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Thread Number: 93094
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
What year Kenmore washer is this |
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| Post# 1177266 4/5/2023 at 22:00 (386 days old) by Paulwash (Niagara Falls New York) | ||
A friend posted pictures of an estate sale. I noticed in the background a washing machine I’m going to see you tomorrow. Just wondering if anyone on here recognize that kind of Kenmore washer and what the face would look like
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| Post# 1177270 , Reply# 1 4/5/2023 at 22:35 (386 days old) by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas) | ||
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| Post# 1177272 , Reply# 2 4/5/2023 at 22:40 (386 days old) by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas) | ||
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I’m thinking it’ll look something like this.
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Post# 1177290 , Reply# 3 4/5/2023 at 23:15 (386 days old) by bradfordwhite  (central U.S.) |
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Yep, that's my first thoughts too | ||
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Post# 1177306 , Reply# 4 4/6/2023 at 07:38 (385 days old) by ozzie908 (Lincoln UK) |
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Kenmore washer in pic above  | ||
| Post# 1177345 , Reply# 5 4/6/2023 at 18:43 (385 days old) by Paulwash (Niagara Falls New York) | ||
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What year Kenmore washer is this
Thank you all you were right ! Should I take her home ?? The estate sale told me free to get it out of the basement this is what it looks like
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| Post# 1177347 , Reply# 6 4/6/2023 at 19:17 (385 days old) by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas) | ||
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I would’ve already had it home without asking. Lol That being said it will probably need a full rebuild to be a dependable machine but as far as I’m concerned it’s worth it. Or you could hold it long enough to pass it on to another collector if you’re not interested but I also understand space is an issue for most. I’m sure it’s going to the recycling center otherwise.
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Post# 1177353 , Reply# 7 4/6/2023 at 20:14 (385 days old) by bradfordwhite (central U.S.) |
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Post# 1177354 , Reply# 8 4/6/2023 at 20:36 (385 days old) by wayupnorth (On a lake between Bangor and Bar Harbor, Maine) |
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| Post# 1177451 , Reply# 9 4/7/2023 at 16:33 (384 days old) by Paulwash (Niagara Falls New York) | ||
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What year Kenmore washer is this
She’s home!!! And was free. Lots of rust…. Would not start belt is rusty and seized up. Ehhhh I don’t know. Makes a low humming noise when started up
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| Post# 1177455 , Reply# 10 4/7/2023 at 16:50 (384 days old) by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas) | ||
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Post# 1177456 , Reply# 11 4/7/2023 at 16:52 (384 days old) by bradfordwhite (central U.S.) |
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I would take the two screws that hold the back panel out toward the bottom of the back, remove the back panel, and up toward the top of the back opening you should see the belt going side to side.
Try moving the belt side to side. One thing that can happen with these is the pump can seize and that just freezes everything. That belt should move relatively freely at all times. Also, does it have a sudsaver? close up pics of the inside and the under side areas would be great. | ||
| Post# 1177457 , Reply# 12 4/7/2023 at 17:00 (384 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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| Post# 1177478 , Reply# 13 4/7/2023 at 19:34 (384 days old) by Paulwash (Niagara Falls New York) | ||
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What year Kenmore washer is this
Thank you all again I’m definitely gonna need help with this one. This washer
Came from a nice home in a great neighborhood. The family owned a restauran in Niagara Falls I asked the estate sale staff and they told me they could not figure out why the washer was in the basement in storage the home had an upper 1st floor laundry with a newer washer & Dryer “ Whirlpool” this washer was in the corner in the basement next to a continuous running sump pump. When I moved it there was sunflower seeds underneath rust all over on the inside cabinet. I will keep all posted this washer gas not seen the light of day in many years.. | ||
| Post# 1177925 , Reply# 15 4/12/2023 at 10:31 (379 days old) by paulwash (Niagara Falls New York) | ||
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What year Kenmore washer is this
What a mess these are for you bradfordwhite rust rust and some kind of mouse or bird loved sunflower seeds lol that belt won’t budge at ALL
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Post# 1177929 , Reply# 16 4/12/2023 at 11:25 (379 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 1177975 , Reply# 17 4/13/2023 at 01:08 (379 days old) by bradfordwhite (central U.S.) |
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If it's determined that's it's worth saving...
The guts look reasonably in good shape and the top is probably porcelain. The base will need major overhaul. Fortunately the guts are easily removed. Easiest would be to lift the top off, carefully turn the base on it's side (with some plywood between the guts and the body, remove the the three support posts the guts hang from and slide the works out the bottom temporarily. Then take the base to an auto paint/repair shop and have them sand blast, prime, and paint it unless you want to do it yourself. Needless to say a touch-up kit isn't going to work here.
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Post# 1177976 , Reply# 18 4/13/2023 at 01:16 (379 days old) by bradfordwhite (central U.S.) |
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I'd start by removing the pump as it's most likely seized. Then you can remove the belt from the motor, see if the shaft spins, turn it upright, plug it in and determine if the motor works so you can see where you stand with the electrics.
Then, you can open the lid and try turning the tub manually to see what the response is.
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Post# 1177979 , Reply# 19 4/13/2023 at 02:47 (379 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Rusty 1970 Kenmore washer
These were really nice machines in their day. Unfortunately, this machine is too far gone to be a good restoration candidate.
The good news is the mechanical parts may be good in this machine. It looks like a washer that sat for a long time in the very damp basement. But when you tear it apart, you might be surprised to find the outer tub base plate, etc. might be an excellent condition. The machine is not even had a new water pump and its working lifetime. . But when you tear it apart, you might be surprised to find the outer tub base plate, etc. might be an excellent condition. The machine is not even had a new water pump and it’s working lifetime. But at best, it’s a donor machine. The control panel and cabinet are just too far gone to ever be re-storable. Within reason, they are simply too many good machines around that are worth your effort if you really want to restore something like this. John. | ||
| Post# 1178659 , Reply# 20 4/20/2023 at 20:42 (371 days old) by Paulwash (Niagara Falls New York) | ||
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What year Kenmore washer is this
Took your advice combo52 to the scrap pile for kenmore too much rust !!
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