1969 Kenmore Washer Agitate & Spin

This is a entry level 1969 Kenmore washer built by Whirlpool doing a quick agitate and spin. A standard capacity tub with a straight vane agitator, this has only one water level. You can also see the color matched waterfall filter system.

[@kellysavage9430]

i was 4 years old when this great washer came to be, and it still looks as pristine as ever, my hat's off to you.

[@howarddaley1161]

This was our first Wm, when came to Canada, my Mom had a Miele, but she left behind in England, we stayed with my Uncle, my Aunts machine,, was across from ours, she had a Bauknecht 488S, I was obsessed with that machine.

[@patcola7335]

These WP/KM machines along with Maytag were my absolute favorites.

[@lizboz]

That's an interesting feature on these machines, a "Push to Start, Pull to Stop" timer. I found a 1980 or somewhere around that time, Whirlpool Imperial Seventy belt drive machine in an almond color, on craigslist, $100 bucks for both the washer and dryer set. The one I found however doesn't have that feature, it's just the traditional design "Pull to Start, Push to Stop" timer. But it is mechanically made stuff man! Gee, wonder if I could actually get that set, and keep it in our garage for a spare washer and dryer set.. I'm actually pretty sure it's near us, but unfortunately it didn't say where. Not kidding, really! :D Great vid though! Love stuff like this! ;)

[@goldbergje]

Great vid - thanks! I don't know what it is about watching a vintage wash cycle that is so relaxing :)

[@micmac99]

My grandmother had a 1969 or 1970 model, next price point up from this, I think, same color agitator. Worked awesomely. Built like a Sherman tank. Still in regular use through the 80s into the 90s as far as I recall. It may still be in the family.

[@BroccoliBeefed]

And to think if someone bought ten of these and kept them wrapped up in a vault all these years in an oxygen free room, they could make a mint off of them today. I know plenty of people that would pay a thousand for one in mint condition. because they will never make them like this again. This thang is cleanin' dem clothes ... no bullshit here.

[@foraloysius]

Great video! I love the sound of a belt drive Kenmore!

[@Organgrinder1010]

In top-notch shape. Quite a machine!

[@haroldfannin9554]

These were fantastic machines, They'd run forever if you took care of them.

[@robertwhite9898]

They don’t build them that solid like that anymore! Those old school machines will outperform any of those newer ones out today . That right there is the real deal ! Solid as Sears !

[@jasonsadventures64]

Entry-level or not, belt drive Kenmore/WP for the win!

[@okguy1282]

I would buy one of these right now. : D

[@italobambino43]

sounds just like my grandmothers 1965 Lady Kenmore!

[@thomasball3658]

Great wooo wooo sound and great turnover.

[@flashingspinningtopaddict2377]

Wow, at the minute 4:54 I can see the top panel opened and watch the basket spinning

[@lorennicholls5788]

These machines used a lot of water but they sure lasted long better than today's stuff

[@10Kingboy10]

OLDIE BUT A GOLDIE! ;)

[@dualactionsurgilator]

I just picked up the single cycle 1981 version of this.

[@DanielHernandez-lu4bz]

Hola quisiera saber como remover el agitador, hi how to replace agitator

[@5610winston]

Why don't modern washers have lint filters instead of depositing it back on your clothes?

[@bigfoot060775]

Because most all of the lint is removed by the dryer, and unlike in the early days of the automatic washing machine, almost everyone that has one also has a dryer.

[@lexmarks567]

If you wanted you could just take the 2 wires from the lid switch cut them and then splice them together bypassing the switch. i did that on my 95-96 speed queen.

[@gatrwrksMarshall]

Does this washer have hooks inside the tub?

[@RedCarpetDrew]

@tvtimetravel I had to ask a very good friend who collects Kenmores that question and he thinks you're right as he's not seen any 1970's and up Kenmores with that 'WASH 'N WEAR' tag. You might like his videos of vintage Kenmores. His channel name is MustangFanNC...

[@calebproductions5970]

This washer is so far above today's washers which are cheap pieces of plastic crap manufactured by all of the major manufacturers the only one that is even worth it salt is speed queen

[@madlyderanged]

@mattTheSaiyan - They assume that you have a dryer that will remove the lint, and that is the biggest load of nonsense that I've ever heard.

[@vacuzman]

very cool old but basic machine!

[@gm_construct_13_betaexplor38]

i was born in 2010 :D

[@interestedsurfer5226]

Kenmore/Whirlpool manufacture 100% crap appliances now!