Unused 1957 Kenmore Washer's First Washload

[nicenonya3]

when quality counted,all porcelain cabinet and tub,built in Benton Harbor,Michigan by union workers

[crusher1944]

Ihave a Kenmore 25 years old and still works like the day it was new

[56Mercgal]

Trade you my new Kenmore for your 57! :)

[2006arakawafan]

i love it! Your clothes will come out so damn clean in this washer. That is a perfect size load. Tons of roll over and perfect amount of detergent. with the exception fo the Speed Queen models i hate the new front loaders. How in the hell can you wash an entire load of clothes in 2 cups of water? LOL

[Dafanmon2500]

What a cool washing machine! Why can't they make washers like this anymore?

[charger19691]

This old baby is built like a tank! There was a time when we built the best products in the world, until politicians and corporate America became so greedy and corrupt.

[itsmegp46]

Where was this machine that was purchased but never used? I'd also like to say, that any washer will last 100 years if its never used.

[oottaavviioo1905]

Esta lavadora tem o mesmo mecanismo e interface das primeiras lavadoras Brasileiras!!!!!

[Beevac]

Is there a separate lint filter pump on this washer? I thought this trip into my boyhood to be most enjoyable. We had a stripped down version of this where there was only a timer, no water level control & no water temperature control. You have the Roto-Swirl agitator,ours was a straight vane of course. We later got a Turquoise 1964 Lady Kenmore.

[RobGwisdala]

Very nice! I love this washer!

[aurora990]

today's clothes washing machines are not built to last as long as clothes washing machines in the past.

[JISINSANE3]

I bet this washer will last 100 years. Now thats what I call a motor and tranmission. Built as tough as old buicks.

[kirbyyasha]

Damn, life of Luxury. The wash cycle has its own waterfall!

[Blackout558]

how many kilos does her wash?

[dallasfanjr58]

WOW!! I remember we had one like this one. The only different in the one we had was the agitator. It was the straight vain agitator. The side spout filter & copper tone knob on its front panel is the same as the one on the video That is a real 1957 Mod. Nice Find.

[mythicky]

We had a washer similar to this one in our basement when I was growing up. The agitator is made of a very heavy duty material, it was powerful

[RavishingRedheadd]

wow that is so cool i love how the water pours out from the side like a waterfall.it sounds great for one that old!

[thepokemonmaster25]

i lik watching washers....but that doesn't look like a 1957...

[MSComputerVideos]

Nice video and all, but you shouldn't have. I mean you really shouldn't have. This washer was probably worth a ton of money with shipping braces and everything. Now that you used it it probably worth half as much.

[ikettes]

Wow what a find!

[56Mercgal]

I'm JEALOUS!! :)

[1968DodgePolara]

Where in the world did you fine a unused 1957 washer at ? hard to beleave someone bought a New washer back in 1957 any never used it wonder why not was in still in the Box ?

[lexmarks567]

@1968DodgePolara

maybe its left over from a store that went out of business before it was sold and then ended up in a collectors house who no longer wanted it or warehouse for awhile.

[1968DodgePolara]

@lexmarks567 Yeah maybe so or the collector died and the Family just sold it as a old washer not knowing what he had it would make a perfect Movie prop for a 50's Movie remake like how they use old restored cars in the background for the 50's look in a Movie

[stockjonebills]

That thing will last forever. Not like the 1 year warranty junk of today.

[edesir]

@stockjonebills So true. I just had to replace a lid switch on my 5 y/o washer just to find that the floor base was TOTALLY rotted out. The whole machice is made of low grade sh!t metal.

[starsandbarsforever]

god dog! look at that aggitator. i would swear to the all mighty that you could put a 10' by 6' throw rug in there and that son uv bitch would wash it with out any hassle at all. yep, too bad they make all this computerized energy saving shit, programmed to break down after only a few years forcing you to buy a whole new one. fuck all this modular shit. and that is everything, dishwashers, washers, dryers, blenders, cars, you name it. it is all shit now. foregin and domestic.

[britneydalenumber1]

that was when washer was made strong now they are junk .

[Blueagle8u]

Thats some action! Looks like it works better than new units!!

