Vintage photos of wringer washers

[lancethecook]

Ada coronette

Just for Al, the Ada coronette , nice little washer but rather noisy once it has a load of washing in it.
Popular in the fifties but cheaper than most other washers , not many exist that we know of so nice to have in the collection

 

[waterwitch]

pushtorelease-

That Acme looks fun to use, put me down for one please.. haha

 

[slantfrontwesty]

vintage wringers...

I have tons of wringer pics... usually scouting off craigslist

Here is a mid 50s General electric!

 

[slantfrontwesty]

vintage wringers...

money shot

 

[slantfrontwesty]

vintage wringers...

early 60/s Canadian Kenmore

 

[slantfrontwesty]

vintage wringers...

canadian westinghouse.. early 60s

 

[slantfrontwesty]

vintage wringers...

coranado sold at Macleods hardware in western canada... in turquiose non the less!

 

[slantfrontwesty]

vintage wringers...

late 50/s early 60/s pink Beatty!

 

[bradross]

J H Connor - wringer washer made in Montreal

Went to an estate sale last week, and this Connor wringer washer was in the basement. I was tempted to get it, however, having only a gravity drain valve and no hose, it wouldn't have been practical in my apartment. Too bad.

 

[bradross]

Another shot of the Conner

Here's a full shot of the Connor. For some reason, I just love those ridges in the tub.

 

[limitededition]

maytag failure

IMHO Mayag failed because they had to many platforms Maytag Newton, Maytag Herrin,
Maytag TL Neptune form South Carolina, and the Maytag Amana platform. Four different platforms and four different plants, Whirlpool had one platform with many brands Roper Kitchenaide Whirlpool Kenmore and lets face it maybe not the best machine but pretty dependable and easy to work on. Not a complete different set of parts to carry for every machine.

 

[historyman]

Maytag or others?

I've been interested in acquiring a wringer washer for quite some time. I know Maytag wringers are probably the most common, but Speed Queen seems to be a close 2nd in the used searches.

While Maytag wringer parts seem to be findable for the most part, are there still places for spare parts for Speed Queen wringers, etc.?

 

[rpms]

The turquiose Coranado is stunning. I wonder where the hose goes? It must go into a lint filter? With no hook on the outside and I can't imagine it would drip into an empty cavity?

 

[mickeyd]

gravity drains & pump drips & the Norge

Thanks: You guys must love how easily the Maytags move. Certainly they have the best-made wheels in the industry. Mine glide like ice skates, so if you have to move the machine to a floor drain, it's so easy.

 

The unusual thing about wringer pumps is that the are dead entities until you pull the lever, handle, etc. This action moves the pump to engage the drive, and then it comes to life. So you can operate the washer away from sinks or drains and not a drop will fall from the hose until you engage.

 

Have been under the skirts of Speed Queen, Kenmore, Norge, and Maytag. Their pumps all have wheels or pulleys that contact and rub against a driver, suddenly spinning with it. But the weird thing is the Norge. It has a separate mini-belt and pulley system for the pump--the only time I've seen that. very cool to see, and so surprising. I hope to get a movie of the Norge up by the 4th of July. It has another huge difference from the other brands involving the wringer. Borg-Warner who made mine was king.

 

It was fun to see such interest in the Norge. Who knew? I have no idea why you all like it so much, and I am very happy to oblige.

 

What a riveting thread! I can't get over it.

One for the road.[this post was last edited: 5/29/2012-23:04]

 

[chestermikeuk]

Wringers

Wealth of information coming out in this thread, one thing struck me, most of our wringers are SQUARE cabinet designs whereas most others continued with the ROUND styling...

Mickey, you need to get all the wringers lined up outside on the deck washing away...Fab!!

I didnt realize Maytag produced a tumbler washer until I went back and looked at the pics from Jasper County Museum....wonder why they didnt continue with it??

 

[mickeyd]

Wow, Mike,

that baby looks like a cement mixer. To answer your Q, maybe Ben knows or maybe there's some info at Lee Maxwell's site.

 

Mike I like how your names "Princess, Countess, Empress," are so regal while our Maytags are so military : Brigadier, Commander, and I forgot the other two. Nice history lesson there: conquest and warfare. Now, we only want to have performance and feature contests (wars) among the brands. Who wins the most powerful spray rinse, the fastest suds-return, the most controls, and, lest we forget, the Almighty turnover LOL --so much more fun than war.

 

In a minute, I'll have up my last Norge photo: open water Atlantic, speaking of England and America, the Deep Rinse.

 

[mickeyd]

PS: All wringers on deck

That'd be quite a move: the Tags, Speed queen, the Old Norge, and Visimatic are in the basement; only the Norge is upstairs. But someday, I'll be up for it. Ya put a gleam in me eye, Lad!

MIKE: what ever happened to the blue Visimatic near London? If you guys don't want it, I wonder what the slowest, longest, shipping fee would be? Any ideas?

 

[historyman]

Speed Queen parts vs. Maytag parts

It seems like there are still several ways to acquire spare parts for Maytag wringers.

Is the same true of Speed Queen wringers or are you on your own?

 

[mickeyd]

Agreed

The Speed Queen machines show up often enough, but I haven't seen many parts offered. Another member might know better.

 

[abcomatic]

Mickey

Hi Mick, I have a question for you. Is this a picture of your Speed Queen? I have one thats look the same. Have you ever had any trouble with the wringer releasing itself when I am wringing clothes through it? I need to know what to do to fix it. Thanks, Gary