POD 2/21/2017

[brucelucenta]

Kelvinator has always been my very favorite washing machine because of the novel and entertaining way it washes clothes. They also did a good job of it too. I think the biggest drawback that gradually got worse as time went on and a trait that Norge had in common with them, was their small capacity. Kenmore and Whirlpool always held a bigger load and so did some others. That got to be more of a problem as time went on, which is why they finally quit making that design after the mid sixties. I always thought it was a shame, since they really were and still are one of the most entertaining automatic washers ever made and did a good job of washing and spinning the clothes. Since all the metal scrappers that have been around in the last couple of decades, these machines are all but extinct now and can only be seen in collections that people might have. I was fortunate enough to remember when they used to be everywhere, at least in Oklahoma, rebadged as Leonard washing machines. I have to admit, if there ever was a new model of this machine made again I would have it.

 

[gyrafoam]

Oh yeah. Love a Kelvy.
They certainly are good washers. I never washed anything in a Kelvy that didn't come out clean. I loved the soft bump,bump,bump sound as it agitated and the final rinse was so thorough you just knew there wasn't a bit of detergent left. Surprisingly, I can't ever remember one getting sudzlocked! Back in the day that was no small feat considering how high sudsing detergents were.
Bruce, I agree, if they made them now, I'd buy one. My only complaint with them was a somewhat lame spin (but, no worse than Whirly/Kenmo).

 

[mayken4now]

Bruce and Steve, I third your allegiance, would buy one in a heart beat!

 

[brucelucenta]

I wish the guy from Los Angeles would re make one of those!! The new top load machines have perforated tubs, but they really serve no purpose. They don't get rid of sediment or sand well anymore and a lot of sand can screw up the washer now. So the solid tub would certainly save on water and be better anyway in my opinion. I have thought for a long time now that with a few changes in design, the Kelvinator could be a very long lasting machine with fewer parts than most.

 

[mayken4now]

It would be most likely Bruce, if you invented at patent to re create those machines. I'd buy it!

 

[brucelucenta]

If only I had the funds to do that. With plastic tubs, it would not cost that much to manufacture.