Had a similar whirlpool washer like this one .purchased in 1983. Which replaced our Sears Lady Kenmore which was from the 60s. I wish they would go back to making these machines again.
Best machine ever made! I remember being a kid, laying in bed at night..mum would have the whirlpool on washing, and the woo woo of the belt would put me to sleep..so relaxing. Imagine if we knew then what we know now..everyone would of at least purchased 2 whirlpool washers from the 70's ir 80's..one for inside and one in box in garage to be opened in 25 years time.
I love the sound of that washer. That reminds me of the sound the 1975 Sears Kenmore All-American washer that my grandparents had made when it was doing a cycle. I last saw that Kenmore washer in Platteville, Wisconsin in August 2006. I like the sound of the belt as the cycle progressed. Everyone calls that the "woo-woo" sound. I wish I had a washer that sounded exactly like yours. Or better yet, see that particular Kenmore washer again. If only I knew where it was.
Best machines ever!! I just replaced the waterpump on my 1981 Sears Kenmore and she is running as good as my 29 year old Toyota. Keep this machines going forever, everything new is crap and never lasts.
It's no wonder this agitator is called the "super surgilator" . It actually looks like at some points it is trying to push those pants out of the water. That's pretty powerful wash action. That's another thing I noticed with Whirlpool /Kenmore belt drives is that from the very beginning in 1947 right up until 1987 with the complete changeover to DD that the belt drives never had a pause between wash and spin and ran right through the cycle nonstop. Then again I guess that was why they had the wig wag instead of a reversing motor.
These Are The Good Washers From Day In The Day….I Really Miss The Belt Drive Washers Period Ugh….I’m Really Still Trying Too Find One In This Day & Age Though Ugh
Oh man, that's got it all. The camera doesn't do the greatest job of its nuances, but they're all there: The buzz-click-CLUNK, the sort of lazy-looking agitator that's actually doing a great job, the woo-woos of course, and the drain pump that sort of sputters/whimpers when it's almost out of water. Then another great buzz-click-CLUNK into spin. And the wonderful spin-down sound where when the motor shuts it sort of freewheels for a moment, then the brakes kick in and stop it on a dime. My dad's belt drive had a timer replacement years ago, the replacement was ever so slightly different for one reason or another, so I think when it shifts back to agitation from the first spin, it engages the solenoid just a moment before the motor so you get a loud, extended buzz, then the motor starts, the click-CLUNK, and it's going. Haven't heard it in many many years. Anyway it's all there in all its glory, working perfectly after 37 years. I'm very happy you were able to give it a good home.
I believe this was the size they were. My father has a very similar machine only a couple of years older and it holds the same. He still uses it to this day.
@@jaykay18 This is the standard capacity version. In 1981 this washer would have had the double duty Surgilator with the "wings" on the base if it was large capacity.
I sure love that washing machine I would like to have one exactly like it and you know all the older washing machines I love better than dumb stuff they have out today
NICE!! but that washer is a energy hogger cause the lights flickerd when it started cleaning , its possible it could blow a fuse. Other than that, the agitation is CRAZY GOOD!!
i have the same machine in my collection,and a harvest gold 18 lbs from the late 60`s earily 70`s,plus a kenpool and a kenmore,the kenpool is frankensteined up but works like a champ
Best machines ever!! I just replaced the waterpump on my 1981 Sears Kenmore and she is running as good as my 29 year old Toyota. Keep these machines going forever, everything new is crap and never lasts.
Yes you are very on point with that. The government ruined everything and now we can't have nice things like this because they want us to have plastic pieces of junk.
Whirlpool has fallen a long way down from the days when the washer in this vid was manufactured! Plastic JUNK with barely any water in their modern-day washers is what they manufacture now!!
Web Surfin I find that, generally, the newest BOL/classic-dual-action-agitator machines use plenty of water, however, the similar machines of a few years ago didn’t use nearly enough water for the rinse
@@sybil-roxanneclemons1333 The Speed Queen washer "CLASSIC" model TC5 is the ONLY top-loader that is built like the top-loaders were built decades ago!!
