I think I may have to have one of those to keep my 1-18 company 
Frigidaire WO-65 Unimatic Washer
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bobbyderegis
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I helped move one of these suckers once. They must weigh in at 300 lbs. I love the full porcelain cabinets.
Bobby in Boston
Bobby in Boston
Tangling and knotting is all about loading and timing. I assumed for years that the problem was with the machine----until I learned a few easy to remember tips.
You have to learn to put sheets, large towels, long legged pants or long-sleeved shirts, etc. into the machine properly. Imagine the tub divided into four sections. Take the item and drop it straight down into a "section" of the tub long-end first. Remember the tremendous roll-over created by the pulsator is rolling the clothes directly from top to bottom----not from side to side! And it does so many times faster than an ocillating agitator!
Also, it doesn't take as long a wash cycle to get the clothes clean most of the time. If you set sheets on a "Heavy Soil" wash they are likely to tangle after all that time! I find a Hot wash with 1/2 cupful of Foca or Viva will clean sheets perfectly on a "Light Soil" setting. Never tangles!
Don't let anything stop you from going after this jewel!
You have to learn to put sheets, large towels, long legged pants or long-sleeved shirts, etc. into the machine properly. Imagine the tub divided into four sections. Take the item and drop it straight down into a "section" of the tub long-end first. Remember the tremendous roll-over created by the pulsator is rolling the clothes directly from top to bottom----not from side to side! And it does so many times faster than an ocillating agitator!
Also, it doesn't take as long a wash cycle to get the clothes clean most of the time. If you set sheets on a "Heavy Soil" wash they are likely to tangle after all that time! I find a Hot wash with 1/2 cupful of Foca or Viva will clean sheets perfectly on a "Light Soil" setting. Never tangles!
Don't let anything stop you from going after this jewel!
Jaw Drops...
Well damn. I'm not the biggest frigifan in the world, but thats really nice.
Well damn. I'm not the biggest frigifan in the world, but thats really nice.
I would like to know what people do...
to prevent tangling and knotting. I load the machine just the way it says and it is a nightmare. Dress shirts are the worse and not only do the sleeves twist, but they tie up with other sleeves. I like these machines for towels and mixed loads.
to prevent tangling and knotting. I load the machine just the way it says and it is a nightmare. Dress shirts are the worse and not only do the sleeves twist, but they tie up with other sleeves. I like these machines for towels and mixed loads.
I think I just--need a cigarette. I'm shaking.
toploader55
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OMG
This is so intense. Not only do I need a cig., But a drink too.
This is so intense. Not only do I need a cig., But a drink too.
autowasherfreak
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WOW!
B E A U T I F U L!
B E A U T I F U L!
UPDATE
I must have at least a dozen emails to look at this evening. I'll respond to all as soon as I can. Thanks for the interest. Glad this will go to a good home.
I must have at least a dozen emails to look at this evening. I'll respond to all as soon as I can. Thanks for the interest. Glad this will go to a good home.
Wish it were closer
I'd definately make an offer. I've got the matching dryer for it.
Also you mentioned that the son bought here a Hamilton Dryer with it. Is that still around, or long gone?
I'd definately make an offer. I've got the matching dryer for it.
Also you mentioned that the son bought here a Hamilton Dryer with it. Is that still around, or long gone?
I must have at least a dozen emails to look at this evening.
Yay, I'm glad to hear that Rich and the machine will stay within the aw.org family. It is absolutely beautiful!
Yay, I'm glad to hear that Rich and the machine will stay within the aw.org family. It is absolutely beautiful!
Please post
To help us all out, please post the price paid for the WO-65. I have bid on similar machines before, although frankly, nothing with this history or condition. I probably never bid enough, but I have a limit. I also must consider the shipping costs, which for me, would be all the way across the country.
Of course we would love to know who is the new owner, and hopefully a photo presentation of the lovely machine running and spinning. I can understand how the spin of a Unimatic could scare someone, the accelleration needs to be seen to be believed.
Martin
To help us all out, please post the price paid for the WO-65. I have bid on similar machines before, although frankly, nothing with this history or condition. I probably never bid enough, but I have a limit. I also must consider the shipping costs, which for me, would be all the way across the country.
Of course we would love to know who is the new owner, and hopefully a photo presentation of the lovely machine running and spinning. I can understand how the spin of a Unimatic could scare someone, the accelleration needs to be seen to be believed.
Martin
jessed
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I am assuming that someone has already claimed this machine, as I would not be able to afford it anyhow. I would like to congratulate the person who is the lucky owner of this machine. I have never seen such an old machine in such mint condition.
brucelucenta
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Wow! Quite a find, even though it has been a long time ago. I actually happened onto one of these a number of years earlier at the local Whirlpool dealer. It belonged to the grandmother who was deceased and grandkids traded it in for a new set. The washer looked much like this one and was on wheels and had been rolled up to the sink and not really used very much. It was a later model than this one, since it had only the one overflow rinse instead of two and the agitator wasn't aluminum. Nice machine and did a terrific job of washing and spinning the clothes almost dry, but tangled the clothes in knots depending on what you washed and how you loaded it. I definitely could see the objection to the tangling that so many people had. Was a great machine other than that.[this post was last edited: 1/16/2017-04:39]
norgeway
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Re tangling!
Think about it guys...If the clothes are tangled, that means they have actually been WASHED!!!!!Not just swished around gently as one machine that shall remain nameless will do...M^&*(G
Think about it guys...If the clothes are tangled, that means they have actually been WASHED!!!!!Not just swished around gently as one machine that shall remain nameless will do...M^&*(G
brucelucenta
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You be right, but Whirlpool washed as well or better and NEVER tangled anything. They were much poorer at extracting water from the clothes though. Incredible what is considered a washing machine these days....
Out of sheer curiosity, did we ever hear where this machine landed? Would be interesting to hear about the current leg of it's life.
Eddy picked up this beauty several years ago.
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51 WO-65
Picture time! A big thanks to Rich (trainguy) for the honor of owning this gorgeous Frigidaire. Also thanks to Patrick (pdub) who received and held this for me in Portland until I could make a trip down to get it. Of course I had a fabulous time trying out some of Patrick's machines.
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