I found a partner for my Frigidaire Unimatic!

[brianl]

Thanks to MisterEric, I cam across a Craigslist Ad for antique appliances, and behold a Frigidaire Filtermatic Dryer! It was made in 1952 and from what the gentleman told me, it was bought as a pair in 1952 and the woman used it maybe all of 10 times and then stopped cause she did not like it. So apparently she liked the washer. It spent all of another 50 years just basically sitting in the back corner of the 1st floor laundry room used as storage. When I say immaculate, I mean it! It is in absolute pristine condition. Absolutely minimal rust on the bottom, but all the parts look brand new! All it needs is a new power cord (you can see the wires exposed going into the control box. Also the reset button seems to be stuck in. All in all, a very great find, but this is the only pic I have for now. We let the guys there know about the forum, and he will keep an eye out for decent condition older washers, dryers, etc. to let everyone know about.

 

[brianl]

Found a model number for it just now, the gentleman had it posted in another ad. "Frigidaire Dryer – Filtramatic MO# TR—60 $ 50.00" By the way, yes it was only $50 which surprised me greatly. Specially for something in such great condtion as this. Anyone familiar with this model number that may be able to get me a manual of some sort. Also had a question about its use. There is an on/off switch, plus I noticed the ability to push/pull the timer knob for on/off respectively. Any need to have 2 ways to power the unit on/off??

 

[rollermatic]

good ole craig's list

comes thru again! don't you love it when you find these gems that are hardly used! it's like opening a time capsule!

congrats! looks beautiful from the pic. got any more?

 

[combo52]

FRIGIDARE DRYER

Congratulations on your great find Brain. The toggle sw turns the interior light on & off. I am very familiar with this dryer call me some time.

 

[goatfarmer]

Looks good!

 

[christfr]

cool.... you will really love that machine quiet and they smell oh so good

 

[appnut]

Congratulations Brian. Nuttin like matched set, made-for-each-other pair, especially Unimatic pairs.

 

[austinado16]

That's pretty cool. It's amazing that gems like this are still sitting around. Glad it went to a member here, and a good home.

 

[swestoyz]

Nice score! Just dried some shirts in a TR-60 this evening. Beautiful looking set you have now.

Ben

 

[brianl]

Thank you everyone

I can't wait to give it a new power cord and then run me some 220v. Not a single socket in the whole house. I wonder how the belts are after all this time. Can't be all that good I suppose. Amazingly enough the door gasket looks to be in very good condition although it could use a replacing.

 

[toggleswitch2]

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The toggle sw turns the interior light on & off.

WELL I NEVER!

Let me know if I can run the 220v cable for you. NO CHARGE!

 

[brianl]

You got a deal Toggles!!

Get on over here and hook me up some 220v! And there may be some dinner in it for you too lol! Well I figured of all people, you would know best what them crazy switches are for The dryer is 3-wire I believe and I see 3 and 4-wire cords in Lowes. Whats the difference?

 

[everythingold]

no difference, just a redundant neutral

 

[revvinkevin]

Congrats on your find!!!

That dryer sounds awesome! Matched sets are great aren't they? I would love to see photos of the "new couple" together!

Kevin

 

[brianl]

Working on that

Soon enough, soon enough. Still sitting in the garage. Gotta drag it into the basement ever so carefully to avoid obstacles! But definitely will take more pics as I go.

 

[joelippard]

You can still find the 3 wire cords at Home Depot. I had to put a new one on mine when I got it. They can be a bit difficult to clean all the lint out of if someone let it over accumulate around the inside of the cabinet. I'd take the back off and closely inspect the wiring. Mine was all good on my '55 and I'd say the belts have at least 100 years in them, lol.

 

[brianl]

Thank you Toggles!

Just got off the phone with Steve a little while earlier and he was so kinda to offer his services to run me some 220/240 (whichever it is lol) so that I can hook up and bring my Filtermatic back to life from its approximate 48 year nap. And while we are at it, another 120v so I can split some of my machines between 2 120v-20 amp circuits.

 

[circlew]

4-wire cords and receptacles

Actually the 4th wire (green) is NOT a redundant neutral as mentioned above, it is the equipment grounding conductor. Neutral current must not pass through this wire - it is only to ground the frame of the appliance for safety reasons. The white wire must carry all the neutral current. This is particularly important when the circuit originates from a sub-panel rather than the main service panel. The code has required 4-wire service for many years when circuits originate from a sub-panel, common in larger buildings such as a mansion, apartment building, school, etc. Since at least the 2005 NEC, section 250.142(B) prohibits using the "grounded circuit conductor" (the white neutral wire) to ground the frame of dryers or ranges, regardless of where the circuit originates. Steve will know the details about this I'm sure. Actually the 4-wire cord will look more original as they are round and black like a 50's cord was, rather than flat and gray like newer 3-wire cords.

 

[brianl]

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