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Post# 306755 , Reply# 1 9/30/2008 at 21:35 (5,684 days old) by volvoguy87  (Cincinnati, OH) |
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Kelvinator.
Kelvinator made washers and dryers in the 1950s-the 1980s? They were affiliated with ABC and their washers used the same mechanism. They were eventually bought out by the dreaded WCI, but I don't know when. Eventually, (1980s I think) WCI dropped the name on domestic appliances here after sufficiently ruining their reputation and sucking it dry. You could have a real Kelvy, which would be a rare and wonderful treat, or you could have a WCI. Either way, they are worth a look. Dave | ||
| Post# 306757 , Reply# 2 9/30/2008 at 21:37 (5,684 days old) by saltysam () | ||
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they are worth a look. Thanks Dave, I will check it out further....would be cool if it is a real "Kelvy" from the '50s or '60s......will keep everyone posted..... Mark | ||
| Post# 306763 , Reply# 3 9/30/2008 at 21:56 (5,684 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
Kelvinator/WCI
Hi Mark, I have a 1977 "Kelvinator" refrigerator, and it was built by WCI. The quality is fine with my fridge, and the only problem I have ever had was the thermostat control unit. The original ice maker still even works. It has the cool old style Kelvinator logo with the silver knight head with the red background. But it is still a WCI, and not really a Kelvinator. Point is, WCI owned the Kelvinator name as far back as 1977, and possibly further back than that. Good luck with your find. Hope it is an original Kelvinator, but it still may be fairly cool even if it's an early WCI "Kelvinator" 
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| Post# 306765 , Reply# 4 9/30/2008 at 22:01 (5,684 days old) by a440 () | ||
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Very nice Fridge Rick. Classy looking! Love the handles. The Radar Range is cool! Is it one of the original first? Brent | ||
| Post# 306780 , Reply# 5 9/30/2008 at 22:17 (5,684 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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Hi Brent, yes the RR is from 1974. Sorry I don't have a close up of the fridge. Am still on 35mm film. The pixs is from a few years ago, and was taken to feature the microwave. It is a pretty good fridge, really. I have owned it for about 10 years. If I ever find something older with freezer space, that fits back there in that "cove" I would get rid of this one. Thats what happens when you live in a 120 year old house. You tend to buy appliances for the "fit" rather than brand/features. Even though the kitchen was remodeled, there still is not that much space for a fridge. The room has four doorways going into it, so that cuts the room up. The kitchen only had room for an ice box prior to the remodel, so I gained something. lol! | ||
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Post# 306805 , Reply# 6 9/30/2008 at 23:39 (5,684 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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Nice kitchen Rick -  | ||
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Post# 306806 , Reply# 7 9/30/2008 at 23:41 (5,684 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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| Post# 306846 , Reply# 8 10/1/2008 at 03:24 (5,683 days old) by alr2903 (TN) | ||
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Rick time to wind the cuckoo clock too, lol, wts are getting low. Nice kitchen. arthur | ||
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Post# 306854 , Reply# 9 10/1/2008 at 05:10 (5,683 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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| Post# 306885 , Reply# 10 10/1/2008 at 09:03 (5,683 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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My Dishwasher...
Has been gone for a couple years, however, will be back again in April. Not only does the dishes,cooks, cuts the lawn, can also bench press 385 lbs. These are just a few reasons why I do not look for a "replacement". Even if it was a Frigidaire. lol! Kenny, I will be watching for the Westinghouse! <: | ||
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Post# 307194 , Reply# 11 10/2/2008 at 10:31 (5,682 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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Westy Fridge | ||
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Post# 307195 , Reply# 12 10/2/2008 at 10:33 (5,682 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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Love the handles! | ||
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Post# 307197 , Reply# 13 10/2/2008 at 10:36 (5,682 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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Post# 307198 , Reply# 14 10/2/2008 at 10:39 (5,682 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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discolored... | ||
| Post# 307223 , Reply# 15 10/2/2008 at 12:54 (5,682 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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Post# 307232 , Reply# 16 10/2/2008 at 13:27 (5,682 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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| Post# 307283 , Reply# 17 10/2/2008 at 16:15 (5,682 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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Post# 307293 , Reply# 18 10/2/2008 at 17:40 (5,682 days old) by appliguy (Oakton Va.) |
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WCI bought Kelvinator form AMC in 1968 | ||
| Post# 307328 , Reply# 19 10/2/2008 at 22:40 (5,682 days old) by rickr (.) | ||
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