Amazing . No reverse tumbling needed for these older machines . To think they also had smaller drums also. Whirlpool was about 30 years ahead of the "HE" craze with this one.
I love how many old washers and dryers had fluorescent lights above the controls. My grandmother's Kelvinator dryer had that and I thought it was so cool.
Of all the combo units I've seen on youtube, I'd have to say this one's the nicest one I've seen. I wish someone had a video of the Westinghouse wash-n-dry laundromat.
With the recirculating wash system that doesn't keep standing water in the drum.... I think they invented high efficiency washers years before their time :)
Yes GE made washer/dryer combos from 1955 up to 1972! Bendix was the first to successfully market a "combo" and with numerous design patents, all other competitors had major limitations and didn't not perform nearly as well, until Whirlpool/Kenmore came out with this design in 1963.
that's a nice machine. nice looking as well. i like the way they designed it to still use the same lint screen that whirlpool/kenmore used in thier regular driers.
That is too cool! I like the recirculating action they used here... probably wouldn't work well if you stuffed the poor thing, but it does seem very efficient. I'm also really surprised they managed to make a soft mount machine with no suspension. That's cool! None of those moldy rubber seal problems... especially since the machine proceeds to hot air dry itself!!
I believe it's a condensing dryer, as most combo front-loading washer-dryers are. They use hot water circulated outside the drum to dry clothes by the condensation method, using very little heat.
Kevin B I always imagined condensing dryers to be more efficient. You aren't effectively heating the whole neighborhood that way. Now what'd be cool would be a condensing dryer using a Peltier assembly to both heat the drum for faster moisture removal and condense the water into the drain on its cold side... no need to run water during the drain mode
Because of the drying feature they don't have the problems with mold and mildew that some units experience. Also, most ultra soft fabric softeners and liquid detergents are made with animal by-products which may be attributed to leaving residues that the mold grows on. Think back to the early days. What did grandma use in her washing machine? That's right! Powdered detergents.
Hey Kevin, thank you so much for video, that Lady Kenmore was just perfect and I must confess that I'm so interested about the control's florescent-right, don't you mind if I ask you about the complex balancing system, I'd like to get some more information about. best regards BJ
All modern day front loaders need a thick and consistent spray rinse like that one, during the first spin cycle! Eliminating the need for a third rinse!
I have multiple washer dryers, eight, six of which have a turbo rinse facility, where they fill with a certain amount of water, then either spin constantly at 250RPM or 400/500RPM, or will do an ordinary rinse, with spin bursts included. You can use the same method/cycle to rinse the residual grot or accumulated fluff out too, known as ROF (Rinse Out Fluff). They're very effective, and none of my washer dryers spin on the spin dry, any lower than 250RPM, unless set to do so purposely.
They're around, mainly in condos and RVs. I owned an LG and was very happy with it. They're not for large families because of the limited drum size in the newer models.
In U.S. new "combos" are hard to find... (Business are Business $$$) and the companies prefer to sell two big appliances to get more money, crossing the border in México you can buy a "combo" LG, Samsung or Daewoo in 1000 USD with inverter Direct Drive motors, condensing drying, and normal to large capacity, in MX the washers are measured in european "kilo" instead of "cubic foot" from 10 kilos to 22 kilos (5.2 cu.ft) and they are high efficiency "HE"
the market for them just isn't there as nomebear said they're mainly used where space is limited; condos rv and now that the tiny home market is taking off we are seeing more offerings than before but decent ones still cost as much as or more than some entire laundry sets, remember this one was built in an era where a lot of smaller homes were built 1 and 2 bedrooms were common so space was limited
Thanks for posting this. I've just become aware of these vintage combo machines. I especially like the Bendix Duomatic. I hope I can ask some questions: 1.) Does this machine clean well? 2.) Any idea how much water it uses for the washing? 3.) Is there a lint filter for the washing? 4.) Is 550 RPM the maximum extraction speed? 5.) Does the dryer offer a fluff cycle? I don't want to use the dryer to dry as I hang all my laundry, but if it has a fluff only cycle perhaps I can use that for final lint removal. Thanks!!
You're welcome! Some answers... 1. Yes! 2. Not sure. Main wash + 3 rinses, maybe 20-ish gallons??? 3. Yes behind the lower front panel. All water filters through it as it's being recirculated (all wash / rinses). 4. Yes and that's the same speed as a top load Kenmore washer of the time. Pretty astonishing really as there is NO suspension at all, only a very complex balancing system! 5. I think it may have a "no heat" setting, but I'm not 100% on that.
