Whirlpool Built Combinations
WP built combos from 1956-1972, just over 15 years.
All were either 240 volt or gas heated, all were vented, all were rated at a full 10 pound load for wash and automatically into dry.
WP completely redesigned their combos for the 1961 models, they were the only company that completely redesigned their combinations. One of the big problems with US combinations was because sales were poor the manufactures could not- did not invest in needed design changes and improvements to make the reliability and performance improve as did most manufactures did with their early automatic washers and dryers.
WP stopped selling combinations after the 1963 models although they sold the 63 LKC models for a number of years past1963.
The redesigned 61 combinations were complicated and WP did invest the money into training independent dealers to service them, Sears had a great training and service organization that was able to install, and repair these great machines.
I have said if I could only have one vintage laundry appliance the 29" combination would be it, you just don't have to make any excuses for either it washing-rinsing-spinning or drying performance.
Yes Sears sold some basic one dial models, the only real customer choice was a warm or hot wash set on the timer dial.
The basic KMCs did not have Roto-Spray and used a higher water level, these combos DID NOT tangle clothing we have two of these basic machines and still have one in the museum.
John L.
