Finally - a test wash in the 68 Simplicity wringer

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Yes, I have been a slacker... I have had this wringer for over 7 years and hadn't used it. It finally fought its way to the front of the garage on Saturday to catch my attention.

 

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It's been in storage, so it was little dusty and grimy...

 

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Do all wringer washers 'leak' oil like this? It seems like every one I have ever owned did!

 

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There's chrome under all that dirt - honest!

 

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What a difference a cleaning makes! It was a beautiful day, so I figuered I would do the test wash outside (hey, I was going to dry outside, so...)

 

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The test loads were a ton of accumulated towels from weekend visitors over the past few weeks.

 

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BUT, before starting to wash, I thought it would be wise to fill the tub and test the machine first. It held water - no leaks!

 

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All seemed good when I threw the 'wash' lever! Sorry 'bout the glare from the chrome - I knew that was still in good shape.

 

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So, in go the towels! The wash action was pretty good.
Is it my imagination or does that agitator remind anyone of a Speed Queen agitator??

 

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Wringing was always the part that my late mother hated about her old Whirlpool... The wringer rollers are still good on this machine - the clothes were still less soaked that they would be in the GE Combo in its current state!

 

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I did a 'custom rinse' for the towels. I put a load into the washer, filled the tub and let iet agitate for a few minutes. I then partially drained the machine while running fresh water into the tub. I added fabric softener at that point, then let the machine run a few more minutes. I then wrung the towels. It seemed to work fine!

 

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And finally, to the 'solar dryer'! LOL
I didn't dry them all the way on the line, though. While the towels were still damp, I threw them into the Inglis dryer for about 15 minutes to fluff them up and dry them thoroughly. It worked well!
The downside is that this whole operation took me over 2 hours... Can't wait to get the Inglis automatic back up and running... Or until I get the GE Combo drying too... Stay tuned...

 

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And for you movie fans...

Here's a short video of the Simplicity washing. Enjoy!

 

[paulc]

Paul

Great looking machine and a great video.

 

[peterh770]

Is the agitator cap original? Looks like WP/KM.

Six vanes and fairly significant all the way down to the edge of the skirt. Bet this machine could really whip up some lint! Hope they recommend a relatively short washing time.

Very, very cool machine!

 

[mixfinder]

Delicious

The slow gentle arc, the delicious slurp of the water and the lazy synchronized dance of the towels has me mesmerized. Oh Oh, what were we talking about?

 

[washernoob]

Wow!

What a neat washer! Cant believe that baby is from 68! My mom looked over and I had to ask her how old she thought that was and she said 40s!

Seems to work beautifully too!

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I spy a hoover (maybe a spirit or futura).

 

[PinkGurl]

Where did you find such a jewel, I got rid of one a couple of years back, and i wish i hadnt.

 

[turquoisedude]

Is the agitator cap original? Looks like WP/KM.
- I thought it was a replacement, too, but I found another washer just like this with the black cap!

I spy a hoover (maybe a spirit or futura).
- Good eye! It's a Spirit that I just found at a garage sale 2 weeks ago - works like a charm still!

got rid of one a couple of years back, and i wish i hadnt.
- Um, it was in YOUR basement for nearly a year - Hubby would have glady let you keep it you know... LOL

 

[spiceman1957]

What a nice machine Paul

Can you please show us some pictures of the dials on this machine. I mean we all like to see the wash action, but most of us like the bells and whistles as well on all appliances
John

 

[gansky1]

Very nice outdoor action - for the towels anyway! I love these square cabinet wringers with the full skirt, wonder why they never really caught on here.

Looks like you had a nice day to wash outside!

 

[mickeyd]

Catching up with the 4th of July Bounty here

What a treat this was for me, Paul, closet wringer washer lover that I am. And washing outside is a blast, very dear to me too.

Wondering if it heats, since I see two controls, besides the wash handle, unless it's a timer. The speed & stroke are identical to the early Speed Queen wringer.

Some nice summer, before we get too old, we could swap machines, my chrome for your chrome for a season or two. I don't think you guys are that far away.

Leaks: the Maytag here leaks from the wringer, while the Norge, the Speed Queen, and the Visimatic do not..... SO FAR!!!.....knocking on my wooden head ;'D

 

[whirlcool]

How bout' a video of some wringer action? I've never seen one of those.