That machine will outlast anything made nowadays. Planned Obsolescence sucks. You have a soothing voice. You should try doing some type of voice work like audio books.
Washing in the same wash water? That's like getting in the same bath water after your brother got out of the tub.. But do you? I personally like the black & Decker. 0.9 cubic ft Washer. works perfect
@@quoththeraven7 Actually, in terms of wash water, it’s just like washing everything together in the big drum washer at the laundromat. The only difference is a separated the colors. Also, just a few years ago, this was THE way laundry was done for many decades. Many would say that the techniques used during this era yielded much better results than the way we do laundry today. So far, I’m truly impressed with doing laundry like this. 😎
@@happy2vent76 I know, right? It’s plugged into a surge protector because the machine is not grounded and the cord is only that long. I’m anxious to rewire the motor with a grounded cord, but it has been a challenge getting that done.
I wish I had one of the vintage washers...just bought a new washer this week and had to watch a utube video AND call customer support just to figure out how to operate it !.. and the one I bought was not as complicated as most... Ridculous
Best video ever! I really like doing laundry for my family. I also enjoy hanging my clothes on a rotary clothesline and a regular long outdoor clothesline. I would love to have one of these, too. I've never seen one in action until your video. You have a wonderful soothing voice. Thank you so much for your words of wisdom and posting this video.
Maytag is awesome. Or should I say. WAS. We had them. Solid as Sears when Sears was quality. Other vintage appliances worked better, too. I may do this next home I am in😊 you are inspiring.
Nice video! I occasionally helped my mom use one of these machines when I was a kid in the late 70s and early 80s. 6 kids worth of laundry in a jiff. The wringer doesn't pinch your fingers too bad. I think we ran the clothes through the wringer more than once before hanging them out to dry on the clothesline on the farm. My mom thought she was living the life of Little House on the Prairie or something, although I don't think Laura Ingalls Wilder had one of these things until her old age. As to the longevity of the machines, in 80 years just think of having to haul away 10 modern washing machines off to the landfill in that same time period when the 80 year old machine is still working great. I recently bought a Speed Queen because our last set lasted 15 years before I overhauled them to give to my son...but they are honestly on their last legs despite my repairs. Most other brands you are lucky to get 8 years out of one before it becomes too expensive to repair and then you're better off buying a new one if you can't figure out how to repair it yourself. Heck, the manufacturers stop making parts for your model after only 8 years, making it even harder because you have to search ebay for months to find somebody selling new-old stock repair parts for a decent price.
I can`t resist to post my reaction. Like you mention, a full load of laundry in a short time is no problem for these machines, as long as hot water is readily available. I would recommend to replace the soapy washing water in stead of reusing it. It makes a difference and it lifts the standard. They only reused the soapy water in dire need, because soap, hot water cost, and was sometimes a lot of work to replace. Use hot water for towels, bed linen, etc, maybe a bit of Oxyclean, and let it run /soak for 20-30 minutes for a thorough wash. It is ideal for these machines and it lifts any staining and dirt; maximum one hour soak in the main soapy washing water. These machines can require a bit of pretreating of stains, like an enzyme spray, but when you get to know them, they do the job as good as the new models. Best of luck with your old machine, it is still working !
That is in fact very efficient and was an effective way that people got through the Great Depression until 1937 when Bendix came out with the first front loader which was efficient though it had to be bolted to the floor so admittedly usually only comfortable people could afford them. They were full automatic. My mother had a Thor that was semi automatic which had a spin cycle but no timer and she basically did the laundry like you did by using the same wash water but separate rinse water and she let it spin for a long time so that the clothes didn’t need to stay on the line outside for a long time. An extractor is a good idea not only for better extraction but also considering tall of the children that were permanently injured from wringer washers back then as well as housewives who unsuspectingly got their hands caught in a piece of fabric. It sometimes happened to the best of them.
As a kid helping my mom, I got my hand caught in the rollers. Instead loosening the tension on the rollers my mom just put it in reverse lol. Never caught my hand in there again though.
