Whirlpool Pair

Lawrence -

That's standard capacity washer, and a rather late model at that. Dryer is likely standard capacity too. My guess is the washer was made in 1982 or so. If it were much newer, it would not have the Whirlpool only cabinet indents, as WP went to a common WP/Kenmore cabinet shortly after.

The washer is neat because Kenmore had discontined 29-inch standard cap. machines by this time, in favor of 24-inch cabinet BDs and DDs. This version of the standard tub is different in that it is somewhere around 1/2 inch wider than the previous standard tub. It became available in the second half of 1981, and can be differentiated from the previous tubs by the interupted perfs in the bottom, which had always been continuous in the previous models. These can be seen clearly in the seller's latest picture.

When WP redesigned the baseplate of the large capacity machine to allow for a slightly slimmer large capacity tub (which didn't affect useful capacity much but it holds about 3 fewer gallons, thus making it more energy efficient for those yellow EnergyGuide deals), they used the same baseplate for the standard machine, which had not been done before. This narrowed the big tub a little, and widened the standard one. As I mentioned, no Kenmores saw this redesign in standard capacity, but WP used them until the end of BD production.

There weren't a lot of standard BD models after the 1982 line - by 1985 just an LA5310 and an LA5710, but there were a few 1984s that hung around into 1986. Oddly, I never saw these in a store when I looked, and I was a serious shopper at one point in 1986. I only saw the large capacity models. Obviously they were sold somewhere!

That set is available at a great price!

Gordon


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Post# 554299 11/5/2011 at 14:13 (4,553 days old) by pulltostart (Mobile, AL)
Checkrate/Likes Atlanta CL. Are these anything special? L CLICK HERE TO GO TO pulltostart's LINK on Atlanta Craigslist

Post# 554300 , Reply# 1 11/5/2011 at 14:14 (4,553 days old) by pulltostart (Mobile, AL)
Checkrate/Likes *The Dryer* L

Post# 554308 , Reply# 2 11/5/2011 at 15:15 (4,553 days old) by pulltostart (Mobile, AL)
Checkrate/Likes *Money Shot* I emailed the seller and he sent this money shot. Anyone interested in this pair? L

Post# 554310 , Reply# 3 11/5/2011 at 15:19 (4,553 days old) by DADoES (TX,�U.S. of A.)
Checkrate/Likes � Belt-drive washer.

Post# 554332 , Reply# 4 11/5/2011 at 16:41 (4,553 days old) by Kenmoreguy64 (Charlotte, NC)
Checkrate/Likes Lawrence - That's standard capacity washer, and a rather late model at that. Dryer is likely standard capacity too. My guess is the washer was made in 1982 or so. If it were much newer, it would not have the Whirlpool only cabinet indents, as WP went to a common WP/Kenmore cabinet shortly after. The washer is neat because Kenmore had discontined 29-inch standard cap. machines by this time, in favor of 24-inch cabinet BDs and DDs. This version of the standard tub is different in that it is somewhere around 1/2 inch wider than the previous standard tub. It became available in the second half of 1981, and can be differentiated from the previous tubs by the interupted perfs in the bottom, which had always been continuous in the previous models. These can be seen clearly in the seller's latest picture. When WP redesigned the baseplate of the large capacity machine to allow for a slightly slimmer large capacity tub (which didn't affect useful capacity much but it holds about 3 fewer gallons, thus making it more energy efficient for those yellow EnergyGuide deals), they used the same baseplate for the standard machine, which had not been done before. This narrowed the big tub a little, and widened the standard one. As I mentioned, no Kenmores saw this redesign in standard capacity, but WP used them until the end of BD production. There weren't a lot of standard BD models after the 1982 line - by 1985 just an LA5310 and an LA5710, but there were a few 1984s that hung around into 1986. Oddly, I never saw these in a store when I looked, and I was a serious shopper at one point in 1986. I only saw the large capacity models. Obviously they were sold somewhere! That set is available at a great price! Gordon

Post# 554346 , Reply# 5 11/5/2011 at 17:46 (4,553 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey)
Checkrate/Likes a great price...... but that dryer is the largest capacity SUPREME model, one down from the IMPERIAL I have the matching washer.....large capacity, self clean filter for an odd/mis-matched set, at least they did it right, small capacity washer to a large capacity dryer....usually its the other way around.....

Post# 554353 , Reply# 6 11/5/2011 at 18:14 (4,553 days old) by pulltostart (Mobile, AL)
Checkrate/Likes The seller tells me that he has accepted an offer and they are sold. Perhaps an automaticwasher member here in Atlanta? Hopefully, someone who appreaciates the uniqueness of the pair. L

Post# 554511 , Reply# 7 11/6/2011 at 10:42 (4,552 days old) by pulltostart (Mobile, AL)
Checkrate/Likes *No Show* The seller has contacted me to let me know that the buyer was a no-show and these are still available. Is anyone out there interested in the pair? I could get them and hold them for a short time (on my carport) if necessary. Lawrence

Post# 554551 , Reply# 8 11/6/2011 at 14:42 (4,552 days old) by 70series ( Connecticut.)
Checkrate/Likes These are beauts. You do not see many standard cap models that late in the game, and what makes this special is that it has the standard Surgilator, which I always liked best. My sister had one almost exactly like this, except hers was the large capacity with the winged Surgilator. The dryer is a nice model too, and yes, the ideal match to this would have the small hamper door. Hopefully someone is interested in this. They would be a welcome addition to anyone's collection. Have a good one, James