My parents bought this set while my mom was pregnant with me in 1998, they still work flawlessly to this day. My dad used them up until probably 2010. I thought he had gotten rid of them, but he had them in storage waiting for my first place! That meant a lot to me, I will keep and repair these machines as the need arises. Newer machines just do not work this well, I can get the biggest/bulkiest items clean. No HE machine could do things this well.

@jaykay18

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, that's an awesome gift. Yeah, these machines can serve for a very long time, and do an excellent job washing every time. Learn how to repair them, it will be worth any amount of money. Plenty of videos out there, including from myself, on various repairs. That's IF they ever need it, they are extremely reliable.

I still have my 80 series washer and it's only been repaired 2 times in 26 years and still looks brand new!

@jaykay18

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sure it's got at least another 26 years left in it. Don't get rid of it for any reason, fix it at ANY cost, it will be worth it. They don't make them this way anymore, and they never will again. You'll never get as good of a wash in as short of a time as you do with this washer.

I have a set of these kenmore elite 80 series high capacity and I won’t give them up for anything! My grandparents bought them new in like 96, I took them before their house sold in 2016. I recently moved and brought them with and will be selling an expensive GE HE set that came with the house so I can keep using these. My grandparents never had to have them repaired and I had to replace the igniter coils once and replace the belt. The HE set we are using now is terrible. It might have all the bells and whistles but sometimes spots on clothes are still dry after a full wash cycle and it washes for like 60-70 minutes. These old kenmores wash in like 20 and get clothes cleaner. The kenmore dryer is gas over electric and I much prefer it over an electric one, it always seems to dry better and quicker!

@jaykay18

Жыл бұрын

There is absolutely no question that the Kenmore machines will far outperform the HE set. That's why HE stands for Hardly Efficient.

Just bought this washer on Facebook market place after getting rid of my Samsung front load washer and I must say... this is one of the happiest days of my life. Had I known then what I know now. So happy to finally be getting rid of one of the worst washers EVER (Samsung front load). Although it’s pretty looking, it is such a pain to keep up with. Love the simplicity of this washer and hope to use/keep it for years.

@jaykay18

3 жыл бұрын

I don't doubt that in the least! You made one of the best decisions of your life. You will use it for many years to come. Should you have any problems, I have some repair videos on fixing these washers you can always check out.

@md3400

3 жыл бұрын

@@jaykay18 Yes, will do! Thanks a lot. I enjoy your videos.

@jaykay18

3 жыл бұрын

@@md3400 Thank you!

my mom had the exact same washer brand new in 1997, agitator locked up in 02 we didn't know it was a relatively easy repair at the time, so she junked it for a hotpoint set, still going strong 15 yrs later

@jaykay18

7 жыл бұрын

Ah, well, at least there still the HotPoint there. Nothing they make today is even remotely decent!

Appears to be working pretty good. Weird how parts of the drum brake fell apart. I looked at the brand new GE top loaders, the way I spin the tub in those, it feels like they have some sort of brake but doesn't appear to be doing any good the way I can still spin it by hand

@jaykay18

9 жыл бұрын

Different design. And I'm sure the brake is there for use not in the same way these machines use it. Or they may actuate the brake when it's actually running somehow. The brake drum fell apart due to neglect and age I'd say. It's kind of like rear brake shoes on a car, it kind of came "delaminated" from the hub. It can happen, although it's rare. There are 2 of them, and 1 is still intact, so it still kinda works.

I have one and it’s amazing I’m glad I did not get some trash high efficiency washer that uses 3 cups of water for a wash

@jaykay18

4 жыл бұрын

They're excellent machines and will run for 20 years without a problem. The 2 Whirlpools I have were the first and last washers I will ever buy, I will keep fixing them if anything breaks.

