That's such a beautiful machine and the fact that is has the black agitator and cap makes it one of the most rare Westinghouse top loaders. I'm pretty sure this is a 1969 model! Congratulations on having this rare beauty in your collection.
@@albertcarello619Yes it was and they too were also great. Even with the indexing on the clockwise stroke it has nearly a full arc. Very powerful agitation..
Que ce soit au stages état Unis ou en Europe en France entre 1950 et 1980 les 2 pays on fabriquer de véritables œuvres d'art et de technologies. Chapeau à ceux qui repare et restaure les vieux modele des années 50 et 60 car les pièces sont rare et quasi introuvable de nos jours ! Bravo et merci pour les vidéos que vous nous faites partager. Fabrice 👍
Look at how that Agitator works.. nice and firm strokes.. you don't get that today.. I wish I could find a nice vintage washer like this.. I'd get it. I'm happy that you get to experience quality.. like we did when I was coming up. "Nice Machine". !!
Question for you: When the machine is running or when you turn the timer dial, I am not hearing the tell tail solenoid sound the locking mechanism made on these machines. Is it working correctly? Machines prior to yours and after, not only made a solenoid clank as the machine entered and exited each spin period while running, some also actuated the solenoid while turning the timer dial while pushed in….in the selecting position. At some point some of these were made to be thermally locked and unlocked but I think your machine is way too old to have that type of mechanism. Also, I don’t think it’s a volume problem with the video…..these solenoids were loud clanky clunky and buzzing when they engaged and disengaged. Am I missing something?
The lid lock on this machine does work correctly, and does actuate when rotating the timer dial around with it pushed in. I held the lid open a little bit while selecting the cycle so that it wouldn’t lock the lid shut initially. It’s fairly quiet on this machine, but if you watch the lid lock area, you can see the arm come out to lock the lid once it begins to spin. The lid lock buzzer still functions on this machine too
Sorry, one more question: on a lot of these machines …..as the cam barrel in the timer reached the OFF position….there was a little ramp that forced the timer dial to “push itself in” to the neutral or selection position. So, when selecting the next cycle, you merely turned to select and pulled to start. There was no need to push the timer dial in, to make a new selection if the timer was in the OFF position. Does yours do this?
As far as I know, this machine does not do that. From what I can recall, since I don’t pay a whole lot of attention to it all the time, the user still has to push the dial in after the end of the cycle to select the next cycle. That is a very interesting feature though.
A lot of 1970’s GE dishwashers did this, but in reverse. The timer dial was PUSH to start. As the timer advanced through the dry period, there was a little ramp in the mechanism that forced the timer dial to the OUT position as it reached OFF.
I think that we had one of these as a kid...I remember that super long spray rinse. We would rig the lid lock to watch. This machine couldn't exist with today's water conservation rules.
I will have to do that at some point. I don’t think I’ve ever really ran this machine at the highest water level because it seems like it wants to overfill a little bit.
As set at the factory, the highest water level on these machines was right where you have it, on this load, after adding the additional water. The ramp vanes were never totally submerged. I used to adjust it higher, so that the vanes were completely submerged when set to high. The pressure switch in this machine was either toyed with at some point or over years has become out of calibration. Because of this your low water level is much higher than it should be…..as well as the rest. If you ever open the console the pressure switch calibration is albeit time consuming, but easy. Time consuming only in regard to having to refill and drain the machine til you get things the way you want it. Just make sure you unplug the machine while adjusting the pressure switch as the wires going to it may be HOT, even with the machine OFF.
Yeah the today's washers today don't even come close to washing this good No Not at all and the new washers today are absolutely Garbage anyway and whirlpool and Samsung and LG needs to watch this video and start taking Notes because they need to understand how a Real washing machine works and Not the trash they make today.
That's such a beautiful machine and the fact that is has the black agitator and cap makes it one of the most rare Westinghouse top loaders. I'm pretty sure this is a 1969 model! Congratulations on having this rare beauty in your collection.
Love vintage Westinghouse appliances including GE, whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, Hamilton, Frigidaire, NORGE, Dexter
Me too
@Makesdonsdons: Don't forget SPEED QUEEN!
@@Makesdonsdonsoney Washing machines!! Not persons!
The Westinghouse "Sidewinder" ceiling fans were classics, also!
That is the best wash action I’ve seen yet from a ramp agitator. That action is crazy ! 👍🏻
Agreed! I’m very impressed by the performance of this machine
@patcola7335: The washing action is fantastic! The ramp agitator is also used the EASY WASHERS. The EASY BRAND WASHING MACHINES.
@@albertcarello619Yes it was and they too were also great. Even with the indexing on the clockwise stroke it has nearly a full arc. Very powerful agitation..
I love this machine. Excellent turnover and wash action! Thanks for sharing!
That spray rinse was everything., wash action excellent
Que ce soit au stages état Unis ou en Europe en France entre 1950 et 1980 les 2 pays on fabriquer de véritables œuvres d'art et de technologies. Chapeau à ceux qui repare et restaure les vieux modele des années 50 et 60 car les pièces sont rare et quasi introuvable de nos jours ! Bravo et merci pour les vidéos que vous nous faites partager. Fabrice 👍
Look at how that Agitator works.. nice and firm strokes.. you don't get that today.. I wish I could find a nice vintage washer like this.. I'd get it. I'm happy that you get to experience quality.. like we did when I was coming up. "Nice Machine". !!