I know it's a little late to the party, but always beware of Carbon Monoxide poisoning if you plan on putting anything gas burning into your garage or home. Reason I tell you this is because I almost died from that mistake. I barely made it to the door of my garage, and was losing consciousness. I had left my car running in my garage while also being in it. Always be aware of this stuff! Good luck to you
Whirlpool's early marketing used to tout how their washers did 7 rinses. 4 sprays on the first spin, agitated rinse, 2 spray rinses. I notice this does 4 sprays in the 2nd rinse. Not sure when they added more. Might have been the 60s ?
Does anyone know where to find a washer like this? I’ve been looking for a whirlpool or Kenmore belt drive for a very long time. Can’t seem to find them on eBay, or online at all. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated
They could have put in a bigger tub/basket, and a smaller spin pulley to increase the spin speed, and there would have been no need to create the direct drive design EVER!!!
The DD designs were an overall better performing machine .For one they certainly spin better. I love the belt drives . The first one I remember was my mother's 1963 Kenmore 600. .Having had 2 DD washers though I would say they were much less complicated machines.
This washer has more power then direct drives. I would like to buy these washers one day when I’m an old man
Fantastic, nothing out there today compares to this, !!!
That’s an excellent washer. You can’t beat those vintage washers in cleaning ability.
Amen to that.
Absolutely
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Had a similar whirlpool washer like this one .purchased in 1983. Which replaced our Sears Lady Kenmore which was from the 60s. I wish they would go back to making these machines again.
Awww that sound of this beauty filling up. Sounds like grandma's house.
Best machine ever made!
I remember being a kid, laying in bed at night..mum would have the whirlpool on washing, and the woo woo of the belt would put me to sleep..so relaxing.
Imagine if we knew then what we know now..everyone would of at least purchased 2 whirlpool washers from the 70's ir 80's..one for inside and one in box in garage to be opened in 25 years time.
Totally right.
I love the sound of that washer. That reminds me of the sound the 1975 Sears Kenmore All-American washer that my grandparents had made when it was doing a cycle. I last saw that Kenmore washer in Platteville, Wisconsin in August 2006. I like the sound of the belt as the cycle progressed. Everyone calls that the "woo-woo" sound. I wish I had a washer that sounded exactly like yours. Or better yet, see that particular Kenmore washer again. If only I knew where it was.
Best machines ever!! I just replaced the waterpump on my 1981 Sears Kenmore and she is running as good as my 29 year old Toyota. Keep this machines going forever, everything new is crap and never lasts.
This was my washer machine growing up. I recognize that agitator anywhere.
It's no wonder this agitator is called the "super surgilator" . It actually looks like at some points it is trying to push those pants out of the water. That's pretty powerful wash action.
That's another thing I noticed with Whirlpool /Kenmore belt drives is that from the very beginning in 1947 right up until 1987 with the complete changeover to DD that the belt drives never had a pause between wash and spin and ran right through the cycle nonstop.
Then again I guess that was why they had the wig wag instead of a reversing motor.
Hey do this work better than a 4 finned agitator like a speed queen???
@@fargeeks As long as the agitator can effectively move the clothes through the water, it doesn't really matter how many vanes it has.
Cleaned better than the dual action agitator! I had both.
This was a good one.
When washers were great. We had a Whirlpool for over 30 years
These Are The Good Washers From Day In The Day….I Really Miss The Belt Drive Washers Period Ugh….I’m Really Still Trying Too Find One In This Day & Age Though Ugh
Oh man, that's got it all. The camera doesn't do the greatest job of its nuances, but they're all there: The buzz-click-CLUNK, the sort of lazy-looking agitator that's actually doing a great job, the woo-woos of course, and the drain pump that sort of sputters/whimpers when it's almost out of water. Then another great buzz-click-CLUNK into spin. And the wonderful spin-down sound where when the motor shuts it sort of freewheels for a moment, then the brakes kick in and stop it on a dime.
My dad's belt drive had a timer replacement years ago, the replacement was ever so slightly different for one reason or another, so I think when it shifts back to agitation from the first spin, it engages the solenoid just a moment before the motor so you get a loud, extended buzz, then the motor starts, the click-CLUNK, and it's going. Haven't heard it in many many years.
