1974 Lady Kenmore washer rebuild

[pierreandreply4]

jon1077

any plans on posting videos of your recently restored kenmore washer going true a full cycle from main wash to final spin?

 

[jons1077]

Absolutely!

I’m waiting on one tiny but rather crucial part to arrive. Once it arrives I’ll be booking up and running some tests. I intend to at least do some short snippets for starters. My camcorder stopped working so I need to get it serviced. I can’t wait to get this machine running!

 

[chaskelljr2]

Fully Restored 1974-75 Lady Kenmore Washer...

From restoration to revival, this “Lady” is ready to get to work.

I also want this “Lady” run a FULL cycle.... from wash fill to final spin.

We all want to see this fully newly restored Kenmore can do.

—Charles—

 

[jons1077]

Finally!

Retainer clip arrived and I just had to give it a go. Soooo quiet and agitation is so smooth. Absolutely no leaks! That’s a first for me. I nabbed a short video on my phone. Will see if I can get it loaded on YouTube and post the link. I’m so excited!

 

[repairguy]

Congrats! Great news!

 

[jons1077]

Videos

Here are links to the short videos.

 

[jons1077]

Rinse spin

First spin

 

[jons1077]

Rinse

Rinse with softener dispenser activating

 

[bradfordwhite]

At the 0:50 minute mark on the first video, we hear the Lady Kenmore softly singing. Ahhh-h-h-h..

You might consider stringing together some footage and making some ASMR videos that get lots of views for you to make money off of.

I recently found there are numerous videos where people have recorded the sound of the various appliances and made ASMR vids, and people have been ....listening or watching?
Amazing. But who can blame them? lol

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This video is weird because it's 10 hours, it's of a picture of a Whirlpool duet pair, but the sounds are of what appears to be a cheap toploading White Westinghouse pair.
But over 170K views. That can be monetized.

 

[gansky1]

Absolutely wonderful, Jon.  It sounds really nice!  Congrats to you, great job.

 

[bobbins]

Lint filter type?

I am curious what type of lint filter this model of washer has? I am wondering if this model came with a brush - similar to a Whilrpool - (looking at the base, I don't see a self cleaning filter and it appears there is no maze lint filter)

 

[DADoES]

 
The self-cleaning filter is shown in Reply #6, Pics 1 and 2.  It mounts to the side of the outer tub.

 

[foraloysius]

Oh yes, the sound of this machine is very soothing! Great restauration!

 

[chaskelljr2]

1974-75 Lady Kenmore Restored

GREAT JOB JONS1077!!!



She purrs like a kitten now....

—Charles—

 

[swestoyz]

Bravo, Jon! Your restoration efforts on BOTH the washer and dryer are superb, and thank you for taking the time to share with us! The washer sounds sooooo smooth.

Ben

 

[jons1077]

Their new throne

Finally inside where they look so much happier and appropriate!

 

[repairguy]

They made it into the house. You’ll have a Kenmore collection before you know it. Those General Electrics will be avocado with envy.

 

[daveamkrayoguy]

Yes, you've brought back the era where no Kenmore model-years were alike--a totally different and inventive design for each one...

-- Dave

 

[114jwh]

BD Rebuild

Congrats Jon on such a terrific job on this rebuild - it turned out amazing! I did one of these a few years back now and it didn't go a smooth or as quick as yours did. In particular, I remember trying to get that cam bar back in the transmission drove me crazy and getting the old basket drive out of the centerpost was an absolute nightmare. Glad it all worked so well for you.

Once again great job!

 

[jons1077]

Thank you!

I have to admit I was never a huge Kenmore fan but this set is a dream! I’m glad I took the chance and called the realtor who listed the home for sale that they were located in. I learned so much about these machines and how they work. We have such great resource in this club that virtually anyone can do this. The results are so satisfying. I wanted to share the experience and make it a reference for others in their endeavors. The kind words and support are so very appreciated!