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Sounds like the bearings are shot. :(

Jeez! Leave it to Whirlpool to discontinue such an important component so that these older machines disappear faster. I expect/hope the price on used tub supports will go down in the coming months. I actually really like the washer I have now, an agitator version of the Whirlpool VMW. But I...

Reply #7 Wish I could have that beautifully restored '94 machine.

Reply #26 This video was what gave me the final push to give one of these washers another try. As you may or may not know, I owned one before the used direct drive I had for a while. The VMW had a problem after about 6 years where it got stuck between drain and spin. It just buzzed and sat...

Adding onto reply #16 If you want something like the Amana washer but with a few more options, go for the Whirlpool WTW4816FW. I have that washer myself. I was disenchanted with this platform of washer for many years, but this machine won me back over. I was in a bind and needed a washer...

Reply #32 Bob, Yep we totally get it in this house about braces and the difficulty they present when it comes to clothing selection. Stacye wears braces on both legs. Hers only go up to the knees but they still make jeans hard to put on unless they're the boot-cut structure. Therefore, she...

Things have apparently changed a bit since I wrote this... After Eddie informed me about the relax fit jeans in the reply above, I bought a pair from Target just to try them. I really liked them, so I bought two more pairs. I now rotate mostly between those three pairs of pants, since I've...

Bob, are you in this video?

Here is a link to a rebuilt transmission on Corecentric's actual website. https://www.partsimple.com/whirlpool-3360629-laundry-washer-gear-case-transmission.html There are two options, one for a new transmission and one for remanufactured. I will say that this new one sounds louder than most...

I say definitely explore tearing into the '69machine and seeing what you can do. Best that happens is you find it's easily repairable and doesn't have much rust, no leaking issues, etc. Worst case is that you have to part it out and maybe save another old washer later on. But definitely keep the...

Was this machine made before Kenmore relabeled their cycles to reflect the change to short-stroke agitation? I know for a while, the same cycle names and setup were still used on control panels as was used on the belt drives, i.e., cotton/sturdy, delicate, etc.

"Well how does it look in the video" Since I'm blind, I can't comment on how it looks, but it sounds great. Very smooth, and comes to a stop quickly but not aggressively so. I'd say it's perfect. :) I watched the debut video on Youtube featuring your newest UFC machine. The basket drive didn't...

If it's now your parents' machine, better do what the parents want. Get them a machine close to it that they'd likely be comfortable with, like the Speed Queen TC5 or Maytag Commercial. This is an unpopular opinion here but a basic Whirlpool top loader with the dual action agitator wouldn't be a...

Reply #36 Matt, that makes a lot of sense actually. What about other items, like towels/rags, socks, underwear? Do you tumble-dry those? I think that's what would be the most annoying bit for me if I didn't use the dryer, all those little items hanging everywhere.

Hang drying laundry, clothes lines, etc I realize hang drying clothes is really popular on this site and there's no doubt it's a great way to save energy. However, the dryer is just a convenience I'm afraid I couldn't give up easily. We live in a 700 sq. ft. apartment, and there's literally no...

We have a gas furnace as well as a gas tankless water heater. So, honestly the electric bill stays pretty tame except when we have to run the air conditioning in the summer. And we have to run it, because Indiana summers can be brutal. As far as laundry goes, I can't say we've changed much of...

Dan, I am so very envious of you right now. I would give a lot to have a washer like this. I had a direct drive for a year and a half, but it was a pretty BOL model Whirlpool with very few customizable options, for example speeds built into the timer and no extra rinse. It also had a lot of...

Old-school Whirlpool belt drive TL washers are hands-down my favorite washers of all time. They know how to handle the toughest, dirtiest jobs without wrecking clothes. My aunt had one very similar to this until the early 2000's, not sure what finally took it out but she replaced it with a...

Reply #10 Eddie, Thanks for the recommendation! Are you talking about something like this? https://www.target.com/p/1-5bu-laundry-basket-white-brightroom-8482/-/A-87299529#lnk=sametab

Update I'm doing a mixed load right now, only heavy thing in there is a thick hoody of Stacye's. The rest of it is regular shirts, light pants, socks and such. Washer is on heavy duty w/auto sense and was filled about 3/4 of the way with dry clothes when I started the cycle. It sounds a lot...