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Thread Number: 95043
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
Whirlpool LHA 6 800 |
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| Post# 1196810 , Reply# 1 1/9/2024 at 18:15 by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas) | ||
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| Post# 1196811 , Reply# 2 1/9/2024 at 18:38 by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas) | ||
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| Post# 1196812 , Reply# 3 1/9/2024 at 18:40 by WPool84 (Detroit, Michigan ) | ||
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I wasn’t quite sure when I called Whirlpool they told me either 1980 or Fri. May 7, 2010 lol I told her it had to be 1980 because I know they are older than I am. Model# LHA6800W1 Serial# CO1908386 | ||
| Post# 1196821 , Reply# 4 1/9/2024 at 20:26 by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas) | ||
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| Post# 1196828 , Reply# 6 1/9/2024 at 21:45 by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas) | ||
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At this washer’s age it is likely that it needs a mechanical rebuild that repair people these days are not interested in doing due to the time involved and lack of knowledge of the machine. It is older than most of the repair people. Lol Parts are still fairly available which is hard to believe because this design was discontinued in 1986. My advice would be to make sure the belt is tight and use it as is if everything works and it doesn’t leak. As to the matching dryer it would probably be easier to find than the washer. I would recommend the larger capacity model as this is the 18 pound washer which can handle a pretty large load. Mine is a LHA6900 built early in 1980 as well. First picture is the washer I have. The second is a 1980-1981 LHE5800 model dryer from the archives that was built in late 1979. Are you mechanically inclined?
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| Post# 1196834 , Reply# 7 1/9/2024 at 23:11 by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas) | ||
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Post# 1196847 , Reply# 8 1/10/2024 at 00:56 by DADoES  (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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| Post# 1196848 , Reply# 9 1/10/2024 at 01:03 by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas) | ||
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Post# 1196858 , Reply# 10 1/10/2024 at 06:44 by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Early 80s belt Drive whirlpool washer
Hi Andrela and congratulations on your cool washer. Depending on how much use this machine had you may get a lot of use out of it or it may be near the end of its run. Do you have any idea how much use it had in its prior life.
The machine should be serviced. If you’re concerned about it the belt should be checked. It should be checked for leakage. The clutch pulley bearing should be oiled in just a little bit of tuneup may keep it running for a long time without having to do much to it if you’re lucky. The standard capacity LH 5800 series dryers are plenty big enough for this machine that was considered a matched pair when it was made some people who consistently did huge loads, like to have the super capacity dryer as well but it’s only one cubic foot difference you’re going from 6 to 7 ft.³ Are you able to work on the machine or do you have somebody that can where you live? John | ||
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Post# 1196882 , Reply# 12 1/10/2024 at 15:45 by peteski50 (New York) |
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Whirlpool! | ||
| Post# 1196890 , Reply# 13 1/10/2024 at 17:57 by WPool84 (Detroit, Michigan ) | ||
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Oh ok 👍🏾 yeah they seem like very dependable/durable washers. I was going to buy a newer one but my grandmother’s friend had one for sale and I’m glad I purchased it🙏🏾They are way better than the newer ones. | ||
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Post# 1196918 , Reply# 14 1/11/2024 at 09:17 by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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| Post# 1196969 , Reply# 15 1/12/2024 at 10:21 by WPool84 (Detroit, Michigan ) | ||
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Oh ok thank you 🙏🏾 I was wondering what that little door was for but I wasn’t going to take something apart and mess it up my luck lol I opened it and dusted a little but I don’t know that much about them🥲I’m currently looking for someone near me to help lol | ||
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Post# 1196983 , Reply# 16 1/12/2024 at 12:56 by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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The machine looks good | ||
| Post# 1197022 , Reply# 18 1/13/2024 at 00:58 by Repairguy (Danbury, Texas) | ||
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The lint filter on this washer is self cleaning. While the machine agitates the filter captures lint and when the machine drains it flushes the lint out of the filter and sends it down the drain. Here’s the fabric softener dispenser:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/363303544482QUE... | ||
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Post# 1197023 , Reply# 19 1/13/2024 at 01:11 by DaveAMKrayoGuy (Oak Park, MI) |
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Post# 1197030 , Reply# 20 1/13/2024 at 08:23 by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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The drive Belt Is The Original | ||
| Post# 1197034 , Reply# 21 1/13/2024 at 09:51 by dominic20 (Souix falls) | ||
very beautiful machine | ||
| Post# 1197100 , Reply# 23 1/14/2024 at 12:11 by WPool84 (Detroit, Michigan ) | ||
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DaveAMKrayoGuy Hello 👋🏾 DaveAMKrayoGuy how are you doing? Weird question lol you’re not that far from me. I’m near the Marygrove College area do you know anyone around that works on these beauties? | ||
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Post# 1197104 , Reply# 24 1/14/2024 at 12:24 by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Have you tried running the machine for evidence of problems? Try moving the belt by hand to check if the mechanism is seized. It should move reasonably easy if the drive mechanism is in neutral or agitate mode, more difficult if spin is engaged. Set the timer to the final spin position (the hash mark before Off) on any cycle to check if spin works. It won't normally agitate without water filled to the set level, but there may be a dry agitate position somewhere on the timer. I don't know where that position may be, perhaps someone else can advise you. Possible water leaks can't be identified, of course, unless it's run with water. | ||
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