Good Heavens. That was one serious spray rinse. You don't have to worry about detergent still left in your clothes.
Agreed. The spray rinse is almost a full two minutes on this.
Nice Machine!! Great spray rinse when spinning
One thing that I could say about the wash action from this washer is that it reminds me of a GE Filter-Flo hands down.
Yes, it’s very similar.
@@DrummerboysWashersAndMore The spray rinse is amazing
Question for you: When the machine is running or when you turn the timer dial, I am not hearing the tell tail solenoid sound the locking mechanism made on these machines. Is it working correctly?
Machines prior to yours and after, not only made a solenoid clank as the machine entered and exited each spin period while running, some also actuated the solenoid while turning the timer dial while pushed in….in the selecting position. At some point some of these were made to be thermally locked and unlocked but I think your machine is way too old to have that type of mechanism. Also, I don’t think it’s a volume problem with the video…..these solenoids were loud clanky clunky and buzzing when they engaged and disengaged. Am I missing something?
The lid lock on this machine does work correctly, and does actuate when rotating the timer dial around with it pushed in. I held the lid open a little bit while selecting the cycle so that it wouldn’t lock the lid shut initially. It’s fairly quiet on this machine, but if you watch the lid lock area, you can see the arm come out to lock the lid once it begins to spin. The lid lock buzzer still functions on this machine too
They don't make them like this anymore. Good video. 🎉
Likes to splash? Hum you're not lying.
Wow! Whats the spin speed on that? Love old Westinghouse washers they are getting harder to find
I’m not sure what the spin speed is, but I would imagine around 600-700 RPM
Sorry, one more question: on a lot of these machines …..as the cam barrel in the timer reached the OFF position….there was a little ramp that forced the timer dial to “push itself in” to the neutral or selection position. So, when selecting the next cycle, you merely turned to select and pulled to start. There was no need to push the timer dial in, to make a new selection if the timer was in the OFF position. Does yours do this?
As far as I know, this machine does not do that. From what I can recall, since I don’t pay a whole lot of attention to it all the time, the user still has to push the dial in after the end of the cycle to select the next cycle. That is a very interesting feature though.
A lot of 1970’s GE dishwashers did this, but in reverse. The timer dial was PUSH to start. As the timer advanced through the dry period, there was a little ramp in the mechanism that forced the timer dial to the OUT position as it reached OFF.
I think that we had one of these as a kid...I remember that super long spray rinse. We would rig the lid lock to watch. This machine couldn't exist with today's water conservation rules.
Hi. Love watching these vids :). Question; is the tub supposed to index like that ? Or a bad brake ? Thx
On these machine, there is not a tub brake, which is why the tub indexes during wash. Westinghouse marketed it as the “Revolving Tub”
@@DrummerboysWashersAndMore thx for the info! I also noticed new sped queens index, weird .
@@marksalani2600My 2013 Speed Queen also indexed until the brakes wear in. It eventually stops.
It did great, it would be nice to see it at the highest water level. Perhaps there would be less splashing.
I will have to do that at some point. I don’t think I’ve ever really ran this machine at the highest water level because it seems like it wants to overfill a little bit.
As set at the factory, the highest water level on these machines was right where you have it, on this load, after adding the additional water. The ramp vanes were never totally submerged. I used to adjust it higher, so that the vanes were completely submerged when set to high.
The pressure switch in this machine was either toyed with at some point or over years has become out of calibration.
Because of this your low water level is much higher than it should be…..as well as the rest. If you ever open the console the pressure switch calibration is albeit time consuming, but easy. Time consuming only in regard to having to refill and drain the machine til you get things the way you want it. Just make sure you unplug the machine while adjusting the pressure switch as the wires going to it may be HOT, even with the machine OFF.
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Dang it I missed the premiere, but at least this machine did it’s job. Remember to do my request at some point!
I will do my best to get to it!
@@DrummerboysWashersAndMore alright!
The black agitator looks almost identical to GE's Filter Flow White twirl agitator
Yes, it is a very similar style.
question would you like to trade the black a106 agitator for a black mini orbital agitator
Why can't they make washers like this again? Amazing was action. Splashy tho.
Like the long spray rinse!
@@edralls3086 The long spray rinse will help prevent suds-lock caused by using too much detergent.
Hello good job with the video
WOW! Now that's what I call a washing machine and if that doesn't get your clothes then Nothing will.
I Think I Had That Machine Before But Mine Had A Lighted Control Panel
Darn! I missed it!
Wow that machine is a splasher.
Dont forget to put whatever you said in the description
Man... sorry not sorry but the old washers wash better than the new ones. I really regret getting rid of my maytag centennial washer
@@pontiac38gm I agree. I’ve found that these vintage washers I have perform quite a lot better than the few HE machines I’ve actually used.
Splishy splashy 💦
Yeah the today's washers today don't even come close to washing this good No Not at all and the new washers today are absolutely Garbage anyway and whirlpool and Samsung and LG needs to watch this video and start taking Notes because they need to understand how a Real washing machine works and Not the trash they make today.