I have one of these in my other home I have the direct drive just like this one it is a 1993 it has ran like a tank for the past 24 years without a problem Unlike today's appliances
Kenmore Washer I’ve got a used Whirlpool Ultimate Care II and had to repair it by myself cause it did not spin and when it tried, didn’t speed up, I thought it was the clutch, but the problem was the basket drive and now spin freaking fast.
BroccoliQueefed One word...GREED. To produce this today they would have to charge 3 to 4 times as much and no one wants to pay that much for a washer. I would if the quality matches the higher prices....just doesn't seem to be that way in most cases today.
Intheevening 123 Sometimes you simply can't improve on what came before. To think Blackstone..an American company that made washers released the first top load automatic agitator washer in 1941 i believe it was but had to stop because of WWII. After the war was when the automatic washer really took off and many manufacturers were releasing their first automatics in 1947. To think the first Kenmore automatic released in 1947 was a Whirlpool made machine as they all would be up until very recently, though WP still makes some of their top loaders.
Im not sure if I commented before on your channel. I just got a 1999 Kenmore washer and was wondering now that its 2019 is yours still working? My apologies if this is a repeat question.
As much as I like the belt drives I think overall these direct drives had more efficient turnover. The rollover is pretty much controlled and consistent. No water sloshing around in the tub like the older belt drives. The rollover reminds me of the old GM Frigidaire washers with the up and down agitators. Steady and consistent I guess.
pat cola might help improve turnover with a higher adjusted water level. Decent amount of water at the current level, yes, but the max level could’ve been adjusted higher to a little above the top row of holes
@@wns808 Agree. I adjusted my Speed Queen's water level when I got it on 2013. The high water level came to about 2 rows down from the top. I opened up the control panel and adjusted the level until I got it at just over the top row of holes. That's how they used to be set before uninvited government meddling got in the way.
My washer has a problem. The bid spinning rod is really weak even i press to highest speed. Anyone knows how to fix it or what happened to it please help me. Thank you!
These washers excelled in their cleaning capability. Consumer reports used to rank these Kenmore washers higher than Maytag and Speed Queen washers overall.
With SEARS now gone I sure wonder if the Kenmore name will disappear too!? Or will it be still used by Whirlpool for some of their top of the line appliances!?
I guess I'm in denial to think that my Samsung top loader operates better than this... but hey, to each is their own. Check out my Samsung vids. I got two up and more on the way! :D
No, I didn't. I just thought they were hella noisy and too harsh on clothes because of the 90 degree arc instead if a longer stroke and the agitation was too fast
Gee I have a 5 position switch that lets me change wash and rinse speeds and spin speeds so delicate clothes are handled safely even if your machine doesnt have the speed switch it prob has a delicate cycle built in the timer dial !!!!!! and I say IF you DON't have one of these washers don't critizie the machine owners who do. I also have a fancy samsung front load with the door in a door and its a piece of S___T.
I have one of these in my other home I have the direct drive just like this one it is a 1993 it has ran like a tank for the past 24 years without a problem Unlike today's appliances
Once again, a washing machine doing exactly what it's supposed to, no error codes or anything. Just pure sweetness.
My is not spin iy
My is not spin im have like shame like you
Kenmore Washer I’ve got a used Whirlpool Ultimate Care II and had to repair it by myself cause it did not spin and when it tried, didn’t speed up, I thought it was the clutch, but the problem was the basket drive and now spin freaking fast.
Nothing like a good ole Dual Action Agitator.
These were great machines. Had 2 of these direct drive washers. wish Whirlpool would produce these again.
pat cola How can i pour in Softener please help me. thanks
xetineto wandoka
Unless you have the softener dispenser you have to come back on the final rinse and add it if you do 2 rinses
pat cola . They never will unless the economy gets better
BroccoliQueefed
One word...GREED. To produce this today they would have to charge 3 to 4 times as much and no one wants to pay that much for a washer. I would if the quality matches the higher prices....just doesn't seem to be that way in most cases today.
mine still works ! was just researching into presoak prewash instuctions and came across this.
Shaky washer...I love it.
M C was
Guau
My 95 Kenmore is a beast.
mine too but is pre 1993
It reminds me of an orchestra playing scary music for a horror movie whenever it pumps air.
Wow! those were some dirty blankets!
CruellaUrsula That's the exact same thing I was thinking!!!!
You know it does a good job when the wash and rinse water are the colors they are.
