Easy Spin Drier

[marks]

I just picked up this Easy Spindrier, and after going over it, I could use a new drain hose and belt. It is also leaking some oil from the drain plug, and I was wondering if anyone knew what type of oil I need to replace it with, as well as about how much. Any other info on it anyone may have would be cool too!

 

[stan]

Nice looking

machine.

Do you know what year?

 

[arbilab]

At one time not that long ago we almost had Easy years nailed but those threads are archived and a major chore to search/recall. Beside years there were ~4 levels of features making it all the harder to just look and tell.

That machine looks very nice. The center panel--painted not porcelained--tended to rust but that one was cared for. I've never seen one without so much as motor stop/start buttons on the panel. Many have a timer but it only rang a bell, didn't control the machine. It doesn't have the chrome 'racing stripes' on the tubs which I think makes it later--just before they went to the central controls from the 'gearshift' levers, and BOL because no switch or timer.

If I could poof a working antique washer into my life it would be a Spindrier or the more-compact 1973 Panasonic version of it.

 

[marks]

The person I got it from said early 40's but I'm not sure. I says it's a model 28SS-A - 8656
I have to do some more research, especially to find out about the oil level and type. The transmission under it is huge! It looks like a transfer case on a 4 wheel drive car!

 

[mistereric]

That's a handsome example you have there!  My easy is easily one of my favorite machines.

 

[mickeyd]

She's a beauty

and a BOL we've not yet seen. As Arilab indicated, this is a rare sight indeed, an Easy without OFF ON buttons and even the timers were standard most of the spindriers we have seen. For the members who follow this interest, look closely at the drain hose. It has the valve to keep water in the spinner if you need to. The washtub valve is, of course, controlled by the handle in the middle.

 

Mark, it's easy to forget how huge those transmissions are. Thanks for the reminder.

 

I think this machine was built in 1942. Amazing shape for a 70 year old washing machine. Good Luck. You'll love her.

 

[marks]

Hi! I think the oil leak sorted itself out. It seems that when I put it on it's back to move it, the oil came up and out the filler. Now that it has been standing upright and I've used it, there is no more oil leak. The drain hose screws up and down, blocking or unblocking the water flow. However, I'm a little hesitant to run it with it closed, so the pump will not run dry. It is good to shut off and put the lid on. I've run 5 loads through, and everything seems to be working better and better as it runs.
I've also noticed there is very little info on the web. I've been looking for company info, and there are some basics, but nothing really good. Is there a list of models and years out there somewhere? It is a great machine!

 

[akronman]

Easy

Mark----this very website and its SEARCHALATOR function is the best and most throrough knowledge base on Easy Spindriers on the web. Click the IMPERIAL button near the top of this page, then SUPER SEARCHALATOR will be in the upper left of the page, type in spindrier.  When I'm researching a new acquisition, I go year by year searching the archives, tons of info.

Those machines are fun fun fun, do a great job, but parts are becoming rare.

 

[marks]

Thanks, I didn't know about the SUPER SEARCHALATOR! I found some references to an oil point on the spinner, as well as on the motor. I will look later to see if I can identify these points. I still think I may need to add back some oil to the transmission, but before doing that I need to know what type. Do you ever have to change out the oil on these machines? I'm surprised it was still light yellow and fluid if it has been in there since 1942!
I would love a maintenance manual, but I haven't come across any yet... I will keep looking!

 

[arbilab]

Grandma used the hose valve. That and the clutch levers were my jobs. It doesn't starve the pump for water, just keeps it from escaping if you want a fill rinse in the spinner. If you fill, I'd let most of the water run out before starting, less strain than accelerating all that water.

Wonderful thing about twinnies, you can use them exactly as you wish. I did agitate rinses in mine. You do have to pretty much stand there and work it but it will do more wash in less time than an auto.

 

[marks]

Does anyone know what type of oil is in the transmission? I want to top it off before using it again.

 

[mikeklondon]

Nice Machine

Very Nice, is this were AEG got the design from for the Luvalux twin tub we had in the UK

 

[marks]

ok did some searching and I see that 80W90 gear oil is pretty standard transmission oil. Got some, and I'm going to top off my machine tonight, as well as find the motor lube points and hit those as well. I have about 5 loads I have to get done tonight!

 

[abcomatic]

HI Mark

I have a later Easy spindrier. Where to you check to see the level of the transmission oil and add any if needed? I had a Copper Clad cookstove until 2 years ago. Thanks, Gary

 

[mickeyd]

Hello Easy People

Mark, you've probably figured this out, but if not: the Easy pump is always on. You know the giant tranny you were talking about? Well, a belt runs right off the middle of the drive shaft, and the belt turns the pulley attached to the pump. So the pump doesn't care whether the valves are open or not, it just keeps pumping.

 

Have you been washing with the wash drain open, letting the wash water recirculate into the tub thru the hose?

 

How are you rinsing? I'm interested and would like to know.

 

Glad you figured out the oil issue. My Easies don't have a place to add oil, or if they do, I haven't found them yet.

 

[abcomatic]

Mike

HI Mike, That is good to know, I have looked and looked under my Easy to see if there was an oil filler hole and never found one either. So, that answers my question. You don't add fluid until you disembowel the transmission. Everything works just fine so leave it alone. Thank, Gary

 

[pdub]

I too recently acquired an Easy Spindrier. It looks very similar to yours but is probably newer or a higher level unit in the model line. It seems to work fine although I've only tried it once since "automatics" are really my thing!

 

[arbilab]

Ahh, the chrome racing stripes!

That's an alternate drain handle. Wonder where that places it in the model-year lineup?

 

[mickeyd]

Nice lookin' Easy, Pat

Haven't seen such a cool handle. That must have been the last evolution after the ungainly pot metal handle and before the first cable lever on this model. Pic of a pic, bad quality. The lever is below the timer. A member may have this. If you Google "pictures of Easy Spindriers," this comes up and when you click the pic, YAY it's an Automatic Washer thread. We're everywhere. Lot's O fun.