beginner questions about 1952 hotpoint & does anyone have the matching dryer?

[northwesty]

This (I think) 1952 hotpoint has a broken hose, do I go to a hardware store and just find something similar or is it best to go to a appliance repair store and order the correct hose?

Another thing, the fuse was burned out so I went out and got a new one. befor I put it in, though, I noticed that the cord was brittle, so I replaced it. I thought it odd that the old cord's black line was hooked to the red of the machine, while the white was hooked to the black. Anyway I hooked the new cord up the same and though it worked for a second the fuse did blow again. Looking at the wiring diagram inside I would say I hooked it up wrong. This electical stuff is a bit of a mystery to me so any advice would be appreciated. I only had the one fuse so I will have to buy another one tomorrow - they cost five bucks too! Thanks

The inside of the machine is dusty but looks like it is in good shape and very restorable.

 

[mayken4now]

First of all Welcome.

Second of all, you have a real old Honpernt there. Nice machine.

Try using an appliance repair business. Or, an appliance parts warehouse e.g. RepairClinic.com - Marcone.com.

Good Luck

 

[lesto]

How about a pic of the inside and a close-up of the timer control. You have a very rare Hotpoint!

 

[gansky1]

Very cool washer!

I sounds like you have a short in the machine somewhere, possibly the wiring, timer, etc. Is there a wiring diagram in this washer anywhere - possibly on the back panel or inside front panel?

 

[Unimatic1140]

Just Beautiful

Wow Brian that is a very cool washer!! Congrats on your find. Have you had it for long or is it a recent find?

Back in 1952 it didn't matter whether the red or white or black on the cords matched up. Because the plugs were not polorized and you could simply turn the plug around and insert it into the wall socket in either direction.

Do you have an electrical multimeter? I agree with Greg there is probably a loose wire inside the machine that is touching some metal, or a wire that the insulation has worn away and its touching some metal. You are going to have to examine all the wiring and use a meter to find the short. The short could also be in a component such as a solenoid or even the motor.

Please do post a picture of the inside of the washer, we would love to see it!

 

[northwesty]

Here is the inside. There is a vinyl flange around the top which looks basically new, it is grey in color.

 

[northwesty]

control knob

Here is the timer control knob back part. The chrome is in very good condition. I just picked this up this weekend. Apparently, much like my other find, this was an estate sale left-over, it belonged to a 96 year old woman who had never married, so it doesn't have that much use. It really doesn't look 54 years old inside or out. The wiring looks good too but I will keep looking for the short.

 

[northwesty]

It is a little hard to see, but

here is that broken hose that goes from the outer tub to the pump, I think. It is brittle but I hate to mess with the seal that is at the bottom of the outer tank, so I plan on hooking up that broken end with an elbow somethingorother hose I find someplace.

 

[seamusuk]

Ok this is kinda obvious but.......

Hit me if this is wrong lol

I know from the US Vacuums I have that the 2 conductor cord on these has black and white coloured conductors......

I assume from this the red MAY be the earth/ground?????

Hooking one of the others up to it WOULDNT therefore be good!!!!!

Seamus

 

[lesto]

Cool timer know with the color patches. And I see it has, not just a rinse or even an overflow rinse but a DEEP overflow rinse!

 

[gyrafoam]

A very kool machine. I hope you will have her up and running soon. I know you will really enjoy it and those old things were very aggressive washers---and cleaned well.

 

[Unimatic1140]

I assume from this the red MAY be the earth/ground????? . Back in 1952 there was only two prong plug that could fit into the wall socket either way. One side is Hot the other is neutral. Both sides are interchangable as the plug could be inserted into the wall socket in either direction which would change the polarity of the entire machine.

here is that broken hose that goes from the outer tub to the pump, I think. It is brittle but I hate to mess with the seal that is at the bottom of the outer tank, so I plan on hooking up that broken end with an elbow somethingorother hose I find someplace.
Brian that is an easy fix. At any hardware store, just get a hose barb connector, two clamps and a bit of washer drain hose length. Just insert the hose connector into the end of the broken hose and clamp it down. Then insert the new hose into the end of the broken hose and cut the hose so it reaches the pump port. Since I believe the pump swings with the wash tub in this machine, be sure to use enough extra hose to the hose to stretch during unbalanced loads.

 

[gyrafoam]

Just realized that the "Hotpoint" on the console must light up when machine is on.

Some "Rust-o-leum" Crystal Clear Enamel spray will do wonders for restoring that bakelite agitator to its former shine.

Can't wait to see her up and running.

 

[goatfarmer]

Nice machine!
I don't think you will find that hose at an appliance store. If it's not preformed,or prebent,just use a hose from an auto supply store,or hardware,as mentioned above.

kennyGF

 

[westytoploader]

Wow, nice find, this has to be the earliest Hotpoint yet! Is this a 100% Beam machine, before the spider-clutch design?

 

[rinso]

Aha! A Hotpoint with fluid drive, no doubt. Just like a 1949 De Soto.

 

[eddy1210]

Very nice Hotpoint Brian! One day we'll have to organize a west coast washin, I'm just a couple hrs north of you in Vancouver.
Eddy

 

[gansky1]

Hotpoint LC-3

 

[gansky1]

pg 2

 

[gansky1]

pg 3