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!
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...
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.
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!
Thank you for the responses. I love the simplicity of the controls and the machines were awesome. The washer with its loud pump and rapid ramp-up spin and of course burp-a-lator agitator. The dryer was amazing with its back-fan that literally blew clothes onto the floor if your opened the...
Speaking of Kenmore Agitators…
Yes, I would agree the Vari-Flex is great and versatile. And the Roto-Flex is amazing as well. I have had both and currently have a Lady Kenmore with a Penta-Swirl and although it doesn’t look like much, has surprising turnover and cleaning capability as well.
And there they are, in the Montgomery Ward Spring/Summer 1962 catalog on page 918 items “A” and “B”…my Grandma’s Signature set that got me started with this whole washer thing! I’d give my eye-teeth for that set, or at least the washer. I know a couple of you guys out there have a similar...
Pumper to the Rescue!
Thanks for sharing — growing up a Montgomery Ward family in rural Northern California, the catalog was always a good source of entertainment!