The True Meaning of Christmas by Linus

On this day of Jesus' birth.

I wish everyone a Merry Christmas!

Ev

A Heck of A Nice Guy but nowhere near as nice as Jesus!

 

Speed Queen & Huebsch Manuafacturing Dates

 

All manufacturers include a date code on their machine id tags so you know how old the machines are. All companies have their "legacy" systems that don't follow the current system, however if you have an Alliance branded washer or dryer from the last 10-20 years you should be able to use this system for Huebsch, Speed Queen, and other Alliance brands.

Look for an ID sticker on the inside of the door, somewhere around the rim of the door on the front panel, top of the washer or dryer cabinet, or on the upper back of the machine.. 

In just about every case, the serial number will be 10 numeric digits. When you have identified the serial number, you can use the following to decode the information: 
A. first two digits of the serial number indicate the year of manufacture 
B. third and fourth digits are the month of manufacture

The machine above was make in May of 2013

This washer was made in February of 2023

This was made in February 2019

I hope this helps.

Ev

A Heck of A Nice Guy

Lint Switch Switch

 If you have a dryer where the lint switch error keeps popping up even though the lint drawer is closed you might have a broken lint drawer switch.
There are lots of different types of lint drawer switches.
Some are magnetic and the outside front cover of the lint drawer makes a connection and shuts the switch allowing the dryer to start. A lot of lint switches are a push buttons that get pushed inside their holder when the lint drawer is slid inside the cabinet and a diagonal piece of metal or plastic attached to the lint drawer pushes the button in to start the dryer. In the example posted here the lint switch is a metal strip that when pushed backwards closes a button switch and that allows the dryer to start.

How do you change these switches?
Lets show the metal strip version commonly found on ADC and Maytag dryers:

On the screen you will see a rotating message saying something akin to "Lint Access Open."

This what this kind of switch looks like. It is usually attached to the side of the lint drawer about 6-8 inches from the front of the lint drawer. Sometimes it is in the back of the lint drawer and you access it via the back panel of the dryer cabinet.
It is a metal strip attached to a button switch and when the strip is pushed backwards by the lint drawer it presses the button and closes the circuit. The switch has a positive and negative lead.

This what the switch looks like when it is installed.
Below are pictures of a new switch and a broken switch.

To change the switch:
1. take out the lint drawer
2. wipe off any lint from the sides of the walls where the lint drawer is kept and locate two screws/bolts  like these.
They are usually phillips head bolts but not always

3. locate the bolts and nuts on the opposite side of the lint drawer that are holding the switch assembly in place
(see bolt coming through panel in foreground with no nut on it in the picture above)

4. use a screwdriver and or pliers (or both) to remove the nuts and get the protective panel off of the switch the whole assembly should come loose

5. remove the positive and negative leads from the upper and lower blade connection of the switch

6. use a screwdriver and or pliers (or both) to remove the nuts and get the protective panel off of the switch

7.  unfasten the screws until the switch comes out (it doesn't take much)

8. install new switch inside protective switch cover and reverse the process described above. Make sure the switch is installed so when the lint drawer is closed the metal strip pushes the button and closes the circuit allowing the dryer to start

9. tighten nuts and/or any screws to fasten the switch cover back to the lint drawer

10. re-install lint drawer and test

Once you do this repair once it should only take you about 15 minutes to do it the next time.

Ev

A Heck of A Nice Guy

True Hot Fill Update

 

I did a video some time ago about how to turn off the energy saver setting on Huebsch and Speed Queen top load washers:
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There is an update regarding this. See video above.
Ev
A Heck of A Nice Guy

LG Titan Special

  

Get big load performance and reliability with LG Titan Pro commercial washers – now just $1,899 each!*

30lb XL Capacity — Extra-large 5.2 cu. ft. capacity handles towels, blankets, and other items with ease. Lower Operating Cost — LG Titan Pro commercial washers are designed for long life and fewer repairs. Inverter Direct Drive — Directly attached to the motor, making it durable and reliable for years to come. Top-Mounted Soap Dispenser — Prevents detergent from spilling down the front of the machine. Special Bonus Offer Save $50 on the matching LG commercial dryer.

Saying Thank You 2 Examples

Saying Thank You to your clients, customers, and employees is extremely important. It conveys appreciation and sincerity and too many times we forget to say those two little words. That is why I sign all of my emails with "Thank You."

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It is also important to recognize individuals that make great contributions to your organization. Recently the company I currently work for did two very nice recognition moments that I want to highlight and thank them for.

The first is the surprise retirement party for Al one of the longer term technicians.
A good man who always tried his best and was upfront with customers.
A fountain of knowledge that is the kind of mentor you would want to train your newly hired techs. 

The second is the surprise trip the company put together for the sales staff to go to Epcot for a day.
A complete surprise and very appreciated by the group.
Maybe you can't send your staff on trips all the time, but don't forget a pat on the back, thank you card, or even a cake can go a long way to keep your employees happy and productive.

