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Two for the show....
Three to make like ready.....
And four to....
I have nearly run out of gas
Have been idling for nearly 2 hours now.
John
Have been idling for nearly 2 hours now.
John
Wow we've seen so many of these 1950-1954 Unimatics (this is a 1950 or 1951 machine) show up over the years it is amazing. Hopefully someone will save this beauty.
Most of the earlier Unimatics just did two double rinses, no overflow rinse. Later on, they went to an overflow at the end of the wash followed by an overflow rinse. Not sure why they went to an overflow rinse, but more than likely was to shorten the overall cycle time or possibly was to reduce water consumption by a gallon or so. Remember seeing a video, possibly a comment on how the overflow rinse uses a slightly less water than the two deep double rinses.
"The overflow rinse in my WCI-63 left a lot to be desired. Give me a spin with a nice long spray rinse."
But is does make for fun wash day drama watching.... *LOL*
But seriously folks... That overflow rinse seen in above YT vid does seem to dilute wash water and reduce froth a good bit. Given how much suds these machines could kick up that's saying something.
But is does make for fun wash day drama watching.... *LOL*
But seriously folks... That overflow rinse seen in above YT vid does seem to dilute wash water and reduce froth a good bit. Given how much suds these machines could kick up that's saying something.
Our own WestyToploader of late and much happy memory had similar or perhaps same Frigidaire washer.
Indeed the "Frigidaire Circle" is rather extensive here in the group.
Indeed the "Frigidaire Circle" is rather extensive here in the group.
"But is does make for fun wash day drama watching.... *LOL*"
A bit too much drama at times. Very loud and noisy, like to tear up fabrics (eat the cuffs of my pants), and skate around during the spin cycle. (I was putting my entire weight on the right front corner of the machine during the spin cycles on that clip).
Even with the overflow rinses on the wash cycle and deep rinse cycle, there were plenty of suds left. A perforated tub with a good long spray rinse (Maytag/GE) or pulsed spray rinse (Whirlpool) would rinse better using less water.
It was an interesting and unique design though. The Unimatics got away with better rinsing from their higher speed spin, it nearly vaporized the detergent/suds out of the load.
A bit too much drama at times. Very loud and noisy, like to tear up fabrics (eat the cuffs of my pants), and skate around during the spin cycle. (I was putting my entire weight on the right front corner of the machine during the spin cycles on that clip).
Even with the overflow rinses on the wash cycle and deep rinse cycle, there were plenty of suds left. A perforated tub with a good long spray rinse (Maytag/GE) or pulsed spray rinse (Whirlpool) would rinse better using less water.
It was an interesting and unique design though. The Unimatics got away with better rinsing from their higher speed spin, it nearly vaporized the detergent/suds out of the load.
There are several of us who are of the opinion the only washer for towels is a Unimatic.
Frigidaire WO 65 unimatic for sale
All the early Frigidaire had two deep rinses, and did not do the overflow rinse or the overflow at the end of wash, this was the last model to have two deep rinses. It’s the model that I have, my model originally had the overflow rinses, and I put the timer and timer dial in to give two deep differences. It does a much better job, rinsing out detergent and bleach with the two deep rinses.
Interestingly, uses only about 2 gallons more total than all the silly overflow rinsing, but Frigidaire went to the overflow rinses for good reason people who use soap or had scum on the wash water. The overflow rinse did a better job getting rid of the scum and you didn’t have streaks spun into the dark colored clothing, but if your water is sufficiently soft, and you use good detergent, it’s not much of a problem anyway.
It is amazing how many of these early Frigidaire Res have shown up over the years a lot of them were sold, and a lot of people got sick and tired of the tangling, and they just set them aside. As a result, many of them never got worn out and here they are
Hopefully somebody will get it. It probably won’t go for that much money.
John
All the early Frigidaire had two deep rinses, and did not do the overflow rinse or the overflow at the end of wash, this was the last model to have two deep rinses. It’s the model that I have, my model originally had the overflow rinses, and I put the timer and timer dial in to give two deep differences. It does a much better job, rinsing out detergent and bleach with the two deep rinses.
