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Hi, I guess this isn't a question specific to my dryer, but I didn't know exactly where to post it. The somewhat irrelevant information is that I have a mid-1990s Whirlpool gas dryer. What I'm curious about, is that when we have very hot, especially humid weather, like we're having right now...

Hi all, I'm sorry for still living in the dark ages. But, I'm wondering if someone here would be so kind as to decipher this label for me. It's an ironing board cover that we'd like to wash. Usually, I see the symbols combined with written instructions. This one just has the symbols. Thank you!

I hope folks aren't getting tired of these questions. I apologize if you are. I picked up yet another thrift store percolator. I couldn't resist. It's a 30 cup Regal, but the plastic version. Essentially, a huge Poly Perk. I know, some have warned me in the past about hot liquids in vintage...

Another trip to the thrift store, another percolator that I couldn't pass up. It seems like no collection is complete without at least one Farberware Superfast. So, today, I got one. It's a 12 cup version. On the bottom, where it says "Model", it has J6 and 142B. I don't have pictures yet...

Hi all, I posted this at VL, but I figured someone here might be able to help as well. I’m looking for a Hoover straight suction floor nozzle to use on my Celebrity. Maybe the type with the floor/rug switch. My on board attachments are light beige, so that would be my first choice for color...

Hi all, I know some here collect coffee makers, and percolators specifically. I just thought I'd share a recent thrift store find. I already had a Universal Coffeematic, in a more traditional style. This one kind of caught me by surprise. It too, is a Universal Coffeematic, but a Model 4582. I...

I'm not up on these. Isn't this a Calypso or something like that? I stumbled across it on Craigslist, and didn't know if someone would need it to match their washer. https://worcester.craigslist.org/app/d/fitchburg-whirlpool-dryer/7671596337.html

Hi all. I had no idea where to post this question, since I have no idea how old the washer is. I'm just wondering what you can tell me about it, based on the model and serial numbers. It's for sale fairly close to me, and I don't know if it would be worth considering. The price, while not...

Hi, all. Here we go again. I apologize for asking almost exactly the same question again. The only difference is, instead of Corning Ware bakeware, the marks are on Corelle Vitrelle plates; "Payden" pattern, in case you're curious. I've never seen so many utensil marks on plates! We joked that...

Hi, all. My fascination with Corning/Corelle continues. I picked up a little group of four small Corelle plates; bread and butter, or dessert plates, I believe they're called. I think they're fairly recent, based on the stamp on the underside. They appear practically new and unused. I figured...

Hi, all. A little while ago, I posted about my latest "Ooh...shiny!" objects of my affection; Corelle/Corning. The other day, on a thrift store trip, I did it again. I came home with two square casseroles; a 1 liter and a 2.5 liter. Shadow Iris and Forever Yours, respectively. Also, a group of...

Unfortunately, it's happened again. I don't know what the personality disorder is called, but every once in a while, my brain latches onto a particular item or type of item, and I feel that I must acquire several examples of it. Most recently, it's Corning Ware, Corelle, and Pyrex bakeware. Some...

In another thread, I was reading the high praise that people have for the Duet washer. I have no experience with front loaders, but wouldn't rule one of these out, when it comes time to replace our current washer. I see a few listed on Craigslist. Currently, none close to me. But, I'm not in...

Hey all. Because I have an affection for older appliances, a family member has requested that I try to clean up their somewhat vintage Rival Crock Pot. I'm guessing it's probably 1990s. I tried an interweb search, and all I could find was cleaning tips for the crock itself, or how to clean...

Hi all. I know this has been discussed, probably at great length. But, I'm having trouble finding the answers that I need by doing a search. So, I figured I'd just ask. I find myself in a position where I occasionally do the laundry for an elderly family member. Despite wearing protective...

Hi all, I made another unnecessary purchase recently. While I also recently bought a Mr. Coffee JR, I didn't have a full-size drip machine that uses basket style filters. I've been on the lookout for a vintage one, but without much luck. The thrift stores seem to be well stocked with Keurigs...

Hi all. A few years ago, I had a ton of questions for you, as I was about to acquire a J2L which I knew nothing about. I only know very slightly more about them now. And the machine I was getting never got anything more than a thorough cleaning. Now, I'm trying to get myself into even more...

Hi all. You've helped me with this very thing before. But, I apologize, I've misplaced the information. I have an Amana washer, built by Raytheon. Model No. ALW432RAW Serial No. 11395196AP It's still running, and doing our weekly laundry. But, the infamous seal/bearing issue is there. It...

I know it's a very long shot. But, you never know. At a thrift store, I recently picked up a late '70s/early '80s corn popper. It appears to be a West Bend Stir Crazy, but rebranded for K-mart. As far as I can tell, it's brand new, in an opened box. Unfortunately, the instruction manual is...

Hi all. I don't know if anyone can help me with this. I know some of you collect percolators. Out of those collectors, some probably own a Poly Perk or two. Out of those, perhaps you've encountered this problem. A recently acquired Poly Perk has a sort of musty smell; presumably, from wherever...