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Post# 386863 10/21/2009 at 11:12 (5,300 days old) by kenmoreguy64  (Charlotte, NC) |
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Ok, this is odd for me to be posting in this forum, let alone about a BRAND NEW washer, but I am really curious about the absolutely BOL washer that Roper/Estate is offering. It has the black end-caps, brushed aluminum panel, and one cycle. It offers a 2.5 cu ft. porcelain basket, and basic DD construction. BUT, it has that unusual squat one piece agitator with the large fins on top. I would swear that if the tub were to fill all the way up, water would rise over top of the agitator. I wonder how quickly this machine would earn it's 'Shredmore' reputation with that agitator. Don't ask me why I want this machine because I don't know. I have always been fascinated with BOL appliances, and this machine really captures my interest. At $199 at a nearby appliance store, I am very tempted. Does anyone have any experience with these beasts? I would probably buy it for play, would use it a bit, then donate it to someone in need. Gordon | ||
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| Post# 386887 , Reply# 2 10/21/2009 at 12:58 (5,300 days old) by alr2903 (TN) | ||
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It would definately be quieter, ka-chunk, ka-chunk, ka-chunk. With a one piece agitator no pesky "dogs" to fail. alr2903 | ||
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Post# 386899 , Reply# 3 10/21/2009 at 13:30 (5,300 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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I had a Kenmore version of this 24" washer for a while, it did a good job but without the auger, overloading seemed especially easy to do and then all rollover stopped and, presumably, the shredding began below the water line. There were a couple of Kenmore models through the years that had this agitator in large capacity machines as well, I always wondered how that would work.
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| Post# 386906 , Reply# 4 10/21/2009 at 13:37 (5,300 days old) by gefilterflo (Newark, Ohio) | ||
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Post# 386909 , Reply# 5 10/21/2009 at 13:49 (5,300 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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I have a 1993 Kenmore DD (a decent 70-series) that I acquired with major scratch and dent damage. I used it from 1993 until 1997 about two loads a month (so almost nothing) then put it away unused until November 2006 when I noticed the centerpost leaking in my 1986 BD which I cherish (bought it new in college). I used the DD as my daily driver for about 18 months and was fairly happy with it. I had to learn to use the 'Normal' cycle for less then full-tub loads, and the 'Heavy Duty' for full loads and towels, etc. Other than wishing it had some spray rinses in between wash and rinse, I was ok with the machine - it was essentially new and considering it has only now about 2 years of wear and tear, it still is I guess. That CHUNKA CHUNKA CHUNKA got on my nerves though, and it was like a return to a cloudless sunny day when I put the 1980 BD that I'm using now in its place. Now the DD resides in a storage unit down the street. It would be fun though to buy a new washer, and since I like BOL stuff, and it's $199, I kinda figure I'm doing a little something for American employment and having fun at the same time. | ||
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Post# 386911 , Reply# 6 10/21/2009 at 13:52 (5,300 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Greg - I know what agitator you're thinking of, and yes, they did use it in some 3.0 cap. machines. There's a video or two of them on youtube. The machines are quieter without those DA dogs biting. The agitator I'm talking about is shorter than the straight-vane that I think you're thinking of. I've never seen this particular agi in a Kenmore. It's probably 4 inches shorter than the others, and has MASSIVE fins protruding from the near top, almost the size of the bottom fins. | ||
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Post# 386930 , Reply# 8 10/21/2009 at 15:40 (5,300 days old) by kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC) |
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Rob - I agree with you on that too (about the basic machines being good shop models). It's surprising though that a lot of them seem to make their ways into homes. Other than adjusting the water level, I don't use many features on a washer. I don't use much bleach, I don't use a softener dispenser even if the machine has one, and I don't use the delicate cycle but a couple times a year. Warm wash, cold rinse - I'm good. I could use a basic machine and be happy provided I could vary the water level. | ||
| Post# 386935 , Reply# 9 10/21/2009 at 16:01 (5,300 days old) by iheartmaytag (Wichita, Kansas) | ||
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| Post# 386942 , Reply# 11 10/21/2009 at 16:33 (5,300 days old) by rll70sman (Hastings, Minnesota) | ||
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Oops, I left out the fact that my dad is the one who works in the taconite mines. I type ahead of my brain sometimes :-). | ||
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