At 11:31 AM 6/29/2009, Peter wrote: >I was surprised to see that the price premium of a semi-industrial coin-op >washer is quite low when compared with consumer washers with similar >characteristics. Can you provide the make & model of the machine that you are describing? Web links would be cool as well, if you have them handy. I assume that those are particular units aren't available to me (I'm in Canada) but it would at least let me see those units on the Web, and perhaps find something comparable. Our ancient top load washer still works well but it is getting old. I don't plan to replace it until I can't economically repair it but its convenient to have information on suitable replacements handy. Yes - I fully expect our next washing machine to be a front-loader. Thanks! dwayne PS - FWIW - I wind up fixing (or helping others fix) at least one washing machine per year - usually more. They are ALL old and all have been easy to repair. Specialized parts (pumps, clutches, transmission parts) are readily available - that really surprised me in at least a couple of cases. The only front-load machines that I have worked on have been Italian-made machines used in Dry-Cleaning businesses - huge machines. Also easy to repair! dwayne -- Dwayne Reid Trinity Electronics Systems Ltd Edmonton, AB, CANADA (780) 489-3199 voice (780) 487-6397 fax www.trinity-electronics.com Custom Electronics Design and Manufacturing -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist