in 2019 what would be your dream vintage washer dryer set to own and use?

[norgeway]

The best performers

in my opinion would be any Frigidaire before the jet cone agitator, any Norge after the solid tubs, and Whirlpool Kenmores, worst would be a Maytag, especially the small capacity.

 

[washerlover]

Indexing Tub

I didn’t know that Westinghouse top loaders had the indexing tub (except I believe they manufactured for Montgomery Ward in the late 70s and I remember the indexing tub then).

So does the indexing concept improve washing ability? To me it seems like a gimmick and frankly makes me dizzy when I’m trying to watch the action!

 

[abcomatic]

I would love to have an ABC o matic to match the gas dryer that I have.

 

[turquoisedude]

Gary, is that the ABC dryer that Jeff and I were messing around with when I met you back in 2009??

 

[polkanut]

My dream set hands down would have to be a 1968 Avocado Whirlpool Mark XII Model LTA 9925 w/ Suds-Miser, and matching electric dryer, all with the faux woodgrain front panels.  Photos are courtesy of Revvinkevin.

 

 

 

[ksbanker]

Polkanut

WOW! That is a beautiful set! I love the wood paneling on the front! How cool are those!?

 

[lotsosudz]

Westinghoouse Wash Action

Westinghouse always included the indexing tub as a part of their double scrub wash action. Personally, it ruined what I think could have been a very strong agitation, if only they had locked their tubs. Especially with the blue ramped agitator! It should have resembled The GE wash action, with their ramped agitator. Their filtration system, was very weak in comparison to the Filter Flos's. Just my 2 centavo's on the subject. P.S. loved their front loaders prior to WCI.
Hugs,
David

 

[DADoES]

 
I have that Westy model in white.

 

[combo52]

Westinghouse TL Wash Action

Replay #25, you are right on the money David, WH TLers were never strong performers, when WH came out with TL washers around 1965-6 [ that they designed and built ] they must have known that WCI would buy them out a decade later as they copied the crappy Franklin TL washers with the worthless indexing tub, all to save the cost of a brake.

 

John L.