spin-doctor
Active member
Hi, newbie here. I've fairly recently developed a strange obsession with washing machines. My less than 10 year old "HE" machine started making sounds like R2D2 recently and it will cost a fortune to fix it (a familiar story I know). I've crested the 50 mark and remember how long the appliances of my childhood lasted. Plus, although I never thought of them as "classic" at the time, I was always interested in how they worked (I'm an engineer by trade and have a natural fascination and curiosity for machines). Fast forward to today, and I miss their rugged durability. And especially now the styling, which I have REALLY come to appreciate, especially the 60's and 70's models with all the "O-MATIC" buttons and the lighting behind the console on that Maytag? AWESOME.
Anyway, all of that has has led me to this very cool website. A website for classic washing machine nerds! (the internet truly has everything, doesn't it?)
I've already acquired two sets of Kenmore (Whirlpool) direct drive washing machines and dryer sets. One set is 1990 vintage, the second is 2005. I've got them all tore apart and am in the process of taking the best parts from each and recombining them into the "frankenwasher" that will hopefully last the rest of my life.
One thing I saw someone say in an earlier thread is that stainless drums are available for these old DD models. But try as I might, I can't seem to find one. Only the standard Sears white one (which is of low quality). Can someone confirm or deny the stainless drum's existence? And if they are available, where does one get one?
Thanks and great to be here!
Anyway, all of that has has led me to this very cool website. A website for classic washing machine nerds! (the internet truly has everything, doesn't it?)
I've already acquired two sets of Kenmore (Whirlpool) direct drive washing machines and dryer sets. One set is 1990 vintage, the second is 2005. I've got them all tore apart and am in the process of taking the best parts from each and recombining them into the "frankenwasher" that will hopefully last the rest of my life.
One thing I saw someone say in an earlier thread is that stainless drums are available for these old DD models. But try as I might, I can't seem to find one. Only the standard Sears white one (which is of low quality). Can someone confirm or deny the stainless drum's existence? And if they are available, where does one get one?
Thanks and great to be here!