P-O-D 06-Jan Malleys Rinso

[seedub]

My apologies if this has previously been discussed.

Top loading H-axis clothes washers seems like a can't-fail idea. Can anyone say why it has not caught on big...well, not here in the States? I recall threads in the Deluxe forum re: Staber which I'll hunt up and look through. I thought I recalled that Staber's problem was that the tub's unique shape didn't work so well in real life application.

 

[thomasortega]

@seedub

Well, it seems that people really loved the Niagara...

Next step is a fully automatic HATL washer and also a all-in-one version.

 

[launderess]

Outside a few markets in Europe (such as France) top loading H-axis washers aren't huge sellers either.

https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/2068561

Or see: https://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?11981

Whirlpool designed and patented a top loading h-axis washer ages ago now, but they've done nothing else far as one knows.

See thread: https://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?80588

 

[brisnat81]

I have the Malleys machine in question, my version is from 1960, and it’s a Bolt down.

It’s a 27” machine and it would hold as much as a TL from that era, it claims it’s rated at 12lbs.

It has a 2400watt water heater. It uses 2 motors, one for wash and one for spin, with a clutch between them.

 

[aussie-plugs]

Fascinating bit of AU history

That manual is interesting. Two large factories in Auburn and Alexandria, but sadly no mention of where the Melbourne plant was. Mountain Street is nowadays called Ultimo, not Sydney.

The other Malley's appliances also bring back memories - gas water heaters, kerosene heaters, Eskies ...

What a wonderful piece of history. Thanks for sharing.

Nick

 

[launderess]

Main issue with top loading H-axis washers is they cannot be built into a cubby or under a counter top, and or have something stacked on top such as a dryer. In short such units have some of the same issues as any other top loading washing machine.

Commercial/industrial machines are called "side loading" because that is just what they are, door opens from side which makes for easier loading/unloading.

This allows benefits of H-axis washing, but none of the bother of having to reach deep down into a washer....