1940s G.E. wringer washer for sale in Chicago

[bradross]

Here's a post-war (probably circa 1946) General Electric wringer washer for sale on eBay classifieds. Looks to be in nice shape - although, $300 is a little steep, I think.

http://chicago.ebayclassifieds.com/...lectric-wringer-washer-from-1946/?ad=27122154

 

[stan]

Hi Brad

$300.00 is a bit steep, especially without a pump.
From the photos, it doesn't appear to have one.
I've often wondered when the first pumps where introduced on wringers of any brand?
Anyone?

 

[bradross]

Pumps in the 1930s

Hi Stan,

I know the Maytag Model A and 30 were offered with pumps...I posted an earlier link showing a Model 30 with pump. Prior to the '30s, I'm not sure if they were offered by any manufacturer. Anybody else know?

This G.E. model looks like it did/does have a pump - I've included another photo from the auction that shows a slot where the pump lever should be.

http://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?47012

 

[stan]

Thanks Brad

Glad you cleared that up. I always wondered why the older Maytags ( model A and 30 ) didn't have pumps, but guess some did. I've never seen one!

 

[mickeyd]

HI Brad

A hose with a furled down neck is always a dead ringer for a no-pump model, and three hundred dollars is a lot for a pump-less machine.

Not sure what that switch is for in the last GE pic, but the hose is the classic no gooseneck, indicating no pump.

Of course, I could be wrong, but haven't seen the classic factory hose like that on a machine with a pump, and there's often an exception.

 

[bradross]

Thanks for the clarification, Mike!

Hey Mike...thanks for noticing that. I didn't realize that type of hose end was for a gravity-drain machine only, but it makes sense. Otherwise, the water would go straight up like a fountain!

I guess that switch was just the power on/off switch, similar to my 1948 Kenmore. On that subject, the switch on mine was removed, so if anybody knows of a source for a replacement, please let me know!

 

[circlew]

That looks a lot like the GE wringer washer that was in the old wash house at my grandfather's in MS. Guess he had bought it for my grandmother sometime after they got electric service in 1947. He didn't use it much after her passing in May '57, as he either went to the washateria, or had my Aunt Julie (daughter-in-law) do his wash. It was still there the last time I was at the property in the late 80's.

 

[bradross]

Wringer washers - and memories...

Hey Tom...nice to have your comments on this post. I'm always interested in the fond memories that wringer washers sometimes bring to the surface. A lot of us members have similar, heart-warming memories of times spent with a relative (often a grandmother) while doing the wash in an old wringer washer!