[Beevac]

I have a 1956-57 Sears catalog so I know this specific model-yes it is a step down from the Lady Kenmore. I would want a pink one(Lady Kenmore) like Robert S. from Minneapolis owns if it were feasible. Have to be content with my Maytag #A108 that I just put a new tranny in!!! Robert is very fortunate to own such an interesting machine. Wish mine was in avocado. Cherrio!!!!

[luizinhoroberto]

affssssss.....................­....

[10blood]

Oh wow a lint screen? Why don't we have all of the neat useful features in new washing machines anymore? Like lighted insides and stuff :(

[pacificoceanside]

Its funny how these older appliances hardly ever break down and get clothes/dishes cleaner than the new ones. Now they make them to break so you'll buy it again. Got to love modern planned obsolescence.

[Lehnerd57]

sorry i was wrong on lady kenmore i not prefect anyway.But nice find n suprise work to.

[videokid8]

Where did you ever find this thing ?

[BlogShag]

Ya know, it might be from 1957, but I swear those old top loaders last longer than any of that front loading nonsense they make today. AND THEY GET THE JOB DONE.

[BernardR30]

Those were good washer's. My parent's had a 1973 Lady Kenmore which was very similar to that one. Washer now don't last that long.

[ElderPinkerton]

I bought one from a second hand store for $15.00 in 2001. That stupid machine got my clothes cleaner than the new machine HANDS DOWN! I SHOULD HAVE KEPT IT! It would spin the clothes almost completely dry and the whites were crazy clean.

[Lehnerd57]

How u washer doin so far is it still workin...as new for u any updates

[automaticwasher]

No the first Lady Kenmore was produced by Whirlpool for Sears in 1957, although this machine is a step down from the Lady Kenmore, its a 800 model. And it works just fine, just had to replace the belt because it dried out over the years.

[Gaygarious]

Isn't this a LADY Kenmore?

[eggman9713]

@Gaygarious I don't think the name Lady Kenmore came about until the mid 60s. Can anyone say I'm right or wrong?

[crowerpower57]

automaticwasher: Were on Earth did you find an unused 1957 washer at??

[peugeotrider2012]

awsome washer

[pleasecho2]

I cut my teeth on these babys..cork gearcase gaskets and gears you could actually adjust the mesh on, fabric covered solenoids, copper wound motors, bakelite agitator, a pump and inlet valve you had to repair. You could use the cabinet for a workbench and overhaul an engine on it. They were seriously overbuilt

[Bailentube1]

is this the one on your website that you had to fix up?

[eggman9713]

Does anyone know what the point was to having a light in the tub? See 1:02.

[12freax]

So you can walk down into the dark basement with the light blown and load your washing machine at night time.

That and it made it fancy, appliances back then were cherished, today they're thrown out without a second doubt.

[Bellwestern80]

The water lint filter is what washers still need. All washers today have little filler trays so no work had to be done except load the machine. I still have a old '93 Whirlpool, but it's getting to the point where the hot water relay is dying. Love the classic machine.

[crazychrisva]

I didn't even know they had auto washers, (all I've seen from that period is the wringer style.

[hdwell]

You are so lucky to have an old "new" machine and don't have to use this modern crap.

[FelixTheHouseFreak]

Really great but i dont think i would ever be able to use a washing machine that had never ever been used before. O_O

[chuckmanofgod]

I think it's amazing that the basic concept of washing has not changed over the past 50 years, except for the side-load washers. If you were to just look at this machine, you would never of thought this machine is over 50 years old.

[Brianeddie666]

They sure dont make em like they used to!

[whirpoolwasher12]

Very nice machine!!!

[captain150]

Love the wig-wag. That thing made these washers cooler than anything else. They were actually still sold in Canada up to around 1992 or 1994.

[JPRJAMES]

WOW, you need a girlfriend!!

[tjfreak]

I was a weird kid. In the 60's I pulled a stool up to watch my mothers Whirlpool machine in action, no lid switch in those days.I was completely fascinated and it was a little scary.When my dad attempted to fix it or the repair guy came over, I was right there, as close as possible.I would want to see what other peoples machines looked like when I was at their house,Friends ,Relatives ..That fascination is still there I guess..esp with those Frigidaires

[playboy03]

You are not the only one...lol. Washers are one of my "hidden hobbies". It might be because I am a water sign (Pisces) that I am fascinated by them.

