washing machines

The Washer Appliance As An Instrument Of Social Change

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Studies by sociologists and historians of science have pointed out that many of the great social upheavals such as women joining the work force were due to the increasing availability of home appliances. Women spent almost 60 hours a week doing chores but that number dropped to less than 18, in 1900 and 1975 respectively.

Keeping Your Washing Machine In Good Condition

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When you buy a washing machine you want to know that it is going to last a long time. You don’t want to spend hundreds on a new one every two or three years so the life time of a machine is a big factor when choosing. Most washing machine lifespans are around 4-8 years according to those who make them – but this varies largely on how you maintain yours.