We have this exact washing machine. Ours is very bad rusted out due to having well water. The area where the hole is that you put a piece of wood? in and helps it spin has rusted and now having to squeeze underneath to get it to start rinsing and spinning. I think our machine is at least 20 years old. I'm going to have to buy a new washer and dread it. I don't think anything will ever outlast or work as good as Kenmore!

@jaykay18

5 жыл бұрын

It's easy to bypass the lid switch, I have several videos on it. As for the rust, break out the JB Weld and keep it running as long as possible. You CAN NOT BUY another washing machine that will give you the same performance at any price.

Just bought my 3rd set! Happened to be the first one in the used appliance store....and there they were! *limited edition 80 series!* These things are BULLETPROOF! 1st one I had for about 5 years....left it in the house I rented and It's still going strong ! 2nd one bit the dust due to accidently putting a king comforter in on *small load" (operator error.)

@jaykay18

5 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, I know they are. I own 2 of them. Chances are the one that bit the dust could have been fixed rather inexpensively. Not only are they damn near bulletproof, they're easy to service as well!

@cwillboxer3413

5 жыл бұрын

@@jaykay18 well I still have it! Also since getting my new 80 series yesterday ive noticed that when it goes to spin in rinse cycle....it wont engage unless I open and close the lid then it engages as it should.....any thoughts?

@jaykay18

5 жыл бұрын

If the machine makes no noise at all (no motor running) until you do the lid open and close, it could be a flaky lid switch. Otherwise you're talking spin clutch type stuff.

@cwillboxer3413

5 жыл бұрын

@@jaykay18 I bypassed the lid switch and still same problem

@cwillboxer3413

5 жыл бұрын

And yeah the motor sounds like it is running....

According to a site, this machine was made in August of 1996. I think that sound you heard at the start of the drain is the motor coupling starting to go bad, it's a very distinctive sound. The speed of the drain I think was okay, it will appear slower when there are no clothes in it. The spin clutch looks like it is in great shape, as the tub spun right up. The brake definitely is weak. That one is harder for me to explain, but, it IS still doing what it should or else it would slow down a lot slower than even that.

@jaykay18

9 жыл бұрын

Not doubting, but I'm not totally convinced about the motor coupler. I would expect if that were going bad you'd hear it all the time the motor is running, unless it has to do with the torque placed on it; less torque causes the rattle. We've yet to redo the drain there, or even take it off the pipe. There may be some clogging somewhere, perhaps the drain pump may be weak or have some junk in it, or it's perfectly normal. The brake, we subsequently found out, is in 2 pieces. Not sure if it comes that way, but it almost looks like back brake shoes on a car. One half of it fell out of the machine, so it's only got the other half left.

@Sharkie626

9 жыл бұрын

jaykay18 The brake is indeed two pieces. One came out? I've never heard of that before, interesting! It is like a car's drum brakes, only difference is, the pads are what rotate, and the metal rim around them is stationary. If it was absolutely necessary, you actually could get a replacement cabinet, of course, if Joe ever wanted to.

@jaykay18

9 жыл бұрын

Sharkie626 Yes, it looks like it came "unglued" or "delaminated" from where it sits. You'll see it in an upcoming video!

@blueandwhite363

9 жыл бұрын

Motor couplers fail on direct drives. I hear that they are an easy fix. You can even get them on www.repairclinic.com

@jaykay18

9 жыл бұрын

Blue And White Absolutely they do. I kind of figured it was more-or-less an all-or-nothing kind of thing, it either works or it's broken.

My whirlpool direct drive makes that same sound once it goes into the drain cycle, except the clutch engages and it spin drains instead of natural drains, then doesn't spin when its supposed to. Did have a new transmission put into it but I suspect the clutch is almost toast on my machine.

@jaykay18

5 жыл бұрын

Sound about right to me.

@tonydalton8712

2 жыл бұрын

Need to get a neutral drain kit, it's located in the transmission.

Happy new years! Does it have a draining filter? if yes maybe it start to clog up I fortunately.