Thank you for reading this and the rest of my articles!

Ev
A Heck of A Nice Guy

Maytag Toploader Promotion

 

Change Price Alliance Brand Washers

 I've done videos on how to change prices on Huebsch and Speed Queen washers.
This video uses a Speed Queen model but is more geared towards general programming on all Alliance brand older washers using a similar interface.
Ev
A Heck of A Nice Guy

Presso Joins Forces with WASH Multifamily

 This is an article reprinted from laundrybizcenter
Ev

Presso Joins Forces with WASH Multifamily

2024-11-08laundrybizcenter

Presso® has announced a collaboration with WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems, LLC. The strategic collaboration will bring the Presso® machine to WASH’s current customers at certain WASH Laundry Route Services locations. Presso® engineers on-demand technology offering a fast and eco-friendly solution that presses and refreshes garments in as little as five minutes. WASH is a leading laundry route operator, providing service to multifamily properties & hotels.

CEO at Presso, Nishant Jain, and President at WASH, Andrés De Armas, sign a landmark partnership to launch the PRESSO Machines Nationwide.

“WASH has always been committed to delivering a world-class common-area laundry experience to our clients and residents. A major part of that commitment is introducing new products and technologies that have the potential to dramatically improve the laundry experience,” explains Andrés De Armas, President at WASH. “Our collaboration with Presso offers our clients an early look at a potentially game-changing solution for garment care while giving WASH a terrific addition to our portfolio of offerings.”

The Presso® machine uses pressurized steam and all-natural revitalization sprays to effectively press, eliminate odors, and air dry in 5 minutes. It delivers far superior results than a traditional iron and reduces the need for time-consuming and costly trips to the dry cleaners. Laundry rooms will become a one-stop-shop, adding value for property managers and residents alike. 

“We’re ecstatic to collaborate with a forward-thinking company like WASH,” says Nishant Jain, CEO at Presso®. “Together, we’re introducing a cutting-edge clothing care option with convenience and environmental mindfulness at the core. WASH is an industry powerhouse that values innovation and the customer experience as much as we do, so we know this is just the beginning.”

Presso machine provides an eco-friendly and convenient alternative to traditional dry-cleaning and manual ironing.

The Presso® machine brings immediate benefits for both WASH properties and end-users:

• Enhanced Property Value: Elevates the appeal of participating properties with a modern and unique amenity.
• Cost-Effective Garment Care: Provides a budget-friendly alternative to manual ironing and routine dry cleaning, offering cost savings for users while generating additional revenue opportunities for properties.
• Clothes-Friendly: Gentle on seams, fibers, and colors—no toxic chemicals, no agitation, and no harsh heat.
• User-Friendly: Intuitive audio and visual guides make achieving professional-level results easy, even for first-time users.

Jon Gershman, Strategic Advisor to Presso®, expressed his excitement about the collaboration:

“The unmatched value that Presso® delivers to laundry rooms is evident, and we’re excited to bridge the gap in this market. This marks a pivotal moment for the growth of the Presso® brand as we harness WASH’s robust infrastructure and extensive deployment capabilities to expand our reach and impact.”

Learn more about how Presso® is revolutionizing garment care and how to reserve your Presso machine.

About PRESSO®

Changing Price Speed Queen EA or E28 Models

If you have a Speed Queen top load washer that is an older model EA or E28 models
Ev
A Heck of A Nice Guy

Hubie King: An Arlington Story

 

It is one of the most awe inspiring sites you’ll ever see. As you cross the hill all you see in front of you is a sea of white grave markers going up down to the bottom of the hill and up the next hill as far as the eye can see. This is Arlington National Cemetery. Among those grave markers you will find presidents, generals, astronauts, and other famous VIPs from our nations history. Those graves represent a small percentage because the vast majority are just ordinary soldiers. Men and women who went to war to defend our country and the freedoms it represents. We have all witnessed a military honors funeral. They are all moving and all are patriotic and richly deserved by those who receive them. To experience the same ceremony in our nations cemetery is truly all inspiring and humbling.

 It starts at the family center at the top of the hill. An honor guard, in this case the Air Force honor guard, carries the coffin out of the family center building.  The American flag draped casket is placed on a horse drawn gun carriage. If the veteran was cremated there is a coffin that the urn fits inside. 

The color guard form up and take position at the head of the column. Behind the color guard is the Air Force band. Marching orders are given and the color guard and band lead the procession through a small section of left and right turns as you circle the family center and begin to start down hill.

Air Force officers ride on the horses pulling the carriage. Riding behind the carriage in the first car is my sister, her brother and sister in law, and her grandkids. I was in the second car. 

