Mom was always ahead of the curve. In the 50's when many folks still used wringer/washers, she had a two drum type. The larger one had a agitator (non-political) for washing and a smaller drum to spin-dry. I helped her transfer clothes from one to the other. The washer was controlled with two long levers which engaged clutches, I believe. Dad was regularly repairing it.
In 1963 she got a monstrous, front-loading, Phillips washer/dryer combo. It was problematic, with several warranty visits. After a couple years Dad pulled the three speed, solenoid shifted, transmission to replace some gears. The gear case resembled a Harley tranny. I still have a gallon can with some "R&O" oil left over from refilling it.
In 1971 she special ordered a Westinghouse front-loading washing machine and separate gas dryer. Manufacturers may have abandon all-in-one machines by then. That early front-loading Westinghouse didn't have a transmission per. se. it used large solenoids to engage pulleys & belts for high speed spin. Now it's entirely electronic direct drive. It's been awhile since I've had a flash-back like this.
In 1963 she got a monstrous, front-loading, Phillips washer/dryer combo. It was problematic, with several warranty visits. After a couple years Dad pulled the three speed, solenoid shifted, transmission to replace some gears. The gear case resembled a Harley tranny. I still have a gallon can with some "R&O" oil left over from refilling it.
In 1971 she special ordered a Westinghouse front-loading washing machine and separate gas dryer. Manufacturers may have abandon all-in-one machines by then. That early front-loading Westinghouse didn't have a transmission per. se. it used large solenoids to engage pulleys & belts for high speed spin. Now it's entirely electronic direct drive. It's been awhile since I've had a flash-back like this.
