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hoover1060
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I know that machine!!
Thats the beautiful Blackstone!
Thats the beautiful Blackstone!
Splashy!! I like that!!
TOL Maytag, a gift to my sister and her family from moi!
Maytag, wash-basket and agitator
Maytag.
Control panel, left side
Control panel, left side
Maytag.
Control panel, right-side.
Timer
"Sensi-care" insets pauses during the wash phase, therby making a machine with a two wash-speed motor, in effect, four wash speeds.
Control panel, right-side.
Timer
"Sensi-care" insets pauses during the wash phase, therby making a machine with a two wash-speed motor, in effect, four wash speeds.
I send you love, light, peace and blessings.
So be it.
...and did anyone notice that my siser has TWO sets of water connections? (Left and right of the Maytag washer).
She had the new Maytag, and the old Sears penta-swirl connected side-by-sdie, 'till the Sears died.
She had the new Maytag, and the old Sears penta-swirl connected side-by-sdie, 'till the Sears died.
passatdoc
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Frigidaire front loader and dryer---stacked arrangement
I bought this pair in March 2006 after my old washer died. You can see a metal pipe (concrete filled) to the right of the machines. That is called a "bollard" and is required by county (Orange County, CA) building code when the laundry area is in the rear of a garage. To the left of the machines (partly visible) is a gas water heater. To the right of the machines is the furnace. Hence, there are three gas lines that could be severed by an out of control automobile. The bollard prevents a car from taking out three gas lines and a 40 gallon water heater. Some of the homes in our neighborhood were built with the laundry area in a side alcove---this arrangement does not require a bollard.
If you remove the pipe, it's out of compliance with building code, and it would have to be replaced if one wanted to sell the house. So to get a front loader--whose door would be blocked by the pipe--I bought a pair and stacked them. Even a 15" pedestal would not raise the washer high enough to avoid interference from the pipe.
I placed two folding TV trays in the washer space, and they serve as an adequate folding table. I have seen some homes in which the bollard was right at the juncture of the washer and the dryer, so that a front loading door wouldn't be in the way, but the house was built in 1988 and there were no domestic front loaders being sold in US at the time (you could buy imported Miele's, etc.). So they probably figured it didn't matter if the pipe was right in front of the washer or not.
This is the model FTF 2140 washer and FGQ 1442 dryer. The dryer isn't the biggest around, at 5.7 cu ft, but I can dry a king size comforter in it if I remove it once to turn it inside out. In my case, an important feature is that it stacks, so that I can enjoy a front loader without an expensive modification to the laundry area.
I bought the pair from Howard's (large local retailer) in large part because they were open on Sunday (the only day I could shop) and they could guarantee delivery the next Wednesday, the only weekday when I could be home to accept delivery/installation. I later learned that a more discounted retailer (Univeral Appliance in LA) sells for less, and they sell the next higher model (2940) for the same as I paid for my 2140. About the only major difference is automatic temperature control....I guess that is useful if your washer is a long ways from the water heater, but my washer is adjacent to the heater.
So far, very happy with the pair's performance. Final high speed spin gets clothes dry enough that they're finished in the dryer in 30-40 minutes. Rebates were $100 from water district and $35 from gas company.
PS: the machine is level---my camera was not!
I bought this pair in March 2006 after my old washer died. You can see a metal pipe (concrete filled) to the right of the machines. That is called a "bollard" and is required by county (Orange County, CA) building code when the laundry area is in the rear of a garage. To the left of the machines (partly visible) is a gas water heater. To the right of the machines is the furnace. Hence, there are three gas lines that could be severed by an out of control automobile. The bollard prevents a car from taking out three gas lines and a 40 gallon water heater. Some of the homes in our neighborhood were built with the laundry area in a side alcove---this arrangement does not require a bollard.
If you remove the pipe, it's out of compliance with building code, and it would have to be replaced if one wanted to sell the house. So to get a front loader--whose door would be blocked by the pipe--I bought a pair and stacked them. Even a 15" pedestal would not raise the washer high enough to avoid interference from the pipe.
I placed two folding TV trays in the washer space, and they serve as an adequate folding table. I have seen some homes in which the bollard was right at the juncture of the washer and the dryer, so that a front loading door wouldn't be in the way, but the house was built in 1988 and there were no domestic front loaders being sold in US at the time (you could buy imported Miele's, etc.). So they probably figured it didn't matter if the pipe was right in front of the washer or not.
