laundryshark
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Anybody happen to possess this washer model?--Laundry Shark
1956 Kelvinator Washers
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mrcleanjeans
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How well do these wash? Were they reliable?
This is the matching washer to the dryer Jimmy (Filter-Flo) just found!! And yes, these wahers washed wonderfully. They are my next favorite top load washer behind Frigidaire.
Thread number 15070 is the thread about the matching dryer Jimmy found.
Kelvinator!
Wow that best describes it. I never saw a commercial like that one. That particular model is priceless.
Peter
Wow that best describes it. I never saw a commercial like that one. That particular model is priceless.
Peter
I have the 1955 Kelvinator washer - wonderful machine!
filterflo
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Yes Bob! Those are great washers indeed!. I have a 1964 Kelvinator set and love it. My agitator does not have the rubber fins which they eliminated by the 60's, but it does have a tendency to tangle on small loads........Ive never had a tangling problem on full loads (Bob Loads!).
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This video should definatly be added to the collection in this Club. I hope Robert will see it and add it.
Peter
This video should definatly be added to the collection in this Club. I hope Robert will see it and add it.
Peter
filterflo
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Hi Peter, that is a great video isnt it? Hillary Brook, Kelvinator spokeslady was also on an I Love Lucy episode during the 1956 season. American Motors sponsered The Walt Disney Show and many Nash and Rambler and Kelvinator appliance commercials were featured.......That is one great commercial!
hilovane
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Hillary Brooke
Classic TV afficianados will remember Ms. Brooke from her being a member of the cast on "The Abbott & Costello Show," and a recurring role on "My Little Margie."
Classic TV afficianados will remember Ms. Brooke from her being a member of the cast on "The Abbott & Costello Show," and a recurring role on "My Little Margie."
The old Kelvey's were really good machines. They provided good roll-over and cleaned well.
They also used copious amounts of water which provided a great over-flow rinse.
Spin speed was a bit lame------similar to a Kenmore/Wirlpool of that era.
That Do All DiaL pair is really nice.
They also used copious amounts of water which provided a great over-flow rinse.
Spin speed was a bit lame------similar to a Kenmore/Wirlpool of that era.
That Do All DiaL pair is really nice.
westyslantfront
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I remember Hillary Brooke on "My Little Margie" in the role of
"Roberta". Margie's father, Vern Albright was played by Charlie Farrell, a former mayor of Palm Springs, California. Roberta was Vern's girlfriend.
Ross
"Roberta". Margie's father, Vern Albright was played by Charlie Farrell, a former mayor of Palm Springs, California. Roberta was Vern's girlfriend.
Ross
Very informative video
I had no idea that's how they worked. Up to now, I thought that weird agitator oscillated like a Maytag.
I had no idea that's how they worked. Up to now, I thought that weird agitator oscillated like a Maytag.
filterflo
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Its very amazing to see a Kelvinator /ABC O Matic washer. I usually show folks the agitator action with the agitator operating in an empty tub, with no water. They always act unimpressed. THEN, I fill it up with water and put clothes in it, and they are amazed at the wash action and turn over. It truely is a wonderful wash action, one of my favorites to just stand there and watch! (Aspergers?) Ha. Its a shame they didnt continue to evolve the design in the late 60's. What replaced it was a joke.......
That's probably the best washer commercial I've seen as far as showing good shots of the wash action.
Hillary Brooke always spoke with a pseudo British accent even though she was from NY. She was also paired with Bob Hope a couple of times: "Road To Utopia (1945) & "Monsieur Beaucaire" (1946). I remember her best as a pro-Nazi spiritualist in Fritz Lang's "Ministry Of Fear" (1944) with Ray Milland.
Hillary Brooke always spoke with a pseudo British accent even though she was from NY. She was also paired with Bob Hope a couple of times: "Road To Utopia (1945) & "Monsieur Beaucaire" (1946). I remember her best as a pro-Nazi spiritualist in Fritz Lang's "Ministry Of Fear" (1944) with Ray Milland.
Since YouTube is blocked at work I tuned into my home computer remotely from here to see that commercial, but I couldn't hear the sound remotely. It looks amazing, a must for our site, it also looks like that is two commercials (one right after the other). While I have to ways to grab that commercial and save it off of YouTube, the video itself is watermarked with "tvdays.com" which is going to prevent me from adding it to our library. 
American Motors rules!
Kelvinators are fascinating washing machines! This is a great ad. It appears to be in remarkable condition with clear audio and very little visual interruptions.
The three methods of washing that are demonstrated are wonderful - such a good looking washer! The 1959 in my basement has been enjoyed by many people. Like Jimmy, they usually are not impressed when you give them a 'dry' agitation demonstration - but once you get some suds and water in there - they are hooked!
Here is an extra video for you Laundryshark. IIRC Eddie has the 56/57 washer and dryer set from the vintage ad.
Ben
Kelvinators are fascinating washing machines! This is a great ad. It appears to be in remarkable condition with clear audio and very little visual interruptions.
The three methods of washing that are demonstrated are wonderful - such a good looking washer! The 1959 in my basement has been enjoyed by many people. Like Jimmy, they usually are not impressed when you give them a 'dry' agitation demonstration - but once you get some suds and water in there - they are hooked!
Here is an extra video for you Laundryshark. IIRC Eddie has the 56/57 washer and dryer set from the vintage ad.
Ben
Thanks Ben--------
That was a very kool video.
I sure hope you-know-who is able to restore his machine to the grandeur of the one you show! Would be nice to know there are TWO "Timeline" Kelvy's operational!
That was a very kool video.
I sure hope you-know-who is able to restore his machine to the grandeur of the one you show! Would be nice to know there are TWO "Timeline" Kelvy's operational!
