1-18 set
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always wanted a poppy red set. Someone run quick!
always wanted a poppy red set. Someone run quick!
whirlcool
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That's a fantastic price too.
dustin92
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Oh I'd love those! The dryer is even gas, but sadly don't have the $170 to spare 
only about 45 minutes away from here too!
only about 45 minutes away from here too!
poppy / terra cotta
Those look like the non-shaded later version. You don't see a set in this color pop up very often anymore.
I doubt they will last long since these seem to be on a lot of peoples wish lists.
Hope they go to a good home.
Those look like the non-shaded later version. You don't see a set in this color pop up very often anymore.
I doubt they will last long since these seem to be on a lot of peoples wish lists.
Hope they go to a good home.
everythingold
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are they poppy or coppertone?
beautiful set......
do what you have to, to get them....170.00 is pocket change for a matched set like this....
worst case...CHARGE IT!
do what you have to, to get them....170.00 is pocket change for a matched set like this....
worst case...CHARGE IT!
oldskool
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Got Em
Just heard from the seller, had sent an email yesterday - purchased and will pick up in MI within the next week or two, as I had a trip planned to the area anyway. As only one person expressed interest and wasn't feasible for them - hope I didn't offend anyone - if so, please advise.
So much appreciate the info everythingold!
John
Just heard from the seller, had sent an email yesterday - purchased and will pick up in MI within the next week or two, as I had a trip planned to the area anyway. As only one person expressed interest and wasn't feasible for them - hope I didn't offend anyone - if so, please advise.
So much appreciate the info everythingold!
John
brainardcooper
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John, Good for you!
I am envious of you. Do not feel guilty. Hope you enjoy them.
I am envious of you. Do not feel guilty. Hope you enjoy them.
philr
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Congratulations John!
oldskool
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Thanks
@brainard & Phil - thanks!
Have always wanted the Frigidaire Poppy or Terra Cotta (not sure of the name) either way - I love it. Will probably need to thin the herd some however, don't want to be the object of "Hoarders" staff' attention. LOL
Working on a plan to pick them up within the next week or so. Also have some other stops to make that may all coordinate possibly.
John
@brainard & Phil - thanks!
Have always wanted the Frigidaire Poppy or Terra Cotta (not sure of the name) either way - I love it. Will probably need to thin the herd some however, don't want to be the object of "Hoarders" staff' attention. LOL
Working on a plan to pick them up within the next week or so. Also have some other stops to make that may all coordinate possibly.
John
firedome
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Nice find!!!
in the best color evvver!
in the best color evvver!
knobs
The washer has lots of knobs, likely very TOL, cool. Between the incredible action of that JetCone, and the circle of spray rinsing, 1-18's do a great job with clothes, fun to watch, and you have that window!
The dryer looks somewhat lower in the line, but it matches. I have a 78 gas dryer 1-18, the only issue is the rollers supporting the drum in the rear get loud and squeaky. The original owner said he thinks he replaced them every 2 years throughout its life. It was his only dryer, whereas now it gets far less use, I have 5 other brands of dryers to use. Holler if you need PN's for the rollers.
If you are unfamiliar with 1-18's and Frigidaires, you will be amazed at all that jetcone turnover and noise and spray rinse and great results, they are fun machines. I do suggest low suds detergent. 1-18's will do huge loads, 18#, but seem best at about 3/4 full of clothes and 3/4 setting on the water, it seems like the perfect spot for consistent tunrover of logical sized loads.
You know we all here need closeup shots of the consoles!
Congratulations on your find--
Mark
The washer has lots of knobs, likely very TOL, cool. Between the incredible action of that JetCone, and the circle of spray rinsing, 1-18's do a great job with clothes, fun to watch, and you have that window!
The dryer looks somewhat lower in the line, but it matches. I have a 78 gas dryer 1-18, the only issue is the rollers supporting the drum in the rear get loud and squeaky. The original owner said he thinks he replaced them every 2 years throughout its life. It was his only dryer, whereas now it gets far less use, I have 5 other brands of dryers to use. Holler if you need PN's for the rollers.
If you are unfamiliar with 1-18's and Frigidaires, you will be amazed at all that jetcone turnover and noise and spray rinse and great results, they are fun machines. I do suggest low suds detergent. 1-18's will do huge loads, 18#, but seem best at about 3/4 full of clothes and 3/4 setting on the water, it seems like the perfect spot for consistent tunrover of logical sized loads.
You know we all here need closeup shots of the consoles!
Congratulations on your find--
Mark
oldskool
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So much looking forward....
@ Roger & Travis - Thanks guys! I'm really looking forward to picking these up and taking them home.
@ Mark - thanks for all the info! The owner, who was so nice, advises he obtained the set from an upscale home that was being renovated - but believes the set was fully operational at that time. When I get the dryer home will check it completely, but please send the roller PN as it would be good to keep some on hand. At the price requested, for the color that I've wanted forever, didn't hesitate to just buy them. Will get some pics posted after getting them home.
Thanks
John
@ Roger & Travis - Thanks guys! I'm really looking forward to picking these up and taking them home.
