HELP

[outlawbikernyc]

Recently acquired the washer/dryer combo pictured here. Dryer model number DE170MXG2 and washer model number LT170MXG3.... Works perfectly, and in mint condition. Can anybody tell me anything about it, and if it is worth anything? Any help would be greatly appreciated. You can email me directly at [email protected]. Thanks.

 

[wayupnorth]

They look like the very last of the real Westinghouse Laundromats. A neighbor of mine has the exact same washer thats at least 25 years old and still runs perfect. Nice thing is the water level IS adjustable for filling the drum with water instead of only adding a cup of water like the new ones. Yes, they are worth something to a collector but I doubt you'd find a better pair for everyday use.

 

[cfz2882]

cool find! looks like they might be from around 1970?

 

[goatfarmer]

On the used market, about $100.00  Someone looking to collect them?  Only they can decide.

 

[launderess]

Yes, 1970's Sounds About Right

My late grandmother had the exact same set installed in her kitchen after a total remodel (something we children never expected as she was well known for being tight fisted, *LOL*), color and all.

The washer had the "weigh to save" door and one set the water level accordingly. Welll that is if one bothered to actually use the feature.

One thing one remembers is that the washer only tumbled one way, still coming from homes as all her grandchildren did where the standard top loading washer was queen these units were interesting.

Really need to contact my aunt who inherited the house to see if those units are still there.

 

[combo52]

WESTINGHOUSE STACK WASHER-DRYER SET

This is the more deluxe pair with the electric dryer and is from around 1969-1971. there were certain things that were better about this washer as it still had the cast-iron ballast weight not the cumbersome 5 cement blocks that had they to use to replace one properly placed cast-iron one. [ Only Speed Queen still uses cast-iron ballast weights today in their FL washers ].

 

WH continued to have an adjustable water level control of their FL models through 1988, although to a large degree it is not necessary on a FL  washer as FL washers do a great job of determining the correct water level on their own as they usually tumble as they fill.

 

[lovestowash]

Congratulations!

Those are wonderful machines. I still have my grandparents' set from about 1976. Just be sure to use detergent correctly, as suds locks are easy.

George

 

[peteski50]

Westinghouse!

This is the absolute ultimate. So many people would kill to have a washing machine like that. So simple and right to the point. Nothing like todays garbage.
Best Of Luck
Peter

 

[bajaespuma]

I always thought these were nifty units, but was always curious that they had no dispensers for bleach or softener. How did the user add these during the cycle? Did you just open the door and pray that water didn't spill all over the place? You could add detergent with the dry load but not the other stuff.

 

[yogitunes]

the water level was always below the door level.....you could open and add clothes or bleach and softner whenever you wanted.....but did make you wonder why none was available...

the traditional rear control panel had a dispenser opening on the top.....

my interior light only worked with the door open.....the switch only allowed me to turn it off if I wanted to leave the lid open to dry out.....fr some the light could be turned on to watch the clothes washing.....these are some great machines

 

[combo52]

WESTINGHOUSE STACK WASHER-DRYER SET

Yes as Martin said it was easy to stop this washer and open the door to add extra detergent, bleach or fabric softener, the only time you are blocked from opening the door is just before, during or after the fast spin cycle as the door locks during this time.

 

The last W Westinghouse machines with the single belt drive [ 1989-1993 ] had a cycle buzzer to remind you when to add fabric softener during the third rinse on the more deluxe models. They also came with a large measuring container for adding bleach, you filled it with LCB to the line marked and then filled the rest of the container with water opened the door and pored it in.

 

[cfz2882]

in '82....

this pair is in my '82 monkey wards catalog(only minor trim diffences from the
Ca.1970 machines above)Washer was listed as costing $579.95,top panel sold
seperate for$19.95. Dryer listed at $359.95 electric/$399.95 gas.
One of the specs given for the washer is a weight of 299 lbs-kinda heavy LOL.
Interesting that the price of these machines in '82 is about the same as you would
pay for similar machines today even without inflation adjustments...

 

[revvinkevin]

Hello outlawbikernyc, Please check your e-mail, I sent you one yesterday.

Thanks!
Kevin

 

[rapidry1000]

I have the exact machine in the same color sitting in my mother's basement. Tumbled in one direction but tangling wasn't as bad as the unimatic my mom had. Very quiet when running and used enough water to make watching fun.