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Thread Number: 87984
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
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| Post# 1125608 8/12/2021 at 08:39 (978 days old) by Laundryboy (Orlando Florida & Moravia NY. ) | ||
Someone gifted me this lovely set. They have been sitting in storage for over 20 years. Are they worth saving. And have parts around for them ?
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Post# 1125609 , Reply# 1 8/12/2021 at 09:04 (978 days old) by appnut  (TX) |
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Post# 1125619 , Reply# 2 8/12/2021 at 11:10 (978 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 1125621 , Reply# 3 8/12/2021 at 11:41 (978 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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 Definitely worth saving! You may need to do some work (the spin bearings in the washer are probably ready to be replaced by now) however it's still possible to find Whirlpool/Kenmore parts (just ask John - Combo52... LOL). At least it's easier than finding parts for an ABC-O-Matic, an Apex, or a Launderall automatic washer, trust me... | ||
| Post# 1125622 , Reply# 4 8/12/2021 at 11:57 (978 days old) by christfr (st louis mo) | ||
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| Post# 1125626 , Reply# 5 8/12/2021 at 12:16 (978 days old) by Maytag85 (Sean A806) | ||
I’d definitely would save that set. As Paul mentioned, the bearings may need to be replaced but if they are fine I’d take the transmission out along with the spin tube and I’d pack the entire center post with grease and I know you aren’t really supposed to do that but I did that to my ‘63 Whirlpool to squeeze more life out of the bearings.
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| Post# 1125635 , Reply# 6 8/12/2021 at 13:28 (978 days old) by Kenmoreguy89 (Valenza Piemonte, Italy- Soon to be US immigrant.) | ||
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Post# 1125648 , Reply# 7 8/12/2021 at 17:09 (977 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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1968-9 Lady Kenmore Pair Hi Chris, Yes save these, most functional parts can still be found for these machines, It is sure a lot easier to find parts for these and perform most repairs on them than the FD 1-18s to say nothing about these are much better machines than a 1-18 pair.
We have the exact same pair in our museum the dryer is quit advanced in both temperature management and dryness sensing and there was simply no better washer sold in the US in these years.
Get in touch if you need help or parts.
John L. | ||
| Post# 1125906 , Reply# 8 8/16/2021 at 02:16 (974 days old) by chaskelljr2 (Washington, D. C.) | ||
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1968-69 Lady Kenmore Matching Set Save and Renovate Would LOVE to see them in action one day (hopefully soon). —Charles— | ||
| Post# 1125909 , Reply# 9 8/16/2021 at 04:01 (974 days old) by Pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada) | ||
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