Yeah baby! Got my new 50's style laundry system. Works great! Yes, it's more work, BUT my clothes are CLEANER and FRESHER smelling than using the front loading HE machine. Wow.
I have a video of my daughter and I doing laundry together, but heck, I can't get it to upload from my iphone.... so annoying. Apparently I need iTunes pro or something... those fuckers!
To replace the bearing in the front load washer - over $300. The pump is now sounding like gravel is in there, that can't be good... and who knows how much it would be to replace THAT. Plus I have already replaced the shocks and the springs. Fuck it.
A new machine that has the ability to last (hopefully) would cost me about $800.
This Wringer Washer cost me $100. They threw in a small top loading automatic for $40. When I was explaining to the people how to wash clothes in the wringer, I mentioned that I just needed a big sink or washtub to do it. They said, "Like this?" and showed me the double antique galvanized steel sink. They didn't know what they would do with it, so they threw it in for nothing. Man, I lucked out!
So I did 7 loads of laundry yesterday. My daughter helped me for 3 of the loads, and we had such fun doing it. But what I'm also loving, is the fact that the clothes are so clean and fresh. Seriously, my son has these black t-shirts that you can't bleach for obvious reasons, but many of them had this bad smell that I tried everything to get them out. Yes, even THEY are smelling fresh. :)
Ok, attempting to upload the vid again:
