Easy Spin Drier

[wayupnorth]

I was visiting some friends last year and he happened to ention he had this funny looking old washer in his barn. Naturally, I wanted to see it, and sure enough it was a newer top of the line Spin Drier. Only problem was, his wife hit it with the bumper of their SUV and put a huge dent in the tub and ruined the porcelain. I told him it would be better sold off for parts as I didnt think that tub was fixable. She had the boys drag it out to the curb on their town-wide clean up day and immediately, someone stopped, put it in their truck and took it away.

 

[waterwitch]

Trying to pick up a model "R"...

I'm actually trying to put together a fully functioning Easy Spinner model "R". This one uses the "Vacuum-cup" method for agitation.

 

[marks]

WOW that "Model R" is all copper, right?

There was oil leaking out of a drain plug in mine when I transported it, so that's how I knew there could be a problem. There is a big drain plug on the right, rear side of the spinner. It looks pretty much exactly like an oil drain plug on an oil pan of a car. I just filled the oil up to where it started to come back out. After that, it ran quieter.

I did figure out that the pump will always run, since it is directly hooked up to the belt/drive shaft of the motor. I have been leaving it on to recirculate the water, because I don't want it to run dry and possibly chew itself up.

 

[BlastFromDaPast]

So my grandmother passed away and the good old Easy Spindrier she used way back in the day lives on... Its been resting for a long time next to the "modern" washer and dryer she upgraded to years ago but I think she once told me the Easy still worked. I havent plugged it in but its in great shape. I'd love to hang onto it but it would likely become a piece of furniture. I'd rather see the Easy find a good home to someone who will respect it or maybe even use it as a washer or for parts. Any suggestions? I haven't looked into its value but figured I'd start here. It's got On Off buttons and cycle selectors. The plate says Murray Corporation of America out of Syracuse and it's Model SCL. -Alex

 

[arbilab]

Welcome Alex. I'm sure someone here would be interested in it as a washer rather than a planter. There are only so many of these to go around. 'Murray' would make it one of the last US versions. As I understand it, the design continued in Mexico years after it was discontinued here.

Can you post some photos of it? Photos always increase interest.

 

[BlastFromDaPast]

Thank You for your reply arilab. I took a few pictures which I will post. You'll notice it's dirty but the body is dent free and shows minimal signs of surface rust which might rub out or cover easily with appliance white. The center knob appears to be missing. A local collector is interested so I imagine it's in decent enough shape to be desirable. -Alex

 

[BlastFromDaPast]

And another photo...

 

[BlastFromDaPast]

And a shot of the selector dial...

 

[arbilab]

Thanks. I always like to see another Easy. You have all the levers, many are missing one or more. I think they crack when the cables become stiff. The knob is just a windup timer with a bell, could be covered with a chrome cap.

 

[marks]

I haven't seen many later models. The gear shifters were replaced with the dial selector? This one also looks like it has a plastic agitator with a lint trap on top. Some research I did, pointed to 1966 being the last year of production. What year is this one (+/-)?

 

[arbilab]

The center dial started around the mid 50s. That's approximate, some here know Easy model years better than I do. Grandma's was early 50s. They got it between my first and second visit. Before that they had a 40s Thor wringer. She had an Ironrite too but I don't remember her using it.

 

[mickeyd]

Classic Vintage Easy Spin

It's a 55 or thereabouts. Haven't learned how exactly to decode the model numbers, but we will crack that nut someday. There's something up with the drain/suds hose. That can't be duct tape, right?

 

[arbilab]

Grandma's had the gearshifts and the chrome racing stripes. One spigot, which connected to and controlled by the sink. Drain hose with a ball valve in the end if you wanted to fill the spinner.

Besides deciphering the years, there were 4 feature lines in all the later years. Grandma's had no timer. TOLs had 2 speeds. BOLs had no spigots at all.

 

[BlastFromDaPast]

The spout on the left must have been modified by my grandfather before he passed in '73(a pipe fitter who worked in the Genesee Brewery in Rochester) and it appears that he soldered in a piece of flex tubing and turned it to run into the dura-tub which sat next to the Easy... (Must have needed to rig a temporary supply to the sink) but no duct tape! I'll post a pic of the manufacturers plate on back. Anyway, you're replies are much appreciated. Very cool forum. -Alex

 

[macboy91si]

Easy now...

I have a late 1969 Easy in storage (parts) so I know they made it that long, which initially was MUCH longer than I thought they were made.

 

Also I was always amazed at how many different versions of this machines were made. All of the different trims and colors and agitators and accessories. It must have been a relatively expensive machine to produce.

 

***also my machine is free to anyone who wants a parts machine for a 2-speed***

 

-Tim

 

[easyforsale]

Easy Washer Dryer For Sale

For Sale Easy Spindrier "stick-shift" model with the original "How to Operate" card that is dated 4-52. Local pick up only, Media, PA. $150 reply to [email protected]

 

[superhawk]

Parts

I’m looking for a water pump and a belt for a 1948 easy spin drier