My mum used to have a hoover and hotpoint twin tubs I from the uk 🇬🇧 that’s about as old As I have seen and remember. When I moved out many years ago in 2000 me and friends would have to wash clothes in the bath tub quite regularly some daz handwash or twin tub washing powder ( I found automatic detergent left white marks a lot so got hand wash soap powder) Was a bedsit we had a shit hoover washing machine that would brake down quite frequently so my friend got us a creda debonair spinner, I remember it well it was a god sent to wringing out by hand we appreciated are small electric reliable companion very much when the machine would be broken down “again” I am now 41 and very much appreciate my LG washer/dryer combo that does all the hard work for me it may of been 24 years ago but I will never forgot how hard and dry and sore my hands would be 🤣 Kids nowadays would never cope I just about did 😂💯
Definitely keep the washer! I have one with the pump I bought over 30 years ago as a spare when my new washer broke and I still use to this day. Clothes are much cleaner and heavy cotton clothes soften up better in the old square tub.
Those old Maytags do a FAR BETTER cleaning than the new HE machines. You let heavily soiled items soak and wash longer; lightly soiled items only need a few minutes to wash. COUPLE SUGGESTIONS---when you're done washing for the day, pull your agitator up off the drive shaft and leave it in the tub. Unlike with an automatic machine, you are able to clean under the agitator and remove any loose coins or whatever. Also get some CHEAP vaseline on your fingertip and coat the ridges on the drive shaft to make the agitator easier to pull off. If your machine has an automatic drain pump, make sure you always clean the metal screen under the agitator. Also at the end of your wash day, hit the RELEASE bar on the wringer to remove tension on the rollers. If you don't do this the rollers can stick together and get damaged. Also wipe the inside of the tub and leave the lid open so it can dry.
Modern washing machines are garbage. I like old ones because they USE A LOT OF WATER, and AGITATE like a boss. Wherever you got this it was a home run. Great video.
The thing that gets me is the difference between 10 and 20 gallons of water is really tiny if you're only washing once a week. And it does get the clothing a lot cleaner.
Nice video, but I disagree with the sentiment. I’m sure if RU-vid was around back when that machine came out, there would probably have been a few people lamenting the rise of technology and the benefits of washing your clothes in a river
General Comment . Old washing machine or anything else that kasts a long time and easily fixed is all well andvgood. But the problem I have is genuine technology obsolescence. Do these old washers ir even old automatic washers which don't have a wash and wear cycle. Do they work with permanent press clithes. Dies hanging laundry in a coosevoine or okd style dryer work with permanent press. Because if they don't now have to iron which defeated the ourpose of permanent press. Well the way Zi see it. If yhese old methods of doing laundry don't we ork with permanent press. It doesn't matter how they are otherwise. Because they do do the most critical thing about laundry which is washing and drying permanent press. Because as nearvad i can tell permanent press is the only way clothes are made.
Wait a good long hard minute. Isn't this the old hard way to do laundry.Akl that handling of the clothes and ironing. Do these methods work with wash and wear. Drip dry. Permanent press. The only way I know to laundry this type modern clothes is with modern washing machines and dryers with special cycles. No ironing just hang clothes up riight away ehen dryer shuts off My family been doing laundry modern way since 1963.
Thanks for the comment. I think the automatic clothes washing machine is one of the greatest inventions man has ever made. It is work to operate the ringer washer, but the nice thing is, it doesn’t have to be a single person job. On days when I need to get the washing done and hung out, the ringer washer is my go to. If I have time (or don’t have time) to wait on the automatic clothes washer, then sometimes I’ll use that. I actually still use it to spin the clothes out from the ringer washer. It helps get much more water out of the clothes so that when I hang them out, they dry in a reasonable amount of time. I was raised on hanging clothes out, so that’s something I don’t mind. I don’t really have room for a clothes dryer, here where I live currently, but I like those too.
