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 can't believe i just sat here and watched someone do their laundry for 7 minutes. I think i could listen to you talk about anything, you have such a soothing quality!
My Granny used a Maytag like this one. She did her laundry out on the porch. Wonderful memories! So glad you are reviving the art of washing clothes in a wringer washer!
You’re one of the first I’ve seen on Y.T that used the machine correctly. Soaking dish towels in a bucket..thought I was the only one! 😂 Don’t forget to set the rollers apart when not in use!
I bet that machine lasts another hundred years! You are so right about people not knowing their worth anymore these days. Too many folks are so hooked on their phones that there don’t look up anymore. Especially the kids. They all sit there hunched over staring at the tiny screen while it’s a beautiful day outside. They are all sick and have diabetes before there turn ten years old. I miss the days we grew up in
That's the way to do it! Nothing washes really dirty clothes cleaner than a manual washer. I still use a clothes-line to dry as often as I have the time to do it.
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.
Thanks for posting this. I love the truthfulness of the commentary. Just shows how far backwards we can go with government regulation. They think they are saving water. However, when the modern washing machine basically just plays with the wash instead of working out all the dirt and grime you are wasting time, electricity and water whenever you have to run the same loads multiple times. Thanks again!!
Really? What about all that handling of the clothes.Lots of muscle work. Do ringer washer methods work with permanent press wash and wear drip dry modern clothes? Or do you have to iron afterwards. My family never did laundry the ringer washer was. None of the relatives or friends did either. I don't know of anybody using ringer washers. I have never encountered ringer washers either when visiting. The only place I have seen them with my own eyes is in museum.
Fun to watch the wash process, especially with someone well experienced on one of those beautiful examples of American manufacturing, from many years ago. Gee, I thought my 1984 Maytag laundry set was old! I bought them new, never touched a screw on the washer since the day I connected it. The Maytag gas dryer finally needed a belt 3 yrs ago. Except for that, and regular cleanings, no other repairs so far. Maytag quality, before imported parts infiltrated our country. Thanks for sharing your classic Maytag. “…watch your fingers” my grandma used to say to me as I watched her use a Maytag similar to yours.
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.
That's so cool! I couldn't find anything like that that I could afford when I was shopping for a way to wash my laundry about a month ago. So I was my clothes in the back yard with a wash board, a scrub brush, and an old style hand Crank wringer. For as family of five, I do a load every day to keep it from taking all day. I actually really like it. My clothes get cleaner, and over found that since I started starting my day with actual hard work, my days are more productive. It's like I got the ball rolling and I just keep it going.
I really enjoyed this video because I also love using vintage appliance and other vintage things. Most people are interested in buying the latest in technology and I am just not into that sort of thing. I just enjoy the simple things in life.
My granny had a wringer machine. They burned up the motor. Sat there for 30 years, after the family bought a 1962 GM- Fridgidaire. I was given the Wringer, installed that motor, and it ran for 40 years, until 2023, when I loaned it to my nephew. I got the old Fridgidaire, and I still have that one.
I have one. I love it. If it had a new power cord, I would spend the entire day doing my laundry and hanging it to dry if I could. I love my Maytag so much, that someday I hope to have the old girl repainted and the motor rebuilt. There's nothing like it
O my gosh-- your fine video raises many good topics-- I don't know where to begin, could write a very long comment. Will just say way to go! You are right👍 congratulations on your good sense (which many people seem not to have). Modern washers-- expensive, stupid front loaders, leak, stink, mold, slow, on and on. Why do people do this?!! Give me an old washer any day. Thank you 🏆🙂👍
I totally agree with what you said about people nowadays not knowing how to do things. About a month ago, I asked my video gaming son to remove our old kitchen counters, put in temporary plywood counters, and put in some new drywall in a few places in our kitchen. He has helped a lot over the years with various handy man things but has never done much on his own. Since then he has mentioned three times what I said to him on that day, and I know he mentioned it because it was a source of pride for him because he did it completely by himself. What I said to him was "You're on your own, figure it out." And he did. And we were both proud of him.
