The Pile coughs up another wonderful find...
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Ooohhh another beauty saved by the awesome Drew!
Love the "Touch of Maytag" by the use of the very common 205613 non-thermostatic water valve. I'm sure there wasn't much arm twisting involved on "Mr. Kenmores" end to accept this beauty
Love the "Touch of Maytag" by the use of the very common 205613 non-thermostatic water valve. I'm sure there wasn't much arm twisting involved on "Mr. Kenmores" end to accept this beauty
mrb627
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Awesome!
What a beauty! You have all the luck RCD! Now find me one just like it!
Malcolm
What a beauty! You have all the luck RCD! Now find me one just like it!
Malcolm
It's not a pile - it's a cornucopia!
That is a cutie pie - we played with one like that at our Maryland convention. It was hooked up at the warehouse and was a huge hit next to the solid-tub Speed Queen.
That is a cutie pie - we played with one like that at our Maryland convention. It was hooked up at the warehouse and was a huge hit next to the solid-tub Speed Queen.
You know it's just amazing what people will "throw away".... that washer is in just amazing condition! I'm sure Gordon is absolutely giddy about adding this beautiful "smaller" machine to his "collection'!
Kevin
Kevin
"I don't care how well she may take care of the one that replaced it, it's not going to last her for 40 years like this one did."
After having had a machine for 40 years, she is probably not going to live long enough to need a machine to last another 40 years. Think about it.
After having had a machine for 40 years, she is probably not going to live long enough to need a machine to last another 40 years. Think about it.
redcarpetdrew
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You pretty much nailed it, Tom!
When I help sell new machines, a common question is 'How long might this one last compared to my old one?' I'll honestly tell them 'Probably not as long as the old one. Say maybe 4-8 years give or take.' to which the older customers usually say 'Well, I guess it doesn't matter since it'll outlast me and then the kids will have to deal with it...'
RCD
When I help sell new machines, a common question is 'How long might this one last compared to my old one?' I'll honestly tell them 'Probably not as long as the old one. Say maybe 4-8 years give or take.' to which the older customers usually say 'Well, I guess it doesn't matter since it'll outlast me and then the kids will have to deal with it...'
RCD
washernoob
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WOW
That is stunning! Its just perfect in every way! Congrats on a sweet find!
That is stunning! Its just perfect in every way! Congrats on a sweet find!
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Wow! What beautiful. Looks new!
westingman123
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sweeeeet
Now THAT is a Kenmore. And it's great to see your post, Andy. I missed you and that pile that burps forth such goodies!
Now THAT is a Kenmore. And it's great to see your post, Andy. I missed you and that pile that burps forth such goodies!
WOW Andy, such a neat machine. As I told you on the tele, I would never describe a washer as 'cute' until I saw this one.
You have some pretty great water pressure there, don't you? I don't see a belt-drive fill so fast that it leaves circular current in the tub very often (we had that in Denver).
What brand of detergent is that? I've wondered that in your other posts too.
Can't get over that machine - the pump is clearly original and it sounds and looks great. That big burp of water at the start of agitation is a good sign of machine health, in that the agitator has had a big air pocket trapped underneath it, indicating that the center seals are in good shape. Later BDs had a weep hole in the agitator to prevent these splashy burps.
To what you said - that agitator means business. I have it in a couple 29-inch machines, and though their tubs are a bit wider, the currents and turn-over in those machines is wonderful. They don't like a full load of 'body-sheet' sized
towels and jeans much, but they are great for most anything else except on lower water levels. WAY too much splashing at high-speed.
Gordon
You have some pretty great water pressure there, don't you? I don't see a belt-drive fill so fast that it leaves circular current in the tub very often (we had that in Denver).
What brand of detergent is that? I've wondered that in your other posts too.
Can't get over that machine - the pump is clearly original and it sounds and looks great. That big burp of water at the start of agitation is a good sign of machine health, in that the agitator has had a big air pocket trapped underneath it, indicating that the center seals are in good shape. Later BDs had a weep hole in the agitator to prevent these splashy burps.
To what you said - that agitator means business. I have it in a couple 29-inch machines, and though their tubs are a bit wider, the currents and turn-over in those machines is wonderful. They don't like a full load of 'body-sheet' sized
towels and jeans much, but they are great for most anything else except on lower water levels. WAY too much splashing at high-speed.
Gordon
mickeyd
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Hi Andy.......Such Kenmore Perfection
The placing of the tape and the lifting of the hood was done was such reverence, it gave me shivers, and the the close-up action shots are standard RCD perfection, esp 7, 8 & 9--I LOVED them. The fill currents in # 7 was especially interesting and unique.
So glad the "Rescued from the Pile Chronicles" are back from hiatus. Keith (Westingman) said it all.
Had to be a sweet little old lady with granny glasses, a white bun of hair, in a rocking chair, knitting, who owned that gem.
Thank you for the vast Friday luncheon treat.
The placing of the tape and the lifting of the hood was done was such reverence, it gave me shivers, and the the close-up action shots are standard RCD perfection, esp 7, 8 & 9--I LOVED them. The fill currents in # 7 was especially interesting and unique.
So glad the "Rescued from the Pile Chronicles" are back from hiatus. Keith (Westingman) said it all.
Had to be a sweet little old lady with granny glasses, a white bun of hair, in a rocking chair, knitting, who owned that gem.
Thank you for the vast Friday luncheon treat.
Very Nice!
The former owner obviously took great pride in their possesions for it to be so well preserved. Glad it's going to such a good new home. What does the "S" in the model number mean?
The former owner obviously took great pride in their possesions for it to be so well preserved. Glad it's going to such a good new home. What does the "S" in the model number mean?
pierreandreply4
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wow i am also happy to see such a great washer save and these where QUALATY unlike the washers and dryers of today that we have to replace after 5 10 years of use
Oh, indeed the replacement washer won't need to last for 40 years--at least not for the current user. But I'll bet that little Kenmore will still be going 40 years from now, long after its replacement has been crushed several times over.
mrb627
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Cool Down Sequence
What is the Cool Down sequence on this machine?
Malcolm
What is the Cool Down sequence on this machine?
Malcolm
whirlcool
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Judging from the condition of the machine and especially the control panel, the owner didn't use Spray N' Wash. A known killer of control panel graphics.
What a machine! Really can't be told from new. I am very glad you found a nice home for it!
What a machine! Really can't be told from new. I am very glad you found a nice home for it!
Great save! I think North Carolina is starting to get heavy from all those BD's headed that way......
