[Spunky]

I still have my Maytag washer/dryer I bought in 1985. I am keeping them as long as possible. It does sound like my washer transmission (I think that is what it is called) is going out though. When I had the Maytag man out to put a new heating element in my dryer he said if the transmission goes in the machine it is doubtful if they could get the part and if they could it would cost more then a new machine.

I loved doing the wash in the old wringer washers. Got the laundry done so much faster.

Have you ever noticed how all this new stuff that was to make it so much easier takes SO LONG to do? I especially notice it at the grocery store when people are checking out. Takes two to three times longer then the old cash registers.

[Jane Long]

We have my folks’ 1985 Maytag washer. Works like a charm. Does quick wash loads and cleans better than any of the newer models, that we’ve had.

[STARLIT]

It takes longer because they are tracking everything we buy. That's to stock inventory and send us coupons of the things we buy often. Even Ace Hardware does this. It has its good and bad doesn't it?