Believe it or not, the wash times Maytag recommended was 3 to 5 minutes for colors, 3 to 5 minutes for whites, 5 to 10 minutes for heavily soiled items like work clothes and such. Btw, see you have a harvest gold Maytag A806/ DE/DG808 in your profile picture :)
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! 🌞
Great video. Well spoken. I'm old enough to have at least seen a couple of these machines in my youth, so it makes me grateful to have my current machine that washes and dries a weeks worth of laundry overnight, using barely any water or electricity. Maybe sometime in my retirement, I could find enjoyment in going back to something like this, but I highly doubt it. Watch those fingers!
I was raised on a wringer washer and we also had a twin rinse tub. Then we would hang the clothes to line dry even in Utah winters. I thought it was cool when my Dad bought a Kenmore Washer and dryer and save the effort. Now 60 years later I want to go back to that way of doing clothes but can't because of where I live now.
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.
When I was a kid, I helped my grandmother wash clothes in this type of machine. We rinsed our clothes on a concrete style washboard. Sometimes we took clothes to the river and washed our clothes on large stones. I am grateful I grew up learning and enjoying to do things for myself.
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.
I've always enjoyed the personal involvement of the old washing machines. I have a modern Hoover front load automatic which is fine if you don't want it done quickly. It leaves you free o go and do something else, but the old Hotpoint twin tub was an enjoyable experience. It was quick, did a great job and was fun to use. I bought an old 1970s one a few years back from ebay and after having a small repair job 2 weeks ago I did a wash with it last week. I did my bed sheets and pillow case, then a large bath towel and 5 hand towels. the whole lot were washed, rinsed, spun dried and out on the line in 35 minutes - clean and smelling great from the old Persil soap powder I used. A real blast from the past with a happy ending too
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 .
Nice Maytag Wringer square tup. The only thing is your pressure knob up top needs to be engaged . Turn it to point towards you. Then you will get a more efficient wringing. For delicates or button shirts leave as is. Happy Washing .🌀👋🏽
@@Loadofwash No pun on you. I'm not sure if I'm saying this right. But first let me say that your video is very Nice . Washy . The @rt of washing with textiles has been lost in America. Not All. As your video brings laundering fun and hands on as well as getting your loads together with like colors and fabric types. And efficient for sure on water and soap. I'm and appliance enthusiast . Since I was a very young and my aunt said holding me in her arms I would be mesmerized by the water action of agitators. Which yours is very unique in color stainless aluminum it seems. The famous skinny pole piece with those 4 lines that Leeds to those patented massive dipped in VANES starting from the inner bottom and that line moves up med high Creating a semi long tipped L pointed up shape Fin vane . There first patented GYRO*FIN™ 4 . MASSIVE TIPPED UP FINS . Which makes the water CURL HARD at the edges of the SQUARE TUB models. As well as round tub models. There where in a bakelite black color ...and a red one ...and the plastic baby blue. Last production I heard a Tan one was presented. That agitator as thin as the column is those VANES CAN MOVE WATER LEFT AND RIGHT AND with GOOD ROLLOVER ! with the right water level and NO OVER FILLING. That agitator was in my grandmothers one cycle Matag. Looked small in a withe porcelain basket. Lol. But it it was a staple in the house for over 18 yrs. Then went with a classic Wig Wag 3 cycle Kenmore. Then the round tubs had them also. I owned one Maytag Square tub that had the crests fully placed in silver M A Y T A G . Letters you could see and feel. Then they started printing the name . Those models where produced still in 1982 -84. before the complete stop of that series production. The Amish where fans of that model especially converting them to gas powered engine So my question to you is the top of the wringer there's a to tipped long knob up top. I was saying when you turn the knob at the ends that should swing half the turn pointed to you . And that's in full pressure mode for wringing regular cottons towels jeans t shirts and socks . Much drier then it not engaged. Is what I was saying. So I'm not sure if where on the same place..feel me..? But I LoooVe that you hang out clothes. Your white line looks so Nice . And they smell like heaven on earth . Especially sheets . We did not use the dryer much in the summer. Except for socks and underwear. Sometimes maybe a couple. There's to many to hang . Lol So stiff towels.. jeans ..socks.. even using fabric softener for outside . Still might have a roughness to the garments . So I transfer them to the dryer on a med to low heat for 10 mins. And bamm there just as soft and feels perfect. The same with the others I mentioned. That's the only time we use timed dry . And for De Wrinkling t shirts.. polo shirts..jeans.or whatever. It is good for that. Or something is not dry enough. Automatic dry is the best . For full efficient drying. But I think THAT THE Whole country would benefit from hanging clothes out . And not make it horrible because one hangs clothes in the city . Or making it a low class way of drying goods. I hope to see better lines and poles and nicer looking drying lines . By manufacturers . Saves in dryer Wear... Clothes wear... and efficient on savings gas or electric. Well I collected washers and still have a full interest in and how machines change and see the latest in wash technology. Some for better or worse. I like all machines excellent to the worst. Please check out my machines on CZcams under Paykelboy. If you like. Thanks for listening and reading. Perhaps. H@ppy W@shing 🌀💦
@@Loadofwash Hello no response... That is disappointing. Anyway I just want to say that the wringer was not CLAMPED DOWN for pressured wringing. I see a lot of Maytag owners by pass the essential method of pressure wringing . And this is on GE ..SPEED QUEENS .. KENMORE ..wringers . There's are knobs for setting pressure. It's hard to find manuals for these late machines. But Automatic Washer should help. A great site as well . Peace. 👋🏽🍃
I have an old One Minute Wringer washer. It does look pretty, but I only want to use it in a pinch because things get caught a lot in the wringers including my hair. I prefer an automatic washer with low tech dials. I think what I would do is use my automatic washer as my rinse/ spin rather than the wringers at least on loads that are very filthy and I don't want to dirty up my new washing machine. It would make it go faster and safer for my hair.
I have a spin dryer, I sometimes re spin a load that's had a 1400 spin in the Bosch automatic, just to get more water out before I will sometimes use the drier, this gets the job done and concentrate on folding up and putting away, my spin dryer is always on hand, yes 2800 revs on the spin dryer 😊
I know electric dryers are so convenient but they will never compare to hung out clothes that dried in the outside air, especially sheets. It's kinda pitiful not even any country folk I know hang their clothes out anymore. But when I get my own little spot of land that's exactly what I'm going to do.
My father was skeptical when I said I wanted a clothesline in the backyard . We live in a suburban community of perfectly manicured lawns so he was worried it wasn’t allowed . But we don’t have an HOA and our state outlawed prohibiting clotheslines . I’ll often hold onto laundry so I can hang it all out on a nice day .
I wish they were still available. I loved to watch my mom wash the clothes. And we used to peg our clothes out to dry. Most items would need to be ironed. The other benefit is that they don’t have any electronics. I also would like to have a old time vehicle that you have to manually roll the windows up and down. The only thing that is electric is the alternator that produces the electricity.
One more thing. I have done laundry the modern way since before I left home in the early 1970's. Dance washing machine and dryers with special cycles. Wash permanent press and dry with special cycles then hang clothes up as soon as dryers done. No ironing.Also no computers for a long time at least 1960's1970's1980'' at keast
Good concept though I wouldn't reuse the soapy water. I'm the crazy one that always does a double rinse cycle as I do not care for soap residue. I rather do smaller loads and use clean water. Also, washing powder or liquid is better than the pods that create microplastoc residue in the water system. Some of us just clean differently... as long as it does the job and you feel comfortably with it, then it's all cool...
We used to have a Westinghouse top loader with suds saver function. It saved heaps of water and time. Why this feature is no longer available on top loaders I don’t understand.
You'll need a laundry sink adjacent to the washer to hold the saved wash water during the rinse cycle. I don't know of any new washer with recirculating pumps for lint removal, another great idea that used to be universal.
I think I actually saw a machine like that once many years ago. I think it was in the backyard of an abandoned house. It had leaves on it. I opened the lid and it looked exactly the same as yours. If I remember right the wringer had cracks all over the rollers due to age and exposure to the elements. Ironically around 2006 in Overton Texas I actually saw a new washer that was round and had a wringer and a lid you lifted off in an appliance store. The salesman said it was made in Mexico and that yes, some people actually preferred machines like those.
