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Thread Number: 89474
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
1967 Whirlpool Washer |
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Post# 1140752 1/30/2022 at 23:22 (816 days old) by jons1077  (Vancouver, Washington, USA) |
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This washer was located in Spokane which is about 5 1/2 hours of driving from where I live in the Portland area. The guy selling it bought a “time-capsule” home from a 105 year-old lady who built the home and lived in it since the 1940’s. This washer was gently used by her all of the years since its purchase.
Model LRA5545W-O Serial. 01091 0730 From what I can find, this machine would have been manufactured July, 1967. It was being used up until recently. The suds-saver valve has been replaced as well as the fill valve. No other service has been done that we know of but he said it runs smoothly. Don’t mind the dirt from the moving blanket that was covering it. I hit lots of heavy rain coming home so it’s just really dirty but the cosmetics of the machine are really quite good. Should be a fun one to play with. This post was last edited 01/31/2022 at 01:04 | ||
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Post# 1140754 , Reply# 1 1/31/2022 at 01:04 (816 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA) |
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Better money shot
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| Post# 1140755 , Reply# 2 1/31/2022 at 01:59 (816 days old) by WaterWitch (Pomona, Calif.) | ||
Nice!
I will admit, I've been lusting over this washer for the past week. I was trying to figure out how to make it up there. I just checked and had noticed it was sold. My heart sank. But guess what, I am SO GLAD one us got it, and now it's safe and will be admired and loved! I'm so happy for you, what a great looking washer! Congratulations! Will you be uploading a video of it?
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Post# 1140762 , Reply# 3 1/31/2022 at 07:37 (815 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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Post# 1140763 , Reply# 4 1/31/2022 at 07:46 (815 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA) |
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Sorry…
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| Post# 1140767 , Reply# 5 1/31/2022 at 08:02 (815 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas) | ||
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Post# 1140772 , Reply# 6 1/31/2022 at 09:07 (815 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
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Whirlpool! | ||
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Post# 1140780 , Reply# 7 1/31/2022 at 09:58 (815 days old) by Frigidaireguy (Wiston-Salem, NC) |
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CONGRATULATIONS Jon: So glad you got this machine - I have the basic same machine from 1965. They are fun machines and I know you will enjoy it. Bob | ||
| Post# 1140783 , Reply# 8 1/31/2022 at 10:00 (815 days old) by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas) | ||
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Post# 1140785 , Reply# 9 1/31/2022 at 10:04 (815 days old) by mrsalvo (New Braunfels Texas) |
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Fabulous washer!! That would be one of my dream machines. Very good cleaning, and of course the woo-woo sound is so soothing. Like the layout of the control panel too. I hope you have many good years of use with it.
Barry | ||
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Post# 1140791 , Reply# 10 1/31/2022 at 11:19 (815 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA) |
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Thanks! | ||
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Post# 1140798 , Reply# 11 1/31/2022 at 12:15 (815 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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| Post# 1140800 , Reply# 12 1/31/2022 at 13:13 (815 days old) by christfr (st louis mo) | ||
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Post# 1140804 , Reply# 13 1/31/2022 at 13:23 (815 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay) |
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Congratulations! | ||
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Post# 1140814 , Reply# 14 1/31/2022 at 14:35 (815 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 1140818 , Reply# 15 1/31/2022 at 16:20 (815 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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Post# 1140851 , Reply# 16 1/31/2022 at 21:27 (815 days old) by swestoyz (Cedar Falls, IA) |
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Post# 1140855 , Reply# 17 1/31/2022 at 21:51 (815 days old) by Washerlover (The Big Island, Hawai’i) |
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Post# 1140882 , Reply# 18 2/1/2022 at 10:50 (814 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Nice Save Jon These were great work horse machines,
When I worked for the Maytag-Whirlpool dealer back in the early 70s I used to call these the Maytag killer. We sold several MT A107 or A207 washers and the customer was so disappointed with the cleaning and overall performance issues of the new MT [ vibration on wooden floors, silly out-of-balance-cutoff, and the fact the MTs would not even fill with the lid open let alone wash ] that I would take the MT back and give them an LAA5540 [ and about $95 back ] and customers loved the WP so much that they often sent their friends back for one.
This WP does have a porcelain top and lid, the agitator cap is a different plastic which is why it is shinny.
John L. | ||
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Post# 1140931 , Reply# 19 2/1/2022 at 19:34 (814 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA) |
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Thanks John!
Always love reading your memories associated with machines. This one did fire up just fine. Spin is smooth so no bearing issues I know of. Agitation seemed good. I’ll jump in and give it a good cleaning and make sure there aren’t any problem areas inside. Just need to find a suds saver valve at some point. I saw some online a couple of years ago. Should be a fun machine!
