Full Wash: Vintage Whirlpool Belt Drive Washer, Freshly Rebuilt, Work Pants

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[@Sharkie626]

Shows of a time when washers were real washers.

[@ethearnos6397]

Also shows how small they used to be

[@Sharkie626]

@@ethearnos6397 Today's washers aren't any better. They don't even use enough water to make the capacity useable!

[@ethearnos6397]

@@Sharkie626 thats for those whirlpool shit washers they dont fill high also like maytag new washer what todays lg washers and Samsung washers use the whole tub and fill high

[@Sharkie626]

@@ethearnos6397 They also malfunction a lot of times, take over an hour for one load, and don't even turn it over well. No thanks.

[@ethearnos6397]

@@Sharkie626 well its your choice fine with me

[@harley0519PDX]

I know it's a pain in the rear but thank you for saving that old washer from the washer graveyard. I really miss the appliances of the 70's and 80's that worked well, got the job done, weren't overly computerized, and didn't take over an hour to do it with all the starting and stopping and load sensing.

[@orangie8426]

You mean like 4 hours!!! I wish my HE washer only took an hour!!

[@jerryholston6536]

Yes thanks for saving that washer I agree

[@TherealCentral1]

YES finally a belt drive super surgilator

[@charlespurviskellyjr.7210]

Yep...... a belt-drive Whirlpool (finally). These things are workhorses I grew up with three of these (all Kenmores), and every last one of them lasted at least 10 years before breaking down (a 1967 Kenmore Single-Speed - 11 Years, a 1978 Kenmore Model 70 - still working before moving out in 1987, and a 1967 Kenmore Model 600 - in my new apartment, that lasted 23 years before dying in 1990). The build and craftsmanship of these were second to none. 👍🏾👍🏾 -Charles-

[@Georgevinemontchristianchurch]

Used to rebuild transmissions and replace spin bearings in these machines when I first started appliance repair. Still have the tools for pulling and pressing in bearings. May have to spray some acitone on the clutch pad. Definitely a blast from the past , very seldom see one still working

[@alanmorrison3598]

Had an RCA/Whirlpool, 1961 vintage I purchased used in 1971. Kept that machine going for a couple of decades. Replaced the spindle assembly twice. Remember having to drive the bearings out of the center post. Great machine!!

[@whirlpool1978]

I had a 1978 belted Whirlpool washer-that thing was awesome! It also had the Double Duty winged Super Surgilator-and the waterfall lint filter (bed-of-nails). The woo-woo sound and the grind-click-clunk and the pulsating breathing when the water was all drained out-it did all of that! It was a sad day when Whirlpool stopped making them.

[@chineeboy18]

These are classic vintage engineering. The only thing about this model of Whirlpool is I never figured out how the pump works, but I'll figure it out eventually. Happy New Year Eugene.

[@patcola7335]

Cool !Just goes to show the Surgilator was a great agitator. Can't imagine this load in a TR series Speed Queen.

[@eldoradoboy]

my 2019 TR7 works OK on the same load (6 pairs jeans and 6 shirts) but it doesnt work Like this machine does..

[@patcola7335]

@@eldoradoboy Most new top loaders don't wash like these old work horses did.

[@petermaz701]

Wow this Washer actually did an excellent job even handling that heavy load of pants that you put in there. I hate to say it but it outshined many of the newer machines that you tested. Never heard you complain about how difficult the repair was so It really had to be bad because you never stress like that. Either way job extremely well done this washer will last God knows how long unless the body gives out. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@sharipuckett4694]

WOAAAOWW!!! I don't see how you can take a tank of a Whirlpool BD 1981 or so all apart, rebuild it, piece by piece, and refurbish back together. Man! That's awesome!!

[@LlyleHunter]

These machines were about the price of a Filter Flo at the time but cleaned so much better. I also put the quality up about as high as their contemporary Maytag and Speed Queen competitors but they even performed better than those. True workhorses. My parents had them at home and dad had one in his factory for employee uniforms that sat on a wooden skid at a twenty degree angle towards the timer that lasted over twenty five years and still ran well when we sold the building. All of ours had the filters with the brush which doubled as a detergent dispenser.

[@terrorblossom4829]

They didn’t clean better than filter flos

[@patcola7335]

@@terrorblossom4829 Sure they did. They were a better all around and more refined washer than any GE Filter flo.

[@jeanlucdrion1152]

I would take one of these machines again in a heartbeat.

[@Channel-cm7yc]

Good machines and yes it was trial at times to repair. Full restorations weren’t a thing when they were new to newer of course. Transmission removal was rare but I did happen occasionally under major failure, but when it did happen you had the routine down and on your side. Certainly today it’s a different world when it comes to diagnosis and repair. But transmissions were well in their life spans when I had to deal with them. But in this era repairing was quite fun and frustrating all at the same time. 👍👍

[@antoniocarter7111]

Aww the woo woos the buzz click clunk and the whine down after the spin spray rinses love it.