This is the model FTF 2140 washer and FGQ 1442 dryer. The dryer isn't the biggest around, at 5.7 cu ft, but I can dry a king size comforter in it if I remove it once to turn it inside out. In my case, an important feature is that it stacks, so that I can enjoy a front loader without an expensive modification to the laundry area.
I bought the pair from Howard's (large local retailer) in large part because they were open on Sunday (the only day I could shop) and they could guarantee delivery the next Wednesday, the only weekday when I could be home to accept delivery/installation. I later learned that a more discounted retailer (Univeral Appliance in LA) sells for less, and they sell the next higher model (2940) for the same as I paid for my 2140. About the only major difference is automatic temperature control....I guess that is useful if your washer is a long ways from the water heater, but my washer is adjacent to the heater.
So far, very happy with the pair's performance. Final high speed spin gets clothes dry enough that they're finished in the dryer in 30-40 minutes. Rebates were $100 from water district and $35 from gas company.
PS: the machine is level---my camera was not!
passatdoc
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controls on 2140 washer
washer controls
washer controls
passatdoc
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dryer controls
Dryer controls. I dislike machines with TOO many cycles. I've used all of the dryer and washer cycles at least once in six months (never used rinse/spin or drain/spin, but have used all the others)
Dryer controls. I dislike machines with TOO many cycles. I've used all of the dryer and washer cycles at least once in six months (never used rinse/spin or drain/spin, but have used all the others)
passatdoc
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only one problem with the washer
The crease in the rubber boot does not drain thoroughly at the end of wash cycle. About 2-3 oz (60-90 ml) of water remain. Some models such as Duets have drain holes in the 6 o'clock position, but I've never inspected such a machine at the end of cyle to verify that the boot is really dry.
To avoid mold problems, I wipe out the boot after the last wash of the day with a handtowel and throw the towel in with the last load into the dryer. We had record-breaking heat this year and the garage (no A/C) got very hot, but no mildew or mold problems whatsoever.
When I was in Germany in May, I noted that even people with high-end Mieles left their washer doors ajar, presumably to air out the machine and prevent mold growth.
The crease in the rubber boot does not drain thoroughly at the end of wash cycle. About 2-3 oz (60-90 ml) of water remain. Some models such as Duets have drain holes in the 6 o'clock position, but I've never inspected such a machine at the end of cyle to verify that the boot is really dry.
To avoid mold problems, I wipe out the boot after the last wash of the day with a handtowel and throw the towel in with the last load into the dryer. We had record-breaking heat this year and the garage (no A/C) got very hot, but no mildew or mold problems whatsoever.
When I was in Germany in May, I noted that even people with high-end Mieles left their washer doors ajar, presumably to air out the machine and prevent mold growth.
a washer I listed on Craigslist this week
Not bad at all for $100!
Not bad at all for $100!
2 connections
I did see that the hot and cold taps were pretty far apart, but didn't realize there were two sets - does she have two dryers too?
You know, if you got those GE's from Michigan on ebay, you could "store" one of your current washers next your sis' Maytag.
That is a very nice Dep. Care, BTW. I passed one up just like this and am now kicking myself - I'd be kicking myself anyway as I have NO ROOM for any more washers!
I did see that the hot and cold taps were pretty far apart, but didn't realize there were two sets - does she have two dryers too?
You know, if you got those GE's from Michigan on ebay, you could "store" one of your current washers next your sis' Maytag.
That is a very nice Dep. Care, BTW. I passed one up just like this and am now kicking myself - I'd be kicking myself anyway as I have NO ROOM for any more washers!
One dryer. For her family of 5, I think two dryers and one washer would have made a lot of sense.
Thanks, but I am on a "diet" right now. Selling pvt. house to do a rental apt. for a bit.
~That is a very nice Dep. Care, BTW.
Thank you. The beauty of it is, it will one day be mine. *LOL*
~I have NO ROOM for any more washers!
Honestly I love how you rotate stock, and fufill other club members' dreams by forwarding your machines to others to enjoy! I see so many club members do this and it warms my heart!
Thanks, but I am on a "diet" right now. Selling pvt. house to do a rental apt. for a bit.
~That is a very nice Dep. Care, BTW.
Thank you. The beauty of it is, it will one day be mine. *LOL*
~I have NO ROOM for any more washers!
Honestly I love how you rotate stock, and fufill other club members' dreams by forwarding your machines to others to enjoy! I see so many club members do this and it warms my heart!
A drying machine........
Of a different sort
Of a different sort
New GE Top-loader
Near BOL -
One speed. Casuals cycle inserts pauses between agitation in the wash and rinse.
Near BOL -
One speed. Casuals cycle inserts pauses between agitation in the wash and rinse.
