amount of electricity, since I don't have a great need for dehumidification. I can just leave it running, and draining into the sink. Check their website.

The Petticoat, which fit on top of the Blackstone 350 agitator, to create a gentle wash.

Gas lighting fixtures This might be unique to northern U.S., but my house used natural gas fixtures for lighting (prior to the introduction of electricity). The house was built around 1890. I have left the old gas piping in the ceilings and walls, along with the gas light fixture that was used...

Worth? Above post is correct; it's only worth what you are willing to pay for it. Especially for an item that is not commonly available. That being said, if you do purchase the Blackstone, and if you need sales or service information about it, just ask. My family had TV/appliance store in...

Quality Transmission Having just disassembled 2 of these transmissions, I can say that there is quality built into them. After 30 years of use, the gears and shafts inside look like they are brand-new. No signs of wear at all. The oil was discolored, but that's it. Collected a good amount of...

I just disassembled my 30-year-old Amana LW3303 washer, which was in need of a new motor. Last year, I bought a new Speed Queen, in part because a new motor for the Amana was not readily available, and, if it were, the price was $300. Anyway, has anyone ever taken apart one of the well-built...

Removed and Cleaned There was a slight buildup of soap scum underneath the agitator. While I was there, I removed each bolt holding the stainless drum, and put oil on the threads before screwing back in. Don't want those bolts to get corroded into place.

We always wrapped a strap underneath the agitator, in order to have something tangible to grab onto. It's never easy.

I would like to remove my agitator from my 1-year-old SQ, just to clean underneath. Then I read this statement in the manual: "The agitator should not be removed except for service. The washtub is designed to be self cleaning." Seriously? Has anyone ever removed an agitator on any machine, and...

If anyone does go for it, I have sales literature and service info for it. Price too high for me.

Electrolux Database? I purchased this collection of Electrolux vacuums and parts, and I would like to make some sort of inventory of model numbers. What is the best database that lists model numbers, years of manufacture, etc.? I'm looking to save 1 or 2 for myself, and selling and/or parting...

I have not gotten around to testing them, other than grabbing the top one on the pile and plugging it in. It worked. I did not check model numbers, so if you need a part, could you email me a picture of what you need? Then I would know what I'm looking for. Might have something similar. The 2...

Look what I bought

From the Wall St. Journal; I'm not sure if this article is behind a paywall. If so, I could copy and paste the text. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ge-appliances-turns-up-the-speed-on-supply-chain-upgrade-11606326996?mod=hp_minor_pos13

Seller is asking $30 for this collection. Looks like a great find to me. https://westernmass.craigslist.org/clt/d/longmeadow-electrolux-lot/7236830124.html

People Person Excellent point, about being a "people person." Perhaps this trait is more likely in someone who is self-employed, rather than in an employee. I used to go on calls with my father in our business (self-proprietorship); often the conversation with the customer was longer than the...

The first stainless steel top. Serial number 570. Prior to this date, sales were of 250s, which still continued to be sold. For the 350, $211.94 wholesale price; $369.95 retail price. For some reason, my father took a trade-in of an Easy washer, reducing the price to $258.50, with $100 down payment.

Were you in Springfield Mass. today???? When I took our dog out at noontime, and old black Cadillac drove in front of me. I just got a quick look at the taillights, but I swear that it looked exactly like yours!

I prefer unsalted butter, although I do not use much of it; spread it very thin on toast. What I have noticed over the past few months is the inability to find unsalted soft butter (in a plastic container, not in sticks). I used salted soft butter, and I could taste the difference immediately...

Check your Blackstones to see if your model/serial numbers are included here! I was determining when my father first started selling Blackstones in our store. I posted the receipt for the Ironer in my other thread: December 1952. These receipts are all from 1953; showing model numbers, serial...