paulwash
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Found an old Norge and kenmore the Norge works perfect not so sure about the kenmore? Wish me luck
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I'd expect the Kenmore to have bad bearings, a stuck pump, or some such. Take the service panel off and pull the the belt both directions to check if it moves freely.
paulwash
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Found an old Norge and kenmore
Thanks so much
Thanks so much
repairguy
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Congrats on both!
hippiedoll
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WOWZERS...
CONGRATULATIONS!!
On your recent awesome finds.
I haven't been posting much, but I try to check in daily to see what's new.
Again, CONGRATULATIONS on you're recent finds.
Doing the HAPPY DANCE for you on this side of the computer...
WOOOOO HOOOOOO!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!
On your recent awesome finds.
I haven't been posting much, but I try to check in daily to see what's new.
Again, CONGRATULATIONS on you're recent finds.
Doing the HAPPY DANCE for you on this side of the computer...
WOOOOO HOOOOOO!!!
bradfordwhite
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one knob wonder
Do you have a pic of the control panel of the KM? I think I picked up that washer model years ago when I was first starting out probably 1983
If I remember correctly it has one cycle and one knob for the water level.
I can't remember if it has a filter or a hose going from the pump to one of the lower openings to exit the machine.
Do you have a pic of the control panel of the KM? I think I picked up that washer model years ago when I was first starting out probably 1983
If I remember correctly it has one cycle and one knob for the water level.
I can't remember if it has a filter or a hose going from the pump to one of the lower openings to exit the machine.
Score!!!!
I think the Kenmore is…
A 1977/1978/1979 Kenmore 400. They had two cycles for Normal and Perm Press, single speed motor, two water levels, timer set temps, and not much more.
Paul, I don’t think the machine has seen a huge amount of use, since the top is not all rusted yet. If it doesn’t turn out to be of interest to you, please look me up, I will be glad to give it a home.
Congrats on the great finds!
Gordon
A 1977/1978/1979 Kenmore 400. They had two cycles for Normal and Perm Press, single speed motor, two water levels, timer set temps, and not much more.
Paul, I don’t think the machine has seen a huge amount of use, since the top is not all rusted yet. If it doesn’t turn out to be of interest to you, please look me up, I will be glad to give it a home.
Congrats on the great finds!
Gordon
That Norge is my dream machine. A friend had one of those when I was much younger and I fell in love with it once I saw it running. A true work horse that really worked at getting the clothes clean. And enough cycle options to handle any kind of laundry that comes it's way
mrsproper1
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Oh wow those are cool finds I am always scouting Craigslist for older appliances. So what are the highlights of a Norge washer?
Norge
The Burpolator agitator is fantastic. Loud, splashy, effective fun!
The Burpolator agitator is fantastic. Loud, splashy, effective fun!
paulwash
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Hit the jackpot again!!!
Thank you all wishes I will be going yo get the washers tmrw not sure what the highlights are of the e Norge but.. I have a Norge already this will be my second find with a Norge… I’m actually interested the kenmore to see if it works
Thank you all wishes I will be going yo get the washers tmrw not sure what the highlights are of the e Norge but.. I have a Norge already this will be my second find with a Norge… I’m actually interested the kenmore to see if it works
bradfordwhite
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1979 washer
repairguy
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The washer in the Sears ad is a large capacity with a Penta-vane agitator whereas the one Paul is getting is a standard capacity with a straight vane agitator.
Melvin is correct. I will add a little more detail: the 1979 model large capacity machine is a stock number 29401. This basically means 29-inch, 1979 large capacity 400 series.
The machine that Paul has photos of should be stock number 27451 I think. It’s a twin of the 79 large capacity, but debuted in 1977, thus the 7 in the stock number. I believe it was available until the 1980 models came out. Still a 400 series, same identical features to the other, it just started out in 1977.
Possibly interesting to some, the 1976 versions of these had black control panel bezels to match the higher end black panel models. I have never seen one, other than in a catalog, however, the black bezels with white knobs must have been striking.
The 1980 400 series was quite a bit changed. Same standard capacity with straight vane agitator, but the machine was a three cycle, two speed model with no water level adjustment and an ebony decorative insert on the left quadrant of the panel.
Gordon
The machine that Paul has photos of should be stock number 27451 I think. It’s a twin of the 79 large capacity, but debuted in 1977, thus the 7 in the stock number. I believe it was available until the 1980 models came out. Still a 400 series, same identical features to the other, it just started out in 1977.
Possibly interesting to some, the 1976 versions of these had black control panel bezels to match the higher end black panel models. I have never seen one, other than in a catalog, however, the black bezels with white knobs must have been striking.
The 1980 400 series was quite a bit changed. Same standard capacity with straight vane agitator, but the machine was a three cycle, two speed model with no water level adjustment and an ebony decorative insert on the left quadrant of the panel.
Gordon
bradfordwhite
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Which one do you think it might be?
I don't think it's 76 or 77.
Either 78 or 79
For 78 you could buy a large cap Bol with:
a sudsaver
in all the colors
with a 2 speed motor
with off-balance buzzer
with a SELF CLEANING filter
with a fab. soft disp
with 4 water levels
but it was still essentially a basic 2 cycle timer and the water temps were on the timer. I love this kind of crazy variety. lol.
For 80, the Bols were offered in
don't have all the scans for that year)
a 24" bol. stan cap,
a 29" stan. cap,
a 29" large cap
I don't think it's 76 or 77.
Either 78 or 79
For 78 you could buy a large cap Bol with:
a sudsaver
in all the colors
with a 2 speed motor
with off-balance buzzer
with a SELF CLEANING filter
with a fab. soft disp
with 4 water levels
but it was still essentially a basic 2 cycle timer and the water temps were on the timer. I love this kind of crazy variety. lol.