Kevin, great video and the music fits. I miss those light show control panels. When did Kenmore drop "Lady?" Did they make any combo units that were vented like your standard dryer? Do these combos use all hot water for the 3 rinses?
This machine is very single, no double machine really... How pretty one of single machine to wash it is? Quite interesting this thought! But, why wasn't create a double machine isn't?
Max spin speed on this machine is approx 550 rpm. It has no suspension at all, only a complex balancing system. At the time these Kenmore W/D combos were built (early 60's to early 70's) NO US built washer, front load OR top load had a spin speed higher than 750 or 800 rpm, if that high, none.
Yes they do! American built W/D combos were sold from 1953 until 1973-74. LG still makes a larger one for the American market, but as only a 110V model, drying can be slow. There are others too, you'll just have to search. Some European size (smaller capacity) models are also available and often installed in higher-end motorhomes.
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Amazing . No reverse tumbling needed for these older machines . To think they also had smaller drums also. Whirlpool was about 30 years ahead of the "HE" craze with this one.
I love how many old washers and dryers had fluorescent lights above the controls. My grandmother's Kelvinator dryer had that and I thought it was so cool.
Kelvinator was a Good Machine!!!!
This machine was so far ahead of it's time. So cool. From one of the greatest years in history for American-style and innovation.
Exactly! Best of the best - American made!!
i love the lady kenmore washer dryer combo its so unique
Fabulous! I expect the machine must have been very expensive back in the day. Thank you.
They need to bring this back.
So True!!!!!
Of all the combo units I've seen on youtube, I'd have to say this one's the nicest one I've seen. I wish someone had a video of the Westinghouse wash-n-dry laundromat.
~ I wish someone had a video of the Westinghouse wash-n-dry laundromat.
Yes me too!
With the recirculating wash system that doesn't keep standing water in the drum.... I think they invented high efficiency washers years before their time :)
hyvahyva I agree..
If I'm not mistaken GE also made an all in one unit as well. A friend has one in his first house.
Yes GE made washer/dryer combos from 1955 up to 1972! Bendix was the first to successfully market a "combo" and with numerous design patents, all other competitors had major limitations and didn't not perform nearly as well, until Whirlpool/Kenmore came out with this design in 1963.
that's a nice machine. nice looking as well. i like the way they designed it to still use the same lint screen that whirlpool/kenmore used in thier regular driers.
How cool is that washer. Better than the ones we have now. Hope it is still washing for you. Take care from Indiana 😊 😁.
Yes it is!
This was the best. Thank you for this post ! Love this !
My grandmother growing up had this lady kenmore i miss this machine so much!
That is too cool! I like the recirculating action they used here... probably wouldn't work well if you stuffed the poor thing, but it does seem very efficient.
I'm also really surprised they managed to make a soft mount machine with no suspension. That's cool! None of those moldy rubber seal problems... especially since the machine proceeds to hot air dry itself!!
I believe it's a condensing dryer, as most combo front-loading washer-dryers are. They use hot water circulated outside the drum to dry clothes by the condensation method, using very little heat.
Kevin B I always imagined condensing dryers to be more efficient. You aren't effectively heating the whole neighborhood that way.
Now what'd be cool would be a condensing dryer using a Peltier assembly to both heat the drum for faster moisture removal and condense the water into the drain on its cold side... no need to run water during the drain mode
@@douro20 I had a Lady Kenmore combo washer-dryer in the 60s. (gas model). It was a vented machine, vented all the hot moist air to the outside.
Because of the drying feature they don't have the problems with mold and mildew that some units experience. Also, most ultra soft fabric softeners and liquid detergents are made with animal by-products which may be attributed to leaving residues that the mold grows on. Think back to the early days. What did grandma use in her washing machine? That's right! Powdered detergents.
nomebear .. Powder is the best ever .
@@DrTeck yes it is. I use powder and my speed queen does not stink. Top loader
what a beauty! loving the jet!
I saw someone giving one of these today and wanted to see it in action. Thanks
F$*K i'm in love - awesome - and that little pink number built into the wall - WOW!!!
That is a Dexter commercial unit and it's been repainted. Makes the laundry room more fun, yes?
Cool combo 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
i love it
Hey Kevin,
thank you so much for video, that Lady Kenmore was just perfect and I must confess that I'm so interested about the control's florescent-right, don't you mind if I ask you about the complex balancing system, I'd like to get some more information about.
best regards
BJ
All modern day front loaders need a thick and consistent spray rinse like that one, during the first spin cycle! Eliminating the need for a third rinse!
