1955 Westinghouse Laundromat

Our 1955 Westinghouse Front Loading washer washing a load of five towels.
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[@grandcarriage1]

Seriously, that is the best sounding washer ever. I'd happily fall asleep to that sound every night.

[@amyhuber7876]

Me too!

[@jppurves7837]

This is the washer and dryer my mother had when I was growing up. When the dryer cycled off it chimed "How Dry I Am."

[@imperiallebaron4476]

Shame we can't travel back in time and get a bunch of these washers and bring them back to this time. Could you just imagine the demand for machines like this.

[@grandcarriage1]

My only complaint is that it just rotates in the one direction. If it switched directions every so often it’d be perfect

[@sillyhead4535]

They had style back than

[@CBF1]

@@sillyhead4535 Some of THE DAMN BEST style in appliance history. Proper architecture for appliances right there, they look like they're made for PALACES for goodness sake.

[@themaytagrepairman]

A lot of people would disagree with me, but the Westinghouse Laundromat was the best washing machine ever made.

[@xsagemasterx]

not one person has disagreed with you, not one in 11 years and counting

[@Blurain727]

If it was the 50s I would agree, but I disagree with this, I've seen better *preforming* machines in today's Era. (I know what you modern appliance haters will say next, and I will not like it!)

[@Blurain727]

@@xsagemasterx I've already ended that no comment saying "I disagree with you!" Thing, sorry.

[@Luxcarewashes888]

@@Blurain727 a fucking vestel is better shame on you lmao

[@bfsgman]

@@Blurain727 With few exceptions, most modern washing machines I've seen today are underperforming junk. Even the ones that do perform well likely won't be in service 70 years from now.

[@amyhuber7876]

You know what is so interesting about this video? I love watching it, as we had this same set when I was pre-school age; but to me the super cool part is when he opens up the door and it makes that distinctive sound. It sure brings back memories of over 50 years ago.

[@musicom67]

Pretty impressive how clean (no pun intended) they look. No 'soap gunk' or drum noises... Great to see what they look like 'in color' from those old Betty Furness Westinghouse commercials we've all seen here on KZbin....

[@sethbower11]

That Washing machine is beautiful!

[@BUBBLESPOGO]

Yes. It looks like it has a nice large tub with plenty of room to wash clothes clean.

[@MisterBrownJack]

I do really like these retro styled machines at the same time they do remind me of the Hoover Keymatics from the early 60s at the same time it also has a bit of a slanted front aswell on them

[@deview123]

Those were great machines. My mother had those that she bought brand new in 1955. They were very durable machines. Especially the washer. I could remember her washing small throw rugs in it, and then there were no vibration sensors in it. But it handled any type of load. The washer lasted over 25 years, and the only thing that was wrong, was the gasket between the door and drum went bad and there was no longer a replacement. Glad to see you restored such great machines. lots of luck with them.

[@amyhuber4982]

We had this set when I was a kid, so did my Grandmother, who lived across the street. I used to sit for hours and watch the suds. Oh how I wish I had a set of these now, I miss those days, so relaxing.

[@themaytagrepairman]

"You can be sure......if it's Westinghouse"!

[@Morganw233]

I recognize that stunning kitchen from the TLC series "my strange addiction" that house and everything in it is simply divine!

[@amyhuber549]

What was the addiction?

[@rdmatos17]

Collecting vintage appliances. Their basement had dozens of vintage laundry pairs all in pristine condition. They also have a beautiful 1950s pink kitchen aid dishwasher with a glass window in the door. It’s actually across from the washer and dryer in this video (behind the videographer.)

[@websurfin9575]

When washers had WATER in them!

[@soap1919jt]

Gotta love that retro! Amazing that these appliances still exist ... and work!

[@Blurain727]

BUT, these appliances get even more rare as time goes on to the point where these will be wiped off the face of the earth.

[@johntaylorjr4344]

@@Blurain727: I don't think so. There will always be a love for retro appliances.

[@amyhuber7876]

When I was a child, we had this same set, so did my Grandma (who lived across the street). I would love to see a video of an entire wash cycle. I can remember sitting in my little chair in front of that washer for hours, mesmerized by the bubble.

[@amyhuber7876]

@Albert Carello my family used "Dash." My Grandma used "Amway" laundry detergent.

