Looking to Buy a Restored Working mid 1970's Kenmore Washer with the PentaSwirl Agitator.

Chris -

I have not come across a lot of Penta-Swirl machines lately, in fact I got one 1980 model about a year ago, and it's the last I've seen. It isn't like I see every Kenmore that goes through this region, far from it, but the DA machines were so much more plentiful and so heavily touted by Kenmore and Sears that I'm thinking by 1979/1980 or so when the DA made it to the mid-line models, there wasn't much draw for the Penta-Swirl. The 'Swirl models were only $10 or so less expensive than the the first DAs. Plus, the last couple years of the Penta-Swirl were recession years, so output was lower. There were lots of Penta-Swirl machines in 1977 and 1978 though, LOTS. Those machines in general are becoming scarce.

I know that RevinKevin would like to find a good home for his 1980 machine and/or matched pair, and if you want to work something out with him to bring the washer to the east coast (we sometimes can work some deals with shippers), I will gladly do the work on the washer that it needs (I am pretty familiar with that machine) and maybe I'll be helping out both of you? You would have to get the washer from Charlotte.

OR, if you can be happy with a DA equppped washer (though I like my Penta-Swirl machine, the DA is truly much MUCH more effective overall). The Penta-Swirl is fine if a competent user is using it, but general every-day consumers would find the DA much better. If you would be interested in one of those, I probably have one of a dozen machines that you might be interested in.

Gordon


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Post# 438461 5/30/2010 at 11:57 (5,078 days old) by kenmorechris ()
Checkrate/Likes Hello, Iam looking to purchase a 1970's Kenmore Washer with the PentaSwirl agitator, In good working restored Conditon, in Harvest Gold Color. My name is Chris, My email address is, Hadfield1963@aol.com And phone number, 315-858-0534

Post# 438467 , Reply# 1 5/30/2010 at 12:09 (5,078 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)
Checkrate/Likes I think somebody here just recently found one of these. Whether it's up for grabs and where it's located, I don't know. My mom had one of the higher end "Quiet Pak" models with Penta-Swirl and it served her well for 25 years.

Post# 438491 , Reply# 2 5/30/2010 at 15:29 (5,078 days old) by kakidd (Texas)
Checkrate/Likes *Newby in Texas* Looking to buy good condition matching set center dial Maytag washer & dryer and/or KDS 17,18, 19 or 20 KitchenAid dishwashers. Dallas/Ft. Worth area.

Post# 440090 , Reply# 3 6/7/2010 at 10:07 (5,071 days old) by 18millstreet ()
Checkrate/Likes *74 tawny gold lady kenmore* Hi Chris, I have a 1974 lady K in good condition,I will be restoring this summer. You may want to keep my contact info.,for future reference. wclute14067@yahoo.com If I decide to sell later,will post,for now I plan to keep it,along with matching gas dryer. Take care,Walt

Post# 440148 , Reply# 4 6/7/2010 at 14:50 (5,070 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)
Checkrate/Likes Maytag's are still plentiful, keep an eye on the local Craigslist.

Post# 440154 , Reply# 5 6/7/2010 at 15:22 (5,070 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)
Checkrate/Likes Chris - I have not come across a lot of Penta-Swirl machines lately, in fact I got one 1980 model about a year ago, and it's the last I've seen. It isn't like I see every Kenmore that goes through this region, far from it, but the DA machines were so much more plentiful and so heavily touted by Kenmore and Sears that I'm thinking by 1979/1980 or so when the DA made it to the mid-line models, there wasn't much draw for the Penta-Swirl. The 'Swirl models were only $10 or so less expensive than the the first DAs. Plus, the last couple years of the Penta-Swirl were recession years, so output was lower. There were lots of Penta-Swirl machines in 1977 and 1978 though, LOTS. Those machines in general are becoming scarce. I know that RevinKevin would like to find a good home for his 1980 machine and/or matched pair, and if you want to work something out with him to bring the washer to the east coast (we sometimes can work some deals with shippers), I will gladly do the work on the washer that it needs (I am pretty familiar with that machine) and maybe I'll be helping out both of you? You would have to get the washer from Charlotte. OR, if you can be happy with a DA equppped washer (though I like my Penta-Swirl machine, the DA is truly much MUCH more effective overall). The Penta-Swirl is fine if a competent user is using it, but general every-day consumers would find the DA much better. If you would be interested in one of those, I probably have one of a dozen machines that you might be interested in. Gordon