I think whirlpool has a recirculating pump on a couple of the front loaders like the cabrio washers
I have multiple washer dryers, eight, six of which have a turbo rinse facility, where they fill with a certain amount of water, then either spin constantly at 250RPM or 400/500RPM, or will do an ordinary rinse, with spin bursts included.
You can use the same method/cycle to rinse the residual grot or accumulated fluff out too, known as ROF (Rinse Out Fluff).
They're very effective, and none of my washer dryers spin on the spin dry, any lower than 250RPM, unless set to do so purposely.
Cool music, man. I can just imagine my mother doing laundry with Alessandro playing on the Westinghouse mahogony console stereo.
In the movie Mommy Dearest t ere are two washers in the basement size by side. I think they may be older than this washer though.
Now that I think about it, during the first AND second spin cycles! Lol!
WOW WHAT A GEM! Was this built by Whirlpool for Sears? Why hasn't the washer / dryer combo thing caught on?
They're around, mainly in condos and RVs. I owned an LG and was very happy with it. They're not for large families because of the limited drum size in the newer models.
All Kenmore laundry in this period was Whirlpool built.
In U.S. new "combos" are hard to find... (Business are Business $$$) and the companies prefer to sell two big appliances to get more money, crossing the border in México you can buy a "combo" LG, Samsung or Daewoo in 1000 USD with inverter Direct Drive motors, condensing drying, and normal to large capacity, in MX the washers are measured in european "kilo" instead of "cubic foot" from 10 kilos to 22 kilos (5.2 cu.ft) and they are high efficiency "HE"
the market for them just isn't there as nomebear said they're mainly used where space is limited; condos rv and now that the tiny home market is taking off we are seeing more offerings than before but decent ones still cost as much as or more than some entire laundry sets, remember this one was built in an era where a lot of smaller homes were built 1 and 2 bedrooms were common so space was limited
Where do you guys find these gems? I would be like a kid in a candy store when I see any kind of vintage appliance.
That's is just too kool for skool!
how good does it do at drying the clothes
Very good, just like a regular dryer!
Can you show how is made inside pls?
Thanks for posting this. I've just become aware of these vintage combo machines. I especially like the Bendix Duomatic. I hope I can ask some questions: 1.) Does this machine clean well? 2.) Any idea how much water it uses for the washing? 3.) Is there a lint filter for the washing? 4.) Is 550 RPM the maximum extraction speed? 5.) Does the dryer offer a fluff cycle? I don't want to use the dryer to dry as I hang all my laundry, but if it has a fluff only cycle perhaps I can use that for final lint removal.
Thanks!!
You're welcome!
Some answers...
1. Yes!
2. Not sure. Main wash + 3 rinses, maybe 20-ish gallons???
3. Yes behind the lower front panel. All water filters through it as it's being recirculated (all wash / rinses).
4. Yes and that's the same speed as a top load Kenmore washer of the time. Pretty astonishing really as there is NO suspension at all, only a very complex balancing system!
5. I think it may have a "no heat" setting, but I'm not 100% on that.
Kevin, great video and the music fits. I miss those light show control panels. When did Kenmore drop "Lady?" Did they make any combo units that were vented like your standard dryer? Do these combos use all hot water for the 3 rinses?
the mid 90's maybe a little bit later I remember we had a Lady Kenmore kitchen appliance suite my parents bought in 1995
This machine is very single, no double machine really... How pretty one of single machine to wash it is? Quite interesting this thought! But, why wasn't create a double machine isn't?
Great video! Do you have a version of this video without the music?
Revvin Kev Thanks Kevin!
It kind of puts you in the mood especially with the flickering light panel.
wow
Did this unit have to be vented to the outside for the dryer?
Yes it does because this one dries with a gas flame and produces carbon dioxide.
what is the spin speed of the high speed spin (my guess is 1100 rpm)
Max spin speed on this machine is approx 550 rpm. It has no suspension at all, only a complex balancing system.
At the time these Kenmore W/D combos were built (early 60's to early 70's) NO US built washer, front load OR top load had a spin speed higher than 750 or 800 rpm, if that high, none.
ok thx and any rpm faster than 500 rpm is considered fast
K.B. can it do a king size comforter
Probably not very well, I'm sure you could stuff one it there but it would be very full.
the old HE washer lol
This is awesome. Do these things still exist? Where would I be able to find a brand new washer/dryer combo unit??? What companies still make them?
Yes they do! American built W/D combos were sold from 1953 until 1973-74. LG still makes a larger one for the American market, but as only a 110V model, drying can be slow. There are others too, you'll just have to search. Some European size (smaller capacity) models are also available and often installed in higher-end motorhomes.