back when washers were great such as this one we had a mountain house back in North Carolina that had a washer and dryer set from 1983 like this one it got the job done i was the only one who used it most of the time
Our 1983 Hotpoint (same machine as this) lasted until 2005. These machines use half a cinder block (GE part #WH1X2056) as a counterbalance to the spin cycle. Most parts are no longer made and no longer available for these machines. The only parts available new are the belt and water inlet valve. A rare piece of American appliance lore from when GE actually owned and manufactured laundry appliances before selling out the brand to China.
Why does the older washers always have that water running constantly during the wash and rinse cycle? Also why do the older washers spin while draining the water while the new ones drain first, then spin?
@@sandiegotrafficlightstrain354 it’s recirculating the water in the tub. The filter shown at the beginning goes on top of the agitator and filters out lint. The old whirlpool made washers of this era did neutral drain, these GEs and most other stuff did spin drain.
Nothing like these old GE washers. They got the job done!!
One of the best washers from the 80s to early 90s. I would be nice to see the straight vane version do a cycle. Thanks for posting this video. 💯🥳
back when washers were great such as this one we had a mountain house back in North Carolina that had a washer and dryer set from 1983 like this one it got the job done i was the only one who used it most of the time
Great machine I miss. This machine
Our 1983 Hotpoint (same machine as this) lasted until 2005. These machines use half a cinder block (GE part #WH1X2056) as a counterbalance to the spin cycle. Most parts are no longer made and no longer available for these machines. The only parts available new are the belt and water inlet valve. A rare piece of American appliance lore from when GE actually owned and manufactured laundry appliances before selling out the brand to China.
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Me too they were some good ones.
Why does the older washers always have that water running constantly during the wash and rinse cycle? Also why do the older washers spin while draining the water while the new ones drain first, then spin?
@@sandiegotrafficlightstrain354 it’s recirculating the water in the tub. The filter shown at the beginning goes on top of the agitator and filters out lint. The old whirlpool made washers of this era did neutral drain, these GEs and most other stuff did spin drain.
I'd like to hear the washer on small load size with the lid shut for asmr next time.
I don't like that loud buzzing at the end. That would scare the heck out of me if I were sleeping.
@@sandiegotrafficlightstrain354 its the optional buzzer to let you know the clothes are dry.