Avocado Whirlpools.
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repairguy
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Yes that is a very nice gently used set for a great price. These are somewhere in the vicinity of 1973 . I don’t see a spec of paint missing from the dryer drum. Hope they didn’t ruffle them up too bad removing them due to seeing the washer top being unhooked on the left side.
Appears to be the model washer my dad's aunt and uncle had. I recall the 6 numbered water level choices. The dryer looks to be a bit newer model.
Beautiful set! I can’t tell if they are still available and/or where they are located…shipping cost looks extremely low to me. Is anyone going to go after these?
They do look really nice - love those blue Super Surgilators.
Other listings from same seller show Dearborn, MI.
Hope someone got those...
They are neat looking appliances!
-- Dave
They are neat looking appliances!
-- Dave
repairguy
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Get them Todd. Looks like Michigan. $200 or $250 if they have to be shipped. Lol!
pumper
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I think what they mean is if they have to go through the hassle of shipping them, they want 50 more for their trouble, you pay the shipping.
I bought these!
I bought these! They are every bit as gorgeous as they looked in the pictures. They were dropped off just as it was starting to get late, so tomorrow I’m looking forward to giving them a good cleaning, and then buffing with automotive polish.
So far the only problem I can see is a hole in the lint screen. Does anyone know where I might find one, or if it is possible to replace the screen in the frame myself? Model number on the dryer is LXI7401A0, and washer is LVA7700A3.
Also if anyone can point me to the instruction manuals or copies of the same, I would be grateful. I searched on eBay, but so far have come up empty.
I bought these! They are every bit as gorgeous as they looked in the pictures. They were dropped off just as it was starting to get late, so tomorrow I’m looking forward to giving them a good cleaning, and then buffing with automotive polish.
So far the only problem I can see is a hole in the lint screen. Does anyone know where I might find one, or if it is possible to replace the screen in the frame myself? Model number on the dryer is LXI7401A0, and washer is LVA7700A3.
Also if anyone can point me to the instruction manuals or copies of the same, I would be grateful. I searched on eBay, but so far have come up empty.
repairguy
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Congrats on saving such a great set! The whirlpool number for the lint screen is 339392V. I recommend using only genuine FSP parts due to better quality than aftermarket knockoffs.
LVA washer is 1970 model-year. LXI (gas) dryer is 1972 model-year.
The serial numbers are coded for month and year of factory production if you want to know the physical age more precisely.
Thank you so much for the lint screen number & the information from the model numbers. I spent the day cleaning them. Absolutely amazing condition - mainly a bit of lint inside the dryer, and some general grime in the nooks and crannies of the washer. Under the tub of the washer, I noticed a bolt was missing. Attached is a picture showing it. Should I be concerned? Put one in there? I’ve also attached pictures of both tags.
repairguy
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Your washer was built the 18th week of 1970 and the dryer the 11th week of 1973.
That is not a hole for a bolt that you are concerned about but a locating pin to align the gearcase cover so no problem there.
That is not a hole for a bolt that you are concerned about but a locating pin to align the gearcase cover so no problem there.
Thank you Repairguy! I’m not as limber as I used to be after breaking my back, so I didn’t realize exactly what it was.
I cleaned up the tiny bit of grunge on the washer yesterday, and rust converted, then primed the corner pieces under the top. Painted them today with a nice matching gloss grey, and tomorrow I will do the avocado. I know it won’t be seen, but it will never be as easy as now, and it will keep it nice.
There are no chips at all inside the washer drum, which was a wonderful thing to find. Whoever owned this took care of it like my mom and grandma. Clean every time, car wax every 6 months, and vacuum the inside regularly I’d guess.
One more question for the group. Does anyone have a part number for the rubbery cone that I’ve circled in the picture? It seems to help the top seat firmly and I have only one left.
Thanks and have a good weekend!
Tammy
I cleaned up the tiny bit of grunge on the washer yesterday, and rust converted, then primed the corner pieces under the top. Painted them today with a nice matching gloss grey, and tomorrow I will do the avocado. I know it won’t be seen, but it will never be as easy as now, and it will keep it nice.
There are no chips at all inside the washer drum, which was a wonderful thing to find. Whoever owned this took care of it like my mom and grandma. Clean every time, car wax every 6 months, and vacuum the inside regularly I’d guess.
One more question for the group. Does anyone have a part number for the rubbery cone that I’ve circled in the picture? It seems to help the top seat firmly and I have only one left.
Thanks and have a good weekend!
Tammy
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Hoping for another part ID
Hello again! I finished cleaning and waxing the washer and dryer today, and everything looks just lovely. Can’t wait to hook them up and do a test run. Still searching for manuals or an instruction book.
Hoping one of you delightful people can give me a hand with a search term for the little rubber pads in the picture below. They fit into the washer lid on either side and keep it level, and are almost completely rotted.
Thank you,
Tammy
Hello again! I finished cleaning and waxing the washer and dryer today, and everything looks just lovely. Can’t wait to hook them up and do a test run. Still searching for manuals or an instruction book.
Hoping one of you delightful people can give me a hand with a search term for the little rubber pads in the picture below. They fit into the washer lid on either side and keep it level, and are almost completely rotted.
Thank you,
Tammy
The lid bumpers are P/N 93770 ---> WP9724509. A couple used choices are on eBay, and new at various sources.
Your model LVA7700W3 still searches for breakdown diagrams at AppliancePartsPros.com. Such older models have been purged from most other vendors' databases.
Thank you very much DADoES! Putting in an order right away. Then going to try to figure out a way to run off a clear copy of the breakdown diagrams from AppliancePartsPro, in case they go away. My eyes are too bad to read print very well, but I can muddle along with a magnifying glass and an LED headlight if needed.
Regards,
Tammy
Regards,
Tammy
