Kelvinator POD 3/1
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Do we know what year this washer hails from? I don't think I've ever seen a Kelvinator with a lint filter atop the agitator before. Is it newer than the '57 model from the other POD? Either way, an interesting, lever-filled control panel!
OK. Dudes and dudettes.
THIS is within a couple inches of being the machine my grandmother had.
I don't remember the "suds back" switch. Was the machine available both with or without it? Either that, or it also didn't work and thus was not used / forgotten, or hers was a later-year model that didn't have it at all.
I could be wrong, but I think the rinse temp and speed selections were also pushbuttons instead of slide switches.
I do recall that the agitator cap was different. It's difficult to describe, so I won't attempt to do so.
The fountain filter didn't work. We had the filter pan but it didn't "fountain."
YAY!!
If I may ask, who/what is the source of the ad?
THIS is within a couple inches of being the machine my grandmother had.
I don't remember the "suds back" switch. Was the machine available both with or without it? Either that, or it also didn't work and thus was not used / forgotten, or hers was a later-year model that didn't have it at all.
I could be wrong, but I think the rinse temp and speed selections were also pushbuttons instead of slide switches.
I do recall that the agitator cap was different. It's difficult to describe, so I won't attempt to do so.
The fountain filter didn't work. We had the filter pan but it didn't "fountain."
YAY!!
If I may ask, who/what is the source of the ad?
So if this ad is a TOL machine, then the lower end models are the ones with the dial on the right instead of the lever/timeline?
First of all today’s POD is from 1958 because it screams 1958 in the first banner line of text.
Second of all Ms.Jetcone was kind enough to donate yesterdays, today’s, tomorrow’s and Thursday’s POD, thank you Karen, these ads are just BEAUTIFUL!
Today’s Picture of the Day produces some interesting observations and questions:
It appears that 1958 was the first year that Kelvinator & ABC introduced their new Square corner cabinet design. All the model years before had the rounded corner cabinets.
Since this obviously is the Top of the Line Kelvinator washer, where is the window lid????
Did they make a window lid washer in 1958??? Is this because of the new cabinet design??? I believe the ’58 ABC-o-Matic models had a window lid (ABC’s last year in existence).
You can see the wash tub in the first picture on the upper left. It’s the original ABC wash tub design that had a tendency to loose about ¼ of its water level by the end of the wash period. This happened due to all the water being splashed over the top of the tub. They later redesigned the wash tub to hold all of its water no matter how much splashing was going on. I’m not sure if they introduced the new wash tub in 1959 or 1960.
Notice that the lever controls are a time-line like timer dial display in the center of the control panel on both the washer and the dryer, how cool is that!
I love the gray lower panels to offset their new “smart” sunny yellow cabinets.
And most of all now I WANT ONE!
Second of all Ms.Jetcone was kind enough to donate yesterdays, today’s, tomorrow’s and Thursday’s POD, thank you Karen, these ads are just BEAUTIFUL!
Today’s Picture of the Day produces some interesting observations and questions:
It appears that 1958 was the first year that Kelvinator & ABC introduced their new Square corner cabinet design. All the model years before had the rounded corner cabinets.
Since this obviously is the Top of the Line Kelvinator washer, where is the window lid????
You can see the wash tub in the first picture on the upper left. It’s the original ABC wash tub design that had a tendency to loose about ¼ of its water level by the end of the wash period. This happened due to all the water being splashed over the top of the tub. They later redesigned the wash tub to hold all of its water no matter how much splashing was going on. I’m not sure if they introduced the new wash tub in 1959 or 1960.
Notice that the lever controls are a time-line like timer dial display in the center of the control panel on both the washer and the dryer, how cool is that!
I love the gray lower panels to offset their new “smart” sunny yellow cabinets.
And most of all now I WANT ONE!
Is this the Kelvinator of Kelvinators?
Interesting Controls!!! But no window? What gives? I love that filter, but I can imagine how dizzy it would make you to watch this baby!!! Splash City!!! Lots of "magic minutes" to enjoy here......this one is a gem.
Neal
Interesting Controls!!! But no window? What gives? I love that filter, but I can imagine how dizzy it would make you to watch this baby!!! Splash City!!! Lots of "magic minutes" to enjoy here......this one is a gem.
Neal
Mr. Big Banana, I have a 1953 Kelvinator parts book that shows a metal band that goes around the outside of the inner tub to block the drain holes and prevent the "drain over" during wash and rinse. Seems to me that in another conversation with another club member in Boston who is a big ABC/Kelvi fan who shall remain nameless I was told that Kelvinator had this design change that ABC didn't incorporate into their machines.
My 55 Kelvinator has a rubber band around the spin tub to prevent water from being splashed out during agitation, it helps a little...
Kelvinator POD 3/1
I never saw this model Kelvinator before. Sad it doesn't have a window! Can you actually see the progress of the cycle on the left side?
Peter
I never saw this model Kelvinator before. Sad it doesn't have a window! Can you actually see the progress of the cycle on the left side?
Peter
I'M IN LOVE!!!!! I think this is an even sexier washer than the 58 Unimatic that Robert & Greg both have.
Peter, yes, it's a time-line kind of dial. The larger lever on the right cranks it around for setting. Then the lever handle is turned for the dial on/off switch. I don't recall which way, left or right.
The smaller lever is for water level, regular or small.
The whole console is fluorescent back-lit. VERY nice!
The smaller lever is for water level, regular or small.
The whole console is fluorescent back-lit. VERY nice!
Yes my '49 ABC also has that big rubber band, but as Greg says it only helps a little. Most of the water goes over the top, above the rubber band level. I bet Jon was referring to the redesigned Kelvinator tub which happened after ABC was out of business.
These kelvinators are rreally beautiful. Boy, I bet this pair would next to impossible to find-esp. in yellow which is really pretty. Thanks for the picture, karen. Now a question for you Robert unimatic-if no gears, how does it work?
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Kelvinator/ABC
I keep seeing Kelvinator and ABC talked about as if they were the same, what is the actual relationship between the two?
Also, Maytag goes way back, but I see AMP talked about as if it's some realtion to Maytag, what's that story?
I keep seeing Kelvinator and ABC talked about as if they were the same, what is the actual relationship between the two?
Also, Maytag goes way back, but I see AMP talked about as if it's some realtion to Maytag, what's that story?
ABC (Altorfer Brothers Company) was the originator of the orbital agitation design. Kelvinator contracted with ABC to manufacture their washers when laundry was added to their product line.
I believe AMP is the model designation of an early Maytag topload automatic. It had a different mechanical design than what became Maytag's well-known automatic washer.
I believe AMP is the model designation of an early Maytag topload automatic. It had a different mechanical design than what became Maytag's well-known automatic washer.
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ABC
So I assume Kelvinator bought/kept ABC's design after ABC left the business?
So I assume Kelvinator bought/kept ABC's design after ABC left the business?
Apparantly I need to clean my glasses---I can't believe I missed the 1958 cue in the text of the ad. I think this would be a convenient time for me to use my "I'm a feeble old man!!" defense....
What a cool machine!---even without a window. I'm guessing you take your own life in your hands opening a windowless Kelvinator to watch it. My raincoat and hat, please, James!
What a cool machine!---even without a window. I'm guessing you take your own life in your hands opening a windowless Kelvinator to watch it. My raincoat and hat, please, James!
Robert unimatic-if no gears, how does it work
It uses pulleys, rods and clutch springs instead of gears. Plenty of other things to go wrong, but what a fun machine none-the-less.
It uses pulleys, rods and clutch springs instead of gears. Plenty of other things to go wrong, but what a fun machine none-the-less.
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Guess they were going after a modern look without the round window. (A square one would have worked!)
Anyone know the origination of the Kelvinator name? Was it a family name or something? Plus parent co. American Motors came from a conglomeration of a bunch of different car companies.
Jerry
Anyone know the origination of the Kelvinator name? Was it a family name or something? Plus parent co. American Motors came from a conglomeration of a bunch of different car companies.
Jerry
