New Member Kenmore 110.82374800

[BobFlyer]

39.5 year old Kenmore series 70 110.82374800 from 1986 June purchase. Been in service till just recently..slipping belt..draining issues.
Tightened belt, now spins, but slow to empty water..Pump may be worn out..Only repaired once 20 years ago a timer and knob..Joined to learn about saving this washer from the dump.

Regards to all Bob

 

[phillymatt53]

Indeed, hang onto it, because there's plenty of threads/topics on this site of how crappy and unreliable new products have become..
My 39 year old Maytag's still running like new, go figure.

 

[combo52]

1982 Kenmore Belt Dr. washer

Hi, you most likely have a pump problem if tightening the belt doesn’t work pumps are still readily available for these machines.

If your machine happens to have a sudsaver, it has a back flush lint filter that could be clogged. Then you have to remove the agitator and wash basket to access replacing the lint filter.

Hopefully, you can get some more years out of this washer, but it’s statistically past the end of its life.

Don’t be afraid of a new washer, even though these were great machines there are many great machines made today, Americans are not known for being dirty, new machines are working just fine.

Most washer enthusiasts have switched to front load washers because of their superior performance. I would certainly recommend such you’ll be amazed at how much cleaner and drier The laundry comes out of the washer. Your dryer will feel like it’s gone on vacation.

Let us know what you find if you try to fix this washer.

John L

 

[BobFlyer]

Thanks for the feedback. This model does not have the sudsaver. It uses only drain manifold, which could perhaps be obstructed. I have ordered a pump, new old stock (350365) and waiting on its arrival. I have a new belt on hand (95405) . My big issue is just getting room around the washer to allow access to the bottom. Washer is in a very cramped space. Unit is about 250 lb plus/minus. I am a senior but capable of servicing the unit. If it fails after this pump install. I will get a new unit. Just need a basic no frills top loader (front loader is too cramped for space to open washer door). Yes, I agree, very many negative comments on new washers, Speed Queen is overpriced in my opinion, could buy three basic washers for the price of the TC 5003cw. Not sure about LG/GE/Whirlpool and its other offerings Maytag. Leaning towards the LG 6105 but in my area, the LG service is dispatched via a Mobil network plus available parts for the diy repair from what I have been told is not the best.
Regards Bob