@ Mark - thanks for all the info! The owner, who was so nice, advises he obtained the set from an upscale home that was being renovated - but believes the set was fully operational at that time. When I get the dryer home will check it completely, but please send the roller PN as it would be good to keep some on hand. At the price requested, for the color that I've wanted forever, didn't hesitate to just buy them. Will get some pics posted after getting them home.
Thanks
John
Hey Oldskool
1-18 dryer roller PN# 5309956509
There's 6 or so on Ebay right now, you'll need a pair, not sure which auctions are for one or two. Unless you got great ears and can decide only one of yours squeaks!
Like I said, mine squeak at the start but quiet down within about 2 minutes. IT just doesn't bug me, and there are many other dryers getting equal time, so my 1-18 only runs maybe one load per week. Maybe a lone drop of turbine oil on the shaft of the roller would help keep them quiet a bit longer.
The lint filter is almost too fine a mesh, I don't do towels in it. Other than that, it runs well for a 34 year old machine. You will hate the end-of-cycle buzzer, it wakes the dead. I like the PermaPress cycles, and the drum is pretty big like a Whirlpool, so you get darn little wrinkling on dress shirts and pants.
Don't forget your camera when these machines come home
1-18 dryer roller PN# 5309956509
There's 6 or so on Ebay right now, you'll need a pair, not sure which auctions are for one or two. Unless you got great ears and can decide only one of yours squeaks!
Like I said, mine squeak at the start but quiet down within about 2 minutes. IT just doesn't bug me, and there are many other dryers getting equal time, so my 1-18 only runs maybe one load per week. Maybe a lone drop of turbine oil on the shaft of the roller would help keep them quiet a bit longer.
The lint filter is almost too fine a mesh, I don't do towels in it. Other than that, it runs well for a 34 year old machine. You will hate the end-of-cycle buzzer, it wakes the dead. I like the PermaPress cycles, and the drum is pretty big like a Whirlpool, so you get darn little wrinkling on dress shirts and pants.
Don't forget your camera when these machines come home
philr
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Mark, don't expect the number of knobs telling something about it being TOL or not. In fact, the color can tell you it's not a TOL model as Poppy and Terra-Cotta were not available colors on TOL washers and dryers (it was available on the Custom Deluxe models and the Crown models which were MOL models). This set is from the "Crown" series (that's why the washer has a window lid as regular models (including the BOL and TOL models didn't get one).
Crown washers from this period were available in different versions: The cheapest Crown in 1979 had no PP or, Soak or Knits cycle and had the speed selection on the timer. Two of them had separate water temp and speed controls but one offered a Soak cycle while the other offered a Knit cycle. The other Crown model with a "fabrics" selector which was considered "higher end" but replaced by the WS-9 models in the late seventies. The WS-9 also had a window lid but different-looking controls and it was not labeled as "Crown" but it really didn't make much difference except the way to set the controls to achieve the same washing result. By the late seventies, the Crown models were the only models with separate temperature selector knobs for the wash and rinse. I think it makes them easier to use than other models or at least, more intuitive.
This one has the water temp and speed selectors and a "knits" cycle but no "soak" cycle.
This Crown dryer is one step above the Custom Deluxe from the regular line (and the 1979 Imperial which replaced the previous Custom Deluxe models) and one step below the lower end pre-1979 Imperial (and 1979 Custom Imperial) as it does have automatic drying but just two settings on the fabric selector.
John,
Since it's painted in the non-shaded Terra-Cotta, that means this set is late production. It was produced during the transition period from the "bed-of-nail" to the "pan type" lint filter. Let us know the model numbers and what kind of lint filter the washer has when you'll get it!
Here's a link to the instructions manual for the same or a very similar model of washer.
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Crown washers from this period were available in different versions: The cheapest Crown in 1979 had no PP or, Soak or Knits cycle and had the speed selection on the timer. Two of them had separate water temp and speed controls but one offered a Soak cycle while the other offered a Knit cycle. The other Crown model with a "fabrics" selector which was considered "higher end" but replaced by the WS-9 models in the late seventies. The WS-9 also had a window lid but different-looking controls and it was not labeled as "Crown" but it really didn't make much difference except the way to set the controls to achieve the same washing result. By the late seventies, the Crown models were the only models with separate temperature selector knobs for the wash and rinse. I think it makes them easier to use than other models or at least, more intuitive.
This one has the water temp and speed selectors and a "knits" cycle but no "soak" cycle.
This Crown dryer is one step above the Custom Deluxe from the regular line (and the 1979 Imperial which replaced the previous Custom Deluxe models) and one step below the lower end pre-1979 Imperial (and 1979 Custom Imperial) as it does have automatic drying but just two settings on the fabric selector.
John,
Since it's painted in the non-shaded Terra-Cotta, that means this set is late production. It was produced during the transition period from the "bed-of-nail" to the "pan type" lint filter. Let us know the model numbers and what kind of lint filter the washer has when you'll get it!
Here's a link to the instructions manual for the same or a very similar model of washer.
[this post was last edited: 11/1/2013-19:09]
philr
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Here's another possibility for the model, I can't tell a difference between this one and the one above:
philr
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If it has the bed-of-nails filter, then it could be this earlier (but still very similar!) model.
Because of the color, I don't think it could be older than that so it must be one of these 3.
Because of the color, I don't think it could be older than that so it must be one of these 3.
