Custom Imperials Together Again!

[Unimatic1140]

So I moved the 1958 Frigidaire Filtrator Dryer up to the kitchen with his washer mate. They look stunning in the kitchen, the iPhone camera can't quite capture how pretty they really are.

Now that the nights are starting to get chilly and the furnace is coming on for the first time, it is so nice to add the few degrees of heat and a small amount of moisture into the kitchen. It's also the first time I've ever been able to connect a hose to the dryer's water pan drain and have it automatically empty itself, I love that! The hose goes down to the drain stacks in the basement. I also disconnected the pump from the washer and set up a gravity drain which makes the Unimatic even more quiet than it was to begin with. The pump in most of these machines was the nosiest part. My daily drivers for this upcoming winter season will for sure be this set!

 

[johnrk]

1958 CR test of your machine

I just posted the complete washer test from August, 1958, in Consumer Reports, here under the 'POD' thread. You'll notice the top two machines in that test were from Frigidaire...

 

[stricklybojack]

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That is a great color for a w & d.
Gravity drain! Do you have pics of that set up?

 

[yogitunes]

have you ever seen anything more at home and beautiful?.....

how I wished my laundry, at least one set, was back in the kitchen....

 

[glhturbo2]

Frigidaire

Those two look great in the kitchen, Robert. They look like they are right in their natural habitat

Keep the pictures coming.

-Tyler

 

[mrsalvo]

Those are really nice. I would be proud to have them in my laundry area. I think you made a good decision for the upcoming winter. Do you use any fabric softener? Just wondering.

 

[losangeles]

Together Again

Robert, 

I was wandering thru the site last night and found the list of collectors collections.  I was amazed and overwhelmed.  When I got to the tour of your collection I was totally blown away.  Every piece is a beauty unto itself.  And then if that was not enough you go and post the pair in your kitchen.  The color on my face could give a whole new meaning to "green with envy."  Thank you for sharing.  I could play in your basement for a year with an endless supply of laundry and never tire.  Congratulations.

 

[appnut]

Swoon!!!!  I know they won't remember me, it's been 16 years, but give them both hugs for me!!!!

 

[johnrk]

radiator

Going back and admiring that pair again, I notice that your radiator is quite close to the washer. Living down here in Texas I've never lived in a home with radiators. How warm does the side of the washing machine get with that? Or does the wall get warm? It's neat looking how that's tucked away like that with a surface on top.

 

[peteski50]

Custom Imperials!!

Robert - that is a real awesome set - Best Of Luck with them!

 

[rp2813]

Robert, those are beautiful complements to your already fabulous kitchen.  What a sensible way to show them off for the winter!

 

As for radiators, I only know them from my junior and senior high school buildings, but doubt the proximity to the washer presents an issue.   I remember the show-off types in junior high would issue "butt stand" challenges while the classroom radiators were on full steam, so they're not anything close to red hot.

 

[hippiedoll]

WOWZERS!!

What a beautiful turquoise set!
And I love the round window in the washer's lid!
)

 

[frigilux]

Every time I see that pair it confirms that the '58 is my favorite Frigidaire. Love everything about them. Awesome kitchen, by the way.

 

[turquoisedude]

They deserve to have 'star placement' for sure!  They are stunning Robert and they look wonderful in the kitchen.  Truly stylish!! 

 

[swestoyz]

The porcelain pair looks great, Robert! And I think we are a bit envious of your gravity drain.

Ben

 

[daveamkrayoguy]

The Good Ol' Days Are Back in Your Laundry Room!

-- Dave

 

[pulltostart]

Forget Pink - Think Turquoise!!!

Robert - those look great together!  And I'm not sure if the floor compliments the appliances best or the appliances compliment the floor best.  Either way, looks like you're going to have a colorful winter.

 

lawrence

 

[potatochips]

Beautiful set, Robert. I remember these were the first machines I seen a video of, they got me hooked on this website. It was my me too moment. Great work!

 

[brucelucenta]

Indeed they do look stunning!!!! Your home is like a picture out of Better homes and gardens or Good Housekeeping from the 50's. Way cool!!!!
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[Unimatic1140]

Thanks everyone for your very kinds words!

John the radiators have no effect on anything near them as the peak temperature they reach when the heat is full blast is around 120 degrees. They keep the house at a constant steady temperature which is nice.

I don't have any pictures of the gravity drain setup at the moment Robert, there isn't much to see really, simply two drain hoses going into holes in the floor and ending up in the laundry drain stacks in the basement.

The window lid isn't original to this machine. It came off of this machine, but it is a beautiful addition to the washer...

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[leefree]

Gorgeous!

 

[sambootoo]

Ditto what everyone else has said! That's a beautiful laundry pair in a beautiful kitchen. I'd say your appliances are all lucky to have you!

 

[countryford]

Beautiful. I would love to have that washer. I already have the dryer in pink. But of course, the turquoise is gorgeous.

 

[classiccaprice]

Beautiful!

So question, how did Westinghouse and Frigidaire get by making Custom Imperials at the same time? I just picked up a Westy Custom Imperial Dryer at the Auction in PA.

 

[whirlykenmore78]

WOW Robert:

That is a job well done. They are beautiful.
WK78

 

[Unimatic1140]

question, how did Westinghouse and Frigidaire get by making Custom Imperials at the same time? I just picked up a Westy Custom Imperial Dryer at the Auction in PA Because Trademark Law in the US states that the name or marks must be registered and used in order to enforced. I assume no-one bothered to registered the trademark.

Beautiful. I would love to have that washer. I already have the dryer in pink. But of course, the turquoise is gorgeous.
Let's put that to the test, you all can decide (I know some of the following pictures are blasphemous lol...
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[foraloysius]

Definitely the turquoise! It first so well in your kitchen and that set is just beautiful too in that color.

Thanks for showing it in other colors though. It shows that coppertone is the most depressing colors of them all!

 

[appnut]

I like the charcoal myself.  And yes, I knew exactly where that the windowed lid came from.  I remember when you found that coin-op.  I think it was also at the 2001 wash-in. 

 

[stricklybojack]

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Love the photoshopping...my two cent suggestions:
Metalic copper like a Kitchenaid, or Inka orange like a 70's BMW 1600.

 

[peteski50]

Frigidaire

I like the turquoise the best!