@jaykay18

9 жыл бұрын

Happy new year! Subsequently the machine was taken apart for cleaning. There is a plastic piece that fits the bottom of the wash tub (the metal part with the holes) that has a comb-like structure at the end, all of that was clogged up with lint, which was cleaned out.

I bought my Kenmore 80 Series new at Sears in Jan 2003. Mine does not have the switch for automatic 2nd rinse nor does it have a warm water rinse option. I was thinking about buying a new washer and drier this year but after seeing your video I think I'll just keep it!

@jaykay18

8 жыл бұрын

+Vicky Jenks That's the best idea you've had yet! You will *_NEVER_* get another machine that will wash like this again.

What is the cubic capacity on these? Saw one for sale on fb marketplace today, depending on how much it can hold, I might get it.

@jaykay18

3 жыл бұрын

I seem to remember it being 3.3 cu. ft.

Would there be any filters to clean? I washed a dow pillow and it broke open. I got all I could find in the tub, took the agitator off. Any other place I need to look? Thank you!

@jaykay18

Жыл бұрын

These machines have a "magic clean" filter that cleans itself. Yes, of course it can be manually cleaned, but that requires a tub spanner tool, you have to remove the wash basket to get to it. My recommendation is just run the machine with nothing in it for a few cycles. As long as it still drains and works properly, you're probably fine. You could also pop the cabinet off and check the drain pump. You might be able to see inside with a very high-power flashlight. If not you could always remove the hoses, but doing so might cause them to start leaking. So if it works, leave it alone. If you keep getting "deposits" on your dark loads (you'd have to try it and see), there may be stuff in the wash tub (that's the container the basket sits inside. Again, that requires removing the basket. Then again, if you've had the machine for many years, it's probably pretty grody in there, so it wouldn't be a bad idea to clean anyway.

Kenmore washers don't go from high speed agitation to low speed agitation the reason it says fast /fast is for agitation and spin

Mabye you can do your next washday wash-in with this. LOL ;)

@jaykay18

9 жыл бұрын

It's getting it's own workout where it is. Besides, two machines are definitely more fun than just one!

The 80s 90s and elites are the best ever produced the 70 series is beast just less options You can keep these running for a lifetime motor swaps anything

@jaykay18

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, we're all very aware of this. This washer will be fixed until there isn't a part left on this planet!

In addition to Queen Elizabeth II passing away yesterday, my aunt's Whirlpool Ultimate Care II Imperial Series Quiet Pak Direct drive washer (circa 2000) and dryer were replaced yesterday because the transmission on the washer started to leak oil into the tub.

@jaykay18

Жыл бұрын

It should have been repaired, at any cot, instead of replaced. In fact, it would have been cheaper still.

@expgretaillegacy

Жыл бұрын

@@jaykay18 I know. I protested against it saying “it could be fixed” but it was too late. My aunt already ordered the new ones by then and now the Whirlpools are gone. Shame because I wanted them someday too

@jaykay18

Жыл бұрын

@@expgretaillegacy Get ready for never-washed clothes.

@expgretaillegacy

Жыл бұрын

@@jaykay18 lol

I still have mine and it works better than anyone out there.

@jaykay18

4 жыл бұрын

Of course, these were some of the best machines ever made. My 2 direct drive machines are working flawlessly as usual.

What about the Kenmore washer that looks like this but says “Kenmore elite” and not 70/ 80 Series? Is the “elite” direct drive and a good one as well?

@jaykay18

4 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure the Elite series is anything but. It seems like they put that term into use maybe around 2012, so that means all the good designs were gone then. You CANNOT buy quality like these older machines at any price.

@mick2spic

4 жыл бұрын

jaykay18 This is one I was looking at. It looks similar to yours with the design. Just says Elite. Doesn’t look like one of the newer Elite ones. chicago.craigslist.org/chc/app/d/oak-lawn-kenmore-washer/7037034459.html

@jaykay18

4 жыл бұрын

That should be basically the same machine! Go for it!

