Favorite vintage agitator

[bajaespuma]

Well, it would have to the the spiral Hotpoint design. Look's almost organic. Can't decide whether black or turquoise is my favorite:

 

[jasonl]

Kenmore Super Rotoswirl of course.

 

[pulsator]

Probably a tie between the Frigidaire Three Ring agitators and the Kenmore Roto Swirls...

 

[rickr]

the real deal for Jason

it's all good under the hood

 

[jaxsunst]

Blue with black top Kelvinator

 

[peterh770]

Speed Queen... A no-nonsense agitator with good drama and excellent washability.

I like the Hotpoint Silouette for LOOKS. When I saw it in action, I was disappointed.

 

[maytagbear]

Tie-

Between the Maytag Power Fin (but only in Turquoise! --not replacement white and the Whirlpool Super Surgilator.

Lawrence/Maytagbear

 

[westytoploader]

Favorite agitator?

Now that is a TOUGH question for me to answer! All of the agitators I've seen have their pros and cons. I'd have to say, though, the Westinghouse 2-piece ramp is the best.

As to the Hotpoint spiralator, I agree 100%...beautiful looking, but doesn't have beautiful performance, LOL! The long-neck won hands down for turnover/capacity.

 

[seeitrun2006]

1966 Westinghouse heavy duty 18 black agitator

When I was a kid many centuries ago my Grandmother had this machine. Man at the time the inside looked like it had the biggest agitator I'd ever seen. But man could it clean! On the small load setting with the lid open it would spash and splatter water every where. My Grandmother got unto me numberous times having the lid open making a mess as she never understood my love for washers! Never saw it spin as it had a locking lid which I hated!

Peace!

 

[DADoES]

For uniqueness, I'd have to say vintage Kelvinator and the Philco flapper. Choosing just one, Philco.

 

[surgilator]

Favorite Agitator

I have no choice, but to go with the Surgilator, it my ID.

 

[gmmcnair]

1st Place: Wards/Norge 20lb machines
2nd Place: Frigidaire Deep Action with Jet Away Lint Removal
3rd Place: Kenmore Super Roto-Swirl
Honorable Mention: Maytag Wringer Gyrator

 

[mcmodern]

The fun is in the mystery

When you look inside and can't figure out how it works, then it's a cool agitator. As a kid, I did know how Frigidaires worked, but Philcos and Kelvinators? Until you see one in action...
Thanks to this bunch, I've finally seen it and now I know!
My all-time favorite though ... the tri-color three ring.

 

[gansky1]

I'll have to go with Frigidaire... The Three-Ring with colored rings is by far the prettiest of the bunch.

 

[gansky1]

Now the close second would be the Frigidaire from the early 50's. Scoff if you will, but look how much time you save unloading. Grab a corner of one item in the load and head for the dryer/clothesline!

 

[rickr]

My personal favourite

Darth Surgilator...And he means business!!

 

[sheerlookhomes]

wow that's nice, with aeronautical styling

 

[sudsman]

my vote

The early whirpool metal agitators

And the Roto Swirl

 

[golittlesport]

an Easy spiralator from a twin tub in a vintage Speed Queen solid tub automatic