I have a 1976 Kenmore 70 Series Model 110.82372820 It's a Whirlpool belt drive. It started leaking so I bought a fill valve and new reinforced hoses, the USED ones I put on it 12
years ago were still fine, but with our 60+ psi water pressure, I figured I had better replace them now. I also put a new snubber on it.
Anyway, after spending $75 on parts and a tub wrench, turns out it was the tub. It's rusted out right around the center seal for about 3/8ths of an inch on the left side. Pics below.
I disassembled and cleaned the tub and ALL my friends say to ditch it and get some thing else.
I have some marine JB Weld that I believe would fix the tub. I bought a new seal etc. I have a rather large buildup of rust on the center post which is part of the chassis, so I can't
replace it (easily). I worry about putting the seal over the rust on the center post. I also worry about the longevity of my repair. I'm good at reclaiming stuff, but don't know if I
might expect 1 year, 10 years or 1 month from a properly done Marine JB Weld repair. This stuff seems much better than standard JB. You can make the repair while the part is submerged! I also don't know what to cover the repaired area. Paint, what?
I know you all have love for these old belt drives. But I can't find a tub or a chassis/centerpost. ANYWHERE. Anybody have one, or both?
I picked up a Frigidiare FLSE72GCSA stackable TL washer/elec dryer combo for $50. It needs dryer drum glides, but they assured me that was all. I would've already fixed this and
installed it, but for lack of 240 at the washer spot. My dryer is a Lady Kenmore, but in the garage.
Also I read on here that these things catch fire at the drop of a hat, and I have to say I'm not impressed with the dryer part of it. I could rewire it and use the washer part, only, in my washer space and continue to use the dryer I already have. I have refurbished it over the last few years, it has at LEAST another 10 years left on it.
So I'm looking at new. I'd buy a Danby washer and dryer RIGHT now at HD's clearance prices IF I could find them. I thought I had one the other night, but when I got there it was not to be found. I had called ahead but I got a LIAR on the phone. If someone is feeling generous, let me know where on the East Coast I can buy a Danby pair at HD's clearance price and I'll buy you dinner at the Outback or something like that.
Now that my Danby hopes are seemingly dashed, I went in search of the next best thing, something else new. The spot I would put new FL's in would be a NEW spot requiring plumbing and
wiring but I can do all that. Compacts would look GREAT in this spot. Unfortunately, Fridgemore's WILL NOT fit.
The WP compacts are crap, I can't find a Danby set and I can't afford anything else that's worth owning.
So I'm looking at the Maytag Compacts MAH2400/MDE2400. I think they are smart looking and appear well built. They are $1100 a pair at Home Depot, and I would be buying the 4 year extra ext warranty. I know they are made by Samsung. That sits ok with me, but I wonder about longevity. Also the dryer is slammed on Epinions saying it basically just doesn't dry, period. Lack of a matching dryer that dried well, would pretty much kill my plans for a FL compact washer.
If I can find a drum/tub for the Kenmore, I can forget about laundry equipment for another ten years. Although a 4br house, it's just me in here, so not much laundry.
If you were in my spot, what would you do, and why? I really can't afford the $1000 plus dollars, but I will if I can have a nice laundry center in my kitchen with appliances that will last and work well. If not, then that is why I'm still trying to fix the oldies but goodies that I've got.
Also, do you all have suggestions for where I might find or buy salvage parts for washers?
Thanks for reading this and any replies. I've really enjoyed spending the last two weeks(!) reading this site.
years ago were still fine, but with our 60+ psi water pressure, I figured I had better replace them now. I also put a new snubber on it.
Anyway, after spending $75 on parts and a tub wrench, turns out it was the tub. It's rusted out right around the center seal for about 3/8ths of an inch on the left side. Pics below.
I disassembled and cleaned the tub and ALL my friends say to ditch it and get some thing else.
I have some marine JB Weld that I believe would fix the tub. I bought a new seal etc. I have a rather large buildup of rust on the center post which is part of the chassis, so I can't
replace it (easily). I worry about putting the seal over the rust on the center post. I also worry about the longevity of my repair. I'm good at reclaiming stuff, but don't know if I
might expect 1 year, 10 years or 1 month from a properly done Marine JB Weld repair. This stuff seems much better than standard JB. You can make the repair while the part is submerged! I also don't know what to cover the repaired area. Paint, what?
I know you all have love for these old belt drives. But I can't find a tub or a chassis/centerpost. ANYWHERE. Anybody have one, or both?
I picked up a Frigidiare FLSE72GCSA stackable TL washer/elec dryer combo for $50. It needs dryer drum glides, but they assured me that was all. I would've already fixed this and
installed it, but for lack of 240 at the washer spot. My dryer is a Lady Kenmore, but in the garage.
Also I read on here that these things catch fire at the drop of a hat, and I have to say I'm not impressed with the dryer part of it. I could rewire it and use the washer part, only, in my washer space and continue to use the dryer I already have. I have refurbished it over the last few years, it has at LEAST another 10 years left on it.
So I'm looking at new. I'd buy a Danby washer and dryer RIGHT now at HD's clearance prices IF I could find them. I thought I had one the other night, but when I got there it was not to be found. I had called ahead but I got a LIAR on the phone. If someone is feeling generous, let me know where on the East Coast I can buy a Danby pair at HD's clearance price and I'll buy you dinner at the Outback or something like that.
Now that my Danby hopes are seemingly dashed, I went in search of the next best thing, something else new. The spot I would put new FL's in would be a NEW spot requiring plumbing and
wiring but I can do all that. Compacts would look GREAT in this spot. Unfortunately, Fridgemore's WILL NOT fit.
The WP compacts are crap, I can't find a Danby set and I can't afford anything else that's worth owning. So I'm looking at the Maytag Compacts MAH2400/MDE2400. I think they are smart looking and appear well built. They are $1100 a pair at Home Depot, and I would be buying the 4 year extra ext warranty. I know they are made by Samsung. That sits ok with me, but I wonder about longevity. Also the dryer is slammed on Epinions saying it basically just doesn't dry, period. Lack of a matching dryer that dried well, would pretty much kill my plans for a FL compact washer.
If I can find a drum/tub for the Kenmore, I can forget about laundry equipment for another ten years. Although a 4br house, it's just me in here, so not much laundry.
If you were in my spot, what would you do, and why? I really can't afford the $1000 plus dollars, but I will if I can have a nice laundry center in my kitchen with appliances that will last and work well. If not, then that is why I'm still trying to fix the oldies but goodies that I've got.
Also, do you all have suggestions for where I might find or buy salvage parts for washers?
Thanks for reading this and any replies. I've really enjoyed spending the last two weeks(!) reading this site.