Long ago we had a wash board and a tub then went to a wringer washer and a rinse tub to a wringer washer to two rinse tubs and then to a portable auto washer which hooked to a sink faucet that washed and then rinsed . To today's crazy automatic washing machines that lock up and go nuts and cost a small fortune etc Last I checked a "Wringer washer" can run anywhere from $350 to near a thousand dollars depends on condition, A worn out non-working one is even hundreds of dollars.
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.
I really like the concept of those. I think they’re really a game changer, but I question their reliability, with them being so new. I’m learning more about those too.
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.
Farmers' Furniture doesn't seem to have access to that model. Superior washing action, but I'd rather use a tumble dryer because of dust, pollen, insects, and other animal activity. Nothing nastier than finding bird droppings when you're taking clothes off the line.
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
I love the automatic washing machine, especially the older top, loaders and I agree that it is one of the greatest human inventions ever made. It IS work operating these wringer washers but like I say in the video, I don’t think that’s a bad thing. A family of 10, to me, would just mean more hands to help. It’s an opportunity to bond and spend more time with loved ones in a very simple and routine fashion, which is something else I think many of us are challenged with in our modern day lives. One thing I’ve learned about life is there is healing in rhythm and repetition, so a few hours set aside on a Saturday morning, perhaps would knock out all the laundry for the week, for everyone, while also providing an opportunity to catch up on each other’s personal lives. On another note, today’s family of 10 washing machines are always on, day and night - whereas this task could be completed within a few hours, with a little help. 🙂
@@Loadofwash We all had to help with housework, boys and girls, and it wasn’t only washing. Housework was more than a few hours on Saturday. Thank goodness for modern appliances. You can live your fantasy, I lived this reality.
Im apprenticing to be an appliance repair technician. The newer machines are dumber and dumber. I couldn’t believe how little water they use and you dont have a say! It senses the load as opposed to you choosing the water level. I need to get me one of these beauties!!!
These machines have really stood the test of time, can you imagine the machines they sell today lasting anything like this long?
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 can't believe i just sat here and watched someone do their laundry for 7 minutes. I think i could listen to you talk about anything, you have such a soothing quality!
It's very well edited too.
My Granny used a Maytag like this one. She did her laundry out on the porch. Wonderful memories! So glad you are reviving the art of washing clothes in a wringer washer!
You’re one of the first I’ve seen on Y.T that used the machine correctly.
Soaking dish towels in a bucket..thought I was the only one! 😂
Don’t forget to set the rollers apart when not in use!
I bet that machine lasts another hundred years! You are so right about people not knowing their worth anymore these days. Too many folks are so hooked on their phones that there don’t look up anymore. Especially the kids. They all sit there hunched over staring at the tiny screen while it’s a beautiful day outside. They are all sick and have diabetes before there turn ten years old. I miss the days we grew up in
That's the way to do it! Nothing washes really dirty clothes cleaner than a manual washer. I still use a clothes-line to dry as often as I have the time to do it.
You're right. The true HE washer, and it actually washes! ❤
Both of my Grandpas help build that machine.
In Newton!!!!!
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.
Maytag made machines like this up until 1983!
Thanks for posting this. I love the truthfulness of the commentary.
Just shows how far backwards we can go with government regulation. They think they are saving water. However, when the modern washing machine basically just plays with the wash instead of working out all the dirt and grime you are wasting time, electricity and water whenever you have to run the same loads multiple times.
Thanks again!!
Nice relaxing video with a gentle voiced delivery that's very enjoyable to listen to. Keep it up Sir !
Been wanting one for 20 years now!
Your voice is so calm and soothing. Great video - now I want one of those washers =)
Love it. A sense of worth and accomplishment. Better than a front loader. Great voice too. Very relaxing.
We adore old school stuff..
You are absolutely correct!! Wringers and old top load washers are the best there are.
Really? What about all that handling of the clothes.Lots of muscle work. Do ringer washer methods work with permanent press wash and wear drip dry modern clothes? Or do you have to iron afterwards. My family never did laundry the ringer washer was. None of the relatives or friends did either. I don't know of anybody using ringer washers. I have never encountered ringer washers either when visiting. The only place I have seen them with my own eyes is in museum.
