I have a 1992 Kenmore (direct drive unit made by Whirlpool) top of the line Series 90 matching washer and dryer. The dryer has never needed any service whatsoever (even the clogged lint filter buzzer still works). The washer has only needed to have the "dogs" replaced. Dogs are these little plastic inserts that sit right underneath the top of the agitator and somehow control the agitation direction. Anyway, mine wore out about 2 years ago and I was able to get the replacements thru ebay for $8.00. I use my w/d about 3 times per week and they still run perfectly. I have a neighbor with brand new front load machines and she says the mine are much better lol. I have already decided that even if I need a major repair, I am going to keep these machines until they rust out from under themselves or I die...whichever occurs first lol.
I just stayed in a hotel in phoenix (nocember 2023)that has the stackable version of this washer.. the washing machine action is exactly the same as thise one... it appears to be original to the building from 1988 and works like a champ... each room villa has one.. I washed 3 pairs of jeans and 3 t shirts and a hoodie and it washed up like a champ... everything in it sounded nice N strong too.. they dont build em like that anymore
I've been watching portable washing machine videos all afternoon, both vintage and new. I'm obsessed with washing machines. Always have been. Thanks for posting 👍.
You can't beat the workability of washers that come from the era where appliances actually did their damm job, and enjoyed it. Can't beat the old school baby.
Coming from the UK we are a nation that uses front loaders, I’ve never liked top loaders but I’ve got say the wash action of this machine has to be one of the best I’ve ever seen
This is about the best vintage washer you could find. They last forever, they’re easy to repair and they do a phenomenal job! Again so sorry that I sold mine, I should’ve kept it I was just kind of out of room at the time, one of my regretful decisions.
I just retired of selling appliances for 45 years, o i wish stuff was built like it use to be, stuff now does not do the job well plus last for a very very little while . Plus old washers did a fantastic job. Now you can barely see the clothes move
About 8 years ago i went looking for these machines and they had stopped making them. My aunt had two sets in 40 years. Ill never believe that they didn't stop making them on purpose. Just like buick when a product works to well, people dont replace them fast enough. The manufacturers stopped making these machines and told people they needed more efficiency. No what they needed was more of your money
The U.S. DOE & EPA TOLD Americans we needed “carbon neutrality,” and He washers. Then, the manufacturers complied with cheaper products to compete with the onslaught of overseas laundry makers like LG & Samsung. Even before excessive bureaucratic meddling, high labor costs and corporate greed ruined HIGH-QUALITY American manufacturing.
I have 2 Kenmore branded direct drives, one full size model with it's matching dryer that I do my regular laundry in (I made of video of that washer), and a small portable one like yours, except it has the daul action agitator since it's a Kenmore. I use the little one for rags and stuff I use for cleaning. I do have a kinda matching dryer to the small one as well. It's just a newer model, but it's pretty much identical to what would've been sold back then aside from the color. Very cool machines. One you use a Whirlpool direct drive, no other washer is quite the same. Only machine I would say is comparable to a DD would be a GE filter flo.
This would be cool to fix permanently under the counter with a hole cut out in the countertop for the lid to open and have a cutting board top to cover the lid when washer not in use! I love things like that!
This load of heavily soiled rags would qualify as a Super Wash cycle on my 1963 RCA Whirlpool Imperial Mark XII washer 😀. I also have a Kenmore portable belt drive washer version of this washer and it doesn’t have a pre-soak feature but it does have a 4 minute prewash and it’s essentially a manual Super Wash cycle but still does a good job regardless. Whirlpool technically still made this washer in the thin twin laundry centers up until a few years ago.
Wow, thanks! Of my washer vids, I think this one turned out the best. If I could do it over again, I wouldn’t have added the mop pads, as they affected the turnover a little. Washer is still working great! One of my fav purchases.
Where’d you find these super awesome vintage washers? This is so much better than modern washers. That agitator really works the laundry. I also really like that the connections to the sink faucet are in one hook up. Thanks for sharing your video!!!
I hadvthe same machine. My was a woorlpool.... washer and matching Dryer....Great machines! Sold them because I moved. At my new home had a full size washer dryer...... Beat's going to the Laundromat!!!
I've got an opportunity to buy a late 1990's version of the GE Spacesaver washer for 25 bux. It's been gently used once in awhile over the past 20 years and looks brand new. I am scrambling to get there and pick it up because this is exactly what I need rather than buying one of those Chinese made suds makers. AND as far as the DANBY, it might spin faster BUT I guarantee it won't last 30 years.
