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Thread Number: 95004
/ Tag: Wringer Washers
Tips for a novice looking to buy a wringer washer. |
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| Post# 1196490 , Reply# 1 1/3/2024 at 17:06 (258 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
Maytag wringers have the best support in parts, I don't think any other manufacture comes close to that now. Maytag was very conservative about using the same parts for nearly 50 years (used the same gravity drain hose for over 60 years) so there were very little changes. In my opinion, they should have introduced a 2 speed motor by at least the 1950's but that never happened.
Having owned 10 Maytag wringers from 1926-1970's, I would recommend getting a J2L(P). It has a bigger tub and larger wringer rollers than the N2L, is porcelain coated (unlike the E2L), and has a removable cover that makes loading/unloading clothes much easier. It also helps gauge proper loading easier since the tub is completely open. I would also recommend finding the rare lint filter agitator that was available as an option in these which helps filter out hair/lint/whatever else. Get a pump model (the "P" in J2LP) if you're using it near a standpipe or in place of a conventional washer. There are other wringers available that had larger tubs, 2 speed motors, timers, wringer heads that were a little safer and easier to use, but parts availability is non existent which is a huge problem if something needs to be replaced. Having used many different wringers, they are fun for occasional use but will drive you mad in the long run, especially if you have more than 2 people in the household. Just a warning. They are extremely reliable, simple, and durable. They will outlast the best machines made today several times over, that's for sure. | ||
Post# 1196498 , Reply# 2 1/3/2024 at 21:11 (258 days old) by combo52  (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Trying to find a good wringer washer
My main question is why do you want a ringer washer unless you just like playing in water and having more time than you know what to do with they don’t work better than automatics.
I can understand the desire to have more of an old-school washer you can get the same good washing action And much better water, extraction and economy by getting two older style automatic washers and saving the water from one to the next or you can get one old style automatic washer and continue reusing the water and just pull the clothing out of it and throw it in a newer washing machine to rinse and spin the clothing there’s all kinds of ways I think to achieve what you’re probably trying to do Without the danger and inconvenience of trying to use a wringer washer. John | ||
| Post# 1196520 , Reply# 4 1/4/2024 at 10:52 (258 days old) by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas) | ||
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| Post# 1196523 , Reply# 5 1/4/2024 at 11:55 (258 days old) by rocksolid87 (Missouri) | ||
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@Repairguy - thanks! | ||
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Post# 1196566 , Reply# 11 1/5/2024 at 22:13 (256 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Transporting WW on side
That usually is for Maytag wringer washers, but may also apply to others.
If you are dead set on getting a WW my advice echoes others; go with a Maytag. There are tons of Maytag wringer washers out there in various states from horrid to nearly new. Maytag wringer washers also have the largest stock of new or otherwise parts out there. Whereas for other wringer washers parts may be hard to come by or totally none existent. Before Maytag ended production of their famous wringer washers they (IIRC) ramped up production of spares. Thus even today some thirty years later you can almost quite easily find NOS parts. Also there is an Amish concern who purchased molds, tools or whatever from Maytag and produces new parts. Amish love themselves wringer washers and Maytag is their top choice. | ||
| Post# 1196616 , Reply# 14 1/6/2024 at 19:49 (255 days old) by rocksolid87 (Missouri) | ||
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Thanks for the info. The Kenmore is about 30 minutes away. The Maytag turned out to be a bust. It would need more replaced than it would be worth at the price they wanted. Everything was rusted and seized. On top of that it seems like someone tried to "rig it" a little. | ||
| Post# 1196881 , Reply# 15 1/10/2024 at 15:35 (252 days old) by rocksolid87 (Missouri) | ||
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We ended up snagging the Kenmore for $50. We'll be picking it up Saturday. Here's hoping it all goes smoothly. | ||
| Post# 1196953 , Reply# 16 1/12/2024 at 00:19 (250 days old) by Stan (Napa CA) | ||
Lets hope | ||
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Post# 1197066 , Reply# 18 1/13/2024 at 20:36 (248 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Am almost certain these are Whirlpool built machines. As such you can find service manual for WP wringer washers in the library. www.automatice.org/cgi-bi...
May not be able to find exact match but should provide some information. | ||
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Post# 1197068 , Reply# 19 1/13/2024 at 20:52 (248 days old) by wayupnorth (On a lake between Bangor and Bar Harbor, Maine) |
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Post# 1197887 , Reply# 24 1/25/2024 at 13:10 (237 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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How bad are hoses?
Hose from tub to pump/drain you should be able to fit a lenghth of standard modern sort. From pump to drain hose what you have may be salvagable. From another member who restored a vintage Kenmore WW: "I initially thought the hose needed replacement, but after running hot water through it and conditioning it with Armorall, it is fine...a little stiff, but not brittle. It has the coolest metal "cup" that shrouds the upper part of the hose and is used for the hanger." See R10 @ www.automaticwasher.org/c... Other members have improvised new pump to drain hose. www.automaticwasher.org/c... While you have pump out of machine why not take it to local automotive supply or similar place, match hose that fits port diameter, then purchase whatever length is needed. This or simply measure diameter of port drain and order standard drain hose online or otherwise purchase. Here is a YT video of someone working on their Kenmore WW. | ||
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Post# 1197955 , Reply# 27 1/26/2024 at 09:24 (236 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Whirlpool Wringer Washer Technical/Service Manual
From AW's library site does speak to timers, but not much detail.
Only talks about two types; mechanical or electrical, and how to test latter via continuity in case of suspected malfunction. From a quick glance a my copy of downloaded manual your 1966 Kenmore WW closest WP cousin would be LPW series | ||
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Post# 1198068 , Reply# 28 1/27/2024 at 12:15 (235 days old) by 114jwh (Vancouver) |
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Hope you got lucky at the farm store with the rubber hose! As for the timer, is it actually mechanical or does it have a motor on it? If its mechanical, when you set it on a time does it start clicking away and eventually advance to off? | ||
| Post# 1198225 , Reply# 29 1/29/2024 at 11:27 (233 days old) by rocksolid87 (Missouri) | ||
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I'll have to double check the timer, but I don't think so. I believe it's electric. As for the hose, well, a 1 inch is too big, but a 3/4 inch seems slightly too small. I wonder if there's some in-between size? | ||
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