If it were only 1950 again...
Frigidaire Unimatic washer
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If you are unable to find a buyer for it, would you consider selling the timer and knob for it?
Thank you.
Thank you.
So, go get it Dan!
These really aren't my cup of tea. I had a TOL WCI-63 and played with a Rollermatic and 1-18. I get way too dirty for a solid tub washer, especially without a lint filter. Then there's pet hair.
However, in the 20+ years I've been on here, loads of users constantly gushed like hell about Unimatic washers. Even now, they're still on lots of "Dream machines to be found" lists under many profiles.
I guess it's like politicians, all talk and no action.
If it were closer, I would squirrel it away for somebody else, even if I really don't care to own one. It's not like these washers are getting any easier to find. It may be expensive to ship but how many future chances are there to acquire one?
These really aren't my cup of tea. I had a TOL WCI-63 and played with a Rollermatic and 1-18. I get way too dirty for a solid tub washer, especially without a lint filter. Then there's pet hair.
However, in the 20+ years I've been on here, loads of users constantly gushed like hell about Unimatic washers. Even now, they're still on lots of "Dream machines to be found" lists under many profiles.
I guess it's like politicians, all talk and no action.
If it were closer, I would squirrel it away for somebody else, even if I really don't care to own one. It's not like these washers are getting any easier to find. It may be expensive to ship but how many future chances are there to acquire one?
"I guess it's like politicians, all talk and no acti
Oh I don't know...
IMHO it may all just be relative including location of appliance versus where a person happens to be located.
Just this year (2024) alone several vintage Frigidaire W&D sets or just one or the other have come up. Oneself posted links to two auctions.
Later model W&D set didn't go for much money when hammer fell IIRC.
https://hibid.com/lot/188323057/frigidaire-electric-washer-and-dryer--condition?ref=lot-list
1950's Unimatic went for $600.
https://hibid.com/lot/188102039/1950-frigidaire-washer-washing-machine-w--manual-?ref=lot-list
As our own "Unimatic 1140" commented at the time over years more than a few 1950-1954 Unimatics have popped up for sale. Some went for good money, others not what one would have imagined, but never the less did move.
https://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?95358
Then there are or were private or otherwise deals done without much fanfare or notice on AW.org. This would also include liquidation or otherwise things moved from private collections.
Are some persons all talk? Perhaps, but reality of shipping large appliances today likely means many who are willing in spirit just cannot swing it financially. That's if they can even nail down a reliable and trust worthy shipper.
Oh I don't know...
IMHO it may all just be relative including location of appliance versus where a person happens to be located.
Just this year (2024) alone several vintage Frigidaire W&D sets or just one or the other have come up. Oneself posted links to two auctions.
Later model W&D set didn't go for much money when hammer fell IIRC.
https://hibid.com/lot/188323057/frigidaire-electric-washer-and-dryer--condition?ref=lot-list
1950's Unimatic went for $600.
https://hibid.com/lot/188102039/1950-frigidaire-washer-washing-machine-w--manual-?ref=lot-list
As our own "Unimatic 1140" commented at the time over years more than a few 1950-1954 Unimatics have popped up for sale. Some went for good money, others not what one would have imagined, but never the less did move.
https://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?95358
Then there are or were private or otherwise deals done without much fanfare or notice on AW.org. This would also include liquidation or otherwise things moved from private collections.
Are some persons all talk? Perhaps, but reality of shipping large appliances today likely means many who are willing in spirit just cannot swing it financially. That's if they can even nail down a reliable and trust worthy shipper.
For any appliance on the east coast (yes, like PA) you have to generally add 1000 to 2000 for shipping, depending on a variety of factors. One can only do that once or twice before it starts to become infeasible ( or at least a bad use of funds unless you have a trust fund!).
jessed
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Just wanted to let all know that this is still available. The plans for it to go this past weekend fell through. I want it gone as I don’t have the room. I do not want to scrap but not sure how much longer I can keep them before they need to be gone.
Just wanted to let all know that this is still available. The plans for it to go this past weekend fell through. I want it gone as I don’t have the room. I do not want to scrap but not sure how much longer I can keep them before they need to be gone.
It's one of my dream machines but, as somebody mentioned above, distance is the problem and shipping costs are outrageous for something that big and heavy.
unimatic washer and 59 dryer,saved from the scrap yard
I ended up buying the unimatic washer and dryer because I really didn't want to see them scrapped. I was interested in them when they were posted but at the time nothing was working out for me to get them but finally it all came together and I just got them yesterday. I have a question if someone could help me. I thought a while back there was a member on here that did or know of someone who could make the rings that are on the agitator. The ones on there now are extremely hard and have minor cracks in the rubber. I'd like to get new ones made if I could. So If anyone knows what I could do to get them taken care of the information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks all![this post was last edited: 11/7/2024-18:49]
I ended up buying the unimatic washer and dryer because I really didn't want to see them scrapped. I was interested in them when they were posted but at the time nothing was working out for me to get them but finally it all came together and I just got them yesterday. I have a question if someone could help me. I thought a while back there was a member on here that did or know of someone who could make the rings that are on the agitator. The ones on there now are extremely hard and have minor cracks in the rubber. I'd like to get new ones made if I could. So If anyone knows what I could do to get them taken care of the information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks all![this post was last edited: 11/7/2024-18:49]
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Thanks so much for the info. It's a big help! I'll check that out.
Thanks so much for the info. It's a big help! I'll check that out.
repairguy
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Congratulations on saving these great pieces of appliance history! Hope you get them in excellent working condition.
Thank you!
Yeah,I'm really glad that it worked out so that I could get this washer and dryer. They are both in great running condition and the porcelain is flawless. Who ever had these took great care of them.They remind me of my great grandmothers.Nice memories!
Yeah,I'm really glad that it worked out so that I could get this washer and dryer. They are both in great running condition and the porcelain is flawless. Who ever had these took great care of them.They remind me of my great grandmothers.Nice memories!
jessed
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Glad you are enjoying them and they are being cared for. I just could not keep track of these anymore and with my limitations in our electric at our house I was unable to ever use the dryer once.
Those machines sure have some miles on them now as the washer was purchased in Syracuse, NY and the dryer in Columbus, OH
Those machines sure have some miles on them now as the washer was purchased in Syracuse, NY and the dryer in Columbus, OH
Thank you!
You took great care of that washer and dryer. It looks just like they came off the store truck. Not a scratch dent or worn spot on the cabinets. I tried the washer out twice with cloths and it worked great. No problems at all. It's like a new washer. It rang out the cloths really good so there was no problem there with the spin speed and no problems with the agitation. I haven't started the dryer yet...It's not compatible with my dryer plug. It looks the same but it's too small. My brother is an electrician so he's coming over this weekend to see how to go about hooking the dryer up.Thanks again, these are keepers and will be well taking care of.I'll keep you posted on the dryer!
You took great care of that washer and dryer. It looks just like they came off the store truck. Not a scratch dent or worn spot on the cabinets. I tried the washer out twice with cloths and it worked great. No problems at all. It's like a new washer. It rang out the cloths really good so there was no problem there with the spin speed and no problems with the agitation. I haven't started the dryer yet...It's not compatible with my dryer plug. It looks the same but it's too small. My brother is an electrician so he's coming over this weekend to see how to go about hooking the dryer up.Thanks again, these are keepers and will be well taking care of.I'll keep you posted on the dryer!
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