@@albertcarello619 Yes, we always used Dash.. I liked the fact that the machines would super heat the water to "sanitize" the laundry ( Diapers especially )..
My Grandmother had a Westinghouse Laundromat. She always used Dash. When the "power pack" failed, she bought a Westinghouse Multi-Program Laundromat top loader with the deap ramp agitator that really splahed on less than a full load, so she kept using Dash. Funny how they have "high efficient " detergents now, when Dash was a low sudsing detergent log before the " high efficiency " detergents ever existed.
As I remember, Bendix was the first automatic spin-dry washer on the market, a year or two before World War II. I also believe the earliest machines had to be bolted down to the floor or a large surface since during the spin cycle they would vibrate excessively and move themselves around. But the spin feature was a huge improvement; you didn't have to put clothes through an automatic wringer to squeeze water out of them. Plus the machine did everything by itself after you started it, and shut itself off when finished.
@@camronwilliams2590 True, LG load saturation with TurboWash360 is much better than without it, I've seen both types of these machines performing and you can really tell the difference. One thing I don't like though, is TurboWash kicking in at the very start of the wash, which is a major problem for people that use powder, because it hasn't dissolved yet and will build up even more than it would normally over time. So, if someone uses powder, they should stick with a machine that's not equipped with this technology.
When I was born we still had the Bendix model S that proceeded your model, in our house for a few years while I was growing up. This model D ? Is much prettier but much the same machine. It’s the reason that I have a Speed Queen front loader now. I wanted “built like an anvil” quality.
It would have been nice to see all the knows and buttons? The top of the machine? There is another person who does a complete Pholco Bendix demonstration after you watch Kevin's Laundromat. It's a great demonstration with wonderful sounds
Check out the GE front load washers. I had an LG and thought it was good until it broke down. Got the LG top loader with the impeller and that was a joke, thankfully, Lowes took it back after 5 miserable weeks and I got the GE 550 front load washer and the matching dryer. It is impressive and my wife even sent me a text at work the day after we got it and said that she loved this washing machine. You can actually hear water in it unlike the LG washer, even after using the water plus setting on the LG. Anyway, my parents bought a house back in 1974 and this Bendix washer was in the basement still in working order. I wish I still had it!
@@flattenme GE front loaders do not have good reliability. New LG's use plenty of water, and i say from experience. My grandma has a 15 year old LG and it ALWAYS uses enough water with water plus... maybe your pressure control sensor wasn't set properly.
I enjoy this full length video. My question is would you be willing to make a newer video of this machine without the partial sticker on the glass? I like to look at the suds, and water gushing around, and the sticker interferes with the full view.
A simple machine is the best machine to do laundry. Just wash, rinse and spin. You don't need multiple programs like in nowadays machines have. You need only cotton wash, and wool/delicate wash, temperature switch and spin switch. That's all. You don't need multiple tumble types like LG machines have. You just need normal tumbles and slower tumbles. You don't need intermediate spins like Siemens and Miele machines have. You need only a final spin after some rinses. You don't need multiple functions like nowadays machines have. Just a program switch, temp switch and spin on/off switch. You don't need a drying function. The best way is to dry the laundry outside or inside on a suitable drying rack.
Our Norge had overflow rinses and spray rinses after both wash and rinse cycles. It also meant that we had to have our septic tank pumped out constantly.
And the guys at the hardware store say that front loaders are still a "work in progress". Sure. This is 76 years old! and they claim still a work in progress? sure.
I love the design - it's timeless! Several modern machines, especially ASKO (look up the 6XXX series) uses a similar door design. How big is it/capacity? How fast are the tumbles, 55-60 rpm?
Yeah, the solenoid click in the clutch would try to engage. But ultimately with this load and the fact the machine is 75 years old, it could not spin successfully. However there was one other cycle I did with it they had six microfiber towels. Very small and machine was able to spin without a problem. At this point I presume it’s because of weight
The clutch rings need replacing, the solenoid sounds as if its working fine I had to get my clutch rings especially made as ther are no parts available here in the UK ,but its not a difficult job to change them once the gearbox is opened up ,also gearbox oil needs changed every so often. Ps you're machine is beautiful
I wouldn't mind having this as my main washer. Most folk just want a machine that uses adequate water to tumble their clothing in the detergent of their choice and ring it out and then shut off.
@@1953childstar I sure wish DASH would be made here again. I miss that detergent. It was really popularly used in SEARS and WHIRLPOOL TOP LOADERS WASHERS and also BENDIX AND WESTINGHOUSE FRONT LOADING WASHERS.