@mick2spic

4 жыл бұрын

jaykay18 Today I was able to buy a whirlpool 80 series, which is supposed to be the same exact model as Kenmore 80 Series. Looks just like yours. This is a direct drive washer right? No belts?

@mick2spic

4 жыл бұрын

And already tried it and it works great.

How old is this? 2002?. Although it looks like has the 90s sticker on it.

@jaykay18

Жыл бұрын

Definitely 1990s, not sure of the exact year.

Is a older Kenmore series 80, good as a newer Speed Queen top loader ?

@jaykay18

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely.

@bluemouse5039

3 жыл бұрын

@@jaykay18 Thanks,

These Machines are bulletproof

@jaykay18

9 жыл бұрын

Yes they are!

@YourLocalFireAlarmTech

9 жыл бұрын

I mean really I have an old Kenmore myself, Direct drive from the 90s still running like a champ! You wont ever get reliability like that with todays washers... my grandmother bought a new HE Electronic Belt driven whirlpool, broke within 5 years. Junk! These new machines for all brands are designed to fail you... Sigh. Whatever happened to good quality?

@jaykay18

9 жыл бұрын

That One Ford Guy Exactly! I know it--check out my other videos, I own 2 direct drives myself. There is no quality in anything anymore, and there never will be again.

@YourLocalFireAlarmTech

9 жыл бұрын

I sure will! And I will buy a used Direct drive if I must. I ain't getting no washer from today.

@jaykay18

9 жыл бұрын

That One Ford Guy Same boat we're in, my man!

Where can I buy that fabric softener dispenser cap

@jaykay18

5 жыл бұрын

Any number of appliance parts shops on the Internet should carry it. Maybe even Amazon or ebay.

I just bought one of these!!!

@jaykay18

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent, I'm sure it will serve you well.

@tmariepi1472

3 жыл бұрын

@@jaykay18 Thank you for showing the control panel, that's how I knew it was the same washer. Great video!

@jaykay18

3 жыл бұрын

@@tmariepi1472 Thanks very much!

same year as my past washer. Mine was also a 1996 Kenmore 80 series

@jaykay18

5 жыл бұрын

Your past washer? Sounds like you're longing for it already.

@CrestwoodRocks

5 жыл бұрын

had it from 1996 to 2014. we had the inner tub replaced before. we had to buy some replacement parts over the years too.

@jaykay18

5 жыл бұрын

Last time I bought a washer it was 2007, and I bought one of the last direct drive machines ever made. That was the last time, and will always be the last time I buy a washer because they make junk today! If anything breaks on mine, I can fix it, and parts are cheap and plentiful.

@CrestwoodRocks

5 жыл бұрын

I thought it was around 2010 or 2011 that the government made regulations to residential appliances.

@jaykay18

5 жыл бұрын

Appliances were already going downhill when I bought mine. They had already forced automatic temperature control, and the model up from the one I bought had automatic water level with no override. It got worse and worse from there. The next model WP introduced was their awful belt-drive.

Hello I have a dryer machine Kenmore elite and star don't dry,I want to get it fixed pls can I get some advice

@jaykay18

5 жыл бұрын

I understand KZread has some extensive videos showing how to diagnose and repair them.

On mine the inner basket/tub broke off from the drive shaft. Looks like there was a lot of corrosion on there where it broke. I think I'll order a new inner tub, but have you ever seen that before?

@jaykay18

4 жыл бұрын

Without a picture it's hard to tell exactly what you're talking about. But, I can tell you this: These machines are workhorses. They keep running and running and running for years and years and years. Often this kind of stuff occurs. Maybe like an old Toyota, just runs forever but if you live in the northeast, eventually there's only rust holding the car together.