I wear and launder wash and wear aka permanent press drip dry. Does this ringer and hang clothes on the clothes line work for modern clothes of the type I wear. Because if it doesn't I wouldn't do laundry this way
Love to watch your videos.Man love them wringers.I use my speed queen wring every time I wash and wring things twice or 3 times depends on how dry i want the item .Thanks
Absolute best way to wash clothes for many reasons! Only washer I knew to wash socks white-as-new. (Must have the right sink or tubs for draining, however.) New appliances are made for planned obsolescence. To cheat consumers. Old machines could be simply repaired to work for many decades.Thanks for this video! 🌞
In advance thanks for your RU-vid Chanel ,I got one washing machine like this because I saw your videos, I’m so happy when I got it 😢but when I first turn it on it starts doing a strong sound and then after that start smoking so bad , do you have any ideas what wrong with it , can you help me please
Well.., it’s old, so it may need a little more grace. Lol I’d try turning the transmission pulley by hand. If it turns, I’d probably try changing the belt. All the rubber on mine was dry rotted when I got it, so I replaced what I could. That made a big difference. I have another video on the repairs I made on this washer. Glad you’re happy with it and thanks for the compliment!
My mother and grandmother taught me how to do laundry when I was seven years old using a washer just like yours, we had a set of double-rinse tubs it was in use until the mid 70's, when the motor finally gave out.
I'm halfway there. I recently began using an indoor hang/flat dry system using a simple floor fan and racks. I'm only using my dryer now for the air fluff cycle to loosen up my air-dried towels. My HE washer spins out the water very well. I wish I had ditched the clothes dryer years ago.
We're still using a 1986 Maytag washer that we got new. Its matching dryer finally died a couple of years ago. Having the machines in a closet in our house and not out in the garage has helped since we have damp weather in western Oregon.
May consider doing this one day. However, I’ll only use brand name detergent like Tide powdered detergent since it’s not as caustic and corrosive as store brand detergent, I know from experience since I’ve dealt with repairing rust on my ‘63 Whirlpool Mark 12 washer. Most store brand detergent tends to gum up, especially at lower temperatures, unfortunately if enough of it builds up on the outer surfaces of the outer tub especially if it’s metal, it will hold in moisture which will eventually rust out the outer tub which is no good.
Yes. I paid about six dollars for the box you see here in the video but I paid $.50 for that box of baking soda I got at last week’s estate sale. Baking soda is usually pretty easy to find but not washing soda.
I agree that simple is sometimes better! I use a very compact top loading tumble washer as well as a spin extractor. I set aside at least one day to wash clothes; Darks, lights, towels, bath rugs, bed linens. Warm and cool wash (not tap cold, I want those clothes to come out clean and for the detergent to be effective in its cleaning). Dark detergent for Darks, my other detergents for cottons, linens and towels, wool & cashmere shampoo for those woolen and cashmere. Cleaning products from The Laundress. Why? Because I spent good money on my clothing, I not only want it clean, I want it to last, to feel good. All clothing, including socks, are hung on drying racks; only towels go into a dryer because I hate the scratchy feeling of line dry towels.
You mentioned that you had refurbished your wringer washer yourself , where did you find the parts if you don't mind please. I need a gasket for mine . Thank you again.
Great idea for a video !! Thank you , I'm inspired to use mine more. I just bought a newer model and am less than impressed . It uses less water but a whole lot more electricity. Go figure. Have a blessed day . PS ... A treadle foot sewing machine is awesome to use as well. Very soothing for the soul .
As I recall we had all mechanical washing machines and dryers with special permanent press wash and wear dry cycles starting in 1963. No electronics or computers then. If you don't like bossy computer controls maybe it is time for some appliance manufacturer to make laundry equipment the old fashioned way or semi old fashioned way computer but no bossy
I've been thinking maybe I should come up with a business plan to manufacture such things. Designed to be easy to repair and could sell replacement parts and instruction manuals.