Damn! U really maxed out that batch of wash water! The best setup for off gridders!
I grew up using one just like this. Mom Didn't have an automatic washer till I was 12
Fun to watch the wash process, especially with someone well experienced on one of those beautiful examples of American manufacturing, from many years ago. Gee, I thought my 1984 Maytag laundry set was old! I bought them new, never touched a screw on the washer since the day I connected it. The Maytag gas dryer finally needed a belt 3 yrs ago. Except for that, and regular cleanings, no other repairs so far. Maytag quality, before imported parts infiltrated our country. Thanks for sharing your classic Maytag. “…watch your fingers” my grandma used to say to me as I watched her use a Maytag similar to yours.
My boyfriend and I just fixed my top load washer so that I could avoid a bossy expensive computerized machine. Love the vid 😊
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.
That's so cool!
I couldn't find anything like that that I could afford when I was shopping for a way to wash my laundry about a month ago. So I was my clothes in the back yard with a wash board, a scrub brush, and an old style hand Crank wringer. For as family of five, I do a load every day to keep it from taking all day.
I actually really like it. My clothes get cleaner, and over found that since I started starting my day with actual hard work, my days are more productive. It's like I got the ball rolling and I just keep it going.
I really enjoyed this video because I also love using vintage appliance and other vintage things. Most people are interested in buying the latest in technology and I am just not into that sort of thing. I just enjoy the simple things in life.
My granny had a wringer machine. They burned up the motor. Sat there for 30 years, after the family bought a 1962 GM-
Fridgidaire. I was given the Wringer, installed that motor, and it ran for 40 years, until 2023, when I loaned it to my nephew. I got the old Fridgidaire, and I still have that one.
I have one. I love it. If it had a new power cord, I would spend the entire day doing my laundry and hanging it to dry if I could. I love my Maytag so much, that someday I hope to have the old girl repainted and the motor rebuilt. There's nothing like it
O my gosh-- your fine video raises many good topics-- I don't know where to begin, could write a very long comment. Will just say way to go! You are right👍 congratulations on your good sense (which many people seem not to have). Modern washers-- expensive, stupid front loaders, leak, stink, mold, slow, on and on. Why do people do this?!! Give me an old washer any day. Thank you 🏆🙂👍
Thank you!
I totally agree with what you said about people nowadays not knowing how to do things. About a month ago, I asked my video gaming son to remove our old kitchen counters, put in temporary plywood counters, and put in some new drywall in a few places in our kitchen. He has helped a lot over the years with various handy man things but has never done much on his own. Since then he has mentioned three times what I said to him on that day, and I know he mentioned it because it was a source of pride for him because he did it completely by himself. What I said to him was "You're on your own, figure it out." And he did. And we were both proud of him.
Believe it or not, the wash times Maytag recommended was 3 to 5 minutes for colors, 3 to 5 minutes for whites, 5 to 10 minutes for heavily soiled items like work clothes and such. Btw, see you have a harvest gold Maytag A806/ DE/DG808 in your profile picture :)
I have seen two of these a week ago! I knew one machine that ran for generations!!
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! 🌞
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! These older Maytags are awesome!
I have been wanting one of those for years! I believe they clean better!! We have a dry, arid climate where I live & I prefer to line dry anyway.
LOVE these old machines! I want one someday!
You will love it
Great video. Well spoken. I'm old enough to have at least seen a couple of these machines in my youth, so it makes me grateful to have my current machine that washes and dries a weeks worth of laundry overnight, using barely any water or electricity. Maybe sometime in my retirement, I could find enjoyment in going back to something like this, but I highly doubt it. Watch those fingers!
I wish there were still made. I love doing laundry in it.
I was raised on a wringer washer and we also had a twin rinse tub. Then we would hang the clothes to line dry even in Utah winters. I thought it was cool when my Dad bought a Kenmore Washer and dryer and save the effort. Now 60 years later I want to go back to that way of doing clothes but can't because of where I live now.
Yes, I know what you mean. They should keep electronics out of home appliances. The failure rate is high, and the boards are expensive to replace.
Loved our wringer washer. We used it outside, fill with a hose right by the clothes line. We used the rinse water to wash the next load.