[@amyhuber7876]

@Albert Carello I know that Amway is still in business, but I'm unsure if they still make their HD detergent. I live in Michigan, and Amway is actually located in Ada, MI, which is like 45 minutes from me.

[@amyhuber7876]

@Albert Carello www.amway.com/en_US/Shop/Home/Laundry/Detergents/Amway-Home%26trade%3B-SA8%26trade%3B-Powder-Laundry-Detergent-%28ORDER-LIMIT-5%29/p/109849

[@firstaid4film]

Oh look it washes with real water, imagine that!

[@latui7350]

This is quieter than most modern models...

[@latui7350]

***** I'm sorry but I do not know. :( This is a freakin' awesome machine though.

[@doctorfeinstone6524]

It is most definitely not quieter as modern washers are practically silent

[@ivankirola2707]

@@doctorfeinstone6524 lol

[@Raidenthunder925]

Now I wish I had one because they are just AMAZING, and the way the door acts as a scale LOVE IT :D

[@02chevyguy]

I can see the clothes getting clean in a washer like this. None of this "low water" and "economy" nonsense like we have today.

[@Blurain727]

And comments like these are why I just simply can't truly like these machines. Thanks alot toxic washer community that is full of people that love love love LOVE to bash the absolute motherf**king f**k out of any modern appliance of any kind ever made except SQ, and they would be addicted to cherishing every vintage appliance ever made! Maybe I was better off not thinking about joining this d*med community!

[@dannyestes8984]

It would nice to go back to those good ole days.

[@pamalford8319]

My Grandmother had a washer like this one. Fast forward 20 years and I bought a top-loading Westinghouse washer. It was still working when I sold it in 1992.

[@soap1919jt]

And the Westinghouses always revolved in one direction instead of both directions like most other front loaders.

[@jkalin196511]

AWESOME! Washer Robert.

[@GEMINITREKKER]

Cool Machines! Must be a restore. There are a few old TV ads for these machines. They probably get clothes cleaner than todays machines!

[@log05mus]

Always enjoy your video, Robert........Just amazing this restoration Pair.....HTH or 1972 LKdishwash

[@qeelevators2960]

Beautiful!

[@aceXXXIII]

...my grandmother had a pair of pink salt & pepper shakers that were shaped just like this w&d. They could have been an advertising gimmick.

[@johntaylorjr4344]

With HE detergent, I presume. Glad to see that some of the gems still exist and operate.

[@albertcarello619]

@johntaylo...: I hope TIDE HE TURBO DETERGENT IS being used or is PERSIL being used??

[@grandcarriage1]

Completely dying of coolness. It must be able to handle a pretty good load. I used a friend's modern front loader and 5 towels filled it to the brim.

[@MrLehnerd]

Oh my i seen one like that in a nieghbors house runnin in acworth Ga few days ago......look like brand new n runnin......

[@jeromedavis8575]

I'd like to see a full cycle if you still have it.

[@amyhuber7876]

Please, me too!

[@peugteobike]

these are a rare find

[@themaytagrepairman]

Look Ma, a washing machine with water in it.

[@georgehewett6243]

I believe ours was a 1953 model in my childhood days. I thought they were cool looking machines. The one thing I don't like about the newer laundry equipment, at least with my GE machine, is that it takes over an hour to wash one load. I also don't like the fact that the newer machines don't seem to have lint filters. In my newer GE, the colored garments come out with all sorts of soap powder residue and lint and that never happened in our trusty old '53 Westinghouse. It didn't even happen in the 1965 Westinghouse we had later.

[@uptoolate2793]

Hotter softened water ;) will probably fix that.

[@georgehewett6243]

@@uptoolate2793 Thank you. I admit I use cold water now to try to keep the already too-high power bill down. Maybe I should start adding the Borax powder to the detergent dispenser again. I stopped adding the Borax because it wasn’t mixing well; the water flows through the detergent dispenser as it flows into the tub and the water was causing the Borax to cake instead of mix with the detergent.

[@Merker33]

ompliments; excellent vid of these great washers :)

[@blueandwhite363]

If i was to buy a front load washer, it would be this machine. Modern front loading machines will not clean like this.

[@blueandwhite363]

This vintage washer is the best, according to my research.

