Trying to identify an older Whirlpool washer
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66?
Not this one? I'm told this one is a 66.
kennyGF
Not this one? I'm told this one is a 66.
kennyGF
supremewhirlpol
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Hey Kenny, Is that one yours? Very nice!!
It's mine, but I really don't have an attraction to it. It could be yours.....
Kenny, can you post a tub shot for this one? I'm curious as to what color the agitator is....
Thanks!
Kevin
Thanks!
Kevin
Your wish is my command, Kevin.
toploader55
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Wow.
Good Looking Machines.
Here's a shot of my Whirlpool. Kenny is familiar with this one
Good Looking Machines.
Here's a shot of my Whirlpool. Kenny is familiar with this one
brianl
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You know the more I think about it, it is possible it had the woodgrain, but I just cannot recall. So ultimately I would say it looks like Post# 396903 with the same agitator as Post# 397564, only a cream color. Definitely had it by the early 80's. By the way Kenny, what happened to the tub in that tub shot of your Whirlpool?
That washer lived close to Lake Michigan, hence all the rust.
brianl
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That is a circa 1983 Whirlpool Supreme
We had that same machine in my family form 1983 to 2004...PAT COFFEY
We had that same machine in my family form 1983 to 2004...PAT COFFEY
brianl
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Sounds about right!
It was around when I was 4ish in 1985 so I bet that one is it. Not a bad price either. Either way, with or without the fake wood grain, I am gonna go for this washer. Probably about as close as I will get. If it is available, that means I am gonna have to give up my Hotpoint. Needs a couple parts though.
It was around when I was 4ish in 1985 so I bet that one is it. Not a bad price either. Either way, with or without the fake wood grain, I am gonna go for this washer. Probably about as close as I will get. If it is available, that means I am gonna have to give up my Hotpoint. Needs a couple parts though.
brianl
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Some good and bad news...
This is the e-mail I got from the Craigslist seller last night.
"Hi, yes I still have it, last time I tried it, it filled up to the top, then didn't stop filling. I think it may have froze from sitting outside. Its inside now, if it starts working again ill email you."
What could have happened to it since he left it outside for 2 1/2 weeks that would cause it to not stop filling? Also, do you think some type of damage could have happened to the washer permanently from sitting out that might cause other issues?
Thanks,
Brian
This is the e-mail I got from the Craigslist seller last night.
"Hi, yes I still have it, last time I tried it, it filled up to the top, then didn't stop filling. I think it may have froze from sitting outside. Its inside now, if it starts working again ill email you."
What could have happened to it since he left it outside for 2 1/2 weeks that would cause it to not stop filling? Also, do you think some type of damage could have happened to the washer permanently from sitting out that might cause other issues?
Thanks,
Brian
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OMG Eddie! That is the very machine mama traded her westy set for. I LOVED that Whirlpool, she used to let me watch the water swirl through the chrome and glass lint filter. Thanks for posting that picture. Do you have the dryer, too? It had to coolest "ultra violet" light inside. I think we've discussed those recently. How's your baby boy coming along?
brianl
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Got another update
Looks like the washer was left outside for a couple of weeks, and even after sitting in a warm garage, (which probably should have happened in the 1st place), it still is acting up. Apparently leaking he said. In light of this, it looks like he is just going to give it to me. I have to hammer out the pickup details and verify what he said on the phone (I was in a loud place). Any of the Jersey or NY locals want to take a trip with me? For the locals, I am in the Bergen County area. Also that means I will be most likely needing to dispose of my Hotpoint washer, which needs a timer and probably an agitator. Anyone interested in that, would be welcome to it.
Brian
Looks like the washer was left outside for a couple of weeks, and even after sitting in a warm garage, (which probably should have happened in the 1st place), it still is acting up. Apparently leaking he said. In light of this, it looks like he is just going to give it to me. I have to hammer out the pickup details and verify what he said on the phone (I was in a loud place). Any of the Jersey or NY locals want to take a trip with me? For the locals, I am in the Bergen County area. Also that means I will be most likely needing to dispose of my Hotpoint washer, which needs a timer and probably an agitator. Anyone interested in that, would be welcome to it.
Brian
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Sure I will take it
brianl
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The Whirlpool Challenge
It seems to leak like a sieve, but I cannot seem to locate the leak. It seems to come from underneath the outer tub. There is this rubber seal that comes from the bottom of the outer tub through this metal plate onto the underside for a little sump canister to catch debris before it makes it to the pump. (Upper left corner of pic.) I wonder if that rubber seal inside the outer tub is leaking? The water is leaking out between the plate that holds the outer tub, and the actual tub. I will be attaching some pics. Have to take some more later.
It seems to leak like a sieve, but I cannot seem to locate the leak. It seems to come from underneath the outer tub. There is this rubber seal that comes from the bottom of the outer tub through this metal plate onto the underside for a little sump canister to catch debris before it makes it to the pump. (Upper left corner of pic.) I wonder if that rubber seal inside the outer tub is leaking? The water is leaking out between the plate that holds the outer tub, and the actual tub. I will be attaching some pics. Have to take some more later.
brianl
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Motor pic
brianl
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Canister to pump.
