What Might Be Wrong With This '80s KM Washer?

[rp2813]

Looks like a nice 70 series.

 

Per the ad, it tends to overfill.  Any ideas on what needs replacing?  It might be a good temporary patio machine for FL-unfriendly and line-dry items until I find a nice Maytag or an EASY Spindrier.

 

http://https//sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/zip/6082480202.html

 

[whirlykenmore78]

Overfilling BD Whirlpool/KM

Typically these only overflow when there is a problem with the pressure switch(or most likely a clog in the hose leading to it. Otherwise you should get cleaner laundry from this washer than the others you mentioned and spend less time fixing the washer.
WK78

 

[DADoES]

 
The ad says it overflows on "some settings" ... which isn't clear what that means.  Does it fill up and overflow the tub, or is it just a leaking situation of water on the floor that's mistaken as overflowing?  Maybe one of the water valves is hanging open.

 

[kenmoreguy64]

As Nick and Glenn said there could be an issue with the pressure switch, or the mixing valve could be failing, both of which are easy fixes. Either way, this issue would not concern me, and I would get the machine if it's still available. We will help you with it whatever it is Ralph.

It might be interesting to note that this machine is a standard capacity, 1977 Roto-Swirl model. Standard tub machines are rather unusual in the black panel era, as a hugely overwhelming majority of production by this time was large capacity.

I hope you get it!!

Gordon

 

[rp2813]

Thanks for the replies.  I haven't contacted the owner yet.  Considering it's listed in the "free" section I have a feeling it's already been nabbed by a scrapper, but will at least inquire.

 

[washerlover]

Is that model a belt-drive?

 

[wayupnorth]

Wide cabinet like that one is a dead giveaway to a belt drive model.

 

[askolover]

Mom's Maytag was doing this, filling way too full...there was some slime in the hose going up to the pressure switch.  I cleaned it out and it's worked fine since...this was at least 4-5 years ago.

 

[rp2813]

It's still available, but I don't see an opportunity to get it until after the weekend, and it looks like we're in yet another wet weather pattern for the next week or so.  If someone else gets to it before me, so be it.

 

Todd, I sent you a PM advising if you're interested in it, go for it.