turquoisedude
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Based on what I learned from the '51 Frigidaire, I figured I could squeeze in the robes...
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turquoisedude
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I set the Fabric-Master and everything seemed just peachy-keen during the wash...
turquoisedude
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Wait for it....
BUT.... I had a big surprise when after the overflow rinse going into the final 'dry' phase of the cycle.
I had no idea Frigidaire did an 'Overflow Spin'....
BUT.... I had a big surprise when after the overflow rinse going into the final 'dry' phase of the cycle.
I had no idea Frigidaire did an 'Overflow Spin'....
turquoisedude
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At that exact moment, my phone went off - it was Phil (no doubt sensing a disturbance in the Force...) and about 2 seconds later, guess who came downstairs only to bellow 'What the HELL is going on with the water all over the floor'....
So I was panicky but mopped up the overflow water and sent the soaked clothes for a spin in the Unimatic. I had an inner and outer tub full of water from the look of things. I drained out the outer tub by letting the drain hose just run into a bucket. I emptied 7 freaking buckets!! I then tried a spin again to remove the remaining water from the machine; I listened at the drain port and I heard water running. Phil had thought the drain hose was kinked, but this was not the case. The only other thing he could think of was that the drain hose was perhaps too low in the drain standpipe (which was a good possibilty). Well I made sure the drain hose was clear and tried another test, this time using the soak cycle with a half-load selected. The water drained out just fine and I could definitely hear (and see) water flowing out of the washer's drain hose. I was going to try another clothes wash test, but I had to make dinner and I kinda needed a nice juniper-flavoured beverage so I'll have to wait until this coming weekend.
I am totally puzzled as to what exactly happened here. In testing, the washer spun out full tubs of water with no trouble (I did two full-cycle tests). I am wondering if I could have overloaded the washer... Towels and terry-cloth robes soak up a lot of water... Or did I have a suds-lock? Air-lock? Vapour-lock? Warlock? Matlock?!?!?
Needless to say the next test will be monitored carefully...
So I was panicky but mopped up the overflow water and sent the soaked clothes for a spin in the Unimatic. I had an inner and outer tub full of water from the look of things. I drained out the outer tub by letting the drain hose just run into a bucket. I emptied 7 freaking buckets!! I then tried a spin again to remove the remaining water from the machine; I listened at the drain port and I heard water running. Phil had thought the drain hose was kinked, but this was not the case. The only other thing he could think of was that the drain hose was perhaps too low in the drain standpipe (which was a good possibilty). Well I made sure the drain hose was clear and tried another test, this time using the soak cycle with a half-load selected. The water drained out just fine and I could definitely hear (and see) water flowing out of the washer's drain hose. I was going to try another clothes wash test, but I had to make dinner and I kinda needed a nice juniper-flavoured beverage so I'll have to wait until this coming weekend.
I am totally puzzled as to what exactly happened here. In testing, the washer spun out full tubs of water with no trouble (I did two full-cycle tests). I am wondering if I could have overloaded the washer... Towels and terry-cloth robes soak up a lot of water... Or did I have a suds-lock? Air-lock? Vapour-lock? Warlock? Matlock?!?!?
Needless to say the next test will be monitored carefully...
philr
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Paul, I can't view the video, it says it's private!
About the drain hose, I didn't think it was standing too low!
I thought it might have been too high (compared to when you tested the machine in the garage) or binding! Or the drain port might have been clogged.
These machines should drain by gravity when the drain hose is left on the ground, if it drains quickly by gravity, you can tell the drain isn't clogged. If it doesn't pump the water while running if you lift the hose, there's probably an issue with the impeller but we had a look at yours and it seemed fine (but unlike the newer ones, it's not made of rubber so it might break suddenly). But since it drained fine afterwards, I suspect that the hose might have been kinked or compressed against something.
That happened to me once with my 1957 Unimatic (the washer was too close to the wall and the drain hose was squeezed between the machine and the drain pipe which is external to the wall in my installation). The washer didn't spin the water out as it tripped the motor protector when it attempted to spin with a full outer tub! And this machine still has a thick drain hose just like the one you used on your 1959, not one of those thin replacements...
The same happened with my 1972 Inglis Royal 100 as the drain port had made a complete turn while manipulating the machine to fit in place (it was a tight fit!) and the internal part of the hose was kinked.
About the drain hose, I didn't think it was standing too low!
I thought it might have been too high (compared to when you tested the machine in the garage) or binding! Or the drain port might have been clogged.
These machines should drain by gravity when the drain hose is left on the ground, if it drains quickly by gravity, you can tell the drain isn't clogged. If it doesn't pump the water while running if you lift the hose, there's probably an issue with the impeller but we had a look at yours and it seemed fine (but unlike the newer ones, it's not made of rubber so it might break suddenly). But since it drained fine afterwards, I suspect that the hose might have been kinked or compressed against something.
