Rescued: 1960's(?) Whirlpool Washer looking for a forever home...

[redcarpetdrew]

This caught my eye in the haulaway's today. I decided to grant a reprieve and brought her inside. LVA6600W1.

 

[redcarpetdrew]

The chrome is showroom clean and shiney. Controls are fully functional right down to the Mercury lid switch assy.

 

[redcarpetdrew]

Controls closeup

Has the super wash cycle.

 

[redcarpetdrew]

She could use a replacement bleach cup. She also has the brush lint filter. The tub cover is metal.

 

[redcarpetdrew]

Closeup of the lint filter...

 

[redcarpetdrew]

Has the older SuperSurgilator agitator without the extra wings. The tub is in good shape.

 

[redcarpetdrew]

The washer has a strong yet quiet agitation. Really moved the towels... Shot a little video of the wash and the filter operation<br
Title: "1960's Whirlpool Washer With SuperSurgilator Washing"

 

[redcarpetdrew]

The filter in operation...

 

[redcarpetdrew]

The rest of the story...

The cabinet is in good shape with no dings or dents. There are scuffs in the paint on the sides but nothing major. I do think it will need bearings. She does spin like a champ but rumbles while doing so. No rust to speak of anywhere<br
This machine really doesn't fit in my collection so I really would love for this little one to find a loving home. With some tlc, I think she'll be a strong runner for years to come. If anyone can provide such a home, please drop me an email. Please help me avoid this one going to appliance oblivion<br
RCD

 

[strongenough78]

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!

I miss mine!!!!

 

[autowasherfreak]

Boy does that bring back memories. I love the timer dial on this one better than the ones from the 80's that were painted on. Our first Whirlpool had the same type of filter but no bleach dispenser it was either a 72 or 73 model an 18 pound machine. One of the best washers I've ever used.

 

[peteski50]

Whirlpool!

Realy nice Whirlpool
Best Of Luck with it
Peter

 

[appnut]

This is one of those which shifts from normal to gentle agitation on the PP cycle at the 6 minute increment and the rinse is also gentle.

 

[mrb627]

Showroom NEW

The interior of this machine will polish up nice and be showroom new. <br
Very COOL<br
Malcolm

 

[launderess]

Washer Matches Our Whirlpool Dryer

From my youth<br
It was Mama's first dryer, though we had the previous washer to this unit.<br
Ours had the same "waterfall filter" though it was clear glass and chrome not plastic<br
Nice unit though!

 

[mickeyd]

Love the peak behind the curtain, i.e.,

the open waterfall filter and the way you display your finds as if they were brand new in a showroom. I bet the machines love the respect you show them<br
I can't tell if the tub is the big one, and I think your new find has the double cooldown on the PP cycle--a nice luxurious "gas guzzler.<br
Thank You.

 

[supremewhirlpol]

OH Crap!! It's a million miles away!

 

[rp2813]

I believe this is the series (although the subject washer might be a little older) that unseated the center dial Maytag from Consumer Reports' top spot around 1975 or so<br
Good to see it doesn't have the awful "bed of nails" lint filter<br
Beautiful machine. I hope it finds a good home. I'll never understand why people get rid of perfectly good things like this. They'll never be able to replace it with anything new of equal build quality.

 

[launderess]

Hey. HEY!

Watch what you say about those "bed of nails" filters! *LOL<br
After growing up with that darn (and IMHO filty)brush filter thing, the bed of nails is a walk in the park<br
Trick is to clean the thing when it is wet. A simple gentle but firm slap against something will disloge the gunk, and one is good to go<br
L.

 

[goatfarmer]

Nice machine!

 

[westingman123]

Launderess, dear, my Mama's solution to the "filthy" filter was a comb kept in a glass next to the washer. Kept it fresh as a daisy.

 

[70series]

Beautiful Whirlpool. You don't see many with the manual filter and bleach dispenser. Thanks for sharing the video with us. I loved the shot of the filter with the brush removed. My grandmother had a 1966 24 inch model with the partial console which I got to watch operate only once, and watching the water rush past through the filter with the brush removed was my favorite moment. I hope it finds a good home<br
Have a good one
James

 

[dblrinz]

That's absolutely amazing! I would love to give it a "forever home", but am unable to ship currently. (reserves are low) I love it! My mother's best friend had the very same one, except the agitator was black and there was no manual lint filter - OH and it was a Sudsmiser...

 

[redcarpetdrew]

No longer homeless...

One of our members just on the other side of Donner Summit from me is going to come get her. Nice thing is he's bringing me a present which I'll post pictures of when she gets here. It'll be a big restore project for me but well worth it..<br
RCD

 

[rp2813]

Hmmm . . . she's probably not coming over the pass this weekend though Drew, huh?

 

[redcarpetdrew]

not coming over the pass this weekend

Nope. We are busy making snow in the Sierra's so we can provide water to all you Caulifornans this summer... LO<br
RCD

 

[rp2813]

OK then
Get off the computer and back to work!
I'm thirsty!

 

[ingliscanada]

Newer than 60's

This washer is from the early to mid 70's. It has a 70's style instrument panel, and a white agitator. Most or all of the 60's models had black agitators.

 

[DADoES]

LVA is the 1970 model year. The serial # would pin the exact manufacture date.

 

[jons1077]

Agitator question...

What size agitator will fit the smaller capacity machines? I'd love to get different Whirlpool and Kenmore agitators to play with sometime.