Unused 1957 Kenmore Washer's First Washload

I found a 1957 Kenmore washer that had never, ever been used. It even still had it shipping braces installed.

First in the video you will see me switch on the motor for the very first time (after doing so preliminary checks and loosening the drive belt). Then I filmed it's very first wash load. The snubber was quiet noisy at first but you can hear it get worn in and quiet down over the course of the first 5 minutes of the wash cycle. The slight knocking you can hear (after the snubber quiets down) is the drive block that was manufactured incorrectly. Once I replaced it with brand new one the knocking went away. Also notice that the lint filter is working so well that by the end of the rinse cycle the rate of recirculation has slowed to a crawl due to lint blocking the entire screen!

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• Washing
• Machine
• Kenmore
• 1957
• Roto-Swirl

[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

[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.

[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! :)

[Dafanmon2500]

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

[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.