everythingold
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Never seen one like this in person.
Automatic washer with wringer
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polkanut
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Matt,
That's a Montgomery Wards wringer washer from approx. the mid '50's to mid '60's, more or less. See the "MW" next to "Signature". I think these were made by Norge for MW like their automatics were.
That's a Montgomery Wards wringer washer from approx. the mid '50's to mid '60's, more or less. See the "MW" next to "Signature". I think these were made by Norge for MW like their automatics were.
everythingold
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Thanks polkanut
It is hard to believe that people bought these into the '60's. They could not have been that much cheaper, But they didn't just buy a regular automatic?
It is hard to believe that people bought these into the '60's. They could not have been that much cheaper, But they didn't just buy a regular automatic?
polkanut
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No Matt,
When my mother-in-law was shopping for a new washer in the early 80's, she bought another Maytag wringer also, even though it was about $200 more than an automatic. She felt that an automatic was a "water waster", and too complicated for her. Also, the machine she bought had to be ordered because the appliance dealer didn't keep any in stock due to low sales volume.
When my mother-in-law was shopping for a new washer in the early 80's, she bought another Maytag wringer also, even though it was about $200 more than an automatic. She felt that an automatic was a "water waster", and too complicated for her. Also, the machine she bought had to be ordered because the appliance dealer didn't keep any in stock due to low sales volume.
"Automatic washer with wringer"
That washer isn't an automatic washer it is referred to as a "wringer" or "conventional" washer. An automatic washer is one that does the filling, washing, rinsing, spinning and shutting off without any supervision or intervention from the user.
I saw on the CNN news scroll a few months ago they referred to someone being "put through the ringer". Obviously the writer was was too young to know the proper term is put through the "wringer".
That washer isn't an automatic washer it is referred to as a "wringer" or "conventional" washer. An automatic washer is one that does the filling, washing, rinsing, spinning and shutting off without any supervision or intervention from the user.
I saw on the CNN news scroll a few months ago they referred to someone being "put through the ringer". Obviously the writer was was too young to know the proper term is put through the "wringer".
lotsosudz
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In answer to the question of why people would buy a wringer instead of an automatic, alot of people, even in the 60's didnt always have the correct plumbing, and drain facilities to be able to utilize an automatic. Especially in rural area's. Also alot of People thought that automatics were a passing trend, that wouldn't last. Wringers also were alot more reliable than the early versions of the automatic washers.
Robert
I did a Google search on "ringer washer" and you wouldn't believe how many hits I got!
I did a Google search on "ringer washer" and you wouldn't believe how many hits I got!
Lol, that is just so sad Louis!!! I see craigslist ads all the time with "Ringer Washer" in the title.
mrcleanjeans
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Plus, many "older" people, even today INSIST that a wringer washer will outclean an automatic.
everythingold
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interesting. Thanks all for the info. Not really my cup of tea, but still neat. matt
I wouldn't mind having a wringer. They are indeed neat. The only washers ive had that were not fully automatic were my Hoover TT and a BD Kenmore portable,wich you had to manualy fill. I found that kind of wired,the timer had wash-drain/spin then it would stop at the rinse so you could fill it again.