[mgenigma5]

Oh yeah me too. I loved the high hum of it. I broke the timers when I was really young...

[mgrella63]

I did too!! LOL!! Loved to watch them in action!!

[travis7310]

I see the water filling up at the back of the machine, but what's the water coming out of the side for? Just wondering. I've never seen a washing machine like that before.

[kphj81]

Travis, the water comming from the side is the lint filter, moder washer don't do this anymore.

[harley1450000]

that thing will still be running when your grand kids clean your house out to take you to the nursing home

[gasman396]

If it works---use it,why waste it. I bought a never used deep fryer on e-bay from the fifties that works great. Still has the cloth cord.

[td1238]

Not to mention the absence of 'suds saver' on modern machines.

[travis7310]

Is the "suds saver" the little water spout on the side>

[td1238]

The spout on the side recirculates the water as the agetator works. The water passes through a lint filter and comes out the top without lint. This process removes lint from your clothes, making it possible to have minimal lint on your clothing without having to put it in the clothes dryer (hanging clothing on the line doesn't knock the lint off, and so it would otherwise come off the line with lint all over it). Suds saver is a feature that will pump the water into your sink and then pump

[td1238]

(pump the wash water, not the rinse water)

the wash water back into the machine for another load. You might not want to reuse water with most loads, but it would be acceptable to wash a load of clothing and then wash a load of rags or something less critical, using the wash water over again.

[travis7310]

I see. Thanks!

[td1238]

Amazing washing machine! I like the water recirculator with lint filter. That means that you are more likely to be able to hang wash without lint remaining. And for those concerned about energy (as I see a lot of talk about this), not having to use the clothes dryer is a HUGE savings in energy. Also, on that same side note, most electric motors have NOT become more efficient over the years. They are now smaller and run hotter and draw more current--cheaper to produce.

[Chris242tt]

@td1238 very accurate about the motors!

[Tuthill99]

love this one

[jetcone]

Wonderful Vid! It doesn't have that tranny whine in wash that the later WP & Kemores had! I wonder if that whine is caused by wear and tear?

Just think how you have reduced your carbon foot print using a 51 year old machine. 51 years of not making another washer for this space, now how much energy have we saved??

KA-TONNES!

[deltapunk21]

@jetcone horrible reply you stupid bringing up the inanity and compelte unscientific bilge by mindless fucks like yourself about carbon footbprints is so unwarranted now go die a slow and painful detah you shitbag troll

[jetcone]

@deltapunk21 ENJOY THE REST OF YOUR LIFE

[bannol]

Wow, what a beautiful machine and it sounds like a real workhorse. Of course this was made when people still took pride in their craft. Now all we get is tacky disposable crap with an energy sticker, as if that will save the planet.

[soberleaf]

that washer is great, to hell with high efficiency and all that crap! it's a beautiful machine and a classic peice of nostalgia. i'll bet joshua and mom would really shit if they saw all my old water guzzling electric sucking dishwashers in action, i have about 20 now! and i'm gettin ready to start colecting some old washers next, one's that really use the water!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

love em all, piss on energy saving!

[askomiele]

JoshuaAndMom; srry no offence at all :D I'm pro effencient energy and water management, but you saying this means that F1 (waste of petrol), car and motorraces (again, waste of petrol), flying to the other side of the world to relax and enjoy (again waste of petrol). There are better ways to save energy than just cut away hobby's. People need some things to relax and if that is washing or racing cars or flying to the moon, thats the way it will go...

[jons1077]

That's the problem with this country...let's throw away old stuff and get new stuff, then pile that old stuff up somewhere and cover it with dirt and more old stuff. How eco-friendly...

[mrbrandon71]

@jons1077 abso"fucking"lutely! I had this conversation with an unenlightened idiot yesterday morning....clueless! I renovate homes and see that as a savings rather than build new houses....which are junk anyway! Thank you for your reply! :-)

[electron1100]

You need to get your head out of your butt, and see this "New Green Religion" for the scam that it is!

[electron1100]

This message is for "JoshuaAndMom

[Chris242tt]

@electron1100 hell yeah!!