You supposibly did not add detergent to the mağnwash but they come out pretty clean anyway, please do more videos on this washer, agitation action was pretty nice
That's right! For this load, I added the Oxiclean and soap to the pre-wash cycle, as I wanted to give everything 2 complete rinses. They came out great! Thanks for watching, and stay tuned for more laundry vids in the future!
I've bought that kirkland lauyndry packs from ebay i kinda likes it but now now I like the the tide heavy duty hygenic detergent for my towels now they get smelly
I had this washer with its mate the dryer in my first appointment. Worked great with never a problem. Did you know that the agitator comes out with a filter in it? Great video and I wish I had kept my set.
Video idea you could do is doing a load in the Ge, then when it’s done put the clothes in the Danby on spin only, plug the sink to see how much more water it extracts when done. Do you know the spin speed of the Danby?
Vac Tech, I think the Ge would be around 700 and the Danby maybe 800. Who knows. Definitely consider that trick and show us if it’s makes a huge difference.
A question: did you put in more detergent for the main wash? Did not see it get done. And if not, why? I use prewash all the time but with detergent in both washes.
I did not. A single pod is more detergent than this smaller machine needs, so I like how it rinses the detergent and Oxiclean out twice. Thanks for watching!
@@VacTech1 I only use microfiber in my home for all cleaning tasks, have alot of them in different colors and different ages and are therefore dedicated for different task but all washed together. I got a Miele professional washer octoplus pw 6080. I use a program called kitchen linens, it always do a prerinse and if you want a prewash then main and 4 rinses. If lightly soiled I do not add a prewash. Prewash is there so it can wash away the heavy soils so the next wash can tacle the stains and other tuff dirt that needed to be loosened up with prewashing. I think you could try only oxi in prewash then detergent in main, i think it will make them even cleaner and just add an extra rinse. I always wash in the hottest setting possible and in my case it is 95c. Sorry for the rant, are a bit 😍 over the top when it comes to laundry, and thanks for answering.
@@LiamLukasLinus I shake it up. Sometimes I'll only use Oxiclean and then add the detergent in the main cycle. I bet your Miele is a great machine. I would love to get a Miele washer someday!
@@VacTech1 yeah the Miele is the best there is in my epinion. I bought it a year and half ago used from someone that replaces washer in comunial laundryrooms in condo building. This was 2017 model with 1600 hours on it, so barely used and looked brand new. 6 month later the seller got back to me and had the dryer to, a 2018 model with 400 hours on it. I paid about a 4 of the price new and should last atleast 30000 h. I have a domestic set of miele washer dryer to 1714 washer and 7644 dryer, 12,5 years no repairs, work and look like new.
@@LiamLukasLinus Great deal! One funny Miele anecdote: In Steve Jobs biography, he talked about how he annoyed his family for months deciding what washing machine to buy, and he ended up importing a Miele washer. He said he loved the quality, and it brought him a lot of joy.
Please show a connection to the sink faucet I have a Kenmore in great shape but owner changed faucet and now it’s to big to fit the faucet. I really miss my washing machine
Now i understand why in Europe we have Energy labels on appliances. The amount of water wasted. My Miele front loaded which can wash 8 kilogram of laundry uses not even a third of the water this one used. And with 1600 rpm spineless for 6 minutes straight clothing don't need longer than 30 minutes in the dryer! Plus the build in heater in the washing machine means you can literally almost boilyour whites. I hope one day America can get these machines would save them so much water
@@jeroentabor4760 keep in mind this machine is 30+ years old. Our machines have now been heavily nerfed and generally use much less water. One day I'd like a miele front loader. Our front loaders in the USA are a mixed bag, but I know there's good options out there. I welcome less water usage, as long as the machine can thoroughly rinse the clothes. My understanding is that the Mieles can.
I can tell you the water / energy saving washing machines do remove all soap. A friend of mine does something in the science world and for “fun” he tested the water of the dryer i have a dryer that collects water in a tub you empty after two loads max. There was not a single trace of detergent leff in the water just softener and it only used 33 liters on 8kg of sheets etc! And that for a cycle of 2,5 hours. Just wanna say i am a big fan of your vids keep up the work!!
@@jeroentabor4760 Thank you so much! That's great to hear regarding the rinse. Condenser dryers are just starting to pop up here in the USA. They seem great. I would also love a Miele front loader some day. It would def be my go-to, as I've had nothing but good experiences with the brand.
@@VacTech1 yeah condense dryers are great however the heat gets blown out in the laundry room which is great in winter in summer it's not so great haha. I must admit since owning Miele machines vacuums etc I can't use other brands I compare them to Miele and I'm like nope definitely not!
