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The Crosley washing machine is an American-made machine that comes in several convenient models.

Why Buy Crosley?

There are several good reasons to buy a washing machine designed by Crosley. One is that it comes with a one-year warranty, which is not the case for many machines. It also comes in several different sizes and capacities to meet the needs of different households. And the Crosley can take both Crosley and Maytag parts, making it one of the easiest and most convenient machines to repair if it should ever need it.

Short History of Crosley

The Crosley Company was begun in the 1920’s with the introduction of the Crosley radio. In 1939, the introduction of a compact racing car by Powel Crosley Jr. at the Indianapolis 500 marked the Crosley Company’s foray into the automotive industry. From that time on, while the Crosley Company continued to make cars up through the 1950’s, it also manufactured other appliances such as dishwashers, refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, and other kitchen appliances. In the memory of many, the Crosley company is best known for it sponsorship of Crosley Stadium in Cincinnati, home to the major league team, the Cincinnati Redlegs, and for Powel, Jr.’s ownership of management of that famous team.

Common Features

Most washing machine by Crosley has four or five wash presets, depending on the model. It uses about 7.9 gallons of water per cycle, though that number can vary depending on model of washer, size of laundry load, and temperature of water used. All her washing machines employ quiet operation, which means that they are not too loud to be run while other activities are going on, and they all employ child safety features to ensure that children are not trapped within the barrel of the machines.

Performance/Ratings

Many of those who wrote in with comments were well pleased with their purchase. Many people wrote in with positive comments about the compact top-loading washer that fits into tight spaces; it does everything a full-size washing machine will do. Feedback seems to indicate that the general performance of the Crosley exceeds expectations in most cases. Some sites that have complaints or questions about Crosley washing machines indicate that the automatic water sensors do not work, and the machine has been known to overflow. Others have reported trouble with the belts, excess lint, or with the spin cycle.

Popular Models

Cosley washing machine comes in five different models. There are two top loading kinds, one that is full-sized and one that is a compact 27 inches or 3.2 cubic feet. There are also two front-loading kinds, which are only different in that they hold different amounts of clothing—one 6 pounds and one 5 pounds. Finally, there is the front-load All-in-One combination washer and dryer, which has a capacity of over 11 pounds. Each of these models comes with a one year warranty and is only available in white.

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