As a young lad I was fascinated by washing machines. I don’t know what prompted me to be fascinated by washing machines, but back in the day I could identify several different models of washing machines made by General Electric, Westinghouse, and Whirlpool. I recall finding Maytag washers boring for some reason.
Like most technology of the time, I find modern washing machines to be rather boring with their lights, touchscreens, and suggestions of water being spritzed on clothes.
When out and about on a trip I check the hotel laundry room for guests to see if the location is using old school washers or something a bit more modern.
This Holiday Inn Express has just one washer and dryer, and they’re made by Whirlpool. The inside looks pretty old school. It’s a shame the controls don’t have a mechanical timer. I like the clickty-clack. Whirlpool washers were push the dial to start back in the day, while most other brands were pull to start.
