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Finding a matching dryer shouldn’t be difficult at all since they were paired up with the same dryers that went with the belt drive washers around this time and the 29” dryer will be fairly quick with this washer since it’s a small tub direct drive washer.
I found one of those (slightly earlier with a spin-drain) this week too ironically. My BF was asking for a top load washer to use that he wouldn't have to handle with "kid-gloves" like the rest of my vintage machines. He normally uses the LG we have but was tired of the long cycles. So when I found this early direct drive I thought it would be a good addition for him.
The two things I found I don't really like about it is the first spin on the Normal cycle is low speed (why oh why) and the top and lid are painted and not porcelain. I may have to use a relay and some re-wiring to stop the low speed first spin. I do like the fact it does 4 spray rinses in both spins, just like the belt-drive models.
The two things I found I don't really like about it is the first spin on the Normal cycle is low speed (why oh why) and the top and lid are painted and not porcelain. I may have to use a relay and some re-wiring to stop the low speed first spin. I do like the fact it does 4 spray rinses in both spins, just like the belt-drive models.
repairguy
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This machine is certainly clean underneath for its age. Looking good!
One more thing, actually, two more things...
So firstly, something I found out that might be wrong with it is the low speed sometimes works and sometimes is just completely dead. It was dead when I had it apart, but then I lightly kicked the pump, and it just magically started working again. But the high speed works just fine. I wonder if there's just a loose connection somewhere by the motor. I'll worry more about that when I actually get to the point where I can put this machine into service.
THEN, something else I found on the under lip of the cabinet while apart was what appeared to be a broken snubber pad. Seems so far as though it spins normally and quietly. Weird stuff. But again, for the most part, it works acceptably good for now.
In the rinse right now.
So firstly, something I found out that might be wrong with it is the low speed sometimes works and sometimes is just completely dead. It was dead when I had it apart, but then I lightly kicked the pump, and it just magically started working again. But the high speed works just fine. I wonder if there's just a loose connection somewhere by the motor. I'll worry more about that when I actually get to the point where I can put this machine into service.
THEN, something else I found on the under lip of the cabinet while apart was what appeared to be a broken snubber pad. Seems so far as though it spins normally and quietly. Weird stuff. But again, for the most part, it works acceptably good for now.
In the rinse right now.
Hopefully I can get my ‘63 Whirlpool up and going again later this week. Got a new hose for it at Home Depot earlier this week and I am just waiting for the weather to cool down where I live since it’s been quite humid where I live. So far the hose repair is the only thing my ‘63 Whirlpool needs after 57 years and the belt and pump were replaced sometime in the 90’s judging by the condition they are in. Haven’t done any mechanical repairs to it and seems to work just fine the way it is at the moment.
I do plan on uploading it to YouTube one of these days but since I am somewhat limited on storage on my iPad and become tne while COPPA thing on YouTube that happened late last year has made. Me. A little leary uploading videos to YouTube but it will happen one of these days.
Another thing is I believe 1963 was the first year to have the super wash cycles on the Whirlpool belt drive washers and here’s a advertisement from 1963 featuring a Whirlpool just like mine but in white
Another thing is I believe 1963 was the first year to have the super wash cycles on the Whirlpool belt drive washers and here’s a advertisement from 1963 featuring a Whirlpool just like mine but in white
And, done!
So my plan is to get an outside laundromat going; as soon as we rebuild our pumphouse, my idea is to run some plumbing and electrical to there and create a spot for the two machines I have including this one, besides the one in our house. My other outside machine, the 2000 Whirlpool, which I never finished the post about last year, is doing fine so far, and I'm hoping to get this Kenmore 60 series and that Whirlpool in the pumphouse, up and running. Maybe next year, we'll just have to see how it goes, but for right now, they're going in the shed to be stored. And that'll conclude this series for now.
Steven
So my plan is to get an outside laundromat going; as soon as we rebuild our pumphouse, my idea is to run some plumbing and electrical to there and create a spot for the two machines I have including this one, besides the one in our house. My other outside machine, the 2000 Whirlpool, which I never finished the post about last year, is doing fine so far, and I'm hoping to get this Kenmore 60 series and that Whirlpool in the pumphouse, up and running. Maybe next year, we'll just have to see how it goes, but for right now, they're going in the shed to be stored. And that'll conclude this series for now.
Steven
Sean,
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Steven,
I like your new washer. Was really suprised the water level was so high, shocked actually. Thought it was in really good condition for an early eighties machine.
I hope it will stand you in good stead for many, many years to come. Looking forward to a video.
Barry
I like your new washer. Was really suprised the water level was so high, shocked actually. Thought it was in really good condition for an early eighties machine.
I hope it will stand you in good stead for many, many years to come. Looking forward to a video.
Barry
70series
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My sister has this Kenmore model in her guest house, and hers has the neutral drain.
