A Question To Every Member.

[nurdlinger]

In May of 2005...

I was pursuing a flawed line of search looking for a new washer. I began with two ideas: 1.) My J.C. Penney/GE washer had run for 27 years with the only trouble being a seized pump which I replaced myself. 2.) I had read a lot of interesting stuff about front-load washers, and thought it might be cool to get one. So, I looked up GE front loaders. This line of inquiry took me (via Google) to THS, Epinions, and this site. I soon discovered that the GE models I was looking at (214 & 208, can't remember the prefixes right now) were part of the great heritage known as FridGEmore, and the most expensive part at that. Also that things had changed in the washer world since 1978 and I wasn't going to get 27 years out of the new machine. After reading everything I could find, and enduring a persistent lobby from a friend of mine with Maytag Neptunes, I selected the Kenmore 44092 which is the updated design with a 3.5 cu.ft. tub. I don't read Epinions any more. I look at THS maybe once a week. But I read this site every day and look forward to doing so.

 

[kenmore58]

However I did, I'm glad I found it!!

Found the site while flipping through a neighbor's magazine, possibly Advocate, I'm not sure. Been hooked ever since!

I'm still not sure what I like most: the information, the friends I've made, or the support they've given me.

Thanks Again.

Ron

 

[zipdang]

I stumbled across the old Classic Appliances sight when I was searching for Filter Flo information back in 2001 or 2002. Like many others, I spent hours reading everything after having thought for so long that nobody else cared about this stuff.

 

[jamman_98]

HGTV

I was watching Decorating Cents and Joan Steffen was in Rober's basement. When I saw those machines I had a orga... er cow. I search on HGTV's website then did a yahoo search. Then found washing machine nirvina.

jamman_98
Joe

 

[geextrarinse]

I Found it thru the OUT Magazine article

A friend of mine met me on the Christopher Street pier in NYC back in 2004 to sunbathe and he had the OUT magazine page open for me to see. He was like - "LOOK! - this is right up your alley!" because me knew i was interrested in old washers. I had that early 60's FF backsplash displayed in my kitchen and he was the only one who appreciated it. And i too became an addict - not only was I fascinated by the site but I was so moved to see that there were tons of others out there like me. It inspired me to look for the dream machines i now own - I'm so thrilled and thankful for this site and all the great people i've met thru it!

We certainly are a very unique and special bunch!

 

[skip]

Thru My friends and fellow club members of the VCCC

Skip...

 

[lederstiefel1]

...through the
WWW.Waschmaschinen-Forum.DE
in Germany
Ralf

 

[seeitrun2006]

How I found this site

I was using a search engine to see how a Philco Automagic washer worked, agitate etc. It bought up "See It Wash". I set and went thru video clips for two days.

It's all history from there folks!

I now know that I am not alone with my fascination of washers!

LOVE THIS SITE MEN AND WOMEN!

 

[sudsman]

I found it tru msn

I typed in vintage westinghouse and this site came up- Love it THANKS to all for leting me know I am not alone.. I been a bit tough for a while , So many sez weird , sick nuts, ect ect thank you alll..... Sudsman...

 

[chestermikeuk]

April 2001

Was searching for parts for a Kirby Tradition I had just found and "Voila" the rest is history!!!

Mike

 

[tulsaguy42]

watching old soap opera clips on youtube

one of the members of this forum had posted some 1950's soap opera clips on youtube which I watched out of boredom one day early this year. I dont remember how I made the connection from those clips to this site, but I'm glad I did. I'm not a collector but I have found the postings very informative and fun.

 

[mint46]

my clothes dryer

led me to this paradise. I had googled something about my dryer, trying to find some kind of info and one result was a linky to a post here. I then emailed Robert and asked some questions regarding my dryer, having only model number to go by. From then on it has been a fabulous love affair in my life! Every time I come here I think of the ways this incredible space in cyber world has connected so many lives. It's just astounding to me. It makes me a little weepy.

*Please excuse me, I have to go hug my dryer now*

 

[Maytagmom]

I was drunk on liquor and high on E one dark and cold lonely

NOT!!

I think I first found this website back in 2004, right after the Maytag started giving me lid switch problems. All I typed into google was Maytag A606...and there it was!

I lurked for a good while before I grew *&^^S to join. I think it was the humour among the club that did it. Thought to self...damn, they are funny, so naturally, I felt at ease

I have learned so much, more than I really care to know at times, and although my collection of washers and dryers has not grown, my coffee pot obsession has, amongst other wares.

This club rocks, and the few folks I have met from here, are super nice, and more fun than a barrel of monkeys. lol

 

[rp2813]

I had done a Google search on a Westinghouse stove for OEM/equivalent replacement Corox burners. I'm STILL searching by the way, for large and small burners for this stove, model E-64-49.

Google brought me to an archived thread on this site, and I found my way to the current day version, and now I visit it fairly regularly.

This is a great site, and the fact that so many gay men are involved and accepted here keeps me coming back as much as the subject matter.

Ralph

 

[eluxomarty]

via friends

I found out about this site thru my fellow VCCC members and i sure am glad i did. I love this site. I too lurked for awhile but soon joined. What a great bunch of people! Marty

 

[may63]

I'll never forget

I had known Chris P. for a couple years through music. I met his partner John E. in 2002 when we all helped a mutual friend move. John and I got to talking, and somehow I "outed myself" about my fascination with washers. He proceded to tell me about his collection and all about Robert and his collection. I was so happy to find out I wasn't the only one who loved appliances! Knowing that the website existed, I found it soon after (probably by Googling for it).

 

[Brent-Aucoin]

What a great thread question!
To answer it.....
I did a search for Combo Washer / Dryer, and guess what popped up?
This happend on a Saturday morning, and I was online till Monday morning, (taking naps and such) reading all of the back post's throughout Applianceville's history.
I felt so normal after this!
It is a great world!
Brent