kermit
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Probably the kitchen aid corkscrew agitator. I like the thorough cleaning, and the color too
Favorite Agitator?
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Easy spiralator.
GE/Hotpoint ramps,RotoSwirl,Surgilator.
Lots of good choices
I have always enjoyed the GE straight vane agitator for the V-16 models as well as the larger 18-lb machines. Roto-swirl definitely does a great job for the Kenmore. Penta-swirl just looks so sleek and also does a really nice job.[this post was last edited: 4/11/2021-11:36]
I have always enjoyed the GE straight vane agitator for the V-16 models as well as the larger 18-lb machines. Roto-swirl definitely does a great job for the Kenmore. Penta-swirl just looks so sleek and also does a really nice job.[this post was last edited: 4/11/2021-11:36]
Reply #42 . . .
I love the color of that GE agitator, so stylish!
I love the color of that GE agitator, so stylish!
Just to say, Pic #2 in Reply #42 is a Penta-Swirl.
1) Penta-Swirl (left, white), Penta-Vane (right, gold)
2) Penta-Vane
3) Dual-Action introduction
It's interesting that Sears had to disparage the Penta-Swirl when introducing the Dual-Action in 1976.
"Penta-Swirl agitator: an average of 1 rollover in a 14-minute cycle with large-capacity test* loads"
*Test load included: 3 sheets, 2 tablecloths, 4 shirts, 6 bath towels, 4 "T" shirts, 4 pillow cases, 6 shorts, 6 wash cloths, 5 handkerchiefs
That's kind of an oddball LK IMO with 4 fixed water levels instead of variable. The illustration has the water level and temperature captions crossed-up.
Dadoes
You’re correct. I went back and edited my post when I realized I accidentally said penta-vane.
You’re correct. I went back and edited my post when I realized I accidentally said penta-vane.
repairguy
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I like both the penta-vane and penta-swirl but they are definitely not good for roll over on the high water level setting in an 18 pound machine as far as my experiences go. They are great for loads set at the medium water level and can be rough on low setting. The lady kenmore washers for ‘76 and ‘77 only had 4 levels for some odd reason and changed to more in ‘78 if I remember correctly. It’s odd because the lady kenmore machines had infinite water level settings from the 60’s through ’75.
Our '58 Lady had an infinite water level control.
Starting with the redesigned black panels in 1976, LKs didn't have infinite water levels until the electronic versions came out in 1979.
Wow, only 29.95 for the original dual action agitator.
That DDA adverting picture is the original click and turn Agitator. The updated version is looser and slightly efficient rolling the wash load over.
