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Thread Number: 76791
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
Whirlpool Belt Drive? |
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| Post# 1006538 9/8/2018 at 21:06 (2,049 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas) | ||
Would this be a Whirlpool belt drive?
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Post# 1006540 , Reply# 1 9/8/2018 at 21:15 (2,049 days old) by Yogitunes  (New Jersey) |
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| Post# 1006541 , Reply# 2 9/8/2018 at 21:40 (2,049 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas) | ||
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Post# 1006543 , Reply# 3 9/8/2018 at 22:44 (2,049 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 1006558 , Reply# 4 9/9/2018 at 08:27 (2,049 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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About the Last Of The Great Belt Drive WP Washers They appear to be in decent shape from the outside, and the dryer can go on for a couple decades longer with proper maintenance, the washer however could also be in great shape and last a while longer but if it has had even average use [ two-four loads per week ] it should have a complete tear down and servicing if you want these machines to operate properly for very long.
One thing for sure there was never a conventional TL automatic washer that did a better job cleaning your clothing while removing lint and sand and without tangling and wrinkling and excessive wear to your clothing.
This washer is why that WP built nearly 1/2 the washers sold in the US and when they wore out WP-KM had by far the highest number of repeat buyers, I always noticed in this business that customers that got great life out of a Maytag, or GE FF washer seldom wanted another one and were always very happy with a new WP Washer.
John L. | ||
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Post# 1006573 , Reply# 5 9/9/2018 at 12:12 (2,049 days old) by kenwashesmonday (Carlstadt, NJ) |
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The Whirlpool belt-drive washer was indeed a good design, but the main reason they led the market by such a wide margin in sales can be summed up in one word: "Sears". | ||
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Post# 1006579 , Reply# 6 9/9/2018 at 13:59 (2,048 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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| Post# 1006591 , Reply# 8 9/9/2018 at 16:56 (2,048 days old) by softheatwash (Arizona) | ||
thats my set! | ||
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Post# 1006594 , Reply# 9 9/9/2018 at 18:12 (2,048 days old) by rinso (Meridian Idaho) |
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The belt drives had only one minor deficiency, IMHO. Their fastest spin speed was only about 525 RPM or so. Perfect for most fabrics nowadays, but a load of towels spent a long time in the dryer. | ||
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Post# 1006605 , Reply# 10 9/9/2018 at 20:21 (2,048 days old) by imperial70 (MA USA) |
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I miss my Imperial Seventy Best washer I ever owned. Hopefully someday I will find another one and have room for it. Best washing and rinsing ever. Especially delicate cycle. | ||
| Post# 1006610 , Reply# 11 9/9/2018 at 21:42 (2,048 days old) by delturner (USA) | ||
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The reason Maytag customers didn't buy another Maytag was because the one they had was till washing away long after Kenmore/Whirlpool models bit the dust and were replaced over and over. Maytag were the most durable machines ever made back in the day. | ||
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Post# 1006641 , Reply# 12 9/10/2018 at 11:31 (2,048 days old) by Jasonlittle (Southern iowa) |
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Amen to that Agree with you 100% delturner. 😁 | ||
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Post# 1006941 , Reply# 13 9/12/2018 at 15:35 (2,045 days old) by oldskool (Kansas City, MO) |
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Don't Delay! Go get them ASAP! Don't take the chance on someone else snatching them away. I can't take sides with any vintage machine. Each machine has it's respective advantages - and I love them all. Best wishes. | ||
| Post# 1006998 , Reply# 14 9/12/2018 at 23:51 (2,045 days old) by Spinmon (st. charles mo ) | ||
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They sure look outstanding by their shiney parts alone. Bring 'em home! | ||
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