@coffeeandlifting

4 жыл бұрын

@@jaykay18 Thanks for the reply. Let me see if this picture works: imgur.com/a/Z3pi3Sr Looks like I'll be able to swap in a new tub if I can get the big spanner nut on the shaft to come loose. I believe you about the longevity of this model, seems like a good machine. It looks like I just had a long-standing corrosion problem around the base of the shaft which eventually caused it to shear off all the way around. I don't know the history of this washer as i got it second hand. Maybe someone left standing water in it for a long time at some point.

@jaykay18

4 жыл бұрын

WOW, I've NEVER seen that happen before. There could have very well been standing water left in it. Best of luck with the repair. Get a spanner nut wrench tool (order from Amazon) and it will be much easier. The best part is it doesn't matter if you bang up the old tub as it's junk anyway. That will make removal just that much easier.

@coffeeandlifting

4 жыл бұрын

@@jaykay18 Just managed to get the spanner nut off with some light taps with a hammer. Old tub is out! Just gotta order the new one now. Good to know this machine is worth while. I was threatening to scrap it, but it looks like the repair will actually be pretty easy.

@jaykay18

4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear, keep me posted!

So I just bought this exact model today no problems so far and you all think it’s a good one due to direct drive??? I hope so

@jaykay18

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, you made the right choice! This is one of the best washers out there.

@e.salinas6553

3 жыл бұрын

@@jaykay18 what is direct drive?

@jaykay18

3 жыл бұрын

@@e.salinas6553 The motor directly drives the rest of the machine, instead of using a belt.

@e.salinas6553

3 жыл бұрын

@@jaykay18 oh ok thanks I just know it's a Kenmore 80 Series😄 just got it & looks new runs like a champ

@jaykay18

3 жыл бұрын

@@e.salinas6553 Great to hear. It'll continue to run like that for many more years to come.

Where you get the washing machine from

@jaykay18

8 жыл бұрын

This machine was left behind by the previous owners in the house my friend xjoe81x bought. He has further videos on it if you're interested.

@ShEAN613

8 жыл бұрын

+jaykay18 ok

The Kenmore versions of the whirlpool direct drive don't do low speed agitation unless selected by the speed selector switch. I don't believe that any whirlpool versions had the speed selector.

@jaykay18

8 жыл бұрын

+Andrew Gallucci I'm in full agreement.

@andrewg593

8 жыл бұрын

jaykay18 I'm actually wondering if a whirlpool version had a speed selector.

@jaykay18

8 жыл бұрын

Andrew Gallucci I kind of doubt it. The Kenmores were always a little more money and had extra "features" (if you can call it that), but in the end it's still a direct drive. As a matter of fact, I will have a couple washing machine videos coming up in a few days!

@andrewg593

8 жыл бұрын

jaykay18 That's like how Hotpoint was GE's value brand. My grandparents have an old Hotpoint washer from the 1980's. It has a bad tub seal and probably hasn't been turned on in at least 6 years. I meant to fix it, but never got around to it. The interesting thing about it is that it has 2 agitators.

@jaykay18

8 жыл бұрын

Andrew Gallucci OK, THAT deserves a video.

What if the water doesn't shut off when the water reaches the level it is set at

@jaykay18

2 жыл бұрын

It's either a bad pressure switch (water level switch), or the hose that goes to it is either disconnected or has a tiny hole in it.

I just bought a used kenmore 80 series washer ( think it's 1999) for $150. I don't like the newer efficient washing machines with the "idiot" lights and I am hoping mine will last a few years. How has yours held up now that it's 2019????

@jaykay18

4 жыл бұрын

This actually isn't mine but my friend's, and it's held up nicely. I have 2 Whirlpool direct-drive washers (Kenmore IS Whirlpool, after all), since 2009, and I only had to put a set of agitator dogs in the older machine, no other repairs, although I have done several modifications such as lid switch disable and warm rinse option (as my machines have no such option). I've been toying with a "water add" feature as well, but have no immediate plans to add it. So that being said, they've all been flawless!