[@seana806]

I currently am in the process of putting my 1963 RCA Whirlpool Imperial Mark XII back together and I can see where you are coming from since they aren't the easiest machines in the world to work on. Good news is they don't have to be repaired as often, but changing a belt can be a little cumbersome since you have to lay the machine on its side to replace the belt or even pump and the only repairs my '63 Whirlpool washer ever had was having the belt and pump replaced and that was done sometime in the late 90's since there is a date code of 2-3-98 on the pump.

[@willthetrill4849]

Nice to see someone bring in their vintage washer for repair instead of replacing it with modern junk. Looks like more work needs to be done to it according to the noisy spin cycle

[@carmenvitale855]

Yup its better than anything thats been made in the last 30 years

[@willthetrill4849]

@@carmenvitale855 The Speed Queen TC5000 series top loader is the absolute closest to this kind of quality you're gonna get today

[@patcola7335]

@@willthetrill4849 ...no argument there.

[@jeanlucdrion1152]

I love that double duty Super Surgilator agitator.

[@vanni9283]

Great woo-woo sound!!!

[@robertwhite9898]

Great 👍 machine! Back when Whirlpool built good machines. Not so much anymore

[@jasonsadventures64]

A REAL washer right there. I'd love to find one refurbished like that. The fun begins at 9:18.

[@roselyncampisi822]

You have a lot of patience on fixing it. Hats off to you. What guy today would like to learn how to figure how to fix it

[@user-ss1uv1lh5r]

Those whirlpool were some good washers.

[@stevebier710]

We had this identical machine when I was a kid. Purchased new in late 1982 - early 1983, along with the matching gas dryer. Sold the set in 2006, after we moved. And both were still working perfect.

[@vtjmproductionsusa2390]

I have one just like this one and I love it I use it twice a week and it has never failed me. Nothing can beat a vintage whirlpool with the original spiralator. Great Job, Great video and Great content 👍

[@Cooldude84343]

Do you by chance remember if this machine had a GE or Emerson motor?

[@tedfarmer1846]

Wow l really love this washer you put in a new tub in and everything this is one of the real whirlpool washers and I love the sounds it makes the woo woos

[@user-oq5bv8ue4c]

I would sped the money for a refurbishment of one of these washers in a heartbeat.

[@donnaiguana7545]

Yesss thank you thank you

[@jkalin196511]

Our first Whirlpool was an early 70's model with the waterfall brush lint filter. It was a fantastic machine! Unfortunately, it rusted out prematurely, because of an extremely damp basement. I bought another WP BD machine in the mid 80's It push buttons for the water temp, infinite water level control, double duty surgilator.

[@Bluethunderboom]

Now this is my favorite washing machine. =)

[@thomasball3658]

I like the lid handle.

[@Thedonsmoney25823]

finally you came back

[@cammycamdemos9799]

You're the boss! 👍 thumbs up

[@marknovak6228]

I'm in need of a new washer soon in Australia, If I could get my hands on one of these Id be so happy, compared to the cheap ass crap available to consumers now.

[@johndevito2384]

Hey! Happy New Year!

[@roselyncampisi822]

I live this washer. My mom had the the same model

[@kathyjarvis8191]

Now that’s a washing machine. Today’s washers just don’t clean as well as these older washers do.

[@Ryan2022]

That’s because of the EPA and they’re ridiculous Unneeded water restrictions on the machines

[@LlyleHunter]

Happy NEW Year Eugene to You and Your Family.

[@LorainFurnitureandAppliance]

Same to you!

[@homeguestunton]

That thing fills up fast.

[@Joemil271]

I had a similar model imperial 70

[@James-uw6zr]

Those are good

[@BarefootedRay]

Eugene, I am the blind KZbin viewer who got in touch with you about old-time whirlpool washing machines from the 1970s. Granted, this was the 1981 machine: however, it is a lot closer to the kind of washing machines that I preferred in my formative years. As to the sound that it made what it was spinning, I guarantee you that that was metal touching metal: not even the slightest doubt about it. In so far as the spin speed is concerned, according to my very accurate memory of those old machines, on the second spin, that machine was in fact achieving its full spin rate. Not so much on the first spin. Indeed, the first spoon seem to have a good deal of trouble keeping up to almost about 2/3 of its proper maximum rate. It seemed to me that the spray rinse was slowing you down quite a bit. But, on the second spin, much better. I don’t mind admitting, that I wish you could actually find a whirlpool washing machine dating from anywhere from 1965 through 1971 and could show it in working condition. But, that may be a bit much to ask I suppose. Still, this one came quite close. I Donely right, keep up the good work, happy new year, and stay safe.

[@alecvip7562]

Hell yeah!

[@daniell6610]

Awesome! If I had to guess this is 500 rpm which I believe was the maximum for these. I will agree, kinda slow if you think about it. It's ironic when you remember top load machines built decades before this had much faster spin speeds (especially the Unimatics with 1,140 rpm). Nowadays the fastest toploaders you get are LGs that do 950 rpm maximum.