@@VacTech1I’m convinced that Kirkland Pod and Oxyclean left enough residue for the actual wash👏🏾. We tend to underestimate the sheer potency of modern laundry detergents. Besides, microfiber cloths are better laundered in a cold wash with minimal detergent, especially heavily perfumed/dyed types.
30 years old and still works? That's crazy🥰
I have a 1992 Kenmore (direct drive unit made by Whirlpool) top of the line Series 90 matching washer and dryer. The dryer has never needed any service whatsoever (even the clogged lint filter buzzer still works). The washer has only needed to have the "dogs" replaced. Dogs are these little plastic inserts that sit right underneath the top of the agitator and somehow control the agitation direction. Anyway, mine wore out about 2 years ago and I was able to get the replacements thru ebay for $8.00. I use my w/d about 3 times per week and they still run perfectly. I have a neighbor with brand new front load machines and she says the mine are much better lol. I have already decided that even if I need a major repair, I am going to keep these machines until they rust out from under themselves or I die...whichever occurs first lol.
I just stayed in a hotel in phoenix (nocember 2023)that has the stackable version of this washer.. the washing machine action is exactly the same as thise one... it appears to be original to the building from 1988 and works like a champ... each room villa has one.. I washed 3 pairs of jeans and 3 t shirts and a hoodie and it washed up like a champ... everything in it sounded nice N strong too.. they dont build em like that anymore
I've been watching portable washing machine videos all afternoon, both vintage and new. I'm obsessed with washing machines. Always have been. Thanks for posting 👍.
You can't beat the workability of washers that come from the era where appliances actually did their damm job, and enjoyed it. Can't beat the old school baby.
Amen!
Coming from the UK we are a nation that uses front loaders, I’ve never liked top loaders but I’ve got say the wash action of this machine has to be one of the best I’ve ever seen
This is about the best vintage washer you could find. They last forever, they’re easy to repair and they do a phenomenal job! Again so sorry that I sold mine, I should’ve kept it I was just kind of out of room at the time, one of my regretful decisions.
I completely understand needing the space. It sounds like you enjoyed yours like I have mine. Thanks for watching!
Ya I agree with you @petermaz
@@greatgames5793 But I found another one and I love it
And it works with the door still open! Wow, amazing
I just retired of selling appliances for 45 years, o i wish stuff was built like it use to be, stuff now does not do the job well plus last for a very very little while . Plus old washers did a fantastic job. Now you can barely see the clothes move
About 8 years ago i went looking for these machines and they had stopped making them. My aunt had two sets in 40 years. Ill never believe that they didn't stop making them on purpose. Just like buick when a product works to well, people dont replace them fast enough. The manufacturers stopped making these machines and told people they needed more efficiency. No what they needed was more of your money
The U.S. DOE & EPA TOLD Americans we needed “carbon neutrality,” and He washers. Then, the manufacturers complied with cheaper products to compete with the onslaught of overseas laundry makers like LG & Samsung. Even before excessive bureaucratic meddling, high labor costs and corporate greed ruined HIGH-QUALITY American manufacturing.
I have 2 Kenmore branded direct drives, one full size model with it's matching dryer that I do my regular laundry in (I made of video of that washer), and a small portable one like yours, except it has the daul action agitator since it's a Kenmore. I use the little one for rags and stuff I use for cleaning. I do have a kinda matching dryer to the small one as well. It's just a newer model, but it's pretty much identical to what would've been sold back then aside from the color. Very cool machines. One you use a Whirlpool direct drive, no other washer is quite the same. Only machine I would say is comparable to a DD would be a GE filter flo.
This is nuts. It's a ge but it's a whirlpool direct drive, wouldn't expect competitors to share technology!
@@AmericanFarmerHVAC2024 oh yes they did often back in the day. Lots of products rebadged for other brands.
@@VacTech1 Very interesting.
This would be cool to fix permanently under the counter with a hole cut out in the countertop for the lid to open and have a cutting board top to cover the lid when washer not in use! I love things like that!
This load of heavily soiled rags would qualify as a Super Wash cycle on my 1963 RCA Whirlpool Imperial Mark XII washer 😀. I also have a Kenmore portable belt drive washer version of this washer and it doesn’t have a pre-soak feature but it does have a 4 minute prewash and it’s essentially a manual Super Wash cycle but still does a good job regardless. Whirlpool technically still made this washer in the thin twin laundry centers up until a few years ago.
Thanks for the info!
This is my dream washer, wish I could find one. Craigslist is usually the best place for anyone curious.
