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Not only was the dimmer switch on the floor convenient, having one eliminates the need for all the relays and nonsense in the headlight dimming circuit found in a modern car.

Refrigerators -- The butter conditioner.

I used Era liquid for over 10 years.  I liked it because it washed well and wasn't heavily scented.  About 2 years ago I noticed that they seemed to be watering it down.  I complained to P&G, and they sent me a refund in the form of a gift card.  I used the money to buy some Tide original...

The NYPD Smart Cars are replacing the little Cushman 3-wheeled vehicles which are now considered unsafe.     https://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/01/nyregion/expanding-smart-car-fleet-new-york-police-just-got-more-adorable.html

I remember back in the 1980s the New Jersey state police had Volvos patrolling the New Jersey Turnpike for a while. There was a public outcry, and the Volvos disappeared soon after.

Looking at the plug, I'd say it is not 120 volts, but it's got to be more than 120 watts if you're going to actually cook anything.      

Years ago, it was common for a handyman to make a grinder out of an old washing machine motor.

When my laundry is done, I want it to smell like clean laundry, and nothing else.

I use a little Borax in the shirt load to remove the smell of scented antiperspirant and cologne. It works like a charm.

"More advanced countries"?   Wikipedia says: "Brazil is the world's tenth largest energy consumer with much of its energy coming from renewable sources, particularly hydroelectricity and ethanol; the Itaipu Dam is the world's largest hydroelectric plant by energy generation, and the country...

I have the same refrigerator but one year older.  Mine started to run constantly, so I unplugged it and left it open for a week to dry out.    It now works like it used to, running less than half the time, freezer at 3°f, and refrigerator at 36°f.   My theory is, because it had not been...

Combo 52 wrote: "Even in cold environments WP washers like all other washers ever built will not have trouble agitating like Maytags with the silly slipping belt drive when you are trying to wash clothes."       And in the freezing cold, with a Whirlpool transmission full of molasses, the...

I forgot about the "Welcome To Applianceville" page.  Wow, have I really been here for 19 years?     This is a great forum.  Thank you Robert, and Happy anniversary!

The plain black hoses supplied with a washer, or purchased from an appliance parts store, are fine. Not so much the ones found in a 'big box' or discount stores. In my opinion, the fancy hoses with the steel braid on the outside are a whole lot of hooey.

I use Tide "original" , without the "HE" sticker in my top-loader, which gives me excellent results.  I'm thinking that it doesn't have OBAs.  Am I correct?     

Dave, you are a true technician and an artist.  I went to vocational school for household refrigeration, and the quality of your work, along with your knowledge, just blows me away.

R600a refrigerant is isobutane.  I don't think I want that in my refrigerator!

We had GE Filter-Flo washers when I was growing up.  Dad was a GE service tech, and Mom was a registered nurse.  About every 5 years mom's white nursing uniforms started to get oil spots on them, and then dad would replace the transmission in the washing machine.

I've been using Tide 'Original' liquid, the one without the HE sticker, in my Maytag A606 for the last year or so with excellent results.   Reading this again, I'll add that I believe that Laundress is on point with her advice.