Vintage Washer Tour- 1954 Whirlpool Imperial 541583 Automatic Washer

Here's a real throwback for you all. A 1954 Whirlpool Imperial washer. I found this machine by mistake while on Automaticwasher.org. I had randomly checked in on the website not knowing anything about washers. This machine was on the Ebay watch page, so I clicked on the link and it turned out this machine (along with a 1956 Whirlpool gas dryer) were in Freeport, IL. 30 minutes from where I lived at the time.
I contacted the seller and went to go look at them. I fell in love with both machines. Both auctions remained on ebay and I put a bid on the washer- I won! Wahoo!! I contacted the seller and arranged to pick up the washer and bought the dryer as well. The rest is history as I've fallen in love with vintage washers.
When I first tested this machine I had it rigged to run in the garage at my home in Illinois. Shortly after, we packed up and moved to North Carolina. This machine went into storage until we bought the house in 2018. It sat with the glass back panel on a shelf and the top to the machine stored away.
With all of this going on, I've been tinkering around the house and with my collections. This machine was in pieces and I put them in a box and couldn't remember where on earth they went. We left Illinois in a haste and I didn't remember leaving anything anywhere. So with tinkering around I discovered a box with all the missing pieces to this machine! It immediately sent me into I want to get this thing running mode and I have been tinkering with it ever since.
There are a few things that I need to finish before I do videos and run the machine as wanted. But I wanted to give a tour of the machine since my last video didn't really show much of it running, of course the tub light is out and I need to locate and ozone bulb. So, here she is back together for your entertainment. I can't wait to slot this machine in service and film videos of it. Thank you all for watching and reading my crazy long story about this machine.

[@enginenut5]

Good Lord, talk about memories from way-back!! My folks bought an identical washer in '54 when they bought and moved into their first house. Theirs also had the Sud-saver feature which used a porcelainized cast iron wash basin as part of the back service porch of the house. This was a good thing since the house was on a cesspool and a small one at that! I still remember the sound of that pump when the tub was empty, plus the sounds of the wig-wag! Sounds and pictures from my past! Thank you!

[@thomasgary1219]

I love these videos. I'm glad to know there are others who share my life long love of old washers and dryers. I would not buy a modern washer or dryer. There is a used appliance guy here where I live that always has a good selection of the older machines. I currently have a Frigidaire washer dont know when it wad made but is old. I have a lady kenmore dryer from 1978.They both work better than any machine made nowdays. Again I love these videos

[@biggysmoovemusic7777]

All I can see is pure elegance

[@sharipuckett6923]

I have confidence in you'll get this washer fully functional and refurbished sooner or later. Have faith in yourself.

[@michaellowry1013]

Washing machine were so simple back then

[@petermaz701]

Amazing how a 66 year old washer can still run. Surely it can put current washers to shame. Great find!

[@ExcelsiorElectric]

What a beautiful machine you have there! I recently picked up a Whirlpool "Mother Takes a Holiday" set from 1952. The washer has a red speckled straight vane agitator in it. I can't wait to go through them and get them both up and running. I love your videos, please keep them coming.

[@marcusmarkus3266]

Nothing like these old washers.. Great workhorses

[@jeromedavis8575]

This washer is powerful!

[@willthetrill4849]

Very cool story of this machine. Glad you had the time to put it together again. Very nice looking machine

[@peters4219]

Tyler what a beautiful machine cant wait to see a full wash load run in it!

[@patcola7335]

These were Whirlpool's first raised control panel machines . How cool ! It's a shame Whirlpool only kept this design from 54-56 or 57. Tyler hope your restoration goes as smoothly as can for a machine that is 66 years old. Looking forward to wash vids of this baby.

[@patcola7335]

WHAT A BEAUTY ! THESE WERE TO ME THE BEST LOOKING WHIRLPOOL MACHINES EVER ! YAY !TYLER

[@Bob-ml1mv]

Amazing how an old machine will still run. My mom had an 83 model whirlpool before that she had a 62 sears LadyKenmore which was built like a tank. Better than these new machines

[@donnaiguana7545]

How exciting😀👍

[@CrestwoodRocks]

a great washer

[@patcola7335]

Funny thing is is that the 1962 looks more dated than the 54. The 54 actually looks more modern. Maybe it's the sleek looks . Both beautiful machines .

[@SaturnMist09]

Great seeing the two models sitting there together! It is a bit different, isn’t? Great video as always. Looking forward to more!

[@nikopondexter5600]

Yes it works

[@jimm6386]

I had a Kenmore Visa-Magic wringer washer - a commercial type - it had a Surgilator agitator - it’s cap had rubber nubs on it - to be used to scrub collars on shirts using the agitator action instead of you with a brush. Old world, I know. But I remember always taking the agitator out after each use to rinse and dry it - it was very heavy Bake-A-Lite plastic.