[@davenwin1973]

That is true on newer washers with the water level set by the government. I had to hack my LG, just so it would use enough waster, close to what this washer uses. I'm glad my washer tub is at a slant, so I could get the water level just below the door level. I don't know if I could do that on the newer Frigidaire, Whirlpool, & Maytag washers, since they're exactly at a 90º, & the door opening is nearly as wide as the drum itself.

[@luisreyes1963]

Westinghouse certainly made a quality washing machine back then.

[@Thompsonnw]

The vintage washers was the blue print for modern front loading washers.

[@fargeeks]

oh my gosh WATER!!

[@haroldfannin9554]

Ok folks,you want a dependable front load washer and dryer?? Here it is!! A little servicing every couple of years and they'll run forever!!

[@Blurain727]

But good luck actually finding them, also nothing lasts forever.

[@jean-claudeduval]

my best friend family had a set exactly like that, we were jalous . They had MONEY. we had a lowly Kelvinator that was shaking the entire house and was always broken.

[@albertcarello619]

@jean-claudeduval: Kelvinator Washers were somewhat troublesome having a mediocre repair record according to Consumer Reports years ago.

[@Mackenzie.Faulkner]

It’s so cute 🥰

[@petermaz701]

I locked my cousin in the dryer when we were playing. Thank god it was not plugged in or she might not be with us now.

[@ronshimek1043]

I loved this set so much l did some art work

[@cjpwolf2436]

We need to this washer to make a comeback but I highly doubt it would happen.

[@sharipuckett6923]

Bill, I was just wondering if you still had this set today. Do you? It is a very nice looking set for 1955.

[@kimknochel2730]

I acquired this set about 15 years ago they're still in use the dryer gets a little hot for me but there's nothing like that laundromat

[@HooverA3060]

Hi Robert! These have got to be my favourite USA washing machines, very similar in design to our uK Hoover Keymatic slant front, but of course much better! How fast do the Westinghouse Laundromat's spin? I'm guessing about 380-400? Thank you! :)

[@stantwice9564]

400 is max

[@rustytompson2446]

Where can a person buy vintage clothes washers like this ???

[@cacarotocacimbinha2905]

Very good

[@nikolt2000]

i know one switch is for the medium high or low load, but what is the other, is it a time where when it gets to 0 the machine stops, or is it for temperature?

[@harrykargenian4887]

I was a little kid back then, but I believe the second dial would be the entire sequence of the cycle--wash, spin, rinse, spin, etc; spread out over the dial that turns every minute or so. A completed cycle would equal pretty close to one full turn of the dial. (We used to have a Westinghouse front loader at home).

[@ApolosaCakau]

And all that sand just disappear

[@stepheneg]

I have come across a 1955 Westinghouse Laundromat pair in excellent condition. In the basement of an old lady's home. How can I contact someone to rescue this pair before it is junked? Located in Salt Lake City. Thanks.

[@amyhuber7876]

Lets hope someone rescued them by now.

[@martinbirdwell7986]

I noticed it has the scale on it

[@jkalin196511]

Robert, are they that quiet in real-time?

[@500catg]

Where do you even get these washers?

[@xsagemasterx]

greese lighting !!

[@GeekBoy03]

Does the dryer play "how dry I am"....hick?

[@amyhuber549]

I was wondering the same thing. I swear my Grandmother had this set, and hers did!

[@101Volts]

@@amyhuber549 That was a 1 year only option, and correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't that only for the 56 models?

[@amyhuber7876]

@@101Volts I'm not sure, but I remember my grandma's playing that. It was so cool to sit on the floor in her laundry room, and watch them on Mondays. I live in her house now, laundry room, washer and dryer are still in the same place, but lord I wish I still had that washer and dryer!

[@patcola7335]

These were nice machines but they didn't clean as well as the best top loaders of the time. Funny how the tables have turned, and yet the mechanical action is the same.

[@loucrappi5869]

I want that

[@jpetey941]

Are they for sale??

[@jessetovarsr.7909]

I have a washer and dryer for sale. same as shown in video. washer and dryer set in good condition.

[@Og-Judy]

Wow. 3 minutes watching a washing machine🙄

[@user-it7mf1xd8w]

That laundromat horrible and shit...

[@ivankirola2707]

No it is not. Samsung makes worst washers in the world.