We used an Easy Spinner to wash cloth diapers in 1974, and the clothes line to dry. I like the window display. Later we got a GM Frigidaire Unimatic, the best washer ever.
We, my family, has had three of these wonderful washers. Wish I had one again. Did a great job, start with lightest colored items, spin dry, then go back and use the same water to wash other items, such as jeans or the like. That way water is not wasted.
They're the greatest. I love this one with the domonstrator tub. We used one for many many years.. I just got rid of it this summer as I couldn't get parts any more.
This was the first washer I remember. It was on wheeles, and lived in a closet in the kitchen. Mama would roll it over to the sink after she washed the breakfast dishes, and do three loads in an hour and a half or so, then hang them all outside. She had two kids in diapers at once, for five years, plus. It surely did vibrate a lot. I remember sitting in my high chair and watching. I thought it was a great show.(We did not get television until the year after they traded in the machine. I guess we did not need it until then.)
Not an automatic, but I had a similar British one decades back. For housekeepers in the 1950s, these were a phenomenal improvement over the sink and mangle. They were engineerered to higher standards of durability than today's built-in-obsolescence designs. The option to re-use of the hot water and soap was also a boon.
My Mom and Dad went to Sears and Roebuck it seemed nearly every Saturday. Dad would go to the tools and Mom would go look at shoes and purses. And little me, I was at the washers. They could leave me there, and Dad would get a set of screwdrivers and Mom would get pair of stylish stiletto heels and they would find me there. It must have been 1960/61 and Sears had a display of a wringer washer with a clear plastic tub to show the customers how powerful the machine was. Inside there were different colored golf tees, which swished around. I loved washing machines then. I still do.
Wow, wonderful agitating action. The new HE top loads are terrible. You're lucky if you get a complete turnover once every 10 minutes. Junk. But this old washer is great!! love it
We have one of these, the owners' manual says copyright 1941. Our maytag died and we dragged this out of the basement... it works. Why can't they build stuff like this anymore!!!!!!
You still can see a few of this washers in many mexican homes. Those are working horses!! Nowadays HE washers are taking over... and mabe im oldfashioned... but clothes needs to get wet and circulate to get clean!
Man , we had one of these , the same exact model , it didn't have glass tubs tho lol . I think ours was a Westinghouse . It definitely beat the clothes clean lol .
I like the windows, particularly seeing the spin dryer throwing the water out. It is lit with fluorescent tubes - I assume the knobs at the top of the control panel are the light switches. ⚠️ The only danger is that the spin dryer is open top 😯
@dylankate1 You also don't need to leave the clothes in very long for them to be clean. People also soaked thier clothes clean years ago more than people do now. My Mom used one of those things while I was growing up and she soaked stuff overnight in it all the time.
I can't believe what you can find on youtube. My washer just died and I thought I could fix it so I didn't immediately order a new one. Now I think its not an easy fix but I have some dirty cloths to wash. Then I remembered I have my grandmothers easy spin drier in the cellar. That thing could take your arm off. We use to wash rugs in it. I thought it would work but the agitator would not work. I filled it and luckily the pump did work and emptied the washer out. Is it direct drive?
I can't believe somebody hasn't made a new type of these unless they're under patent. I couldn't hear them at all and don't know what these are called. I know you could find parts for one. If you take the old part out, machinists could make parts that should work (like use a some parts from a lawn mower- I dunno how machinists do what they do but I know a few that can make all kinds of parts for just about anything.) I'd be surprised if you don't know a good machinist or know somebody that know
ohh Whow ! just to have this Washing Machine Now ,,the things I can clean in that would last me well till I retire and then some. ----- Where can I get one like this machine ? any one ????? am in Toronto Canada.
We used an Easy Spinner to wash cloth diapers in 1974, and the clothes line to dry.
I like the window display. Later we got a GM Frigidaire Unimatic, the best washer ever.
We, my family, has had three of these wonderful washers. Wish I had one again. Did a great job, start with lightest colored items, spin dry, then go back and use the same water to wash other items, such as jeans or the like. That way water is not wasted.
They're the greatest. I love this one with the domonstrator tub. We used one for many many years.. I just got rid of it this summer as I couldn't get parts any more.
This was the first washer I remember. It was on wheeles, and lived in a closet in the kitchen. Mama would roll it over to the sink after she washed the breakfast dishes, and do three loads in an hour and a half or so, then hang them all outside. She had two kids in diapers at once, for five years, plus. It surely did vibrate a lot. I remember sitting in my high chair and watching. I thought it was a great show.(We did not get television until the year after they traded in the machine. I guess we did not need it until then.)