I found this at a flea market, randomly stuffed away. I felt like I hit the lottery lol!
the second this washer started washing the water turned a grayish brown. that is some awesome agitation.
It does a great job! Happy to have this washer.
it's the same as the Whirlpool Thin Twin. I had both in my condo. loved them.
Love this wish they were still made,
Me too!
They are still being made
@nunyabusiness3786 used appliance store
You can't beat the workability of washers from the era where appliances actually did their Damm job, and enjoyed it.
Well put!
It has the typical sounds of the transmission of Whirlpool washing machines with a neutral system for the delay in the spin.
my mom had this washer growing up it was older than me it finally crapped out in 2014 the day before my high school graduation 😂
This is one of my favorite videos😊🎉
Wow, thanks! Of my washer vids, I think this one turned out the best. If I could do it over again, I wouldn’t have added the mop pads, as they affected the turnover a little.
Washer is still working great! One of my fav purchases.
This is the washing machine I need In my apartment
Where’d you find these super awesome vintage washers? This is so much better than modern washers. That agitator really works the laundry. I also really like that the connections to the sink faucet are in one hook up. Thanks for sharing your video!!!
I found this at a flea market! It was cheap, but I had to take it apart and clean it out. Really happy with how it works. Thanks for watching!
@@VacTech1 i think whirlpool use to manufacture ge appliances before haier
I hadvthe same machine. My was a woorlpool.... washer and matching Dryer....Great machines! Sold them because I moved. At my new home had a full size washer dryer...... Beat's going to the Laundromat!!!
They sure do! Thanks for watching!
I've got an opportunity to buy a late 1990's version of the GE Spacesaver washer for 25 bux. It's been gently used once in awhile over the past 20 years and looks brand new. I am scrambling to get there and pick it up because this is exactly what I need rather than buying one of those Chinese made suds makers. AND as far as the DANBY, it might spin faster BUT I guarantee it won't last 30 years.
Hope you're able to get it! Although the Danby is great, I primarily use this GE/Whirlpool these days, and it does a fantastic job.
looks like no soap in the wash cycle!
You supposibly did not add detergent to the mağnwash but they come out pretty clean anyway, please do more videos on this washer, agitation action was pretty nice
That's right! For this load, I added the Oxiclean and soap to the pre-wash cycle, as I wanted to give everything 2 complete rinses. They came out great! Thanks for watching, and stay tuned for more laundry vids in the future!
JEEZ!! absolute dirty wash water!
Lol yep! The washer cleans great!
I've bought that kirkland lauyndry packs from ebay i kinda likes it but now now I like the the tide heavy duty hygenic detergent for my towels now they get smelly
I had this washer with its mate the dryer in my first appointment. Worked great with never a problem. Did you know that the agitator comes out with a filter in it? Great video and I wish I had kept my set.
Yeah, it's been great! I take out the agitator top, and clean the lint filter regularly (the lint filter builds up quick).
@@VacTech1 when you get bored of this machine let me know. Lol 😂 I can give it a happy home.
@@Bunkysworkshop I hope it never breaks! No issues whatsoever.
@@VacTech1 I was looking for the Danby like yours but I don’t think they make them anymore.
Video idea you could do is doing a load in the Ge, then when it’s done put the clothes in the Danby on spin only, plug the sink to see how much more water it extracts when done.
Do you know the spin speed of the Danby?
I don't know the exact rpm. Just clearly a lot faster. Thanks for watching!
Vac Tech, I think the Ge would be around 700 and the Danby maybe 800. Who knows. Definitely consider that trick and show us if it’s makes a huge difference.
Tnx for sharing with us!
Thank you for watching!
According to the appliance date decoder this washer was made in June of 1982.
Really? How did you figure that out? I was *guessing* closer to 1990. That's great to know!
Vac Tech I entered the model and serial number into the appliance date decoder online and it said that it was made in June of 82
@@brandonsvlog8533 awesome! I'll have to look into that and try it out. I'm glad to hear it was closer in age to what I originally thought. Thanks!
A question: did you put in more detergent for the main wash? Did not see it get done. And if not, why? I use prewash all the time but with detergent in both washes.
I did not. A single pod is more detergent than this smaller machine needs, so I like how it rinses the detergent and Oxiclean out twice. Thanks for watching!
@@VacTech1 I only use microfiber in my home for all cleaning tasks, have alot of them in different colors and different ages and are therefore dedicated for different task but all washed together. I got a Miele professional washer octoplus pw 6080. I use a program called kitchen linens, it always do a prerinse and if you want a prewash then main and 4 rinses. If lightly soiled I do not add a prewash. Prewash is there so it can wash away the heavy soils so the next wash can tacle the stains and other tuff dirt that needed to be loosened up with prewashing. I think you could try only oxi in prewash then detergent in main, i think it will make them even cleaner and just add an extra rinse. I always wash in the hottest setting possible and in my case it is 95c.
