3 GM frigidaires home and running

[akronman]

A Detroit gentleman posted a few weeks ago that his 1978 1-18 started to leak at age 34, he wasn't sure he could or wanted to fix it. I emailed him, made a deal, and got his MATCHED SET. He and his bride bought in May 78, he's done minor repairs and kept them in darn fine shape for 34 years.

Both are now running in my basement! WIB and DGCIB, Almond (couldn't quite be picky about that)

[this post was last edited: 8/15/2012-21:37]

 

[akronman]

dryer

Gas dryer, DGCIB, Serial begins in 8, all seems very accurate. He said he replaced the rollers about every 18 months???And the igniter once and the gas valve solenoids.  The 240 line above this dryer is for the Kenmore Galaxy next to it.

 

[akronman]

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More dryer shots

 

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3 temps plus No Heat, and both timed and automatic dry cycles. I haven't looked at the schematic very well, but I'm assuming this is a standard heat versus timer deal on the automatic cycles, no moisture sensing. My one modern moisture sensing dryer doesn't do a damn bit better than the heat v. timer ones, frankly.

The "PRESS GUARD" operates when PermPress heat is chosen, whereas for Delicate and Regular, it just rings a loud buzzer and shuts off.

 

[akronman]

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get a load of this

 

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and this, installation instructions for both

 

[akronman]

Extras tips

The Detroit fellow kept everything, and was very helpful and polite. His wife said these machines haven't been apart in 34 years, I better install them next to each other. But all my drains and water are in the center of the basement, and the outside walls are best for dryer vents, so don't rat me out, they were too nice.

 

[electronicontrl]

Like Gold

Super Nice! Very fun set! Manuals to boot.
Congrats!
Does the washer leak? I don't recall you saying you fixed the leak.

 

[akronman]

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I also have a 1975 model, not pictured here and currently needing work, but there's almost no changes, even the faux wood dashboard has the exact same tree rings! The 75 has a bed of nails filter, this 1978 has the strainer basket instead. Also the lid switch has moved from left edge to center from 75 to 78.  Both have exactly the same cycles and include a spray after the final rinse in at least PermPress and regular, why I'll never know. One difference, and the 78 does claim Energy Saving Settings, this model gives a cold-cold choice, whereas the 75 did not. Which I'll never use.

 

I know I always fall for my "newest" acquisition, but these 1-18's are fantastic washers, excellent rinsing, great turnover even on slow, and they handle large oversize loads. When I started this ridiculous hobby, one of the first machines I wanted was Mom's long lost 73 GM Frigidaire, and now I own 2 replicas!  My 75 nodel is tempermental and requires something erpaired every 3 months, so this one will be treated with extra gentle use and care.

 

[akronman]

Leak

Yes, still leaking, but it's only been downstairs since 6pm, 2 loads of clothes. routine 1-18 leak from the little plastic tray they came up with, not quite a cup of water per load, and all kept away from the mechanics.

I'll give it a week of work before deciding what to do for repairs.

 

[akronman]

check this out

Mr Detroit Roy was exact and polite and thorough and a good one-owner couple to buy from!

 

 

He wrote down belt replacement

 

[akronman]

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more writing on the washer schematic

 

[akronman]

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are these dryers known for bad rollers? I have PN's and they are Ebay cheap

 

[akronman]

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This I couldn't believe----the newspaper ads that he and his wife used to deciide what set to buy!

 

[akronman]

interior

Not bad for 34 years. Also, the Jet Action Cone doesn't have any chunks missing, all in one piece.

 

[akronman]

and number three

about 3 weeks ago I found a Craigslist local 1962 GM Frigidaire electric dryer, model DIA-62, now installed and running mostly quietly.

 

[akronman]

lint screen in the door

I'll run all 3 machines for about 5-10 loads before tearing inside for clean and delint and lube,. all 3 were installed and running just before my purchase. My boyfriend tells me I'm nuts, but I notice he doesn't say it as loud when he throws his clothes down the laundry chute knowing he doesn't have to do another damn thing.

 

[akronman]

1962 DIA electric

The 62 dryer doesn't have a push to start button,but I got used to that lack on my Hamilton, oh well. This 62 model is very noticeably smaller inside than the 1-18, but still larger than my 1975 DE606. This DIA-62 has Hi and LO heat and none, (named Sturdy and Delicate) timed and AutoDry cycles, no drum light and no buzzer and no wrinkle prevention. But works well, quite hot on Hi

 

[appnut]

Mark congratulations.  You landed a special pair that aws lovingly cared for.  these will last a long time with proper attention.  The BF should appreciate the perk of having a man in his life who will get his laundry done and have fun while doing it.