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Thread Number: 47557
My first vintage washer & dryer |
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Post# 690477 , Reply# 1 7/19/2013 at 15:30 (3,926 days old) by RevvinKevin  (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land) |
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Hello (insert name here) or Muffin80, WELCOME to AW.org!
It looks like the washer is a 24" model rather than the standard 27" or 29" model. Anyway, CONGRATS!
Also, congrats on the dryer repair!
Are you thinking the agitator has been swapped or changed out? Post a photo of what is has in place and someone will tell you if it's correct or not.
Kevin | ||
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Post# 690478 , Reply# 2 7/19/2013 at 15:31 (3,926 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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Post# 690497 , Reply# 4 7/19/2013 at 16:05 (3,926 days old) by whirlykenmore78 (Prior Lake MN (GMT-0500 CDT.)) |
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That's Right | ||
| Post# 690504 , Reply# 5 7/19/2013 at 16:10 (3,926 days old) by muffins80 () | ||
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Thanks WK78 Are there any problems I should expect out of that model washer? | ||
| Post# 690580 , Reply# 6 7/19/2013 at 20:04 (3,926 days old) by supersurgilator (Indiana) | ||
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That is a very reliable and sturdy washer. The only thing that may fail is the coupler which connects the motor to the transmission. It also looks as though the cabinet has been replaced and it should have a side opening lid as opposed to one that lifts to the back. | ||
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Post# 690588 , Reply# 7 7/19/2013 at 20:40 (3,926 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Welcome to AWO!
That agitator can also be changed out for a DualAction version with the spiral top....
we all have opinions of them, but it really helps move the load with that short stroke tranny.....but it's your choice.....check out videos on YouTube.... but thats about all that will fit your machine, straight vane and the dualaction... a fabric softner dispenser can also be added on top of the agitator...if you choose | ||
| Post# 690603 , Reply# 9 7/19/2013 at 21:44 (3,926 days old) by muffins80 () | ||
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I just googled the model # la5460xtw1 and it does show the parts list as having a two ppiece agitator on the below website. Hmmmmmm CLICK HERE TO GO TO muffins80's LINK | ||
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Post# 690612 , Reply# 10 7/19/2013 at 23:04 (3,926 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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try this link.....
this has the built in softener cap......it's Whirlpool's design, but will fit your machine just the same and not bad for that price as complete...and free shipping! CLICK HERE TO GO TO Yogitunes's LINK on eBay | ||
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Post# 690613 , Reply# 11 7/19/2013 at 23:12 (3,926 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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this is the dispenser only for your current agitator.....most older Kenmore dual actions used this on top also......
newer machines used the built in versions.... I think you'll be happier with the all-in-one... CLICK HERE TO GO TO Yogitunes's LINK on eBay | ||
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Post# 690616 , Reply# 12 7/19/2013 at 23:17 (3,926 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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this is the Kenmore version of the dual action.....I think this is their best design of the spirals, they are angled downward to grab and push the clothes down better than the straight out vanes
note....the dispenser is not built in, so you have to add the one from the other link, which snaps on top... CLICK HERE TO GO TO Yogitunes's LINK on eBay | ||
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Post# 690620 , Reply# 13 7/19/2013 at 23:23 (3,926 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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one more.....
this from a newer design.....slant spirals and built in softerner! CLICK HERE TO GO TO Yogitunes's LINK on eBay | ||
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Post# 690621 , Reply# 14 7/19/2013 at 23:24 (3,926 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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and last one.....again....slanted spirals, and another design of the built in softner dispenser
all seem to be close in price.......most are free shipping...... CLICK HERE TO GO TO Yogitunes's LINK on eBay | ||
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Post# 690666 , Reply# 16 7/20/2013 at 06:41 (3,926 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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 Muffins80, The model number you cited -- LA5460XTW1 -- is a Whirlpool model, not a Kenmore model ... which supports the observation that the outer cabinet with a back-opening lid (Whirlpool-style) is not the machine's original. The original cabinet would have a lid that opens toward the left side which would be proper Kenmore-style for that time. Doesn't matter regards to functioning of the machine, and the various agitators are mostly interchangeable. | ||
| Post# 690669 , Reply# 17 7/20/2013 at 07:15 (3,925 days old) by muffins80 () | ||
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Indeed it is the wrong cabinet. I also found a thing under the lid door stating "Stylemaster 4213631" I'm now curious of what the real model # is. | ||
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Post# 690670 , Reply# 18 7/20/2013 at 07:17 (3,925 days old) by super32 (Blackstone Massachusetts) |
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Agitator
Is it me, but the picture of the tub appeared to be the smaller capacity tub? They did make a DA for the smaller tub but the pictures I looked at all had large capacity DA agitators. I don't think the large capacity DA agitator will fit? The link muffin80 posted shows the correct DA. It was always distinguished by the upward curve at the end of the base.
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| Post# 690674 , Reply# 19 7/20/2013 at 07:54 (3,925 days old) by muffins80 () | ||
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The tub measures around 16.5" wide and 18-18.5 inches deep. I could be off a little my eye sight isn't the best. I shoot a short fill and agitate vid which I'll post in a few moments | ||
| Post# 690680 , Reply# 20 7/20/2013 at 08:37 (3,925 days old) by muffins80 () | ||
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The pink undies do show good turn over CLICK HERE TO GO TO muffins80's LINK | ||
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Post# 690734 , Reply# 21 7/20/2013 at 13:48 (3,925 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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while yes, some of the 24 inch machines did use a base with an upward curve, and some had smaller blades on the base.....but these larger capacity agitators work just as well in them, in fact I have one now I put a DA into, and it works fine, as always....
I find actually for a full load, the DA works best in these......the only straightvane I ever seen function the best is the original "Surgilator" in the Design2000 machines, with the center post filter!.... | ||
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