That happened to me once with my 1957 Unimatic (the washer was too close to the wall and the drain hose was squeezed between the machine and the drain pipe which is external to the wall in my installation). The washer didn't spin the water out as it tripped the motor protector when it attempted to spin with a full outer tub! And this machine still has a thick drain hose just like the one you used on your 1959, not one of those thin replacements...
The same happened with my 1972 Inglis Royal 100 as the drain port had made a complete turn while manipulating the machine to fit in place (it was a tight fit!) and the internal part of the hose was kinked.
warmsecondrinse
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Alas, the video in #32 is labelled 'private'. :-(
The Ogden Laudry Room:
"The Control Panels , RotoFlex, and all those Buttons make me want to faint !!!"
Oh, I totally agree! I could get lost among that machinery for hours! Trying each cycle to see what it does... <sigh>.
Jim
The Ogden Laudry Room:
"The Control Panels , RotoFlex, and all those Buttons make me want to faint !!!"
Oh, I totally agree! I could get lost among that machinery for hours! Trying each cycle to see what it does... <sigh>.
Jim
turquoisedude
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Whoopsie....
I set the YouTube video to unlisted now so if you have the link, it should work. I didn't want this embarrassment to be 'public'... LOL
I set the YouTube video to unlisted now so if you have the link, it should work. I didn't want this embarrassment to be 'public'... LOL
philr
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It's funny to see how quickly you react when something like that happens! It usually takes a lot more time before my mind processes this kind of happenings so I have delayed reactions and usually not very strong ones! I did see the basement flooding twice (not caused by washers but by old washer hoses and another time it was by my fault as I had done some plumbing work in the area a few days before).
When I was a kid, I saw a friend touching the flame of a candle and not burning his fingers as he did it quickly. I tried to do the same at home while having dinner with my parents but I think I didn't get the moving your fingers FAST over the flame part so I burned my fingers!
D'OH!
At least my mother had warned me about not getting close to those nice red glowing coils from her range as I was strongly attracted by these when they were red!
I was lucky I survived from my multiple attempts at getting Darwin Awards!
When I was a kid, I saw a friend touching the flame of a candle and not burning his fingers as he did it quickly. I tried to do the same at home while having dinner with my parents but I think I didn't get the moving your fingers FAST over the flame part so I burned my fingers!
D'OH!
At least my mother had warned me about not getting close to those nice red glowing coils from her range as I was strongly attracted by these when they were red!
I was lucky I survived from my multiple attempts at getting Darwin Awards!
turquoisedude
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It is kinda funny but anytime I hear anything vaguely sounding like water running where it shouldn't or something shorting out, I spring into action... I freaked Hubby out once when we were on a trek in Peru and I heard the wall outlet sizzling (we'd plugged in our camera battery recharger) in the middle of the night. I literally sprung out and out of bed to unplug it before he even knew what was happening. The 'benefits' of having grown up in older homes with questionable infrastructure, I guess!
But leaky washers or dishwashers are a mortal sin as far as you-know-who is concerned, so I have to react fast... LOL
But leaky washers or dishwashers are a mortal sin as far as you-know-who is concerned, so I have to react fast... LOL
turquoisedude
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Back to St-Liboire....
And I am still catching up with laundry there. I really, really need a second (or third) washer/dryer hookup here!! How dare the builder of this house not have anticipated that someone might eventually need that capacity....
The good news is that the 'Ladies of St-Liboire' are coping with the extra workload nicely. And I am totally impressed that the dryer dried the load of towels completely in just ONE automatic cycle! I hope the person who now has that Magic Chef dryer I used to have in the Montreal apartment isn't too disappointed... LOL
Must test the automatic cycle on the '59 Imperial... I've heard nothing but good things about it!
And I am still catching up with laundry there. I really, really need a second (or third) washer/dryer hookup here!! How dare the builder of this house not have anticipated that someone might eventually need that capacity....
The good news is that the 'Ladies of St-Liboire' are coping with the extra workload nicely. And I am totally impressed that the dryer dried the load of towels completely in just ONE automatic cycle! I hope the person who now has that Magic Chef dryer I used to have in the Montreal apartment isn't too disappointed... LOL
Must test the automatic cycle on the '59 Imperial... I've heard nothing but good things about it!
pierreandreply4
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maybe you should bring a certain inglis washer dryer set and certain fridgedair set as reinforcement for the ladies LOL
philr
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I already made the suggestion to add a few machines in the basement but there are no drains so far! I think a pump would be required.
turquoisedude
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Yes... that lack of plumbing in the basement is pretty distressing. I think that's why Hubby chose this house over the one with the 'showroom' garage.... LOL
This long weekend's project will be to replace the drain hose on that '59 Frigidaire Custom Imperial washer AND put some kind of a lint filter into the '59 Frigidaire Imperial dryer. I did a wash test with the washer last week and had issues draining the final rinse water. My theory is that the elongated loop in the drain hose is not my friend. I'll be posting results next week (I no longer have internet access down in Ogden but now have tons of bandwidth in St-Lib). Stay tuned!!
