drh4683
Well-known member
Hello,
I can finally get into the vintage appliance collection now that I am a new home owner! I recently moved into an all original 1964 brick ranch with full basement and the only think it needed was period correct appliances. I have an upstairs laundry room, so it was important for me to find clean nice quality vintage units as they will be seen by basically anyone who comes in the house. I just went to an estate sale today and found a matched pair of Frigidaire 1-18 washer and dryers in Avocado green (my favorite color by the way). The dryer seems to work quite well as it was still hooked up, however, the washer was not in service. A newer washer was hooked up in its place and this one was off to the side. Both are incredibly clean inside and out making them a must have.
Once I got the machines home, I checked to see what was at fault with the washer. I hooked up cold water, and then plugged it in. Absolutely nothing, turning the dial, pushing pulling on the knob and nothing would happen except for one split second, at one point on the dial, I heard a hum, like an electric motor that wouldn't go but it immediatly stopped and I couldn't get it to repeat itself. Can anyone help me with some pointers on these units, what could be at fault with the washer (sounds electrical, possibly the timer switch?) and also, what should be addressed for preventative maintenence etc. I have not even opened anything up on it yet. Im also curious as to exactly what year these are and where they were built. I alway liked the old Frigidaire appliances, especially the real deal ones when they were part of General Motors. Im very hands on mechanically capable person, Im just new to the vintage appliances. Its something I always wanted to get involved with but simply never had the space or time until finally getting my first house.
Heres the model numbers:
Washer: WIA3T, s/n: 41EB 7495
Dryer: DIAG3T, s/n: 31DM 1643
Thanks!
Doug
I can finally get into the vintage appliance collection now that I am a new home owner! I recently moved into an all original 1964 brick ranch with full basement and the only think it needed was period correct appliances. I have an upstairs laundry room, so it was important for me to find clean nice quality vintage units as they will be seen by basically anyone who comes in the house. I just went to an estate sale today and found a matched pair of Frigidaire 1-18 washer and dryers in Avocado green (my favorite color by the way). The dryer seems to work quite well as it was still hooked up, however, the washer was not in service. A newer washer was hooked up in its place and this one was off to the side. Both are incredibly clean inside and out making them a must have.
Once I got the machines home, I checked to see what was at fault with the washer. I hooked up cold water, and then plugged it in. Absolutely nothing, turning the dial, pushing pulling on the knob and nothing would happen except for one split second, at one point on the dial, I heard a hum, like an electric motor that wouldn't go but it immediatly stopped and I couldn't get it to repeat itself. Can anyone help me with some pointers on these units, what could be at fault with the washer (sounds electrical, possibly the timer switch?) and also, what should be addressed for preventative maintenence etc. I have not even opened anything up on it yet. Im also curious as to exactly what year these are and where they were built. I alway liked the old Frigidaire appliances, especially the real deal ones when they were part of General Motors. Im very hands on mechanically capable person, Im just new to the vintage appliances. Its something I always wanted to get involved with but simply never had the space or time until finally getting my first house.
Heres the model numbers:
Washer: WIA3T, s/n: 41EB 7495
Dryer: DIAG3T, s/n: 31DM 1643
Thanks!
Doug
My kirby d80 is that color, and it has grown on to me to be my fav! I need some hoovers in this color!