Interestingly, uses only about 2 gallons more total than all the silly overflow rinsing, but Frigidaire went to the overflow rinses for good reason people who use soap or had scum on the wash water. The overflow rinse did a better job getting rid of the scum and you didn’t have streaks spun into the dark colored clothing, but if your water is sufficiently soft, and you use good detergent, it’s not much of a problem anyway.
It is amazing how many of these early Frigidaire Res have shown up over the years a lot of them were sold, and a lot of people got sick and tired of the tangling, and they just set them aside. As a result, many of them never got worn out and here they are
Hopefully somebody will get it. It probably won’t go for that much money.
John
My WO-65-2 is nearly whisper-quiet------------
through most of the cycle. Sometimes the thermostatic water valve will make noise during a warm fill. I have found the overflow rinse to be sufficient for my needs given the size of the tub. It is my go-to towel washer and so is it's matching Filtra matic dryer. I have not suffered the tangling as I mastered the loading process and wash time years ago. They are both "daily-drivers" and get plenty of use.
Funny, my WCI-63 has a very long overflow rinse and I am sure it easily uses another tub full of water during the rinse. It always rinses very well even with the Mexican detergents. The only machine I have that rinses better is the '62 Norge and it is a HUGE water-hog given the size of the tub.
In any event, those two machines are usually my go-to machines for anything I add Clorox or extra detergent to.
through most of the cycle. Sometimes the thermostatic water valve will make noise during a warm fill. I have found the overflow rinse to be sufficient for my needs given the size of the tub. It is my go-to towel washer and so is it's matching Filtra matic dryer. I have not suffered the tangling as I mastered the loading process and wash time years ago. They are both "daily-drivers" and get plenty of use.
Funny, my WCI-63 has a very long overflow rinse and I am sure it easily uses another tub full of water during the rinse. It always rinses very well even with the Mexican detergents. The only machine I have that rinses better is the '62 Norge and it is a HUGE water-hog given the size of the tub.
In any event, those two machines are usually my go-to machines for anything I add Clorox or extra detergent to.
Guess I should clarify that the machine/transmission itself was pretty quiet, it was the blasted Rollermatic agitator that was deafening. I'm sure the original agitator was pretty quiet but from what I read in the comment section, it tangled things up more. It was also prone to deterioration. I didn't have any tangled laundry but the non flexible fins were really harsh on fabrics.
It was fun machine to occasionally play with for a while (the noise would drive me insane after 2-3 back to back loads) but I prefer my large capacity Maytags by a longshot. I also MUCH prefer pressure switches to timed filled machines.
Different strokes for different folks
It was fun machine to occasionally play with for a while (the noise would drive me insane after 2-3 back to back loads) but I prefer my large capacity Maytags by a longshot. I also MUCH prefer pressure switches to timed filled machines.
Different strokes for different folks
I have a friend who has many siblings. He has old movies taken around his home when they were all kids and you can hear their old Jet-Action washer chugging away in nearly every film! It must have run all day long.
As much as I like 1-18's they are loud. Would not want one in a public area. I know the cabinet can be lined with automotive insulation and it makes a huge difference.
I have had many people comment about how quiet my WO-65-2 is.
As much as I like 1-18's they are loud. Would not want one in a public area. I know the cabinet can be lined with automotive insulation and it makes a huge difference.
I have had many people comment about how quiet my WO-65-2 is.
What happened?
Peeked other day and bidding was barely two bits. Now it's zoomed to triple digits.
That being said continued period of inactivity was causing one with future of vintage appliance collecting to despair. Thought maybe one was slipping... *LOL*
Peeked other day and bidding was barely two bits. Now it's zoomed to triple digits.
That being said continued period of inactivity was causing one with future of vintage appliance collecting to despair. Thought maybe one was slipping... *LOL*