Anyway it's all there in all its glory, working perfectly after 37 years. I'm very happy you were able to give it a good home.
Did that machine come in a larger capacity like a 3.3 feet tub?
I don't know what "compacity" means. The dictionary doesn't either.
@@jaykay18 capacity man.
I believe this was the size they were. My father has a very similar machine only a couple of years older and it holds the same. He still uses it to this day.
@@jaykay18
This is the standard capacity version. In 1981 this washer would have had the double duty Surgilator with the "wings" on the base if it was large capacity.
I sure love that washing machine I would like to have one exactly like it and you know all the older washing machines I love better than dumb stuff they have out today
I would honestly pick this over Whirlpool direct drive washers
NICE!! but that washer is a energy hogger cause the lights flickerd when it started cleaning , its possible it could blow a fuse. Other than that, the agitation is CRAZY GOOD!!
Or trip a breaker
i have the same machine in my collection,and a harvest gold 18 lbs from the late 60`s earily 70`s,plus a kenpool and a kenmore,the kenpool is frankensteined up but works like a champ
Whirlmore.
Best machines ever!! I just replaced the waterpump on my 1981 Sears Kenmore and she is running as good as my 29 year old Toyota. Keep these machines going forever, everything new is crap and never lasts.
I hope you enjoyed your first load in this washing machine. Way better than the piece of shit high efficiency washers!!!
you can blame the US Government for making regulations on the appliances.
I wouldn't exactly blame the brand but the regulations get the blame. Only quarter fault of the brand for making cheap parts. And more reasons
Yes you are very on point with that. The government ruined everything and now we can't have nice things like this because they want us to have plastic pieces of junk.
Whirlpool has fallen a long way down from the days when the washer in this vid was manufactured! Plastic JUNK with barely any water in their modern-day washers is what they manufacture now!!
Web Surfin I find that, generally, the newest BOL/classic-dual-action-agitator machines use plenty of water, however, the similar machines of a few years ago didn’t use nearly enough water for the rinse
Whirlpool ain't the only one to fall off;others followed as well.
@@jamesorsby7553 So true!
I hate the top loading machines of today
@@sybil-roxanneclemons1333 The Speed Queen washer "CLASSIC" model TC5 is the ONLY top-loader that is built like the top-loaders were built decades ago!!
I know it's a little late to the party, but always beware of Carbon Monoxide poisoning if you plan on putting anything gas burning into your garage or home. Reason I tell you this is because I almost died from that mistake. I barely made it to the door of my garage, and was losing consciousness. I had left my car running in my garage while also being in it. Always be aware of this stuff! Good luck to you
I love it
I see the 80s whirlpools and Kenmores have a higher woo woo sound.
Whirlpool's early marketing used to tout how their washers did 7 rinses. 4 sprays on the first spin, agitated rinse, 2 spray rinses. I notice this does 4 sprays in the 2nd rinse. Not sure when they added more. Might have been the 60s ?
Before performance was sacrificed in favour of so-called 'efficiency'.
You can blame the government for that crap
Indeed
...."quality you can count on today.....
Whirlpool"...
My grandmother had one of these exact washers. Does anyone know what model this is ?
Phenomonal
Try running it off the generator like you did with the direct drive machines.
Did you winterize all 3 of your washing machines in your shed yet?
I want that machine.
I do too
Does anyone know where to find a washer like this? I’ve been looking for a whirlpool or Kenmore belt drive for a very long time. Can’t seem to find them on eBay, or online at all. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated
I’m Trying Too Look For Myself Though Too….It Very Hard Nowadays Too Find Belt Drive Washing Machines Now Though Period
Can I be washed in your washingmachine I am machine washable .😅
Are you the one that won this machine from Lorain Furniture?
Is this a new washer in the shed
They could have put in a bigger tub/basket, and a smaller spin pulley to increase the spin speed, and there would have been no need to create the direct drive design EVER!!!
The DD designs were an overall better performing machine .For one they certainly spin better. I love the belt drives . The first one I remember was my mother's 1963 Kenmore 600.
.Having had 2 DD washers though I would say they were much less complicated machines.