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.
When I was a kid, I helped my grandmother wash clothes in this type of machine. We rinsed our clothes on a concrete style washboard. Sometimes we took clothes to the river and washed our clothes on large stones. I am grateful I grew up learning and enjoying to do things for myself.
I wish they still make this. Trust I would buy it.
This was an awesome video thanks and I agree with everyone else he used the machine properly then watching him hang his clothes afterwards. Nice man
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.
I like this video, pretty nice machine,
I've always enjoyed the personal involvement of the old washing machines. I have a modern Hoover front load automatic which is fine if you don't want it done quickly. It leaves you free o go and do something else, but the old Hotpoint twin tub was an enjoyable experience. It was quick, did a great job and was fun to use. I bought an old 1970s one a few years back from ebay and after having a small repair job 2 weeks ago I did a wash with it last week. I did my bed sheets and pillow case, then a large bath towel and 5 hand towels. the whole lot were washed, rinsed, spun dried and out on the line in 35 minutes - clean and smelling great from the old Persil soap powder I used. A real blast from the past with a happy ending too
I’ve never seen one of these before….Neat demonstration thanks!
My grandmother used hers until 07-08. the reason why was they had to haul their water since they didn't have rural water.
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 .
Nice Maytag Wringer square tup.
The only thing is your pressure knob up top needs to be engaged .
Turn it to point towards you.
Then you will get a more efficient wringing.
For delicates or button shirts leave as is.
Happy Washing .🌀👋🏽
Thank you kindly, but the wringer cap is clamped down.
@@Loadofwash
No pun on you.
I'm not sure if I'm saying this right.
But first let me say that your video is very Nice .
Washy .
The @rt of washing with textiles has been lost in America.
Not All. As your video brings laundering fun and hands on as well as getting your loads together with like colors and fabric types. And efficient for sure on water and soap. I'm and appliance enthusiast .
Since I was a very young and my aunt said holding me in her arms I would be mesmerized by the water action of agitators. Which yours is very unique in color stainless aluminum it seems.
The famous skinny pole piece with those 4 lines that Leeds to those patented massive dipped in VANES starting from the inner bottom and that line moves up med high
Creating a semi long tipped L pointed up shape Fin vane .
There first patented GYRO*FIN™ 4 . MASSIVE TIPPED UP FINS .
Which makes the water CURL HARD at the edges of the SQUARE TUB models.
As well as round tub models.
There where in a bakelite black color ...and
a red one ...and the plastic baby blue.
Last production
I heard a Tan one was presented.
That agitator as thin as the column is those VANES CAN MOVE WATER LEFT AND RIGHT AND with GOOD ROLLOVER ! with the right water level and NO OVER FILLING. That agitator was in my grandmothers one cycle Matag.
Looked small in a withe porcelain basket.
Lol. But it it was a staple in the house for over 18 yrs. Then went with a classic Wig Wag 3 cycle Kenmore.
Then the round tubs had them also.
I owned one Maytag Square tub that had the crests fully placed in silver
M A Y T A G . Letters you could see and feel.
Then they started printing the name .
Those models where produced still in
1982 -84. before the complete stop of that series production. The Amish where fans of that model especially converting them to gas powered engine
So my question to you is the top of the wringer there's a to tipped long knob up top. I was saying when you turn the knob at the ends that should swing half the turn pointed to you . And that's in full pressure mode for wringing regular cottons towels jeans t shirts and socks . Much drier then it not engaged. Is what I was saying.
So I'm not sure if where on the same place..feel me..?
But I LoooVe that you hang out clothes.
Your white line looks so Nice .
And they smell like heaven on earth .
Especially sheets . We did not use the dryer much in the summer.
Except for socks and underwear.
Sometimes maybe a couple.
There's to many to hang . Lol
So stiff towels.. jeans ..socks..
even using fabric softener for outside .
Still might have a roughness to the garments . So I transfer them to the dryer on a med to low heat for 10 mins.
And bamm there just as soft and feels perfect. The same with the others I mentioned. That's the only time we use timed dry .
And for De Wrinkling t shirts.. polo shirts..jeans.or whatever.
It is good for that. Or something is not dry enough. Automatic dry is the best .