[@ScottSellsSoCal]

My biggest worry with my Kenmore belt drive, is the fact that parts are hard to find. I’m looking for another belt drive Kenmore, preferably one of the garage door early 70’s models..... if anyone has one to sell.

[@inaz1963]

I saw a Kenmore belt drive set for sale at a place in Phoenix called B&B last week. The guy I talked to said they were from 1980 or so. I got the impression they have a couple around, but that they don't usually fix them since people think they're too old.

[@ic1815]

Oh… okay. So one, my 77 Inglis belt drive portable tub moves around just about as much as this does, nice to know that’s normal. Second, glad to know I have a surgilator-style agitator in my Inglis - didn’t realize that’s what it was. And my little Inglis spins at 900RPM! Clothes come out almost dry. Funny enough that’s my same lint filter, albeit mine is slightly smaller.

[@thomasball3658]

Am ever sooo slight wooo wooo but a wooo wooo none the less.

[@flatzrigerson7475]

on the rinse spin, you can hear the wig wag clanking back and forth.

[@royterranova4348]

Thats what i was looking for when called you over tge summer you didnt have one then

[@LorainFurnitureandAppliance]

This one belongs to a customer

[@dannyestes8984]

do you know if the maytag performa spinned faster than the msytags from the 60s and 70s

[@2019FiveLiter]

Does anyone know what model this is? My grandmother had this exact same washer. I remember using it all the time as a kid.

[@websurfin9575]

Adjust the pressure-switch (up) so the water-level will touch the bottom of the agitator hold-down cap!

[@frankcasatelli4078]

I think the chirping noise is from the cabinet top of the machine it is on mine

[@eldoradoboy]

I want one of these.. can you help me find one? I live in columbus ohio.. my grandmother had a 1969 version of this then bought what looks exactly like the one you have there.. do you ever find these for sale that are in working order?

[@Organgrinder1010]

Looks like not much water passes through the lint filter. Is this normal?

[@booandsue]

Great agitation and rollover. Doesn't seem to be much going on with the lint filter.

[@LorainFurnitureandAppliance]

The discharge on this lint filter points straight down. Not visible at my camera angle. It’s working well.

[@orangie8426]

@@LorainFurnitureandAppliance aww needed to show the flow man

[@SantinoRBX]

33:22 sound lik a beat here

[@marshalocke4434]

Do you have a Lorraine in Columbus

[@LorainFurnitureandAppliance]

Sorry, no. We only have one location in Cleveland Ohio

[@dualactionsurgilator]

It may be true that an old time repairman would need more time to fix these, they did not need fixing nearly as often as the modern Chinese plastic junk which are usually garbage in 5 years or less.

[@jeffreyhickman3871]

I know 👌 I may sound nuts, but I have a concern 😟 at 23:03. I heard 👂 ya say ya got oil 🛢 on the clutch of this machine. I heard 👂 the motor labor a littleas it went into the spin cycle. I saw 👀 ya start the machine by hand ✋. The oil will probably never really work it's way out of the clutch, but probably impregnate, and soak it's way into the clutch material instead. The machine had quite a difficult time starting 🌟. I saw 👀 that ya assisted it by hand ✋, but I'd be so afraid 😨 of this causing premature clutch wear, and failure, or motor burnout 🔥, must ya forget. The second spin cycle went better, but I'd still supervise the operations of this machine. Your friend, Jeff.

[@modernarchive7502]

I'd like to see what happens to a new white cotton towel that gets washed along with ten loads of regular laundry in a few different machines. I'll do it with my Electrolux ELFS617xxx front loader, the Greyinator, and comment again on a later video.

[@jeffreyhickman3871]

See it better at 23:00. Your friend, Jeff.

[@DADoESofTX]

The whole machine is shaking during spin. Is it off-level, or is digital image stabilization enabled on your camera trying to compensate for the tub/agitator oscillation?

[@ethearnos6397]

wait a Minuit is that 1.0 cbft XD

[@angetravale4287]

the lint filter wasn't operationg

[@dannyestes8984]

i meant maytags. sorry

[@royterranova4348]

Do you want to sell it

[@carmenvitale855]

Nope its my washer i brought it in for repair

[@royterranova4348]

carmen vitale i just caught beginning of video just realized it was customer machine i wouldn’t sell neither machines now a days are junk

[@carmenvitale855]

@@royterranova4348 yes they are i had a Kenmore that i bought in 2001 it lasted till 2010 and died the repairman said it couldn't be fixed

[@MrChestguy]

They sure don’t make them good anymore

[@carmac1652]

I don't like belt drive .

[@patcola7335]

Why ?

[@Bluethunderboom]

What types of washer do you like?

[@carmenvitale855]

Belt drives are better than direct drive and much better than the junk they make today

[@Bluethunderboom]

@@carmenvitale855 That include the HE Washers and Dryers that is not doing it what they suppose to be doing. On the other hand, Vintage Washers and Dryers clean and dry the close thoroughly.

[@carmac1652]

@@carmenvitale855 I'm sorry you're worng look it up .👍🇨🇦