I would like to introduce you to Harold and Madge

[kb0nes]

Congrats!

Great rescue Kevin, good to see that this pair will live on together standing side by side. Thanks for adding the link to the backstory on this pair also, very heartwarming!

Do we get to hear what Natalie and Paje replaced them with?

 

[mrb627]

Great Set...

Now when can we expect an educational video on the dryer speed variance?

Isn't that one of the jumbo wash tubs? The skirt on the agitator looks a wee bit small down there...

Malcolm

 

[bajaespuma]

Afermim!

That's a beautiful pair; and how fitting for California...Edged Harvest Gold! I do love the 'Pools with buttons.

Is that an Extra Large Capacity Washer? You'd think they would have made a big deal about that on the sticker. The tub looks like it but not the Surgilator (although it is unique).

 

Also, what does the orange pointer on the Dryer Cycle Dial do? I know it has something to do with the Automatic Cycle, but what does it control?

 

[DADoES]

 
The orange pointer on the dryer dial is simply a reminder for the user as to what is his/her preferred setting on the auto-dry cycle.  Our LDA7800 dryer with separate thermostatic auto-dry Regular and Perm Press cycles had two adjustable pointers.

 

[maytagbear]

Nice catch,

Lovely set! Who is Harold and who is Madge? In my world, washers are women (even when they are not Lady(ies), and dryers are men, even if they are Lady(ies.))

I miss panel lights.

Lawrence/Maytagbear

 

[westingman123]

*snicker*

Harold and Madge have aged beautifully. And now, they have all the health-care they need, thanks to Kevin!

Lovely. I love 'Pools with the waterfall filter.

Ahem, isn't getting time for a wash-in, Kev?

 

[redcarpetdrew]

Time for a wash in?

Sure it is! Kevin's ALWAYS got machines to fix in the days leading up to and including the Wash In... LOL! I can think of several Maytags waiting for me and the Westie is calling to Tim...

RCD

 

[swestoyz]

Lighted controls, lots of buttons, chrome, dispensers, matching set.....

 

Must be a Kevin set!  Congrats, man!

 

Ben

 

[twintubdexter]

if these were deluxe models...

...like Harold & Madge I'd buy them. The dryer's gas too. For sale around the corner from me...$200 for the pair.

 

[goatfarmer]

Beautiful set, Kevin, nice save!

 

[DADoES]

 
Note the maximum fill on the spec sticker -- 27.2 gals.

 

[washerlover]

Absolutely gorgeous! My '66 Whirlpool dryer is also a two-speed.

 

[revvinkevin]

Thank you, thank you everyone!

I really needed another washer & dryer like I need another hole in my head, but it's like that whole "Moth to a porch light" syndrome... I just couldn't resist. Plus, except for the current minor mechanical issues, they are in exceptional condition!

I REALLY need to firmly adopt that "one in - one out" rule! 

 

Mark (akonman): The high/low speed adjustments are selectable on the "Normal" & Perm-press" cycles.   The "Gentle" cycle (and I assume "Knits") is set to slow via the timer.   Also, the dryer speed is a mechanical cable control, not electric.

 

Chestermikeuk: The washer does 4 short spray rinses during the first spin AND the final spin.

 

Phil: They replaced this WP set with the largest capacity, TOL steam FL - LG set.

 

W. Keith: As this is a TOL washer, it has a self cleaning filter, not a waterfall (but I really like those too). 

 

I never knew there were any dryers other then WP with the variable tumble control.   I have had 2 other WP multi-tumble speed dryers, but I ended up parting them out because I didn't have the matching washer for either one.

 

27.2 gallons to fill?   WOW!   So this is probably right at 60 gallons per cycle when you include the spray rinses!  

 

Thanks again!

Kevin

 

[DADoES]

 
Perm Press has a double cool down, so figure upwards of 82+ gals total assuming each is a half-drain/refill (could be more or less than half depending on the water level reset point).  Add another half fill for Super Perm Press.

 

[revvinkevin]

Perm Press has a double cool down, so figure upwards of 82+

 

 

Boy I'm sure glad I don't wash anything on the perm-press cycle!

 

Kevin

 

[lovepuppy]

Stalking -- er -- checking in -- on Harold and Madge

Hi everyone -- lovepuppy here, dropping in to see what became of our beloved Harold and Madge. When we met Kevin back in 2010, they were only used a couple of times a week, and apparently were barely used for years prior to our adoption of them.

Needless to say, with a houseful of little ones the past couple of years, they put in a lot of hard work! So loyal! My husband enjoyed taking them each apart several times and fixing them (I'm totally ignorant of parts, but at some point I know a wigwag (HAHA) was involved). But now, with yet another new baby in the house, he just didn't have the time anymore.

We are beyond thrilled that Kevin found us and adopted them. We miss them! I told Kevin, our new LGs are cool, but really lack that special something in our 37+ year old Harold and Madge. And who knows how long they'll last us...

Anyway, so glad you all are out there -- and thank you thank you Kevin!

 

[frigilux]

Thanks for the backstory, love puppy, and you can rest assured Harold and Madge (a beautiful pair) are getting plenty of TLC in Kevin's hands. On LG: Several friends have LG laundry pairs, and all earn stellar marks. You should give your LG pair names, too. It may help you to feel more connected to them!

 

[polkanut]

Maybe now that you have Harold & Madge you'd be willing to let me have your avocado Whirlpool set w/ "ye olde fake woodgrain panels"? 

 

[70series]

Well it is great to see Harold and Madge again. I remember the thread where they were first introduced. Honestly for this pair I could not have named them any better. The names fit them to a tee. I did forget that they have lights though. That is something special that probably was not present on many more Whirlpools thereafter.

Lovepuppy: You took care of them well.

Have a good one,
James