Boy I'll tell you for a washer that is 52 years old, this machine just glides through it's cycle as if it were delivered new yesterday!!! What a great find Tallboy, can't wait for the next video!!!
It was only used occasionally for it's first 36 years because it was owned by a collector. The second owner was single and only did 1-2 loads a week from 2004 til a month ago so it's never been exposed to heavy use ever.
Washing machine design and technology reached its pinnacle about 30 years ago. What is produced today is very much a disposable, dumbed-down version with greater focus on bluetooth connectability, silly tunes, energy and water stars. Washers used to have better wash programs, washed as well as anything we have today, but rinsed way better and could be repaired. Programs were flexible and they made more sense. Not to mention that older appliances are actually really beautiful. One can tell that they were designed with pride, not only economics in mind.
Wow looks fantastic, very well kept. Imagine the design engineers that came up with these. The top control panel changed yearly on these models, so much thought and quality. Just love these vintage beauties.
The original owner was a collector and bought it new. Because he had multiple machines it never got a lot of use until he sold it to the person I bought it from in 2004. It then did 1-2 loads per week until recently so it really is a low mileage machine.
Parts diagrams show it originally had a scrubber agitator cap with a detergent measuring cup. The scrubber is a rubber overlay on the agitator cap that has nubs on top for hand-scrubbing stains, and would have been the same gold color as the agitator. It's not unusual that the scrubber deteriorates, and was taken off at some point leaving the black cap exposed.
Ok that makes sense. The only other machine of this model I have seen on You Tube had the same black cap so I thought that was the way it came even though the black cap on a gold agitator looks odd. Do you have a link to a parts diagram for this machine? I was trying to look up what belt it needs and no parts websites list a belt for it.
@@tallboyyyy SearsPartsDirect.com still has diagrams for (most, not all) older models. The belt is not tagged for some reason but I remember the P/N is 95405 (or WP95405) from working on them years ago. There were two belts for full-size WP/KM belt-drive machines ... this notched v-belt, and a thinner, non-notched belt used on the QuietPak design. Some compact models used a different ribbed belt. Replacement pumps for a while came with two pulleys, one for the ribbed belt and one for the standard notched belt. One of my aunts had a late 60s Kenmore 800 that had a scrubber cap but they removed it upon years of deterioration. The cap beneath was white plastic. Perhaps a change in vendors or material switched to black at some point or on some models.
@@DADoESofTX That was the part number I came up with when I did a generic google search for "belt for vintage whirlpool washers". The result said it was the most common belt for older Whirlpool/Kenmore washers. I'm going to look and see if there are any readable numbers on the belt that is on the machine just to make sure. I'm not really expecting there to be any but you never know. Also going to check if it has notches or not.
Wonderful washer my grandmother had a similar washer-but older. Loved watching it work as a child. This washer would be far better than the VMW washer I have now. HORRIBLE machine!
Unfortunately the days of manufacturers making quality and design their #1 priority are long gone. Build them fast and cheap and when they break make the replacement parts so expensive people will opt for buying a new machine instead of fixing the old one.
It sure doesn't sing when it runs like the ones I used to fix. It didn't start properly either. You need to spend some time servicing the transmission!
Compare that heavily built Kenmore washer to the new PLASTIC-JUNK Kenmore washers that Whirlpool now manufactures with the Kenmore name-brand on them! NO comparison!
Whirlpool used to make the Kenmore laundry product. After 2017 they had a parting of the way. Most of the top-loading models are still made by Whirlpool. LG, Electrolux, Samsung, and GE make certain Kenmore models. You have to check the model number to know for sure. Most of the Sears and Kmart stores have closed and other retailers are now selling Kenmore appliances.
Washing Machines that were made in this era are the best, please bring these washers back PLEASE!
Boy I'll tell you for a washer that is 52 years old, this machine just glides through it's cycle as if it were delivered new yesterday!!! What a great find Tallboy, can't wait for the next video!!!
It was only used occasionally for it's first 36 years because it was owned by a collector. The second owner was single and only did 1-2 loads a week from 2004 til a month ago so it's never been exposed to heavy use ever.
You really kept that washer in the best condition possible!!! It’s amazing how my generation can’t have things as good as this unless we’re lucky.
Washing machine design and technology reached its pinnacle about 30 years ago. What is produced today is very much a disposable, dumbed-down version with greater focus on bluetooth connectability, silly tunes, energy and water stars. Washers used to have better wash programs, washed as well as anything we have today, but rinsed way better and could be repaired. Programs were flexible and they made more sense. Not to mention that older appliances are actually really beautiful. One can tell that they were designed with pride, not only economics in mind.
