Thanks so much for the awesome video Ben!! You just have to love the "magic minute". Sure looks like you had a nice clear rinse as well, you must have been using vintage Dash!! Thanks so much for sharing this with us. That is sure one beautiful machine. Terry
The first wash in the 1959 Kelvinator - on film!
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Splashy Water!!!
Congratulations Ben
That water action will certainly get stuff clean with all the extra oxygen airation!!!the splashy action just transfixes you,
I`ve just noticed the control lever for the Timeline, I was expecting a control knob....Does this work like a rachet, like Uni`s ABC???? Do you have to keep moving it up and down to move the timeline indicator??
Happy Washing, Mike
Congratulations Ben
That water action will certainly get stuff clean with all the extra oxygen airation!!!the splashy action just transfixes you,
I`ve just noticed the control lever for the Timeline, I was expecting a control knob....Does this work like a rachet, like Uni`s ABC???? Do you have to keep moving it up and down to move the timeline indicator??
Happy Washing, Mike
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When's the next wash-in?
Ben, that is AWESOME news, congratulations on the maiden washload! Just that model itself is a sight to behold...definitely a rare treasure. I'm trying to remember, but I think, this one is only one of two existing within Applianceville. I believe Mark has the other one, with the original filter-agitator. Hopefully one of those will turn up shortly for originality!
And Glenn, wasn't this your grandmother's old machine, from the video?
Ben, that is AWESOME news, congratulations on the maiden washload! Just that model itself is a sight to behold...definitely a rare treasure. I'm trying to remember, but I think, this one is only one of two existing within Applianceville. I believe Mark has the other one, with the original filter-agitator. Hopefully one of those will turn up shortly for originality!
And Glenn, wasn't this your grandmother's old machine, from the video?
Ben what great pictures and video! That washer is beyond beautiful and what a great restore job you did I must say.
Enjoy it, its the only Kelvinator from the late 1950's known in existence!
Enjoy it, its the only Kelvinator from the late 1950's known in existence!
mickeyd
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The color just astounds me: in my house, it arrives as a gol
magnificent a hue before. And those photos--the throwing of the water "unwrapped" or unveiled--how I love it, seeing the hidden and the forbidden. You're a man after my own heart. I wish we could have more shots of hidden spots like yours, from other machines in our club.
When my adored grandmother Margaret Crotty's unimatic died in the mid 60's, she got a Kelvinator, breaking a huge tradition of FRIGIDAIRE ONLY. Still, a boy, it was heaven on earth for me. Watching yours which is the only other Kelvi in my life brought back a flood of love. Hers had a flush rinse at the start of the wash throw, but the real treat, the real drama was the rinse which your film reveals so satisfyingly. Is there anything more outrageous than the Kelvinator rinse?
Benjamin, your work is fabulous--mind-blowing!
Thank You and may God bless.
Michael
magnificent a hue before. And those photos--the throwing of the water "unwrapped" or unveiled--how I love it, seeing the hidden and the forbidden. You're a man after my own heart. I wish we could have more shots of hidden spots like yours, from other machines in our club.
When my adored grandmother Margaret Crotty's unimatic died in the mid 60's, she got a Kelvinator, breaking a huge tradition of FRIGIDAIRE ONLY. Still, a boy, it was heaven on earth for me. Watching yours which is the only other Kelvi in my life brought back a flood of love. Hers had a flush rinse at the start of the wash throw, but the real treat, the real drama was the rinse which your film reveals so satisfyingly. Is there anything more outrageous than the Kelvinator rinse?
Benjamin, your work is fabulous--mind-blowing!
Thank You and may God bless.
Michael
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Great job Ben, the restoration is beautiful.
When I first saw one as a new member here, I didn't understand how Kelvys operated....a big agi for a little basket, I thought...now I see why. That timeline feature is so cool as well. It's really a once in a lifetime find.
For which years were Kelvinators in production, and was there any particular reason they were phased out?
When I first saw one as a new member here, I didn't understand how Kelvys operated....a big agi for a little basket, I thought...now I see why. That timeline feature is so cool as well. It's really a once in a lifetime find.
For which years were Kelvinators in production, and was there any particular reason they were phased out?
Great job Ben!----
Wonderful film!
One of the things I like about a 'Kelvy is its ability to "roll-over" the wash load.
I've done some really big loads, considering the size of the tub, and it has never failed to roll things over.
