1940s electrolux washers question

[thedrycleaner]

hello washer friends, its the drycleaner. I have seen in my travels about the net that electrolux made a twin tub washer back in the 30s and 40s. does anyone know if these were sold here in the u.s. and has anyone ever seen one? thanks Bill

 

[keymatic]

Afternoon Bill,

interesting that you mention the Electrolux washer, W20 was Electrolux's first entry into the washing machine market in 1951 and was a twin tub style machine, it was unique in the fact that it had a revolutionary washing method by means of a "Floating water wing" the machine was such a success that there was a club created called "the friends of the W20"

I have never seen one, but about 18mths ago one came up in Holland was I was going to try and get exported to the UK, unfortunately it didn't happen. Not sure if they made it on to the US market.

Cheers
Keith

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