If Whirlpool built these again I would have one in a heartbeat
You don't have to worry about that they will never build washers again to last there is too much money in making parts that are built to break
Intheevening 123
That is why I have a Speed Queen. Over 4 1/2 years now and no problems. They just work !
Yes they are amazing well built old school machines.
Intheevening 123
Sometimes you simply can't improve on what came before.
To think Blackstone..an American company that made washers released the first top load automatic agitator washer in 1941 i believe it was but had to stop because of WWII.
After the war was when the automatic washer really took off and many manufacturers were releasing their first automatics in 1947.
To think the first Kenmore automatic released in 1947 was a Whirlpool made machine as they all would be up until very recently, though WP still makes some of their top loaders.
How so? It just make customers disloyal. GM had the same philosophy until they finally went bankrupt in 2009
i have one and i love it
Wow, those blankets were dirty, was any detergent added to the wash water?
Yeah detergent was used.
Im not sure if I commented before on your channel. I just got a 1999 Kenmore washer and was wondering now that its 2019 is yours still working? My apologies if this is a repeat question.
my pre 1993 is washing blankets right now , never an issue til last month when I had to replace rubber fill tube , happy as ......
As much as I like the belt drives I think overall these direct drives had more efficient turnover.
The rollover is pretty much controlled and consistent. No water sloshing around in the tub like the older belt drives.
The rollover reminds me of the old GM Frigidaire washers with the up and down agitators. Steady and consistent I guess.
Nice machine! Water level needs to be adjusted a bit higher
Why do you think ? Looks like ample water for the load size.
pat cola might help improve turnover with a higher adjusted water level. Decent amount of water at the current level, yes, but the max level could’ve been adjusted higher to a little above the top row of holes
@@wns808 Agree. I adjusted my Speed Queen's water level when I got it on 2013. The high water level came to about 2 rows down from the top. I opened up the control panel and adjusted the level until I got it at just over the top row of holes.
That's how they used to be set before uninvited government meddling got in the way.
What does the white thing in the washing machine does anyway and those blankets must have been that dirty
What white thing? The thing in the middle is the agitator which washes the clothes. The thing in the lower right corner is for bleach.
My washer has a problem. The bid spinning rod is really weak even i press to highest speed. Anyone knows how to fix it or what happened to it please help me. Thank you!
It needed new dogs but I bet you found that out already lol
new dogs
Yea easy fix
Look at the dirt in the water! Watch the clothes being pulled under. Great action!
These washers excelled in their cleaning capability. Consumer reports used to rank these Kenmore washers higher than Maytag and Speed Queen washers overall.
HE washers can’t beat a direct drive washer
I have one that’s both
With SEARS now gone I sure wonder if the Kenmore name will disappear too!? Or will it be still used by Whirlpool for some of their top of the line appliances!?
is the floor made of concrete or wood?
it seems washing machine vibrates 35:50
Kenmore makes the best agitators. Too bad it's hard to find and they only sell at Sears and Kmart.
How to fix wash level control
Direct drive!! 2nd favorite......
The modern washer that is almost as good as this one is the Maytag Commercial washer although its not direct drive, its wash action is very close.
Yeah I like that Maytag top loader it even has agitator some of the old direct drives had and it’s built like a tank
:)
Inglis Kenmore Whirlpool are the same thing
I guess I'm in denial to think that my Samsung top loader operates better than this... but hey, to each is their own. Check out my Samsung vids. I got two up and more on the way! :D
Frank Borrego how can i add softener please help
yea, id say a new clutch
WHO ELSE IS HERE BECAUSE OF PHIL'S VIDEO
What video?
Who is phil? Some forgotten youtuber?
The agitation is too fast not good for clothes
No, I didn't. I just thought they were hella noisy and too harsh on clothes because of the 90 degree arc instead if a longer stroke and the agitation was too fast
The speed of agitation can be changed, from delicate to Heavy duty.
M C . Yes but then the paltry 90 degree arc wasn't sufficient
You have to load the clothes properly and you have to select the right load size and the right cycle. Do that you shouldn't have much issues if it all
Gee I have a 5 position switch that lets me change wash and rinse speeds and spin speeds so delicate clothes are handled safely even if your machine doesnt have the speed switch it prob has a delicate cycle built in the timer dial !!!!!! and I say IF you DON't have one of these washers don't critizie the machine owners who do. I also have a fancy samsung front load with the door in a door and its a piece of S___T.