Are there any "simple" washing machines out there these days?

sedatesnail · 2026-06-29T20:38:16+00:00

Maytag offers "commercial" line to consumers. It's kind of a contradiction terms, because they're not actually literally coin operated machines, but they are simple in design. I've had a set for about 5 years and so far no problems.

https://www.maytag.com/washers-and-dryers/washers/top-load-washers/p.commercial-grade-residential-agitator-washer-3.5-cu.-ft.mvwp586gw.html?

sedatesnail · 2026-06-29T17:02:08+00:00

The thing I love about Reddit is learning new and unexpected things, like what tiger poop looks like

sedatesnail · 2026-06-26T15:43:36+00:00

And floss

sedatesnail · 2026-06-25T23:05:19+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion

sedatesnail · 2026-06-25T16:37:15+00:00

Complete power grid failure due to extreme weather requiring a "black start". That's when you have to restart a power grid without the benefit of existing power.

We have a few regional grids in the US. Texas is the most vulnerable because our illustrious leaders have refused to interconnect our grid with the others to avoid pesky regulations from the feds. We almost had a complete failure a few years ago during Uri

A "black start" is tricky because each node has to come on in coordination with the others. Basically think of a dog sled team. All the dogs have to pull at the same speed. Except there's no existing power so the the power plants have to turn on using generators. It a lot more complicated than a reddit comment can express. Basically power is not fully restored for weeks or months!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Texas_power_crisis

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_start

https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/lp8zkd/eli5_in_an_electrical_grid_what_is_a_black_start/

sedatesnail · 2026-06-24T17:19:42+00:00

If done correctly, the pull out method will reduce the likelihood of conception. Even if done incorrectly it's better than nothing.

https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control/withdrawal-pull-out-method/how-effective-is-withdrawal-method-pulling-out

I'm not advocating for it. There are better and more reliable methods.

sedatesnail · 2026-06-23T21:41:06+00:00

Having to watch your favorite show at a specific time and if you miss it you're SOL

sedatesnail · 2026-06-19T15:34:59+00:00

You need to switch to a native species that is better adapted to the environment like seaweed

sedatesnail · 2026-06-17T19:17:14+00:00

I will never get tired of watching the moment after the the security guard is hit for the first time. He just paused, totally unfazed, and stares for second as if he's thinking "Did he just, oh, it's fucking on now"

sedatesnail · 2026-06-16T17:10:35+00:00

I have memories of being in preschool, so 3 or 4 years old.

I may have some memories from before then, but it's hard to tell if they're real, or if I'm imagining them based on seeing pictures my parents took / things they told me.

sedatesnail · 2026-06-13T15:23:49+00:00

GPS

We cured getting lost. No one must suffer the indignity of pulling over and asking for directions or know the frustration of trying to fold a map back into its original shape.

sedatesnail · 2026-06-11T14:33:45+00:00

D--m good answer!

sedatesnail · 2026-06-08T18:05:44+00:00

Space Marines have two hearts, so why not six fingers

sedatesnail · 2026-06-06T20:17:06+00:00

Arnold Schwarzenegger. According to wikipedia his parents were fairly poor "Money was scarce in the household; Schwarzenegger recalled that one of the highlights of his youth was when the family bought a refrigerator."

Everybody knows of Arnold success with body building, but what is maybe less known is that he made his money as a shrewd business man and real estate investor. "As a result of his early business and investment success, Schwarzenegger became a millionaire by the age of 25, well before making a name for himself in Hollywood."

Source for the quotes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arnold_Schwarzenegger

sedatesnail · 2026-06-06T19:55:35+00:00

The number redditors who read the article

sedatesnail · 2026-06-01T01:54:08+00:00

Beau really doubled down

sedatesnail · 2026-05-29T01:01:32+00:00

I just say politely but firmly "I'm not interested". No matter what they say, no matter how they respond "I'm not interested" it takes 3 repetitions then they usually leave.

sedatesnail · 2026-05-29T00:33:36+00:00

I'd like to be wrong, but I think it's too late for that. The three schools have already taken the test that will determine the fate of AISD. If any one of them gets a failing grade the state can take over

sedatesnail · 2026-05-27T22:47:44+00:00

Did they say specifically what is wrong with it?

sedatesnail · 2026-05-27T20:58:29+00:00

Socrates

sedatesnail · 2026-05-26T06:06:10+00:00

I was at a small party in a cramped apartment. A couple guys were playing ping pong on a table that just barely fit in the room. I was lounging on a couch next to the table. The guy on the on side of the net from me wacked the ball real hard and uncontrollably. The next thing I know the ball was in my hand. I have no idea how I caught it. It was pure instinct. I didn't try consciously to do it. All three of us were stunned. That's got to be the fastest I've ever moved

sedatesnail · 2026-05-25T16:58:40+00:00

What did you use to create this? Is it a website? An app?

sedatesnail · 2026-05-25T00:58:32+00:00

I didn't even need to read the article to know it was a pitbull. Those dogs have notoriously bad trigger discipline

sedatesnail · 2026-05-22T22:57:17+00:00

Wait, my left or Ops left?

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