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I have for sale a Hotpoint Supermatic Deluxe 9410 twintub (advertised here once before, a couple of years back, but with no takers). I am having to 'downsize' my storage, and it must go. If no-one is interested in it as a 'going concern', then I will be willing to sell parts, as I need the...

I have just found a large box of my Grandfather's 35mm slides (several hundred of them) in a lockup garage which I am clearing out. The garage is unheated, and gets very damp during the winter months. I thought that all the slides, 8mm film, and projectors were in the house (several more large...

Of possible interest to UK members..... A good friend of mine 'inherited' this stove when a neighbour's house was cleared. It was in good working order when removed from the house, but has now spent several months standing outside under tarpaulin covers. She has decided that it will not fit in...

No idea whether this is a common fault or not..... Dryer runs for about 15 minutes from cold then stops with 'empty tank' light lit. No condensate in tank. Switch off, and back on.... Runs for 2-3 minutes, then stops again.... Continues stopping every couple of minutes until you get fed up of...

I have found a (reasonably) local stockist of assorted 'Milwaukee' products. They are very rare this side of the pond. I am seeking opinions from members as to whether they are as good as they are reputed to be.... Do I need to watch out for inferior (possibly foreign produced) products which...

Of possible interest to U.K. members.... I have for sale (not free this time :-( ) a Hotpoint Supermatic Deluxe twin-tub, model No. 9410. It is believed to be in full working order, and is in what appears to be ( I am no expert!!) good physical and cosmetic condition for it's age. I have...

My 'Good Lady' has just had two White Knight dryers donated to her. Both have slight problems, and will need a general servicing. The question is.... Are there any big differences in the 'reputation' of the two models for longevity / reliability?? I only intend to restore the one, and break the...

Earlier today I was asked to look at a Zanussi TC7103 Condenser Dryer which had a permanent 'tank full' light, but no water in the condensate tank. A quick investigation revealed that a spring loaded spigot which I assume should be attached to the machine where the tank plugs in was loose on the...

Of possible interest to UK members, I have spotted this machine for sale in the Stoke-On-Trent area. 'Hoover Electronic 1050 Deluxe - Model 9605W - Serial 34129766' A cursory inspection finds it to be in reasonable cosmetic condition for it's age, the perforated inner drum being clean, shiny...

I've been asked to 'have a look at' a Hotpoint WDL640P washer/dryer, which was reported to 'trip' the Earth protection 'As soon as it started filling'. Unfortunately, it has been removed from service, and stored where there is neither electricity nor water, so a 'working test' will be a little...

I picked this up yesterday (Sunday) at my local car boot sale. I never knew that Hoover made such things. It was FULL of dust and dirt, and the bearings were so dry that it wouldn't run at all (at first). After some cleaning (compressed air line) and lubrication (bearings and switches) it's...

I have a complete, working (sort of!!) machine of this type available for collection in the Stoke-on-Trent area of central England. The door switch is temperamental (needs a nudge on the closed door sometimes before the machine will start), and the drain pump is in a similar state. All...

I have just spotted one of these, and am considering getting it for the Good Lady, to relace her increasingly dysfunctional Whirlpool. Does anyone have any experience of this model?? Are there any 'known problems' I should check for?? There is quite heavy rusting of the front panel just under...

I finally found this image (hiding on an old drive), which I would like to share with you all. It pretty much sums up my attitude to most (if not all) manufactured goods. Please note that I do not own this image, but understand that it is 'Public Domain' and 'Free for Distrubution' if unedited...

I am considering using a 'brush-type' washer motor (preferably with it's original control board) for a 'non-washer' project. I have several motors and controllers 'in stock', but have no idea which machines they belong to, as I inherited many of them from my 'late' father, who labelled nothing...

I recently picked up a packet of 'Grease Remover Tablets' from a local thrift store. These are intended for removing baked-on grease from oven racks, deep fat fryers, etc. when used in conjunction with boiling water. The 'ingredients' are listed as:- Phosphates >30% Oxygen-based bleaching...

I desperately need to buy a spin dryer (is that an 'extractor' Stateside??) I'm not sure that anyone still manufactures them, but would prefer something with a little 'history' anyway.. ;) I am considering the Zanussi ZEW 0004, since this seems to have a higher capacity than the 'average'...

Not really our thing, but I have discovered a Parkinson Cowan "Prince Two" gas stove in my late father's garage. It is complete, so far as I can tell, but the chromed parts are suffering badly from damp, and are flaking badly. It is located in the Stoke-on-Trent area of central England. If any...