golittlesport
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That is a beautiful GE! I love the fill flume angled towards the agitator (as nature intended a fill to be). I bet it makes for a splashy spray rinse. Thanks for the photos.
A Nice Hot Towel Wash in the '61 GE
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That is a beautiful GE. Congratulations Robert! I kind of have a soft spot for the GE's since mom had one in the 80's.
I'm curious guys, while we're on the discussion of those rattling rollermatics (and since I have one of them) Why are they noisy? Seems to me they should be smooth...
I'm curious guys, while we're on the discussion of those rattling rollermatics (and since I have one of them) Why are they noisy? Seems to me they should be smooth...
rayjay
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Unimatic, (Robert). What a gerat machine. An aunt of mine had one of these.
So when is the skivie wash?????????
Ducks, Runs.
LOL
So when is the skivie wash?????????
Ducks, Runs.
LOL
toploader55
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She's a beauty. Congratulations Robert
Reminds me of the 1962 my Mom bought. The V-12 replaced a '55 or '57 non filter flow model. The V-12 seemed to be enormous back then
Reminds me of the 1962 my Mom bought. The V-12 replaced a '55 or '57 non filter flow model. The V-12 seemed to be enormous back then
laundryshark
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Casting My Vote for that GE Video
Even the sounds of your spinning those dials are classic. Also, describe your favorite detergent/additives used in this classic machine. Looking forward to that next GE video. My GE Appliances folder has plenty of room.--Laundry Shark
Even the sounds of your spinning those dials are classic. Also, describe your favorite detergent/additives used in this classic machine. Looking forward to that next GE video. My GE Appliances folder has plenty of room.--Laundry Shark
Gorgeaus!!!
Gorgeaus washer as always Robert!
Congrats!!
Leon
Gorgeaus washer as always Robert!
Congrats!!
Leon
No guts, no glory
Does anyone have a picture of the matching dryer? Did it also have a "Rotary Fabric Dial"?
I'm kicking myself, because some years ago a neighbor of mine I think had one of these in her garage(along with a bunch of other vintage beauties)in turquoise. Even though I recognized it as a 1961 GE TOL dryer, I didn't pursue it. Didn't have either the imagination of the pluck to ask to buy it. And, of course, it must have gone to the dump.
Does anyone have a picture of the matching dryer? Did it also have a "Rotary Fabric Dial"?
I'm kicking myself, because some years ago a neighbor of mine I think had one of these in her garage(along with a bunch of other vintage beauties)in turquoise. Even though I recognized it as a 1961 GE TOL dryer, I didn't pursue it. Didn't have either the imagination of the pluck to ask to buy it. And, of course, it must have gone to the dump.
We've all done it Ken.
A couple of years ago, my neighbor died and his son re-did the house and he had an old GE with the lighted control box. Since the house had no electricity while he was redoing it, he put the washer in the back yard. It sat there for months. I wanted to ask him about buying it but didn't. Then he had hauled it out to the street with a bunch of other crap for the garbage to pick up. I wanted to take it but I was afraid there would be a mouse or something in it from being outside! (I know, but I'm petrified of mice and all that crap!) But now I could just kick myself. It was in great shape.
Coulda, woulda, shoulda.
A couple of years ago, my neighbor died and his son re-did the house and he had an old GE with the lighted control box. Since the house had no electricity while he was redoing it, he put the washer in the back yard. It sat there for months. I wanted to ask him about buying it but didn't. Then he had hauled it out to the street with a bunch of other crap for the garbage to pick up. I wanted to take it but I was afraid there would be a mouse or something in it from being outside! (I know, but I'm petrified of mice and all that crap!) But now I could just kick myself. It was in great shape.
Coulda, woulda, shoulda.
Did you ever tell us why the flume was moved??
I have no idea, that's why Linda asked you to discuss it, LOL but I think Ken probably has the right idea.
I have no idea, that's why Linda asked you to discuss it, LOL
but I think Ken probably has the right idea.
Say it isn't so?! My washer hero doesn't have the answer?! That does not compute. That does not compute. Danger Will Robinson! Danger!
Ok, well I'm going got let this little gafoo in the universe slip by this time...I just sent a note off to GE directly and asked them why they did what they did. Let us see it there is anyone old enough left at GE to answer the question.
Hopefully, when I wake up in the morning, the universe will have righted itself again and Robert will be back on top.
PS.
I'm going to add my ignorant two cents worth and venture that maybe it has something to do with water flow or back up when the machine goes into spin? That with the 12:00 position maybe water isn't flushed out of there enough or maybe backs up? At the 2:00 position, maybe the tubing is at a better angle.
That's my story, and I'm sticking to it! (at least until GE gets back to me, if they do, and gives me the correct answer)
I'm going to add my ignorant two cents worth and venture that maybe it has something to do with water flow or back up when the machine goes into spin? That with the 12:00 position maybe water isn't flushed out of there enough or maybe backs up? At the 2:00 position, maybe the tubing is at a better angle.
That's my story, and I'm sticking to it! (at least until GE gets back to me, if they do, and gives me the correct answer)
WOW
What a nice machine Robert, it looks like that ramp agitator really rolls things over in that tub. Love those filter flows!
I love the backpanel lights warmly illuminating the top of the machine. Soooo welcoming!!
What a nice machine Robert, it looks like that ramp agitator really rolls things over in that tub. Love those filter flows!
I love the backpanel lights warmly illuminating the top of the machine. Soooo welcoming!!
Oh I know why
they moved the fill flume in the later filter flos! The advent of soft water and the CCW spin in the 60's! Correct splashing was the key possums!
they moved the fill flume in the later filter flos! The advent of soft water and the CCW spin in the 60's! Correct splashing was the key possums!
