I keep an old (ca. 1966) Maytag which is easily rebuildable with parts still available. I have replaced the motor, bushings, seals and even had to braze shut a small hole where the tub had rusted through. That sucker gets things clean. If I can pay for the water and electricity I am going to use it.
I sold my deceased mom's circa 1964 Maytag Wringer Washer about 10 years ago, it was in virtually perfect original condition. I wish I kept it, but at least I got $250 for it. I think she had only used it 4 years before she got an automatic washer.
It's like driving older cars. No computers recording systems, insane bumpers, airbag systems, emission crap, or any of the government mandated crap that makes newer cars impossible to work on.
The 1968 Automatic Washer she had lasted to 2010 before it broke. 42 years without repair.
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