As you leave the family center the road curves to the right and you go around a small patch of grass that has some graves inside of it.  Standing at the head of one of the graves was a gentleman in a VFW hat that had Korean War on it. He was holding his hands and head bowed in prayer and when he saw the flag draped coffin go past he turned to face the coffin and did the sign of the cross in a prayer. He did not know my brother-in-law, but said a prayer for him all the same.

 

 Leaving that little traffic circle at the top of the hill you go start to go down a beautiful winding road through the trees. During the spring, summer, and fall this drive is splendid with colors. This ceremony took place in March so there were not the colors but the beauty of the wood
and the sun and sky shining through them more than made up for the lack of color.
 

You go up a small rise, and then drop over the crest of the hill. As you go down the crest of the hill your vision is full of this field of white grave markers. It covers your perspective from every angle, even your peripheral vision. It is hard not to get a lump in your throat when you see the vastness of these grave markers stretched before you. As you drive down the hill the band in front is playing a selection of patriotic songs and those celebrating the Air Force.

As we drive down the road there is a family of four that is visiting one of the graves. The parents are clearly standing and paying their respects while the two younger children are running around and playing as kids do. The kids could not be more than six or seven years old. As our caravan approached, the parents gathered the little boy and little girl in front of them and when the gun carriage with the casket approached the parents covered their hearts with their hand the two little kids did the same. Then the little boy took his hand and saluted the coffin. Much the same as John F. Kennedy Junior did when his dad's casket passed him during the funeral for the president. They did not know my brother-in-law, however they honored him just the same.

Towards the bottom of the hill you have to turn to the right and go up a small rise to get to the gravesite. We turned right for the procession to stop at the gravesite. Standing on the road  at the corner there were two men, probably about the age of Desert Storm veterans, wearing "chocolate chip" desert camo  and their service hats. They moved to the side so as to not block the procession and snapped to attention and gave the casket a salute as it passed in front of them. They did not know my brother-in-law, but they honored him all the same. 

Arriving at the gravesite the honor guard and band go to the left while the family heads to the right. Behind the family cars game the dignitaries and people who are speaking. An honor guard removes the box/urn of my brother-in-law's ashes from the carriage while fellow officers salute. They then joined the rest of the honor guard that acted as pallbearers and they proceeded to the gravesite. 

 

The urn (or casket if not cremated) is placed on a stand above the grave and the honor guard unfold and stretch an American flag over the deceased. 

 

 When everyone was assembled the band played a short song, I’m sorry I don’t remember what it was, and a list of my brother-in-law‘s accomplishments were read. This included several combat missions over Vietnam and winning the Distinguished Flying Cross. There were some kind words spoken by members of the Air Force and friends and family. When they were finished the 21 gun salute shots echoed across the hills and graves.

 

The Air Force band played one more time. There were some closing remarks and the honor guard folded the flag over my brother-in-laws grave. They presented the flag to my sister in honor of a grateful nation. The presenting officer gave the flag and my sister a final salute. The military dignitaries and guests came over to my sister and her family and offered their condolences. 

 

 

 

Arlington lies in the flight path of one of the Washington DC airports. During the whole service airliners were flying over. Some of us thought that was a nice touch since my brother-in-law was a pilot. My sister joked that he would have made some joke about why couldn't they bury him under the flight line for the fighter jets since that is what he flew.   

As the dignitaries moved on to their cars, the band and honor guard began to march away in formation to go back to their bus that was waiting for them down the road.

After the honor guard filed out and people were leaving the gravesite I noticed that one member of the honor guard stepped forward and saluted the casket. He stood there and held at salute for five minutes. 

I don’t know how many other people paid attention to him however it was what I felt was an extremely significant symbol of respect.

He was not distracted by anything or anybody and no one approached him. At the end of that five minutes he ended his salute did a sharp about face and quietly walked off down the road by himself. He did not remove his cap or act in anyway like his job was finished. He just silently marched down the road. I watched him go. The road was empty of people. The other band members and honor guard were already on the bus. He was the last one to the bus. At the doorway he paused. Turned and looked back at were we were gathered, removed his hat and got on the bus. He didn't know my brother-in-law. I don't know if he was ordered to perform the final salute, volunteered to do it, or that was the role he was chosen to play in the ceremony. No matter the answer, it was the final look he gave towards my brother-in-law that I felt honored him all the same.

Arlington National Cemetery is a powerful and humbling place. It melts the hardest of hearts and makes the most stoic shed tears. Thanking these ordinary men and women that gave their all to defend our nation and the freedoms we enjoy seems like not enough of an action when you stand among them. Yet a simple thank you is more than what many of these individuals ever expected. To have a member of my family among lying among them is an honor I can't quite find words for.

To all the veterans that served. All those that came home, and those that didn't; I just want to say THANK YOU.

Ev

Hubert G. King, Jr. Obituary

Hubert Graham King, Jr. (Age 79)

Of Annandale, VA passed away December 8, 2012, peacefully, at home. He is survived by his wife, sister; three children; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.