Not bad price, but you would think they could at least clean them first.
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/app/3306001629.html
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/app/3306001629.html
Kenmore set
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Is it me or does the washer on this one look smaller than a normal washer?
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/app/3341866477.html
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/app/3341866477.html
Nice set, but I think a bit on the pricey side, considering they are about 20 to 30 years old.
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/app/3325200608.html
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/app/3325200608.html
Again on the pricey side. That control panal on the washer looks like it was used quite a bit.
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/app/3284371490.html
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/app/3284371490.html
the first two washers are 24 inch machines....and most likely direct drive...a little trick on the eyes with the larger dryer
the third set is nice, but your right, pricey
the last washer is the standard 29 inch cabinet....and belt drive....
the third set is nice, but your right, pricey
the last washer is the standard 29 inch cabinet....and belt drive....
mrb627
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Choices
Given the four choices above, I would chose the last set offered. Belt drive and either super roto swirl/straight vane/or pent advance agitator.
Malcolm
Given the four choices above, I would chose the last set offered. Belt drive and either super roto swirl/straight vane/or pent advance agitator.
Malcolm
the prices on those are certainly higher than what the swap shops out here would charge-and the machines that have the plastic control bridges or well worn controls do look like refugees from the swap shop.Guess in hard times folks are trying to get all of the money they can for their old items.
mrb627
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Old, Used, But CLEAN!
Perhaps that is simply glare on the control panel and not worn off paint. And there isn't the expected rust on the top of the cabinet that you might expect with abuse. I still think these might be the best choice of the 4.
Malcolm
Perhaps that is simply glare on the control panel and not worn off paint. And there isn't the expected rust on the top of the cabinet that you might expect with abuse. I still think these might be the best choice of the 4.
Malcolm
Some info and comments
Ok, first, Justin - these were/are fun to look at, so thank you for sharing!!
Yes indeed, the first two ads are for Direct Drive machines. Some are hard to distinguish from BDs that were made simultaneously for a couple odd overlap years, but these are indeed both DD 24-inch machines. I think the plastic-top model stands a chance of being a spin-drain model if anyone is intersted. The later black panel one should be a neutral drain as this is a late 1986 machine or newer.
The two later ads are 29-inch belt drives. The black panel set being a large capacity washer (either / or on the dryer), and the plastic panel set is a toss-up as these both were produced in IDENTICAL external appearance in both capacities. Judging by the popularity of large capacity machines by this time, I'd say the chances are better that this is a large cap washer model, making it a Penta-Vane machine. The black panel machines are 1981 models, the plastic tops are 1979 (standard) or 1980 (large) models.
As to the deterioration on the panel and bezel, I've seen some of this before, but not the rest, and not that bad. I have one of these in standard capacity, and the bezel has a metal sheet upon which the cycle graphics are printed. Mine has a little bit of pin-head size deterioration on its edges, but I can see how this could get much worse. The stuff on the ebony insert on the left is weird. It is either a white sticker, or peeled paint. It is not a glare or reflection. The ebony insert itself is just a painted or coated sheet that is stuck on the plastic panel with adhesive. I thought the sheet was black plastic, but if it is painted, it could easily peel. One thing that was suggested by Whirlpool when replacement timers were installed, was to stick this gaudy 6x6 or so sticker on the machine which tells the consumer not to turn the timer while the motor is running, etc. I have a machine similar to this where the sticker is plastered right where that peeling is. If someone pulled off a service-installed sticker, that could account for the huge peel problem. I'd just re-cover it with ebony contact paper and be good as new. The peel on the bezel though will be harder to deal with.
As to a choice of this set or the black panel models - in my view it would be a toss up. These machines are within two years in age or so, but it would depend on how heavily they've been used. That could be wildly different after all these years. The black panel machine is much better featured (infinite water level, bleach dispenser, prewash and soak, DA agitator, porcelain top, etc etc) but it depends whether you like those features vs. the much more mid-line nature of the other. The other has a waterfall filter however and a one-piece agitator which can be very fun.
Being that both these machines are in Arizona, there may be NO rust on them anywhere.
Gordon
Ok, first, Justin - these were/are fun to look at, so thank you for sharing!!
Yes indeed, the first two ads are for Direct Drive machines. Some are hard to distinguish from BDs that were made simultaneously for a couple odd overlap years, but these are indeed both DD 24-inch machines. I think the plastic-top model stands a chance of being a spin-drain model if anyone is intersted. The later black panel one should be a neutral drain as this is a late 1986 machine or newer.
The two later ads are 29-inch belt drives. The black panel set being a large capacity washer (either / or on the dryer), and the plastic panel set is a toss-up as these both were produced in IDENTICAL external appearance in both capacities. Judging by the popularity of large capacity machines by this time, I'd say the chances are better that this is a large cap washer model, making it a Penta-Vane machine. The black panel machines are 1981 models, the plastic tops are 1979 (standard) or 1980 (large) models.
As to the deterioration on the panel and bezel, I've seen some of this before, but not the rest, and not that bad. I have one of these in standard capacity, and the bezel has a metal sheet upon which the cycle graphics are printed. Mine has a little bit of pin-head size deterioration on its edges, but I can see how this could get much worse. The stuff on the ebony insert on the left is weird. It is either a white sticker, or peeled paint. It is not a glare or reflection. The ebony insert itself is just a painted or coated sheet that is stuck on the plastic panel with adhesive. I thought the sheet was black plastic, but if it is painted, it could easily peel. One thing that was suggested by Whirlpool when replacement timers were installed, was to stick this gaudy 6x6 or so sticker on the machine which tells the consumer not to turn the timer while the motor is running, etc. I have a machine similar to this where the sticker is plastered right where that peeling is. If someone pulled off a service-installed sticker, that could account for the huge peel problem. I'd just re-cover it with ebony contact paper and be good as new. The peel on the bezel though will be harder to deal with.
As to a choice of this set or the black panel models - in my view it would be a toss up. These machines are within two years in age or so, but it would depend on how heavily they've been used. That could be wildly different after all these years. The black panel machine is much better featured (infinite water level, bleach dispenser, prewash and soak, DA agitator, porcelain top, etc etc) but it depends whether you like those features vs. the much more mid-line nature of the other. The other has a waterfall filter however and a one-piece agitator which can be very fun.
Being that both these machines are in Arizona, there may be NO rust on them anywhere.
Gordon
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