Sorry for the rant, are a bit 😍 over the top when it comes to laundry, and thanks for answering.
@@LiamLukasLinus I shake it up. Sometimes I'll only use Oxiclean and then add the detergent in the main cycle. I bet your Miele is a great machine. I would love to get a Miele washer someday!
@@VacTech1 yeah the Miele is the best there is in my epinion. I bought it a year and half ago used from someone that replaces washer in comunial laundryrooms in condo building. This was 2017 model with 1600 hours on it, so barely used and looked brand new. 6 month later the seller got back to me and had the dryer to, a 2018 model with 400 hours on it. I paid about a 4 of the price new and should last atleast 30000 h. I have a domestic set of miele washer dryer to 1714 washer and 7644 dryer, 12,5 years no repairs, work and look like new.
@@LiamLukasLinus Great deal! One funny Miele anecdote: In Steve Jobs biography, he talked about how he annoyed his family for months deciding what washing machine to buy, and he ended up importing a Miele washer. He said he loved the quality, and it brought him a lot of joy.
Where can I get these washers? I've been wanting these for a long time. They would look great for my apartment.
I got mine at a flea market. Also worth checking any used appliance shops you have in your area. Good luck!
@@VacTech1 Thank you
You just can't go wrong with a Whirlpool DD washer, regardless of the wash tub size.
I agree!
Need to remake these or metal twintubs
Yeah I agree, it would be great if these were still an option.
Where is the water is going out of the washer
??
The water dispenses down the sink, via the connection that hooks up to the faucet. It's all-in-one on this older washer.
Please show a connection to the sink faucet I have a Kenmore in great shape but owner changed faucet and now it’s to big to fit the faucet. I really miss my washing machine
Mine uses the standard 15/16" male faucet adapter. I'll add a link to one that will work with mine soon. :)
I added a link to the adapter that will work with my faucet in the video description. I hope this helps!
Now i understand why in Europe we have Energy labels on appliances. The amount of water wasted. My Miele front loaded which can wash 8 kilogram of laundry uses not even a third of the water this one used. And with 1600 rpm spineless for 6 minutes straight clothing don't need longer than 30 minutes in the dryer! Plus the build in heater in the washing machine means you can literally almost boilyour whites. I hope one day America can get these machines would save them so much water
I mean 1600 rpm spin speed
@@jeroentabor4760 keep in mind this machine is 30+ years old. Our machines have now been heavily nerfed and generally use much less water. One day I'd like a miele front loader. Our front loaders in the USA are a mixed bag, but I know there's good options out there. I welcome less water usage, as long as the machine can thoroughly rinse the clothes. My understanding is that the Mieles can.
I can tell you the water / energy saving washing machines do remove all soap. A friend of mine does something in the science world and for “fun” he tested the water of the dryer i have a dryer that collects water in a tub you empty after two loads max. There was not a single trace of detergent leff in the water just softener and it only used 33 liters on 8kg of sheets etc! And that for a cycle of 2,5 hours. Just wanna say i am a big fan of your vids keep up the work!!
@@jeroentabor4760 Thank you so much! That's great to hear regarding the rinse. Condenser dryers are just starting to pop up here in the USA. They seem great. I would also love a Miele front loader some day. It would def be my go-to, as I've had nothing but good experiences with the brand.
@@VacTech1 yeah condense dryers are great however the heat gets blown out in the laundry room which is great in winter in summer it's not so great haha. I must admit since owning Miele machines vacuums etc I can't use other brands I compare them to Miele and I'm like nope definitely not!
2 cubic foot tub?
Do you still have the danby
Yeah I made a video on it not long ago. Great newer machine!
Oh, you did not add detergent for main wash! 🙈
I know. I wanted a double rinse.
@@VacTech1I’m convinced that Kirkland Pod and Oxyclean left enough residue for the actual wash👏🏾. We tend to underestimate the sheer potency of modern laundry detergents. Besides, microfiber cloths are better laundered in a cold wash with minimal detergent, especially heavily perfumed/dyed types.
Make a video on a dc28
I WAAAAAANT IT !!!!
They're worth hunting down. I found mine at a flea market, but they pop up occasionally for sale online. I hope you find one. They're great to have!
I seriously wish I had that, instead of the modern crap they make today
It does a great job. No issues at all since I bought it.