It did but it was very hit or miss. The spin clutch on the Bendix was pretty much non-existent due to its age. Off camera we got it to spin by sticking a broom in it and forcing the speed up. We did another video with this machine that I have on my PC, in that video it went to the full spin speed of 350
One thing is for sure, those towels got very clean. That old machine out cleans everything on the consumer market today. I’d love to have one of those.
Hi Guys I have the later version here in the UK but not automatic it's the manual DIALAMATIC version ,1958 I rebuilt it completely it was a bit of a rusty wreck when I got it and mine too had trouble spinning, like you said it's the clutch it's actually a motorbike clutch with several brass rings in its design I had to get them expecially made now the machine washes and spins but not always great with a full load, any way lovely machine guys ,don't forget to change the gearbox oil now and again ,cheers , thanks for the video..
@@1953childstar Hi Richard yes it must have been ,it was purchased in 1963 ,but I was born in 66 ,bolted to the floor, it was replaced in 1973 by Hotpoint top loader , if anyone is interested ther is the exact same Bendix Duomatic at the science museum in London.
My Grandmother bought that exact washer in 1947 !! Good childhood memories.. We bought the Bendix Duomatic in 1953.
Richard Beman: That was a really great machine! It cleans really good too. DASH was always the detergent of choice and highly recommended.
@@albertcarello619 Yes, we always used Dash.. I liked the fact that the machines would super heat the water to "sanitize" the laundry ( Diapers especially )..
My Grandmother had a Westinghouse Laundromat. She always used Dash. When the "power pack" failed, she bought a Westinghouse Multi-Program Laundromat top loader with the deap ramp agitator that really splahed on less than a full load, so she kept using Dash. Funny how they have "high efficient " detergents now, when Dash was a low sudsing detergent log before the " high efficiency " detergents ever existed.
As I remember, Bendix was the first automatic spin-dry washer on the market, a year or two before World War II. I also believe the earliest machines had to be bolted down to the floor or a large surface since during the spin cycle they would vibrate excessively and move themselves around. But the spin feature was a huge improvement; you didn't have to put clothes through an automatic wringer to squeeze water out of them. Plus the machine did everything by itself after you started it, and shut itself off when finished.
That's some fine tumbling action.
The constant rotation as it fills into the main wash should be a feature on all new washing machines. Amazing how this is still functioning.
Why do you think that?
LG does this.
@@user-hz8qc3vi7d Same for AEG (unless you select ECO mode).
@user-hz8qc3vi7d yeah and it sucks for the ones without turbo wash, imo straight fill then wash is best
@@camronwilliams2590 True, LG load saturation with TurboWash360 is much better than without it, I've seen both types of these machines performing and you can really tell the difference. One thing I don't like though, is TurboWash kicking in at the very start of the wash, which is a major problem for people that use powder, because it hasn't dissolved yet and will build up even more than it would normally over time. So, if someone uses powder, they should stick with a machine that's not equipped with this technology.
My grandparents on my fathers side had a laterodel of one of these. Also I remember using bendix and philci bendix in laundromats in the 1960's
Way cool washing machine. This is when front load washers used plenty of water..
@nunyabusiness3786I'm a millennial and I completely agree
I assume these old school machines still used less water than top loaders?
Oooo pretty in action. I have an ad for this Bendix at my modern washer. Would have loved to see the top and knobs. Thanks for showing a beauty.
She’s working! She’s alive! It’s alive!!!!
When I was born we still had the Bendix model S that proceeded your model, in our house for a few years while I was growing up. This model D ? Is much prettier but much the same machine. It’s the reason that I have a Speed Queen front loader now. I wanted “built like an anvil” quality.
It would have been nice to see all the knows and buttons? The top of the machine?
There is another person who does a complete Pholco Bendix demonstration after you watch Kevin's Laundromat. It's a great demonstration with wonderful sounds
If only todays front loaders had wash action like this washer. Very impressive.
Check out the GE front load washers. I had an LG and thought it was good until it broke down. Got the LG top loader with the impeller and that was a joke, thankfully, Lowes took it back after 5 miserable weeks and I got the GE 550 front load washer and the matching dryer. It is impressive and my wife even sent me a text at work the day after we got it and said that she loved this washing machine. You can actually hear water in it unlike the LG washer, even after using the water plus setting on the LG. Anyway, my parents bought a house back in 1974 and this Bendix washer was in the basement still in working order. I wish I still had it!
@@flattenme GE front loaders do not have good reliability. New LG's use plenty of water, and i say from experience. My grandma has a 15 year old LG and it ALWAYS uses enough water with water plus... maybe your pressure control sensor wasn't set properly.
@@flattenmeyou can hear the water because of the fresh vent system!
I enjoy this full length video. My question is would you be willing to make a newer video of this machine without the partial sticker on the glass? I like to look at the suds, and water gushing around, and the sticker interferes with the full view.
