bpetersxx
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What is the consensious of replacing a 14 month old laundry set with a 40 year old set for everyday use.
out with the new and in with the old or vintage
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The answer is obvious!!!
Does a wild bear s*&% in the woods? You bet I'd use a 40 year old washer and dryer. If they were in good condition (restored), there is no reason not to use them. I would, however, not use chlorine bleach, etc.
The only downfall may be that there would not be a cold water wash.
Does a wild bear s*&% in the woods? You bet I'd use a 40 year old washer and dryer. If they were in good condition (restored), there is no reason not to use them. I would, however, not use chlorine bleach, etc.
The only downfall may be that there would not be a cold water wash.
I like the idea-thats about what I did.The one(s) I have aren't that old thogh-would like to get a washer from that era.
bpetersxx
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Venus u hit the nail on the head.
Now which one to choose from
Now which one to choose from
in a word NO
unless you have the room some of these guys have, and can fix it yourself. Now I would kick my t/l to the curb when it dies, but I dont have room.Will consider a f/l when that happens. I think you would regret getting rid of your new and probably very expensive machine.
unless you have the room some of these guys have, and can fix it yourself. Now I would kick my t/l to the curb when it dies, but I dont have room.Will consider a f/l when that happens. I think you would regret getting rid of your new and probably very expensive machine.
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If you can find something in really, really, REALLY good shape, I say go for it.
bpetersxx
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Now I can pick a model number and a nice color
westytoploader
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It all depends on what it is and how strong/reliable it was built to withstand everyday use. I'd more likely use, let's say, a 40-year-old Maytag or GE set everyday than a 40-year-old Frigidaire or Kelvinator set.
However, I think it's best to have at least three vintage W/D sets if you plan on doing the laundry in them; that way the laundry is split evenly between them and not any one of gets too big a workload per week. This pertains more to the washers than to the dryers.
--Austin
However, I think it's best to have at least three vintage W/D sets if you plan on doing the laundry in them; that way the laundry is split evenly between them and not any one of gets too big a workload per week. This pertains more to the washers than to the dryers.
--Austin
I wish I could accomidate 3 vintage washer-dryers-don't have the space---And the wiring to use them.At present have two vintage washers and one 10 year old GE dryer.
compwhiz128
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Well vintage washers are made in USA most modern washers are made in china 
( therefore they will last longer
( therefore they will last longerwestytoploader
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Very few washers sold here are made in China; Haier is the only brand I can think of right now, and even then they only have a small portion of the market. In many cases the parts are made in the USA, however, the washers themselves are assembled somewhere else, usually Mexico (where my DD Kenmore was assembled). This is another cost-cutting method; labor is cheaper down there.
The main problem with today's machines is not where it was built but low-quality materials...i.e. excessive use of plastic and low-gauge metals. Yes, USA-made washers do just that. How many modern top-loading agitator washers have you heard of that weigh close to 200 lbs?
The main problem with today's machines is not where it was built but low-quality materials...i.e. excessive use of plastic and low-gauge metals. Yes, USA-made washers do just that. How many modern top-loading agitator washers have you heard of that weigh close to 200 lbs?
