Whirlpool Washer

[gadgetgary]

Saw this on Craigslist.
Can anyone tell me about it?

 

[gadgetgary]

No interior pics

Whirlpool washer for sale! Good condition for an older model. Super Capacity 18 series, 2-speed 4-cycle. Hoses included. Could use a tidy up on the inside of unit.

 

[coldspot66]

Looks like a 1970's model, judging by the knobs; may also have the tall centerpost with the 18lb tub.

 

[gadgetgary]

Interior shot

Rusted on the bottom

Can this be saved?

 

[davek]

Is that rust that is actually on the tub, or is that some kind of grime buildup with rusty spots in it? It looks to me like that's some dried detergent or something.

 

[toggleswitch2]

I see myself cleaning and tweaking a Whirpool with a wig-wag in my immediate future!

*LOL*

 

[kenmoreguy64]

To me that looks like very common build-up from debris that settled in the tub. I would not worry about it. It may need a scrubbing to get off, but unless the porcelain finish is compromised, the rust should not be permanent.

That looks very much like a tall centerpost (there were three centerpost heights in 18lb. machines over the years). That is the second generation agitator, which was "shrunken" to lessen wear on the gearcase.

I'd grab it!

 

[gadgetgary]

Gordon

Did this model have the waterfall lint filter on the right hand side? Can't tell by the picture.

 

[kenmoreguy64]

Gary -

I think we'd see it in the lower right of the picture. They protrude pretty far forward. I'd say it had a magic-clean filter.

Gordon

 

[combo52]

Centerpost

This would be a 1971-72 LXA model It would have the tallest center post it does have the 2nd generation agitator with less lower finn area to protect the transmisson from to much stress

 

[appnut]

Hi John L, Bob

 

[toggleswitch2]

The Gadget is looking at this one today....and it's probably getting moved on Saturday.

 

[gadgetgary]

Control panel

Worn

 

[gadgetgary]

Panel

Left side

 

[gadgetgary]

Panel

Right Side

 

[gadgetgary]

Interior Shot

Seems like rust in the tub

 

[gadgetgary]

Looks like it has seen better days

Maybe I should pass this one up.....

What do you think?

 

[supremewhirlpol]

Also looks like there is dirt or residue on the agitator. Possibly water was left in the tub for a while?

 

[kenmoreguy64]

The dirt/residue and the moderate wear on the control panel lead me to believe the machine has been outside. HOWEVER, I would NOT pass this machine up if you want something a bit different. The tall centerpost machines are RARE, so you'd have something different to talk about. The orange stains in the tub are very unlikely to be rust spots. They and the agitator will come clean.

If you get a machine like this that needs a little TLC, you'll have the satisfaction of having cleaned it up yourself.