Kenmore Thread!

[redcarpetdrew]

The matching dryer to the above avacado washer. Man, I loved that 900 set. Gordon ALMOST didn't get them... LOL!

I'll post more from home.

RCD

 

[frigilux]

Thanks for the catalog scans of the 1960 machines, Charles! I find the dial-less, all pushbutton/toggle button consoles very elegant and futuristic.

 

[chaskelljr2]

@ "combo52"

Thanks..... When I "FINALLY" close on that condo around that time, depending on how much space MY condo has for a laundry, I may take you up on your offer. If my laundry room/center inside my new condo has room for standard sized machines, I'll get in touch with you then, and you can bring that 1966-67 Kenmore Alphabet Set over then (if you'll still have it by then).

If not (meaning space allotment for laundry is smaller than expected..... and being that you're a short drive from D. C., then I take it that you're familiar with the way Real Estate is done in D. C. .... Square Footage goes down, while the Price goes up.... and location and commute to work will be VERY STICKY points for me when I am finally out and shopping for my condo), then I may have to go with that LG set by default because I have to deal with the space that's alloted for my laundry.

Other than maybe changing out the cabinets, counter-top and appliances in my kitchen (and again, that's going to depend on whether or not I end up getting a condo that either has the kitchen already done, or for exchange for an affordable price, I may have to consider a kitchen remodel within two or three years after buying and closing on the condo)(and I am going to want my kitchen to have cherry cabinets, granite countertops and a stainless steel appliance set), the condo is going to remain intact. I will only hope that at least, it will be able to accomodate a vintage Kenmore Laundry Set (such as that 1966-67 Kenmore Alphabet Set you and I are discussing).

If I find a condo like that, I am NEVER LETTING IT GO.....

Anyway..... thanks for putting the offer out there, and when I finally realize my dream of homeownership with the keys of my new condo in my hand, I'll be looking you up then.

Until Then!!!!

--Charles--

 

[redcarpetdrew]

A nice little 24" washer in a basic flavor. This one's making it's way to Charlotte...

 

[redcarpetdrew]

The inside with it's waterfall filter. I'm told this is a uncommon model with the color of the tub and filter.

 

[redcarpetdrew]

This one ended up going to a family with kids who needed a dryer...

 

[redcarpetdrew]

1986 Lady Kenmore

 

[redcarpetdrew]

Lady K Triple dispenser. Gordon says that this one will be the newest BD in his *modest* collection...

 

[redcarpetdrew]

Kenmore dryer at Salvation Army store...

 

[bpetersxx]

Loved the pic here

Looks like I'm late to the party again

I'm going to get my scanner fixed and scan in the Kenmore pic that I have

Our 84 TOL washer dryer set that we got i think was the last year of the BD systems

Then the 96-97 DD electronic that Mom got when she did the major remodel on the back of the house

 

[superken]

Year of this Kenmore anyone?

Hello everyone.
My interest in old machines was just sparked by this incident:
My parents recently had the spider drive crack in two on thier 2004 Kenmore eco-cycle i wont get into details but as i found out this is a common problem that is not worth fixing!
Instead of purchasing another new machine with poor quality components i found a used older model Kenmore 110.4584190 running excellent for cheap, so figuring this model was built in better days when Kenmore was made in U.S.A i bought it without regret, The Kenmore also came accompanied with an older Canadian made McClary dryer. I was wondering if anyone can help identify the year of this Kenmore?
By the way great looking machines on here =D.

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[superken]

Kenmore picture

I had a problem loading the picture so here it is.

 

[kellyhowe]

powerful

heres my kenmore 70 series washing my friends clothes works great

 

[70series]

I forgot how many great machines were posted in this thread.

 

[delaneymeegan]

 

 

It is great thread indeed.  Heavenly really.

 

[pierreandreply4]

Kenmore washer

Sorry for bumping this topic but the kenmore washer in Post# 557348 , Reply# 29 my grandmother add that excat model witch she had purchuse in 1988 to replace her old inglis liberator washing machine that had lasted her a long time

 

[seedub]

The 31480 That Got Away

I miss it and hope there's one out there somewhere.

 

[sears9000]

Thank you for bringing this Kenmore thread back. It's good seeing these classic machines again. I think everyone of these Kenmore's are very beautiful, unlike today's strange, and boring machines they make today. These classics have, style, beauty, individuality, and most important, quality, and class! Again, thank you for letting us see this again.

 

[Chetlaham]

5 star thread

Thank you for making this thread so I can realize why I was born Hands down the best control panel style was on those mid 80s BD washers.

 

[70series]

Reply # 166

I hope you find that model as well. The funky console lighting has a casino-esque look to it that I think is cool; it reminds me of the slot machines I played in Atlantic City.

 

[arthurrbarcello]

Kenmore 1968

I'm from Sao Paulo, Brazil and these are two of my washing machine collection. A Kenmore Self Cleaning Filter Washing Machine and a Solid State Sensor Electric Dryer. I'm sending two pics of them and a Youtube Link of a video that I made.

 

[70series]

Great way to resurrect this wonderful thread. Thanks for sharing your video.

Have a good one,
James

 

[jons1077]

1970 Kenmore 800

 

[jons1077]

Bump!

Fully restored 1974 Lady Kenmore set!

 

[bradfordwhite]

Awesome thread !  A lot of beautiful machines in there.

 

[goatfarmer]

Picked these up last summer

They can be had.

 

[bradfordwhite]

WOW, a set of belt drives from .....1975?

 

I'm guessing you have a warehouse or barn at your disposal to store all these wonderful machines? 

 

cool

 

[goatfarmer]

Barn that's slowly filling....

 

[frigilux]

Question: Does anyone know what year the beautiful 31480 shown in reply #166 (and also here) was produced? It’s a stylish one, no doubt! Also: Is it an American model or perhaps Canadian?

 

[combo52]

Kenmore In Reply # 178

Is a 1963 KM 800 series, It might have been carried over into 1964 ?

 

I always liked this machines styling.

 

This was the first KM washer I did a major repair on in a customers home. Sears had told her that it would cost over $100 to fix, so my Mom drove me over to her house and I took it all apart, the basket drive had stripped ears at the top of the shaft. I went by a local appliance dealer and took a BD out of a 1961 KM on the scrap pile and took the part over to the customers house and installed it, I think I charged her about $20 which was all profit as my Mom even drove me back and forth and didn't even charge me for gas.

 

This 63 KM lasted into the 80s and someone gave her an early 70s KM that finally replaced it.

 

John L.