For full efficient drying. But I think THAT THE Whole country would benefit from hanging clothes out . And not make it horrible because one hangs clothes in the city . Or making it a low class way of drying goods. I hope to see better lines and poles and nicer looking drying lines .
By manufacturers . Saves in dryer Wear...
Clothes wear... and efficient on savings gas or electric. Well I collected washers and still have a full interest in and how machines change and see the latest in wash technology. Some for better or worse. I like all machines excellent to the worst. Please check out my machines on CZcams under Paykelboy. If you like.
Thanks for listening and reading.
Perhaps.
H@ppy W@shing 🌀💦
@@Loadofwash
Hello no response...
That is disappointing.
Anyway I just want to say that the wringer was not CLAMPED DOWN for pressured wringing.
I see a lot of Maytag owners by pass the essential method of pressure wringing .
And this is on GE ..SPEED QUEENS .. KENMORE ..wringers .
There's are knobs for setting pressure.
It's hard to find manuals for these late machines. But Automatic Washer should help. A great site as well .
Peace. 👋🏽🍃
I believe the water extraction of a ringer is equivalent to 250rpm in a washing machine, modern-day machines spin around 1200rpm
You have a very soothing voice… like Mr. Rogers
Wow I sure would love to have one now. Today’s washers are JUNK!!!!
I have an old One Minute Wringer washer. It does look pretty, but I only want to use it in a pinch because things get caught a lot in the wringers including my hair. I prefer an automatic washer with low tech dials. I think what I would do is use my automatic washer as my rinse/ spin rather than the wringers at least on loads that are very filthy and I don't want to dirty up my new washing machine. It would make it go faster and safer for my hair.
I have a spin dryer, I sometimes re spin a load that's had a 1400 spin in the Bosch automatic, just to get more water out before I will sometimes use the drier, this gets the job done and concentrate on folding up and putting away, my spin dryer is always on hand, yes 2800 revs on the spin dryer 😊
I feel cleaner having watched this
I know electric dryers are so convenient but they will never compare to hung out clothes that dried in the outside air, especially sheets. It's kinda pitiful not even any country folk I know hang their clothes out anymore.
But when I get my own little spot of land that's exactly what I'm going to do.
My father was skeptical when I said I wanted a clothesline in the backyard . We live in a suburban community of perfectly manicured lawns so he was worried it wasn’t allowed . But we don’t have an HOA and our state outlawed prohibiting clotheslines .
I’ll often hold onto laundry so I can hang it all out on a nice day .
@@catherinesanchez1185 Very nice! See you know the deal. I knew you were out there. 🤣
I wish they were still available. I loved to watch my mom wash the clothes. And we used to peg our clothes out to dry. Most items would need to be ironed.
The other benefit is that they don’t have any electronics. I also would like to have a old time vehicle that you have to manually roll the windows up and down. The only thing that is electric is the alternator that produces the electricity.
I hate to burst your bubble. But we can't build all mechanical cars. Need electronic and computers for the pollution controls and abs TCS.
One more thing. I have done laundry the modern way since before I left home in the early 1970's. Dance washing machine and dryers with special cycles. Wash permanent press and dry with special cycles then hang clothes up as soon as dryers done. No ironing.Also no computers for a long time at least 1960's1970's1980'' at keast
Good concept though I wouldn't reuse the soapy water. I'm the crazy one that always does a double rinse cycle as I do not care for soap residue. I rather do smaller loads and use clean water.
Also, washing powder or liquid is better than the pods that create microplastoc residue in the water system.
Some of us just clean differently... as long as it does the job and you feel comfortably with it, then it's all cool...
Great video
I actually have the same Maytag as a backup or extremely dirty cloth
Grandmother had this in her kitchen on the farm
And the Mom - That ringer will rip your arm off !
Looks familiar. I think my aunt has that same one in her basment still sitting there
Been doen there for at least 20 years
If you want more water out.Just put them through the wringer few more times
Yes! That does help.
We used to have a Westinghouse top loader with suds saver function. It saved heaps of water and time. Why this feature is no longer available on top loaders I don’t understand.
You'll need a laundry sink adjacent to the washer to hold the saved wash water during the rinse cycle.