This is a long shot but I have been looking everywhere for where my lint filter is in my Kenmore 80 series washer, which is exactly like this one. After 26 years of use, it's just now leaving lint all over my clothes. Can anyone tell me where and how to clean the filter? Thanks!

@jaykay18

7 ай бұрын

To access the filter, the wash basket must be removed. It is on the underside of the wash basket. It is not a replaceable part. It's a "magic clean" filter, it's supposed to clean itself. Either yours is just too gunked up after all these years, or perhaps you have a drainage issue that is actually causing this to occur. You can remove the wash basket to look at the filter, and you can clean the filter yourself if it needs it, but you can't remove or replace it. To get the wash basket out, you need a spanner wrench, there is no other way to do it.

@floraline7153

7 ай бұрын

@@jaykay18 You have been very helpful and your quick reply is much appreciated. Thank you.

@jaykay18

7 ай бұрын

@@floraline7153 You're welcome.

This is late, but I believe the washer is a 1995 model.

@jaykay18

4 жыл бұрын

It's never too late. Thanks.

@isaac24

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. I'm not sure on that though, because my cousin's direct drive has the speckled tub, and I think it's a 1997 model. So 95 may not be right. kzread.info/dash/bejne/epxp17CocZO9eMo.html

@jaykay18

4 жыл бұрын

Similar enough, it's very likely of 90's vintage.

@isaac24

4 жыл бұрын

Yep. Different from my grandma's 04 80 Series

There is a pin that should be taking out before use can you please help me find it? I bought this washer for my mom years ago she never used it. So I took it to use but I remember the guy at the store told me to temove the pin and I know it was never removed

@jaykay18

5 жыл бұрын

Look underneath the machine, it should be fairly obvious.

@marlynedorilas5337

5 жыл бұрын

@@jaykay18 thank you so much

@jaykay18

5 жыл бұрын

No problem, hope you find it.

@jaykay18

5 жыл бұрын

You might also be able to find the model number, and the manual on their website, and it's possible there is documentation that shows where it is.

@marlynedorilas5337

5 жыл бұрын

I looked it was nowhere to be found. I am baffled. I am thinking maybe it was pulled at some point and try doing a load. when It comes to spin oh goodness that washer was jumping all over the place. I called sears keep getting people in the Philippine who cannot help me. I had to stop the wash. Now I am waiting to go online later to see what I can find. Too frustrated right now.

This is like mine but different agitator

@jaykay18

3 жыл бұрын

Different models sometimes had different agitators.

My machine makes a grinding noise dont aggitate

@jaykay18

2 жыл бұрын

If you put it to spin, and it drains, but also won't spin, you have a broken motor coupler. I just happen to have a video showing how to replace that: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZZaNrMuHY72Zg8Y.html

don't ever get rid of your direct drive washer, they don't make them like these any longer. The new HE units are junk and don't clean your clothes.

@jaykay18

Жыл бұрын

I've been preaching that for years, looks like you have plenty to catch up on, on my channel.

@2manycatsforadime

Жыл бұрын

@@jaykay18 OK, catchin' up

@jaykay18

Жыл бұрын

@@2manycatsforadime Thanks!

If you like whirlpool so much why are you doing a video of a kenmore 80 series washer.

@jaykay18

9 жыл бұрын

Jair Akers This machine is my friend xjoe81x's. Kenmore is MADE BY Whirlpool. It's EXACTLY the same machine, with a different brand name on it.

@jairakers2230

9 жыл бұрын

Do more videos plz and now that I'm on vaction I have this whirlpool washer and whirlpool dryer

@jaykay18

9 жыл бұрын

Jair Akers You clearly haven't been watching enough of my channel. I've been posting a video every day for almost a year now. While not all are washer related, fellow 'Tuber Sharkie626 just put up a video you'll probably enjoy.

@jairakers2230

9 жыл бұрын

Ok

@jairakers2230

9 жыл бұрын

Ok