I just watched this commercial and for the first time heard that the tub tilted back during the drain. I have never seen evidence of this dramatic repositioning. Was it a minor effect of the tub suspension letting the front of the tub tilt down as it filled with water and maybe a tilting back of only a very few degrees mostly after the water was all drained? They sure don't show how it tangled.
Wstinghouse Laundromat commercial
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mickeyd
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Seeing the lady in the picture come to life
was really fun. So is the Agi-tumble action. What a neat commercial. Glad you found it. Tom, I think the slant-back drain was mentioned here a while ago, but I don't remember the details or who knew about it--maybe Bob-- but it sure would be cool to hear more or see it happen.
The Westinghouse music is so old now it almost sounds eerie. Thanks for sharing a classy find.
was really fun. So is the Agi-tumble action. What a neat commercial. Glad you found it. Tom, I think the slant-back drain was mentioned here a while ago, but I don't remember the details or who knew about it--maybe Bob-- but it sure would be cool to hear more or see it happen.
The Westinghouse music is so old now it almost sounds eerie. Thanks for sharing a classy find.
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Tom - no truer words on the tangle........
As much as I love the WH slant front machines - I do remember many times seeing my grandmother pull a load of bed sheets out of her Laundromat in knots and tangles that were so tight it took several minutes of twisting, pulling and a few choice words to get them untangled to hang out for drying. That is the one thing about the WH Laundromat that she disliked very much even to the point that she said she would never have another one like it. True to her word, she got a TL Whirlpool when the westy gave up the ghost but I still wish I had saved it and made the repairs - it would be a gem of a machine to have now!
As much as I love the WH slant front machines - I do remember many times seeing my grandmother pull a load of bed sheets out of her Laundromat in knots and tangles that were so tight it took several minutes of twisting, pulling and a few choice words to get them untangled to hang out for drying. That is the one thing about the WH Laundromat that she disliked very much even to the point that she said she would never have another one like it. True to her word, she got a TL Whirlpool when the westy gave up the ghost but I still wish I had saved it and made the repairs - it would be a gem of a machine to have now!
Here's another one
From 1959 - no "wishy-washy" wash action here
Al
From 1959 - no "wishy-washy" wash action here
Al
Tom, you hit it right on the head with the tilt back tub. Pure "marketing".
It seems that the perforations in the tub would allow heavier than water dirt to sift out into the bottom of the outer tub and not be a problem during drain; remember the sand disposal demos?
One thing about the design of the old front loaders, as shown in the clips of Westinghouse and Bendix washers, is the higher water level that I think contributed to their reputation for being easy on fabrics. I'm glad my front loaders all use sufficient water to make them gentle to the fabrics I wash in them.
One thing about the design of the old front loaders, as shown in the clips of Westinghouse and Bendix washers, is the higher water level that I think contributed to their reputation for being easy on fabrics. I'm glad my front loaders all use sufficient water to make them gentle to the fabrics I wash in them.
HEY ROBERT!
Did you know about doing this with the detergent cup in this WH dishwasher you have?
Did you know about doing this with the detergent cup in this WH dishwasher you have?
Thanks for the neat ads!
Actually, the original Spacemates with their straight front had a different mechanism from the slant front machines. The one thing they shared was that both tubs settled a bit lower as they filled with water.
The specs for the flat front Wards machines with three vane tubs do not match the machines Westinghouse marketed under their own label. As usual for deluxe Wards machines, they were heavier on control panel than on machine; like all hat and no cattle. I have seen three vane Westinghouse tubs in the old Spacemates where the vanes were part of the porcelainized steel tub, but never in a 12 pound tub. I wonder if they were like the plastic vanes in the two vane tubs with screw-mounted vanes, but without the potato pulley? That way, I guess they could use the round pulley like the old Spacemates used--cheaper maybe, but they do state multi-speed washing. Of course for Wards, that could mean one speed for tumble and one speed for spin. Two spray rinses, that was unique. I don't know how they could claim 25% better cleaning than most automatics. I was only in a Wards once, in Florida in 1960 and the laundry appliances were as foreign as could be. My parents were buying me a fishing rod and spinning reel for my birthday so dad and I could so some surf fishing, but would not let me go into the appliance department which would have been a really great birthday event. I really missed something important in my appliance education by not having Wards stores in our area.
Actually, the original Spacemates with their straight front had a different mechanism from the slant front machines. The one thing they shared was that both tubs settled a bit lower as they filled with water.
The specs for the flat front Wards machines with three vane tubs do not match the machines Westinghouse marketed under their own label. As usual for deluxe Wards machines, they were heavier on control panel than on machine; like all hat and no cattle. I have seen three vane Westinghouse tubs in the old Spacemates where the vanes were part of the porcelainized steel tub, but never in a 12 pound tub. I wonder if they were like the plastic vanes in the two vane tubs with screw-mounted vanes, but without the potato pulley? That way, I guess they could use the round pulley like the old Spacemates used--cheaper maybe, but they do state multi-speed washing. Of course for Wards, that could mean one speed for tumble and one speed for spin. Two spray rinses, that was unique. I don't know how they could claim 25% better cleaning than most automatics. I was only in a Wards once, in Florida in 1960 and the laundry appliances were as foreign as could be. My parents were buying me a fishing rod and spinning reel for my birthday so dad and I could so some surf fishing, but would not let me go into the appliance department which would have been a really great birthday event. I really missed something important in my appliance education by not having Wards stores in our area.
WH SLANT FRONT LOAD WASHERS
I think the angle of the tub does change slightly when it fills with water you can see the wrinkles in the door boot when its full of water. When it drains the clothes tend to cling to the rear of the tub more while the first spray rinse takes place WH called this FREE RINSING. Having the clothes spread on the tub back also helped the load balance as it went into spin. I do think the commercial exaggerated the tilt change that takes place a quite bit.
I think the angle of the tub does change slightly when it fills with water you can see the wrinkles in the door boot when its full of water. When it drains the clothes tend to cling to the rear of the tub more while the first spray rinse takes place WH called this FREE RINSING. Having the clothes spread on the tub back also helped the load balance as it went into spin. I do think the commercial exaggerated the tilt change that takes place a quite bit.
Combo52, I agree with you, the angle could not of changed much. The old spacemates had a concave glass like todays machines that extended far into the boot area. If you would like to see the wringers i will post them over in super. alr2903
mickeyd
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Arthur, those MW Twins are amazing!
At first, I though I was looking at ovens. So Frigidaire Flair range-like.
At first, I though I was looking at ovens. So Frigidaire Flair range-like.
Did you know about doing this with the detergent cup in this WH dishwasher you have?
COOL! I'll have to try that glass trick Tom, we have that dishwasher hooked up downstairs in the workshop now.
Although I have the upper rack turned around 180 degrees from what is shown in the commercial, our racks are set so the cup was in the back near the flume so the spray is somewhat forced past the cup to the front of the dishwasher during the pre-wash flush.
COOL! I'll have to try that glass trick Tom, we have that dishwasher hooked up downstairs in the workshop now.
Although I have the upper rack turned around 180 degrees from what is shown in the commercial, our racks are set so the cup was in the back near the flume so the spray is somewhat forced past the cup to the front of the dishwasher during the pre-wash flush.
Robert, so the glass over the detergent was to shield it from the purge spray?
Thanks,
Tom
Thanks,
Tom