Wow looks fantastic, very well kept. Imagine the design engineers that came up with these. The top control panel changed yearly on these models, so much thought and quality. Just love these vintage beauties.
The original owner was a collector and bought it new. Because he had multiple machines it never got a lot of use until he sold it to the person I bought it from in 2004. It then did 1-2 loads per week until recently so it really is a low mileage machine.
@@tallboyyyy WOW!! I wish I had a set like this in avocado green!!
FABULOUS!!!!!!
Those machines were the true champions in the art of washing clothes.
Tall Boy- You make the best videos of old washing machines from the 1960's and 1970's!! I like that about you!
Thanks Shari and thanks for watching.
Where are you from?
@@sharipuckett4694 I live in New Hampshire. I'm not getting any more specific than that.
The recessed lid handle really compleetes the vintage design of this beauty.
Built like TANKS!
Parts diagrams show it originally had a scrubber agitator cap with a detergent measuring cup. The scrubber is a rubber overlay on the agitator cap that has nubs on top for hand-scrubbing stains, and would have been the same gold color as the agitator. It's not unusual that the scrubber deteriorates, and was taken off at some point leaving the black cap exposed.
Ok that makes sense. The only other machine of this model I have seen on You Tube had the same black cap so I thought that was the way it came even though the black cap on a gold agitator looks odd. Do you have a link to a parts diagram for this machine? I was trying to look up what belt it needs and no parts websites list a belt for it.
@@tallboyyyy SearsPartsDirect.com still has diagrams for (most, not all) older models. The belt is not tagged for some reason but I remember the P/N is 95405 (or WP95405) from working on them years ago. There were two belts for full-size WP/KM belt-drive machines ... this notched v-belt, and a thinner, non-notched belt used on the QuietPak design. Some compact models used a different ribbed belt. Replacement pumps for a while came with two pulleys, one for the ribbed belt and one for the standard notched belt.
One of my aunts had a late 60s Kenmore 800 that had a scrubber cap but they removed it upon years of deterioration. The cap beneath was white plastic. Perhaps a change in vendors or material switched to black at some point or on some models.
@@DADoESofTX That was the part number I came up with when I did a generic google search for "belt for vintage whirlpool washers". The result said it was the most common belt for older Whirlpool/Kenmore washers. I'm going to look and see if there are any readable numbers on the belt that is on the machine just to make sure. I'm not really expecting there to be any but you never know. Also going to check if it has notches or not.
@@tallboyyyy it's a 95405 belt I believe
Wonderful washer my grandmother had a similar washer-but older. Loved watching it work as a child. This washer would be far better than the VMW washer I have now. HORRIBLE machine!
Just look at that control panel . It's like you can just see the weight of this machine. If only Whirlpool would build this kind of quality again.
Unfortunately the days of manufacturers making quality and design their #1 priority are long gone. Build them fast and cheap and when they break make the replacement parts so expensive people will opt for buying a new machine instead of fixing the old one.
It Rocks, !!!
I'm glad you like your vintage Kenmore washer. What's next a Whirlpool Direct Drive?
Got a DD at the lake. Just haven't had an opportunity to make a video of it yet.
@@tallboyyyy Is it a Whirlpool Direct Drive or a Kenmore Drive? Just curious. I know, curiosity killed the cat. LOL HEE HEE HEE!
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I had the set back in the 90s
Interesting thst it has the two minute neutral drain vs the later WP KM 4 minute. It had to have been changed on various models between 69 and 75.
i remember hoping up on top and getting agitated until i got to excited and lost a load
It sure doesn't sing when it runs like the ones I used to fix. It didn't start properly either. You need to spend some time servicing the transmission!
Compare that heavily built Kenmore washer to the new PLASTIC-JUNK Kenmore washers that Whirlpool now manufactures with the Kenmore name-brand on them! NO comparison!
Whirlpool used to make the Kenmore laundry product. After 2017 they had a parting of the way. Most of the top-loading models are still made by Whirlpool. LG, Electrolux, Samsung, and GE make certain Kenmore models. You have to check the model number to know for sure. Most of the Sears and Kmart stores have closed and other retailers are now selling Kenmore appliances.
@@flilguy Parted ways in 2017... I didn't know that! Thx for the info!
Type of detergent
Tide powder.
Today's appliances are made to break in a short period of time
Don't make then like that anymore
looks like it got turbo charged