For 80, the Bols were offered in
don't have all the scans for that year)a 24" bol. stan cap,
a 29" stan. cap,
a 29" large cap
repairguy
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It’s the washer in pictures 5 and 7.
The mystery of model and date can be cleared by citing the model/serial numbers, or a photo of the tag.
70series
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I remember seeing these BOL models at Sears back in 1978/1979. I thought it was so cool they had the dark plain tub, and no instructions on the lid interior. Glad to see one of these surface.
Have a good one,
James
Have a good one,
James
paulwash
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Hit the jackpot again !!!
Today I picked up the NORGE left the kenmore behind totally seized up at the estate sale home and I tossed the other kenmore out thank you all for your good words this is my second Norge. I’m giving up on belt driven kenmore/whirlpool washers too much trouble.
Today I picked up the NORGE left the kenmore behind totally seized up at the estate sale home and I tossed the other kenmore out thank you all for your good words this is my second Norge. I’m giving up on belt driven kenmore/whirlpool washers too much trouble.
Hi Paul,
Congrats on the Norge! I hope it is a winner for you.
Shame that the ‘72 700 was too rusty to enjoy.
Do you know if the other Kenmore is still accessible at the estate sale? It being totally locked up doesn’t bother me and I’d like to see what I can make of it. If you can email me with contact info, or list it here for the estate sale, I will see what I can do to get it on its way here.
Thanks in advance Paul!
Gordon
Congrats on the Norge! I hope it is a winner for you.
Shame that the ‘72 700 was too rusty to enjoy.
Do you know if the other Kenmore is still accessible at the estate sale? It being totally locked up doesn’t bother me and I’d like to see what I can make of it. If you can email me with contact info, or list it here for the estate sale, I will see what I can do to get it on its way here.
Thanks in advance Paul!
Gordon
paulwash
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Hit the jackpot again !!!
Hi Kenmoreguy64 Gordon. I am not sure if my buddy still has the washer I can find out. the kenmore did go into spin fine only on one of the two cycles. After the last nightmare kenmore I lugged out of the basement I just do not have thing for belt driven kenmore/whirlpool models. The rust and the problems. But if you would like to find out more I will text him today thank you, Paul. The Norge works beautifully I test drive these machines before I take them. I so appreciate all of the help on this website
Hi Kenmoreguy64 Gordon. I am not sure if my buddy still has the washer I can find out. the kenmore did go into spin fine only on one of the two cycles. After the last nightmare kenmore I lugged out of the basement I just do not have thing for belt driven kenmore/whirlpool models. The rust and the problems. But if you would like to find out more I will text him today thank you, Paul. The Norge works beautifully I test drive these machines before I take them. I so appreciate all of the help on this website
Hi Paul!
Yes, absolutely, if you can find out if that machine is still available I would love to know! I would be happy to communicate directly if it is still available, that way you don’t have to be the messenger in-between.
THANK YOU for your willingness to help!
Gordon
Yes, absolutely, if you can find out if that machine is still available I would love to know! I would be happy to communicate directly if it is still available, that way you don’t have to be the messenger in-between.
THANK YOU for your willingness to help!
Gordon
Yay Paul another Norge saved
Paul, you definitely have luck finding Norges that work, most Kenmores or whirlpools that are 40+ years old are going to be rebuilding, most Norges are just plain long gone, but there’s always the occasional machine that survives because it wasn’t used much.
Having rebuilt several hundred belt Dr. whirlpools in Kenmores to me that so much easier machine I’ve only ever done major repairs on about five Norges and all of them were a pain in the neck.
But I do love the way Norge works when you get a good one.
Hope you enjoy it, John.
Paul, you definitely have luck finding Norges that work, most Kenmores or whirlpools that are 40+ years old are going to be rebuilding, most Norges are just plain long gone, but there’s always the occasional machine that survives because it wasn’t used much.
Having rebuilt several hundred belt Dr. whirlpools in Kenmores to me that so much easier machine I’ve only ever done major repairs on about five Norges and all of them were a pain in the neck.
But I do love the way Norge works when you get a good one.
Hope you enjoy it, John.
bradfordwhite
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wow, one or two Whirlpool BDs that had some rust problems and you're already out of the game on those. hmmmmm
Wait until you find a gunked up GE FF. Or a Maytag that's leaking oil out the bottom.
Wait until you find a gunked up GE FF. Or a Maytag that's leaking oil out the bottom.
paulwash
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Hit the jackpot again !!!
Kenmore guy the washer is still there.. I am going to get it for you and keep it in my garage with the others lol. Bradford .. I am not out of the game yet with the belt drivens I will continue to look lol I just had a bad one that put a bad taste in my mouth. Again I appreciate everything.
Kenmore guy the washer is still there.. I am going to get it for you and keep it in my garage with the others lol. Bradford .. I am not out of the game yet with the belt drivens I will continue to look lol I just had a bad one that put a bad taste in my mouth. Again I appreciate everything.
Hi again, Paul! This is wonderful news!
I should be able to get the machine out of there quickly. I tried to send you an email just now, although it bounced back. I can be reached at [email protected]. Let’s communicate soon, and we’ll get the washer out of your way ASAP.
Thank you again, this is so awesome!
Gordon
I should be able to get the machine out of there quickly. I tried to send you an email just now, although it bounced back. I can be reached at [email protected]. Let’s communicate soon, and we’ll get the washer out of your way ASAP.
Thank you again, this is so awesome!
Gordon
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