Where do u keep filming these old gems? I absolutely love seeing old machines like this being used unlike shitty he clothes grinders now lol
Every so often, i go and visit a friend who has a massive collection of these machines
A simple machine is the best machine to do laundry. Just wash, rinse and spin.
You don't need multiple programs like in nowadays machines have. You need only cotton wash, and wool/delicate wash, temperature switch and spin switch. That's all.
You don't need multiple tumble types like LG machines have. You just need normal tumbles and slower tumbles.
You don't need intermediate spins like Siemens and Miele machines have. You need only a final spin after some rinses.
You don't need multiple functions like nowadays machines have. Just a program switch, temp switch and spin on/off switch.
You don't need a drying function. The best way is to dry the laundry outside or inside on a suitable drying rack.
I agree with you. Keep things simple.
Our Norge had overflow rinses and spray rinses after both wash and rinse cycles. It also meant that we had to have our septic tank pumped out constantly.
That's why I hate septic tanks
man i love to buy one of them thing to fix up or use
And the guys at the hardware store say that front loaders are still a "work in progress". Sure. This is 76 years old! and they claim still a work in progress? sure.
I love the design - it's timeless! Several modern machines, especially ASKO (look up the 6XXX series) uses a similar door design.
How big is it/capacity? How fast are the tumbles, 55-60 rpm?
Aay I have their top model (for the UK market) it’s a W6098X.S
chris's machine?
That crazy laughing 💀💀💀
Wow
Won’t it spin dry?
It was fun to see. I guess all the weird noises it made was it trying to go into spin?
Yeah, the solenoid click in the clutch would try to engage. But ultimately with this load and the fact the machine is 75 years old, it could not spin successfully.
However there was one other cycle I did with it they had six microfiber towels. Very small and machine was able to spin without a problem. At this point I presume it’s because of weight
The clutch rings need replacing, the solenoid sounds as if its working fine I had to get my clutch rings especially made as ther are no parts available here in the UK ,but its not a difficult job to change them once the gearbox is opened up ,also gearbox oil needs changed every so often. Ps you're machine is beautiful
where do you get parts for this washer? i just bought one and all the rubber is original, needless to say it all is due for replacement lol
I can't get that bird mess off of my screen for nothing so I can see the wash action without that residue on the glass distraction.
I wouldn't mind having this as my main washer. Most folk just want a machine that uses adequate water to tumble their clothing in the detergent of their choice and ring it out and then shut off.
Good wash....But it didn't go to spin? Good shape for it's age! Good Vidio!!
It would spin, unfortunately this load was a little to much for it. Clutch definitely is showing its age
HE DETERGENTS should have been invented as soon as these washers were made and designed.
We used "Dash" detergent in them… It was low sudsing.
@@1953childstar I sure wish DASH would be made here again. I miss that detergent. It was really popularly used in SEARS and WHIRLPOOL TOP LOADERS WASHERS and also BENDIX AND WESTINGHOUSE FRONT LOADING WASHERS.
@@1953childstar I sure hope that detergent returns here. Proctor & Gamble should be pressured into bringing this detergent back.
Doesn't it spin?
It did but it was very hit or miss. The spin clutch on the Bendix was pretty much non-existent due to its age. Off camera we got it to spin by sticking a broom in it and forcing the speed up.
We did another video with this machine that I have on my PC, in that video it went to the full spin speed of 350
One thing is for sure, those towels got very clean. That old machine out cleans everything on the consumer market today. I’d love to have one of those.
Did it even go into full spin?
No, the clutch is really old asnd the load was to heavy so it did not go into full spin
@@MaytagMachineManiac Milnor bought the Bendix design and redesigned them. When u see the water sloshing like an extract it'll remind you of Milnor
Hi Guys I have the later version here in the UK but not automatic it's the manual DIALAMATIC version ,1958 I rebuilt it completely it was a bit of a rusty wreck when I got it and mine too had trouble spinning, like you said it's the clutch it's actually a motorbike clutch with several brass rings in its design I had to get them expecially made now the machine washes and spins but not always great with a full load, any way lovely machine guys ,don't forget to change the gearbox oil now and again ,cheers , thanks for the video..
@@mauromazzoncini5711 Was it a "Duomatic" " ?? We bought a Bendix Duomatic in 1953.
@@1953childstar Hi Richard yes it must have been ,it was purchased in 1963 ,but I was born in 66 ,bolted to the floor, it was replaced in 1973 by Hotpoint top loader , if anyone is interested ther is the exact same Bendix Duomatic at the science museum in London.
There is no spin drying it is... Too bad isn't, hm. :(