This long weekend's project will be to replace the drain hose on that '59 Frigidaire Custom Imperial washer AND put some kind of a lint filter into the '59 Frigidaire Imperial dryer. I did a wash test with the washer last week and had issues draining the final rinse water. My theory is that the elongated loop in the drain hose is not my friend. I'll be posting results next week (I no longer have internet access down in Ogden but now have tons of bandwidth in St-Lib). Stay tuned!!
mayken4now
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turquoisedude, have a general question not related to your Kenmore's. Does "HUBBY" run the entire show or do you guys share, or perhaps I am missing something.....? EVERY post you write is about what "Hubby" does, wants, needs, agrees, disagrees, discloses, nondisclosure, blah blah blah. Sounds like you might me a tad on the battered wife syndrome side and jealous? Just curious?
--Steve
--Steve
philr
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Steve, to be fair to Paul's partner. I think he just doesn't want their common space to be completely invaded by appliances, and Paul knows it makes sense! Sometimes, he probably wishes Chris let him do whatever he wants but he knows it's not the best thing and it could lead to disasters in the long term.
I don't have a hubby or a wife to take care of that and I have to admit that I got the things a bit out of control myself! When you get so many appliances that you need to rent a space to park your cars, that you can't use your appliances or work on them (or on your cars) in the garage because appliances are stacking up, it becomes a problem!
And when you are at the point where you have two washer/dryer sets in your bedroom, it can be fun but it's a problem too! A few weeks ago, one of my washers leaked on my bedroom floor and a simple fix (removing my own hair from between the impeller and the seal in a Rollermatic) became a challenge because of the lack of space I had to work on it!
I don't have a hubby or a wife to take care of that and I have to admit that I got the things a bit out of control myself! When you get so many appliances that you need to rent a space to park your cars, that you can't use your appliances or work on them (or on your cars) in the garage because appliances are stacking up, it becomes a problem!
And when you are at the point where you have two washer/dryer sets in your bedroom, it can be fun but it's a problem too! A few weeks ago, one of my washers leaked on my bedroom floor and a simple fix (removing my own hair from between the impeller and the seal in a Rollermatic) became a challenge because of the lack of space I had to work on it!
Oh May, either you're not married or not married long enough. After 20+ yrs together my husband runs everything. He rants, raves and I go along doing what ever the hell I want! That what a relationship is, one who makes the rules and one who totally ignores them.
norgeway
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Thank goodness for Donald!
We might argue over something silly, but NEVER over our collections!!! If I want it, I get it if I can afford it, and if I cant, I get the money from him!..Same with anything he wants!
We might argue over something silly, but NEVER over our collections!!! If I want it, I get it if I can afford it, and if I cant, I get the money from him!..Same with anything he wants!
philr
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That's probably because you are both able to control yourself and get rid of things before they pile up! Like Donald, Paul also happens to collect Christmas lights (and small appliances, and cookware, and large appliances and magazines...).
While it definitely takes some space, he manages to hide the Christmas lights away from the view most of the year, it's harder to hide the large appliances!
And as far as I know, Chris doesn't collect anything except maybe National Geographic magazines (something I also have...) because they'd be in trouble or they'd need more houses/garages to store everything!
Imagine if you collected houses, not to rent them but just to live in them alternately! There would be a point where you couldn't afford it and you probably wouldn't want more as it would become very complicated to keep them maintained and pay for the bills!
While it definitely takes some space, he manages to hide the Christmas lights away from the view most of the year, it's harder to hide the large appliances!
And as far as I know, Chris doesn't collect anything except maybe National Geographic magazines (something I also have...) because they'd be in trouble or they'd need more houses/garages to store everything!
Imagine if you collected houses, not to rent them but just to live in them alternately! There would be a point where you couldn't afford it and you probably wouldn't want more as it would become very complicated to keep them maintained and pay for the bills!
I've always thought Paul's references to "hubby" were a bit of self-deprecating humor. I don't know him but clearly he has a good relationship with "hubby" or this wouldn't have gone on for so long.
I've gotten a ton of vicarious enjoyment from reading about his finds and his repair and restoration attempts, documented here for our amusement and instruction.
It seems to me that we have fewer restoration threads than we used to. A lot of people don't take the time to document what they're doing the way Paul does, AND he freely admits he is oftentimes over his head. That's really encouraging for us non-experts!