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Post# 1140932 , Reply# 20 2/1/2022 at 19:40 (814 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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WP Suds-Saver Valves | ||
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Post# 1140935 , Reply# 21 2/1/2022 at 19:53 (814 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA) |
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Thanks again, John! | ||
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Post# 1140955 , Reply# 22 2/1/2022 at 22:55 (814 days old) by bigalsf (Salt Lake City) |
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That's a nice machine Jon, and in great condition. I've always liked the brush filter; very "whirlpool" action when you remove it while running! :) Congrats and enjoy! | ||
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Post# 1141298 , Reply# 23 2/5/2022 at 15:31 (810 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA) |
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First videos
Got her hooked up and did some testing and cleaning. Actually doing pretty well!
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Post# 1141299 , Reply# 24 2/5/2022 at 15:32 (810 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA) |
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First wash load | ||
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Post# 1141300 , Reply# 25 2/5/2022 at 15:33 (810 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA) |
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First spin
Bearing sound really good. Tub break needs replacing though. Pretty much free wheels to a stop.
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Post# 1141309 , Reply# 26 2/5/2022 at 16:34 (810 days old) by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA) |
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agitation How strong is the agitation on this washer? | ||
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Post# 1141314 , Reply# 27 2/5/2022 at 16:42 (810 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA) |
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Quite brisk | ||
| Post# 1141318 , Reply# 28 2/5/2022 at 16:51 (810 days old) by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas) | ||
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Glad you’ve got it running. I used a 1971 standard capacity model for 15 years and rarely set it to 14 minutes(usually 10) of agitation and it always got everything clean. Also rarely set the water level below large. The ‘71 Imperial 80 had an infinite switch with a small and extra small setting. Setting the machine for extra small with high agitation guaranteed you a water show. Enjoy yours!
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Post# 1141382 , Reply# 29 2/6/2022 at 11:15 (809 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Tub break in pre-fast break whirlpool belt drive machines
Whirlpool didn’t beef up the tub brake until 1971 on their belt drive machines before that they came to a rather leisurely stop.
You You can upgrade the braking by installing a 1971 or newer clutch and brake assembly you also have to change the spin cam bar in the rivet in the wigwag plunger to the heavier duty parts. The slow breaking will not hurt anything. Looks like a great washer you got Jon. John L | ||
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Post# 1141384 , Reply# 30 2/6/2022 at 11:49 (809 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA) |
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John
Thanks! Seems like a good machine. No need for bearings which is great news and seems to be free of leaks. The tub is definitely quite loose but I believe I could make an adjustment that should help correct that. The ‘64 Kenmore definitely didn’t free-wheel like this machine does. The agitation is nice and smooth without any knocking. I still can’t figure out how to get the knocking to stop in the ‘64. I’ve tried adjusting the transmission bolt but it still does it. 🤷♂️
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Post# 1141388 , Reply# 31 2/6/2022 at 12:56 (809 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 1141394 , Reply# 32 2/6/2022 at 13:07 (809 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 1141406 , Reply# 33 2/6/2022 at 14:43 (809 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA) |
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Better videos | ||
| Post# 1141408 , Reply# 34 2/6/2022 at 15:00 (809 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas) | ||
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| Post# 1141411 , Reply# 35 2/6/2022 at 16:10 (809 days old) by Hippiedoll ( arizona ) | ||
VERY COOL...
This is a cool looking washer. I've always liked the look of these WHIRLPOOL washer with the control box in the corner. They seem like they're pretty easy to use. And the colors of the control panel & box are so pretty looking. Does the timer cycle light up?
Another neat looking washer from a great era! 😊 | ||
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Post# 1141413 , Reply# 36 2/6/2022 at 16:51 (809 days old) by jons1077 (Vancouver, Washington, USA) |
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Hippiedoll
Lighted dial would have been a cool feature and I’m sure they reserved that for Kenmores and higher model Whirlpools. Part of what attracted me to this machine was just how similar it is to the ‘64 Kenmore 70 I picked up a couple of years ago. You can definitely see where Sears got the more cosmetically appealing designs to the cabinet and panel to an otherwise identical machine.
Also, noticed how the Bakelite surgilator is not as aggressive as the later white plastic version which has extended fins beyond the base as well as three additional smaller ins in between. Those suckers are really aggressive! | ||
| Post# 1141537 , Reply# 37 2/7/2022 at 12:50 (808 days old) by Hippiedoll ( arizona ) | ||
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Lighted dial... | ||
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Post# 1141538 , Reply# 38 2/7/2022 at 12:52 (808 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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