I don't know of any new washer with recirculating pumps for lint removal, another great idea that used to be universal.
I think I actually saw a machine like that once many years ago. I think it was in the backyard of an abandoned house. It had leaves on it. I opened the lid and it looked exactly the same as yours. If I remember right the wringer had cracks all over the rollers due to age and exposure to the elements.
Ironically around 2006 in Overton Texas I actually saw a new washer that was round and had a wringer and a lid you lifted off in an appliance store. The salesman said it was made in Mexico and that yes, some people actually preferred machines like those.
They’re simple do they require littke for repairs but also don’t use much electricity if that’s an issue .
He's right, though-my mother had an Easy Spindrier, instead of a wringer washer-she thought that it was easier to do the rinsing in the spinner tub.
Maytag is an old brand, but great video I am thinking about getting one it works better than those he washer
Long ago we had a wash board and a tub then went to a wringer washer and a rinse tub to a wringer washer to two rinse tubs and then to a portable auto washer which hooked to a sink faucet that washed and then rinsed . To today's crazy automatic washing machines that lock up and go nuts and cost a small fortune etc
Last I checked a "Wringer washer" can run anywhere from $350 to near a thousand dollars depends on condition, A worn out non-working one is even hundreds of dollars.
A guy gave me this one. It needed a lot of love though. There’s some really nice wringer washers on eBay but they’re not cheap.
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.
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@@Loadofwash thank you and be blessed
I have an Australian Simpson wringer washer, and they clean clothes better and don't use too much water.
Interesting video. Not for me though-I want one of the new LG washer dryer combos with heat pump.
I really like the concept of those. I think they’re really a game changer, but I question their reliability, with them being so new. I’m learning more about those too.
I'm loving mine. Waking up to clothes ready to fold and no more laundry day on the weekend has been a nice change.
Where can you buy one?
I agree that we’re trading quality for convenience and I don’t necessarily think that’s a good thing.
How many loads do you wash in that same water?!
3, maybe 4. They’re usually partial loads. Believe it or not, this is how the washing used to be done - with rinse tubs. lol
I think I want this over those dumb high efficiency ones they're selling now.
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.
Where can I get one?
OfferUp, Craigslist, antique stores, maybe even flea markets.
Be sure to keep kids away from the wringers. Bad personal experience that could have been much worse. Thanks grandma.
Farmers' Furniture doesn't seem to have access to that model.
Superior washing action, but I'd rather use a tumble dryer because of dust, pollen, insects, and other animal activity. Nothing nastier than finding bird droppings when you're taking clothes off the line.
I used these washer over 20 years.
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
Just look at that turnover.
They are slave machines! Try this for a family of ten. The automatic washing machine is one of the greatest human inventions.
I love the automatic washing machine, especially the older top, loaders and I agree that it is one of the greatest human inventions ever made. It IS work operating these wringer washers but like I say in the video, I don’t think that’s a bad thing. A family of 10, to me, would just mean more hands to help. It’s an opportunity to bond and spend more time with loved ones in a very simple and routine fashion, which is something else I think many of us are challenged with in our modern day lives. One thing I’ve learned about life is there is healing in rhythm and repetition, so a few hours set aside on a Saturday morning, perhaps would knock out all the laundry for the week, for everyone, while also providing an opportunity to catch up on each other’s personal lives.
On another note, today’s family of 10 washing machines are always on, day and night - whereas this task could be completed within a few hours, with a little help. 🙂
@@Loadofwash We all had to help with housework, boys and girls, and it wasn’t only washing. Housework was more than a few hours on Saturday. Thank goodness for modern appliances. You can live your fantasy, I lived this reality.
Lol, it's because it actually uses water to wash the clothes.
Shame you cant really buy these anymore? 😭
Look how well that thing agitates……I swear this world is moving forward and backwards at the same time
Im apprenticing to be an appliance repair technician. The newer machines are dumber and dumber. I couldn’t believe how little water they use and you dont have a say! It senses the load as opposed to you choosing the water level. I need to get me one of these beauties!!!
Where can you buy one?
Check on Offer Up or Craigslist. I found this one on Offer Up on a whim.