I am told there can be some tangling issues with sheets,but I've never had a problem.
The 'Kelvy has the best rinse of any machine I have ever seen.
The "pause & Spray/Overflow" is great for removing any oil or grease residue as it flows right out over the top. (No "re-deposit" like machines that use a "neutral-drain".)
The only improvement they could have made would have been to increase that 'Kenmo-like spin speed!
Thanks for sharing!
Wonderful film!
One of the things I like about a 'Kelvy is its ability to "roll-over" the wash load.
I've done some really big loads, considering the size of the tub, and it has never failed to roll things over.
I am told there can be some tangling issues with sheets,but I've never had a problem.
The 'Kelvy has the best rinse of any machine I have ever seen.
The "pause & Spray/Overflow" is great for removing any oil or grease residue as it flows right out over the top. (No "re-deposit" like machines that use a "neutral-drain".)
The only improvement they could have made would have been to increase that 'Kenmo-like spin speed!
Thanks for sharing!
mayken4now
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Thanks for sharing your video and new machine pictures with us Ben. Really appreciate all the nice clips, a lot of fun to watch.
Steve
Steve
laundramatt
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ABC adgitator would fit in your Kelvinator
So, what are the differences between the two?
So, what are the differences between the two?
danelto
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Suprise, Suprise!
I never knew Kelvinator agitators just shook like that. Too cool! Congratulations, too!
I never knew Kelvinator agitators just shook like that. Too cool! Congratulations, too!
Fantastic video! It is so strange to see an agitator that isn't oscillating (or as in the case of Frigidaire, pulsating). The splashy drama is amazing. I don't know how those washers didn't totally rust out with that water flying around everywhere. Such a unique wash action. A great restoration, too.
irishwashguy
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I have always wanted to see one of those in action!!! Thank you so much, it is beautiful!! Nice job!! when it spins, it reminds me of my old Roller Matic!! This is much more drematic!!
easyspindry
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Fantastic restoration. Very interesting machine. Great still pictures, and the video was very informative.
Thanks for sharing.
Jerry Gay
Thanks for sharing.
Jerry Gay
I am new here and only discovered this website about 3 weeks ago... I just LOVE IT!!!
Ben, congratulations on the restoration and THANKS for putting video and all the pix up, they are GREAT!!!
I've never seen a Kelvinator in action and did not know the agitator just shook around like that….. it's just awsome to see!
Thanks much for sharing!!!
Kevin
Ben, congratulations on the restoration and THANKS for putting video and all the pix up, they are GREAT!!!
I've never seen a Kelvinator in action and did not know the agitator just shook around like that….. it's just awsome to see!
Thanks much for sharing!!!
Kevin
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Great Video
kevin, it kinda reminds me of a KitchenAid mixer running, if it was mixing from the bottom. Look in the pics of the AW members facess thread and you'll see me gettting splashed by a kelvinator at the 2005 conventionn in Omaha.
Adgitator question
The reason why I asked that was that, I believe, Kelvinator bought out ABC when they went out of business in or around 1957 or 1958. I have a 1955 ABC wringer washer that says ABC Co. Altorefer bros. company, Peoria, Illinois. I have another ABC wringer, a later model but looks nearly the same as the '55 and it says; ABC on the name plate but says Kelvinator- American motors on the back. I was just wondering if the ABC adgitator would fit in the Kelvinator because the washing action in the Kelvinator was the same as the ABC. Have fun, Gary
The reason why I asked that was that, I believe, Kelvinator bought out ABC when they went out of business in or around 1957 or 1958. I have a 1955 ABC wringer washer that says ABC Co. Altorefer bros. company, Peoria, Illinois. I have another ABC wringer, a later model but looks nearly the same as the '55 and it says; ABC on the name plate but says Kelvinator- American motors on the back. I was just wondering if the ABC adgitator would fit in the Kelvinator because the washing action in the Kelvinator was the same as the ABC. Have fun, Gary
Wonderful Restoration
Ben,
That is a wonderful restoration. They are a great machine to see in action.
Would so dearly love to be able to find a Kelvy like this here in Oz, but i think the chances are pretty remote now.
Leon
Ben,
That is a wonderful restoration. They are a great machine to see in action.
Would so dearly love to be able to find a Kelvy like this here in Oz, but i think the chances are pretty remote now.
Leon