We used an EASY Spinner to wash cloth diapers from 1960 to 1985. Love that machine !!!!
Not an automatic, but I had a similar British one decades back. For housekeepers in the 1950s, these were a phenomenal improvement over the sink and mangle. They were engineerered to higher standards of durability than today's built-in-obsolescence designs. The option to re-use of the hot water and soap was also a boon.
that was a real ecologic washing machine !!you can use the washing powder for more loads
My Mom and Dad went to Sears and Roebuck it seemed nearly every Saturday. Dad would go to the tools and Mom would go look at shoes and purses. And little me, I was at the washers. They could leave me there, and Dad would get a set of screwdrivers and Mom would get pair of stylish stiletto heels and they would find me there. It must have been 1960/61 and Sears had a display of a wringer washer with a clear plastic tub to show the customers how powerful the machine was. Inside there were different colored golf tees, which swished around. I loved washing machines then. I still do.
I always did the same thing, At Sears,Montgomery Ward,and K mart!
Your not alone. I did that also. Sometimes the machines will plugged in and had water in them and you can turn the knob and see them go.
Wow! That's gotta be a RARE machine! Great video!
Wow, wonderful agitating action. The new HE top loads are terrible. You're lucky if you get a complete turnover once every 10 minutes. Junk. But this old washer is great!! love it
We have one of these, the owners' manual says copyright 1941. Our maytag died and we dragged this out of the basement... it works. Why can't they build stuff like this anymore!!!!!!
A nice look at the past John uk
You still can see a few of this washers in many mexican homes. Those are working horses!! Nowadays HE washers are taking over... and mabe im oldfashioned... but clothes needs to get wet and circulate to get clean!
Very similar to the UK Hotpoint twin tubs. A Hoovermatic with a "window" would be good!
Absolutely Love it! You guys look like you all had soooo much fun!!!
Man , we had one of these , the same exact model , it didn't have glass tubs tho lol . I think ours was a Westinghouse . It definitely beat the clothes clean lol .
That machine looks like soo much fun. Wish I had been there.
like this washing machine...Great!!
I like the windows, particularly seeing the spin dryer throwing the water out. It is lit with fluorescent tubes - I assume the knobs at the top of the control panel are the light switches. ⚠️ The only danger is that the spin dryer is open top 😯
@dylankate1 You also don't need to leave the clothes in very long for them to be clean. People also soaked thier clothes clean years ago more than people do now. My Mom used one of those things while I was growing up and she soaked stuff overnight in it all the time.
Mom had one of these. I was fascinated watching it wash and speed spin.
I need to come see all of this!
I can't believe what you can find on youtube. My washer just died and I thought I could fix it so I didn't immediately order a new one. Now I think its not an easy fix but I have some dirty cloths to wash. Then I remembered I have my grandmothers easy spin drier in the cellar. That thing could take your arm off. We use to wash rugs in it. I thought it would work but the agitator would not work. I filled it and luckily the pump did work and emptied the washer out. Is it direct drive?
New England Gardening - looks like a single motor drive; agitator/pump.spinner engaged with the levers under the front of them
Love that machine!!!
I have a Easy Spindrier. Appears to be approx 1958 vintage in amazing condition. Interested in selling.
I like the windows too! Actually thats what I like most about it. I wonder how much energy these bad boys use?
I like this one
Kevin, great video, that really shows off that Easy! And with Gary's & Tom's instruction how could we go wrong???!
This is pretty cool. What's the max RPM'S on the spinner?
I have an Easy that I would like to sell. Any ideas what I should ask. It's beautiful, clean and green. Thanks.
I can't believe somebody hasn't made a new type of these unless they're under patent. I couldn't hear them at all and don't know what these are called. I know you could find parts for one. If you take the old part out, machinists could make parts that should work (like use a some parts from a lawn mower- I dunno how machinists do what they do but I know a few that can make all kinds of parts for just about anything.) I'd be surprised if you don't know a good machinist or know somebody that know
I learned on an Easy using Fels Naptha and bleach
Hi, I just purchased one of these. Do I need add a washer to agitator to prolong life? Thanks!
Sorry, can't help you, I have no idea.
Britt Frey where do you purchase this and what is the name?
ohh Whow ! just to have this Washing Machine Now ,,the things I can clean in that would last me well till I retire and then some.
----- Where can I get one like this machine ? any one ????? am in Toronto Canada.