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This one definitely has full hot.. its worked fine up until recently. As for the agitator, i rebuilt mine for $20 and its working well.. Thanks!

First issue... So yesterday I wanted to do a load using hot water.. It started filling with warm as that was what was initially selected.. so water was pouring in and I switched over to HOT and all water stopped.. Now, if I recall, there’s a solenoid that should get power to open the valve...

Ok.. I took the machine apart.. wow!! What a difference with how it was engineered for maintenance.. so easy to remove the cabinet! Two easy to get to screws and pop two clips! Nice!! I removed the top plastic ring that the bleach drains into and found all kinds of yuck under the lip.. and I...

Thx! Mine must have broken tabs already as it comes out easily and moved if bumped .. I believe mi r is clogged be the removable tray..

It’s in fairly good shape, could use a paint buff job.. the paint on these newer machines doesn’t seem quite as good as the 70’s and 80’s and probably older.. Anyway, some pictures for you all.. it’s got a massive capacity compared to my ‘76 Maytag regular. I’ve got them next to each other in...

Yup....but apparently its a rebadged whirlpool in this case..

So the Kirkland is still available.. and he’s willing to take $200 for it. Is there anything in particular I should look for besides the obvious stuff like water leaks/rust, etc..? I’m hoping I can see it on Wednesday after work — its even local which is a bonus.

Whatdya think about this Maytag? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/269847618024664/?ref=search&referral_code=marketplace_search&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A907effaa-5cca-4e13-8004-a57a44923bd6 Here’s a Kirkland washer?? I’ve never heard of one...

I guess the take-away is that I should probably wait for different machines at lower price points.. I’ll admit that I’d prefer a set owned by a person not a dealer/repair center... most of them being sold in the area seem to be sold by dealers of some sort or another.. Thanks all for the points...

Ok.. it’s been a few days .. I just checked all 4 links and all are working for me — to summarize : machine #1 (mission viejo), #2 (Sylmar) appear to be essentially the same machine — I’d guess they’re under 10 years old?? machine #3 (Mission Hills) is the super old (80’s?) machine Machine #4...

oops! I put this in the wrong forum.. sorry!!

Ok.. so I’ve settled on a new-to-me speed queen — whether its really new or not. Probably not brand-new. My 1976 Maytag top loader in harvest gold is showing signs of transmission failure — I found some lube in the tub the other day after doing a load.. ugg.. I’ve been through this game with a...

Good to know... I heard a dissertation from a local parts place today when looking for a dryer part mentioned in another thread I’ve got.. specifically that Whirlpool hasn’t made any parts since last March when Covid started .. they’re to the point where they’re taking Chinese knockoffs and...

Oh.. here’s one more .. on Facebook Marketplace.. A Whirlpool — Imperial Seventy with a broken belt — $20 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1147776008997060/?ref=search&referral_code=undefined The pictures claim the unit is super capacity — better than my existing standard Maytag or...

Anything to write home about with Kenmore’s —? This pair looks like early to mid 80’s.. but the capacity of the washer looks standard at best.. https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/hsh/d/encino-kenmore-washer-dryer/7277860253.html Here’s a Whirlpool pair from the 80’s.. the ad claims its...