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What is your favorite washer?
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mr-maytag
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It's hard for me not to pick my still-new Maytag E2LPS as my favorite.
fnelson487
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No Question
The Maytag 906s. Daily drivers.
The Maytag 906s. Daily drivers.
Norge/Wards!
The best washing lint-filtration ever!!
The best washing lint-filtration ever!!
rll70sman
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Nick,
Love the 1986 Kenmore LTDs! I'm still waiting patiently for Gordon to let me know what black-panel Kenmore sets he has available.
Rob
Love the 1986 Kenmore LTDs! I'm still waiting patiently for Gordon to let me know what black-panel Kenmore sets he has available.
Rob
Mr. Maytag, That wringer you have has never been used? wow, what a find that is.
Gary.
Gary.
chaskelljr2
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My Favorite Washer(s)....
(01). The 1966-67 Lady Kenmore Washer (pictured below)
(01). The 1966-67 Lady Kenmore Washer (pictured below)
chaskelljr2
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My Favorite Washer(s).... (Cont'd)....
(02). Would be one of the later Lady Kenmore Electronic Machines (in this case, the 1981 Model is pictured below with its matching dryer).
(02). Would be one of the later Lady Kenmore Electronic Machines (in this case, the 1981 Model is pictured below with its matching dryer).
chaskelljr2
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My Favorite Washer(s).... (Cont'd)....
(03). I would even go on the record and say that I would love the more modern LG Front Loaders now, but I have recently seen on "You Tube" that their current top loader has exploded inside of someone's house while it was SUPPOSEDLY doing a load of laundry, causing CONSIDERABLE damage to the matching dryer beside it. There was also some damage that was seen on the walls inside the laundry room where the machines were situated. The washer ended up being a TOTAL LOSS, despite the fact that it was less than a year old.
So, having said that, luckily, I happen to like the newer high-end Speed Queen Front Loaders as well. So, if I were to go modern as opposed to vintage right now, these "Queens" would also be my favorite. They are pictured below.
(03). I would even go on the record and say that I would love the more modern LG Front Loaders now, but I have recently seen on "You Tube" that their current top loader has exploded inside of someone's house while it was SUPPOSEDLY doing a load of laundry, causing CONSIDERABLE damage to the matching dryer beside it. There was also some damage that was seen on the walls inside the laundry room where the machines were situated. The washer ended up being a TOTAL LOSS, despite the fact that it was less than a year old.
So, having said that, luckily, I happen to like the newer high-end Speed Queen Front Loaders as well. So, if I were to go modern as opposed to vintage right now, these "Queens" would also be my favorite. They are pictured below.
autowasherfreak
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For me it would be any Whirlpool BD machine from the early 70's to early 80's. If it should happen to harvest gold, I would REALLY love it!
Well...
Its my 1957 Charcoal Frigidiares A Then B my Speed Queen Imperials the C my Westinghouse slant fronts
BUT GARY Ooo drool drool over that Keymatic !!
And Greg Your're on lets go see the Wizard of Groeningenginingrninggg!
Its my 1957 Charcoal Frigidiares A Then B my Speed Queen Imperials the C my Westinghouse slant fronts
BUT GARY Ooo drool drool over that Keymatic !!
And Greg Your're on lets go see the Wizard of Groeningenginingrninggg!
Well, I don't have anything quite as spectacular as many of you have, however, I am pretty excited about the mid eighties (85 I believe?) filter flo GE washer/dryer set I picked up. I wanted a washer that cleaned better than my late 2000's Whirlpool and did a bit of research... I decided on the GE filter flo because it was regarded as a good cleaner and I always liked the 1970's filter flo my parents had when I was little - I remember the washer because of the loud bang or pop it made when it would stop spinning. When this matching set in mint shape were available, i bought them immediately. They came with all the paperwork and a never used min-basket and filter - the lady never knew what it was for so she never used it!
Sorry about the bad pics.
Sorry about the bad pics.
I was all about Maytag, until.............
Got this from Captain Moody a couple of months ago.
Got this from Captain Moody a couple of months ago.
I was all about Maytag, until.............
Got this from Captain Moody a couple of months ago. Model 800 with Suds Saver.
Now I'd really love the Lady Kenmore that "Beeps" & "Boops".
Got this from Captain Moody a couple of months ago. Model 800 with Suds Saver.
Now I'd really love the Lady Kenmore that "Beeps" & "Boops".
bendixmark
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My favorite Washer
My 1957 Kenmore washer found at the Winchester dump.
My 1957 Kenmore washer found at the Winchester dump.
1966-1967 Lady Kenmore (in picture above by chaskelljr2) wins by miles a real steel at 239.95.. This machine was always a favorite of mine, but my parents settled for the Kemnore700 from 1967 at the time.(they felt basic machnie is better).
Bill
Bill
But then again these are fun
906 set
906 set
chaskelljr2
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Price Of 1966-67 Lady Kenmore Washer
@ "KenmoreBill700"
Keep in mind that the price tag that you see in the ad of the 1966-67 Lady Kenmore Washer that I recently uploaded onto this thread is in 1966-67 Dollars.
While that may look like an astoundingly low figure today, $239.95 was considered a whole lot of money back in 1967. So, I don't know if I would consider that a steal or not.
If this machine were available and in production today, the price of this magnificent machine would be $1,698.85. (if not more). That's given if they use the original steel and metal parts and don't cheapen the damn thing out by substituting plastic for steel and metal (which is what these machines were made and built with back then).
The price of today's TOL Kenmore Elite Front Loaders will tell you that (and from what I found, the "spider looking" stainless steel drums, and the plasic outer tubs and other parts found in these newer machines do not hold a candle to the 1966-67 Lady Kenmore in its state).
Given the level of quality that was entailed between then and now??? The 1966-67 Lady Kenmore was definitely the better value. In terms of build quality and durability, it was clearly a better machine hands down.
--Charles--
@ "KenmoreBill700"
Keep in mind that the price tag that you see in the ad of the 1966-67 Lady Kenmore Washer that I recently uploaded onto this thread is in 1966-67 Dollars.
While that may look like an astoundingly low figure today, $239.95 was considered a whole lot of money back in 1967. So, I don't know if I would consider that a steal or not.
If this machine were available and in production today, the price of this magnificent machine would be $1,698.85. (if not more). That's given if they use the original steel and metal parts and don't cheapen the damn thing out by substituting plastic for steel and metal (which is what these machines were made and built with back then).
The price of today's TOL Kenmore Elite Front Loaders will tell you that (and from what I found, the "spider looking" stainless steel drums, and the plasic outer tubs and other parts found in these newer machines do not hold a candle to the 1966-67 Lady Kenmore in its state).
Given the level of quality that was entailed between then and now??? The 1966-67 Lady Kenmore was definitely the better value. In terms of build quality and durability, it was clearly a better machine hands down.
--Charles--
