I want VINTAGE laundry machines,too-washers that use a full drum of water-NOT just a few teacups of water.And YOU can adjust the water level and temp-when I want HOT JUST that-HOT not dumbed down hot.This water and energy saving is getting RIDICULOUS keeps you from getting CLEAN clothes!!
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huskyvacs
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@ tolivac
Yep. I learned this the hard way. Not that I have expensive clothes - all mine are from Goodwill - but I am just not happy how my clothes come out of the wash still smelly or still have stains on them and they just won't come out. It took me the last few years to realize it's the washer that is the problem, the clothes are not getting cleaned good enough. I can't do anything now about it until I get my basement cleaned up more, but I'll be on the lookout for an old washer and dryer, preferably as a set. Also those big tall front loaders seem to cut off all the light in the room, it makes the room look dark.
Yep. I learned this the hard way. Not that I have expensive clothes - all mine are from Goodwill - but I am just not happy how my clothes come out of the wash still smelly or still have stains on them and they just won't come out. It took me the last few years to realize it's the washer that is the problem, the clothes are not getting cleaned good enough. I can't do anything now about it until I get my basement cleaned up more, but I'll be on the lookout for an old washer and dryer, preferably as a set. Also those big tall front loaders seem to cut off all the light in the room, it makes the room look dark.
panasonicvac
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Rex
You should look into the Speed Queen TC5. It still uses the old school motor, transmission, and agitator separated from the tub. Plus it would give you straight hot water from the hot water tank. And it can fill up water to the top. This is the washer that I'm planning on getting for myself here soon.
https://speedqueen.com/products/home-products/top-load-washers/tc5/
You should look into the Speed Queen TC5. It still uses the old school motor, transmission, and agitator separated from the tub. Plus it would give you straight hot water from the hot water tank. And it can fill up water to the top. This is the washer that I'm planning on getting for myself here soon.
https://speedqueen.com/products/home-products/top-load-washers/tc5/
The Peed Queens have been on my mind.Do want just that one shown.Also DON'T want circuit boards in the timer-mechanical timers can last a few decades without problem.Often a mechanical timer is still good after the rest of a machine has been scrapped.I beleive if I am not wrong the TC5 was no longer made-only offer the "agitub" model.I do look for them in swap shops-can see why you don't find SQ-folks KEEP them!!!New SQ is VERY expensive.But cry once!Just have to find a dealer in my area.
panasonicvac
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As far as I know, the TC5 is still being made. Also, I read that the TC5 is SQ's best selling residential top load washer as of today. I honestly think it would be a HUGE mistake if SQ or Alliance Laundry Systems discontinues that model anytime soon. SQ went through trouble when they came out with their TR series and the TC5 they later launched was definitely a game changer for them. I even read that SQ claims their electronic controls are more reliable than their mechanical ones. And honestly, I myself would prefer to have electronic controls over mechanical. But that's just me. You get cool sounds and lights coming out of it, you can have more features, and you can get longer warranty.
suckolux
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My brother just got a new set of speed Queens top loader mechanical dials that might be the model you're speaking of I'm not sure. He loves them of course it was my recommendation he was tired of front loaders