I've gotten a ton of vicarious enjoyment from reading about his finds and his repair and restoration attempts, documented here for our amusement and instruction.
It seems to me that we have fewer restoration threads than we used to. A lot of people don't take the time to document what they're doing the way Paul does, AND he freely admits he is oftentimes over his head. That's really encouraging for us non-experts!
I can assure you all
Paul IS "Mrs. Director of Department" at home. And he has the tee shirt to prove it too since I made it for him!!!
Hans !!! I love your comment!! LOL
Paul IS "Mrs. Director of Department" at home. And he has the tee shirt to prove it too since I made it for him!!!
Hans !!! I love your comment!! LOL
pierreandreply4
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i say its time you sneak in a set of portable washer dryer
I say its time you sneak in a set of portable washer dryer thats hook up to the kitchen sink lol
I say its time you sneak in a set of portable washer dryer thats hook up to the kitchen sink lol
Love the pictures
Best of luck with the 51 Kenmore Dryer. Looking forward to seeing that running.
Best of luck with the 51 Kenmore Dryer. Looking forward to seeing that running.
kroywen50
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Love the 1965 Lady Kenmore's
Those turquoise Lady Kenmore's are beautiful machines. The right amount of chrome, the controls and the lighted dashboard, why can't we make stuff like that anymore. To me, there is no style or class to the modern machines. Thanks for sharing your collection, brings back memories.
Those turquoise Lady Kenmore's are beautiful machines. The right amount of chrome, the controls and the lighted dashboard, why can't we make stuff like that anymore. To me, there is no style or class to the modern machines. Thanks for sharing your collection, brings back memories.
fester
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Be glad for a "voice of reason" in the household.
It's been a couple years since I ran off the last live in harpy, so things have definately gotten a bit out of hand around here. Not that I really mind, but it causes potential playmates of the female variety to wig out. They just can't fathom why I would have 3 stoves in my kitchen, 2 hooked up and working, one just sitting there. A pair of old side dial Newton Maytags and a wringer in the washroom and several glassback center dials in the garage. I pulled up the disintergrating shag carpet 10 years ago and never got around to putting anything over the concrete ...yet. They always ask why I don't buy a "real" refrigerator when the 1954 GE works just fine. They also find it odd to have a disassembled Sportster transmission on the kitchen table or a coke machine, a kegorator and a tube tester in the den. You can hardly see the pool table for all the vintage motorcycle parts. They eventually make their way to the bedroom or bathroom and spot the AK-47 leaning against the dresser, not out of paranoia or anything, but because it just never made it's way back to the closet....yet. My formal living room furniture consists a computer and a Joe Wieder gym. Just think, this could be you without that pesky, sometimes annoying, voice of reason. Me? I'll probably sell this pad and buy a barn / warehouse out in the sticks. More room for cool old stuff.
It's been a couple years since I ran off the last live in harpy, so things have definately gotten a bit out of hand around here. Not that I really mind, but it causes potential playmates of the female variety to wig out. They just can't fathom why I would have 3 stoves in my kitchen, 2 hooked up and working, one just sitting there. A pair of old side dial Newton Maytags and a wringer in the washroom and several glassback center dials in the garage. I pulled up the disintergrating shag carpet 10 years ago and never got around to putting anything over the concrete ...yet. They always ask why I don't buy a "real" refrigerator when the 1954 GE works just fine. They also find it odd to have a disassembled Sportster transmission on the kitchen table or a coke machine, a kegorator and a tube tester in the den. You can hardly see the pool table for all the vintage motorcycle parts. They eventually make their way to the bedroom or bathroom and spot the AK-47 leaning against the dresser, not out of paranoia or anything, but because it just never made it's way back to the closet....yet. My formal living room furniture consists a computer and a Joe Wieder gym. Just think, this could be you without that pesky, sometimes annoying, voice of reason. Me? I'll probably sell this pad and buy a barn / warehouse out in the sticks. More room for cool old stuff.
Turquoise
is my favorite by far....but "hubby" refuses to let me do the turquoise thing...I'll give him that one! BUT....when we get a bigger house I'm GOING to find me something turquoise too. Don't get me wrong, I rule the roost but sometimes it's easier to let him "think" he does! He says "one does not argue with the Queen!" I just laugh and tell him "maybe so, unless he's the King!"
is my favorite by far....but "hubby" refuses to let me do the turquoise thing...I'll give him that one! BUT....when we get a bigger house I'm GOING to find me something turquoise too. Don't get me wrong, I rule the roost but sometimes it's easier to let him "think" he does! He says "one does not argue with the Queen!" I just laugh and tell him "maybe so, unless he's the King!"
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