My little impromptu Wash-In (and my first time hosting!!)

[revvinkevin]

Mike and I talked about getting together and meeting at my house so he could check out my machines. Then as time grew closer (the day or two before) I though it would be nice to invite other people too. BUT, a Monday evening is not the best time to have people over because their work schedules, traffic, etc, etc. I invited a couple people (remember this was NOT going to be a wash-in) knowing they probably couldn't make it. Then at the 11th hour I invited one more.

Eventually when the doorbell rang there were four, including myself! From Left, Mike, Joe, Russell and yours truly!

 

[revvinkevin]

Since I (just by chance) never got around to doing my laundry over the weekend, I thought "OK, then I will do it now and give us more to chat about! So I had FOUR machines going at once! (even though this only shows the GE and 806, both going into spin).

 

[revvinkevin]

Part of my collection as it stands now...

Here you see the Kenmore Korner (with the Easy Spindrier too) and the Maytag Mall!

 

[revvinkevin]

Here is the line up along the "wet wall".

 

[revvinkevin]

Close up

Along the "Maytag Mall"

 

[revvinkevin]

And.......

Kenmore Korner (as I call it....LOL).

It was a LOT of fun!! I will have to do this again on a weekend so more people will be able to come by!

 

[turquoisedude]

KEWL!

Thanks for sharing the pictures - it's always fun to see how collections are arranged in different homes!
Hubby doesn't know it yet, but we're going to be doing some basement remodelling at some point... lol

 

[gadgetgary]

Kevin

Your 806 did not have that 'timed' bleach dispenser to the right?
What year was that manufactured?

GREAT photos.

 

[tlee618]

Thanks for sharing all the fun Kevin, looks like you have a great collection there.

 

[abcomatic]

Kevin

Kevin, I had a GE just like that and it was a great machine. I also have an Esay spindrier washer too. Does your spinner section have a rubber boot at the bottom of the shaft? Mine doesn't and I am looking for another one. Would you perhaps have an extra that you would be willing to sell? Thanks and I am glad you all had a great time. Gary

 

[peteski50]

Washin!

Hi Kevin,
Looks like u guys had a great washin
Real cool machines,
All the Best,
Peter

 

[revvinkevin]

I also have three other machines (plus the Norge dryer which is now in pieces), all of which are not pictured.

I would like to apologize to anyone I did not invite, again "my thinking" was Monday night was just a lousy time to do this due to work schedules, traffic, family obligations, etc.

This was A LOT of fun and I WILL have another in the future, but it will be on a weekend so more people can come!

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Gadget Gary, No my 806 does not have the "timed" bleach dispenser... and it was built in Jan, 1980. Also, the white 1975 806 I had (and sold) did not have the "timed" bleach dispenser either.

Kevin

 

[gewa1054wguy]

Thanks Kevin

Hi Kevin,

I had a great time. It was fun to play with another filter flo and see the Maytags and Kenmores in action. Your 62 Maytags are a fantastic find and I am glad you have a set like your parents had. I think it is funny that our parents are so indifferent to the fact that we have the washer and dryer like they had when we were young. The collecting gene must skip a generation I guess.

Oh, it was also fun to play with Rich's skinny mini. We need to use that one next time.

Hope to see you, Joe and Russell at the next Long Beach Wash-In on May 24th at my place.

EMP

 

[golittlesport]

Sorry I missed the fun, Mike. Next time. I can't believe how your collection has grown.

Hey Ethyl May...you are a skinni-mini yourself! You look great...better go down to the local bakery and smell the bread!

 

[revvinkevin]

Gary (abcomatic)

I don't know if the Easy has the part you are asking about because I have not had it apart since I brought it home a couple months ago. Also I do not have any spare parts for it... sorry!

Kevin

 

[gansky1]

Very nice collection - good to see everyone's faces to put with the names!

Love the KDS-16 dishwasher, the stainless is beautiful!

 

[qsd-dan]

Your 806 did not have that 'timed' bleach dispenser

1973 was the last year for the timed bleach dispenser. I guess Maytag, in their infinite wisdom, probably decided that it was more complicated and more unreliable than a straight shot of bleach directly into tub. I guess the same goes for the 3 way temperature controlled water valve.

 

[redcarpetdrew]

3 way temperature controlled water valve?

Are you talking about the 3 coil water valve with hot, cold and a 2nd cold inlet aka the 'energy saver' fill valve (22001138)? If so, that valve survived up into the mid to late 90's or so with the LAT8904AAE, etc. and worked by a switch on the console which activated a 2nd cold fill coil,injecting a 2nd cold fill stream which of course caused less hot water to be used but resulted in a 'colder' warm temp. The next thing of course was the thermister controlled 2 coil valve...

RCD

 

[filterflo]

Your collection looks great Kevin and the Maytags are stunning. Your owners manuals are on their way.......see you in Obispo in July!