[Tuthill99]

you're an idiot!

[JMMoosey]

How much does an unused 50 year old washer cost exactly?

[NVHSChadSheppard1]

Looks like it's still new. How old is it?

[NVHSChadSheppard1]

Nice spin. How fast does it spin?

[whirlpool1978]

How come it doesn't make that famous woo-woo-woo sound that most belt driven Whirlpool-Kenmore washers are known for?

[m2esectr]

1957 being justly the most desirable year in car collecting because of the lovely designs, this washer gets to capture the attractiveness of its contemporary cars with its detail, especially the chrome lint filter mouth. Though I'm sad I don't get a good view of the control panel (pause at 1:02), it's still a nice video!

[Lehnerd57]

hey i had that when was 3 years old in acworth i would do laundry well i did i would stand on chair make sure run see they not have a off- balance buzzer if u not it would hit sides..and of course i was late save life after all its bonkin around wore out drum it leak n get a new kenmore washer in 1968

[Steeze36]

OK, ya know--where did you find one of these?? My grandmother had one also---and nothing could get clothes cleaner! I used to be fascinated by the lint screen "waterfall" also!

[10wire]

I like the lights just up under the frame . The chrome and so much more detail!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great video.

[Notorious346]

(sigh) Those were the good ol days!!

(Although I'm more of a Maytag fan myself)

[1987ian]

i love the waterfall!

[Lehnerd57]

I like it amazin new n runs u are very lucky what the RPM hi speed 600 are 550

[monkeylad44]

What an excellent find!I can't believe I'm watching a video of a washing machine, haha.

[jkalin196511]

Oh, how I miss the sounds of a "real" washer. I have modern Frigidaire front loader, and it is so boring, so quite except for the spin cycle. The washers of yesterday were so much better. The had such character back then. I would love to have an old Kenmore or Frigidaire with the bouncing agitator.

[thekidrocks72]

OH MY GAWD! We had one of those, and the matching dryer!!! They were purchased when this house was new in 1957.

You'd think these old beasts would last forever, but in reality they did not. That washer was replaced in 1969 with another Kenmore (since replaced in 1994 - still working) and the dryer died in the early 1980s. Those tanks were overbuilt in so many ways, yet they just did not last.

[wilkes85]

I thought it was unusual when I found a new in the box car 8 track player, but this is just insane!!! something as big as a washing machine, still crated, and never used! Awesome. Even the ones that have been in use for 50 years would still outlast any new ones... the one u got should last almost forever!

I also like the light it's got in there.

[vivendonolimete]

post more videos

[Tuthill99]

Hey I remember this machine!! I love it! Excellent video Robert.

[MerleOberon]

All you need is a box of Duz now!

[whitewitch8]

excellent machine ! I want one... thank you... enjoy it.

[vanni9283]

Why is that thing moving back-and-forth on the motor? Does it always do that or just during agitation?

[itscool1968]

thats called the wig wag it switches the agatate and spin parts of the cycle on and off

[ArnolTGump]

Great video! The sounds it makes reminds me of my mother's first washer (an early 60's Kenmore 70 with the colored cycles on it), the one that got my interest in washers started! Seeing that waterfall lint filter brings back memories. The noise this machine makes when it shifts into agitation (particularly the rinse cycle) is the same sound I remember from my childhood! Haven't heard that in 30-plus years! Belt Drive Kenmores have always been my favorites. Thanks alot for the video!

[cmarlow480]

wow how the heck did it make it all these years and NEVER got sold ? it just got stored away wow thats amazing

and the lighted tub is sweet!

[vintagehoover]

That's amazing! What a find! I don't know much about washers, but if I found an unused Hoover vacuum cleaner from 1957, I know I'd be happy! :)

[JVY9000]

Where did you find this fine looking UNUSED machine? I can't believe that someone would crate it,and never unpacked it and used it.Talk about being at the right place at the right time,that machine will last a long time. Of course,that was made back when everything was made in the United States,and was made right.Enjoy your brand new 57,and have a nice day.

[dudrovetto]

Fantastic!

[AJuner78]

Wow, a lighted tub too!

What are the chances of finding a NEW 50 year old washer. Awesome.