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[akronman]

I only ever read this forum, so I'm posting here unless Robert moves it, sorry. I found a perfect old refridge today, $37.50, Hotpoint #226EW12, serial #0641172, I believe 1964 model? I plugged it in, works fine, about 2.5 hours to make ice, so now it's all wiped clean and filling with food.

 

[akronman]

more pics

Some spots, old mildew??? I will try 2 more cleaners tomorrow, and MILD bleach, but if I can't clean it up, it's not so bad that I can't use artful placement of fridge magnets and whatnot to cover up some imperfections

 

[akronman]

more again

insides

 

[akronman]

more insides

while the interior pale blue is cool, I'm glad the exterior is white, so it matches stove/dishwasher/sink

 

[akronman]

more

insides again---I'm glad the interior is colorful, but glad the exterior is white to match all other kitchen appliances

 

[akronman]

more pics

There isn't much depth in this kitchen alcove to get a deep shot

 

[a440]

<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Beautiful!</span>

<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Looks to be in mint shape!</span>

 

 

[arbilab]

Wasn't that a co-star on several episodes of Ozzie and Harriet?

 

[strongenough78]

This is the perfect spot for this thread, no worries at least I don't think it would be a problem lol.

 

[rp2813]

Mark, I think there's a typo in your initial post.  That fridge looks more like 1954, not 1964. 

 

Does it still have the drain tube for the freezer that routes the defrost water into the rear trough of the fresh food section?

 

I had really good results cleaning up my '57 Combination's finish with Meguiar's Car Cleaner/Polish.  Apply like a cleaner and remove/buff like a polish.  I'm starting with cleaning up an old KA mixer, which has some large yellowed areas on its white finish.  I tried the same Meguiar's stuff on a small area of the mixer housing and the yellowing vanished.  I'm sold on the stuff!

 

Great find on the fridge -- you stole that thing -- and it looks like a perfect fit.  It'll run forever. 

 

[paulg]

Butter keeper?

That is very similar to and earlier than my Parent's 1958 model Hotpoint.
It had a heated butter keeper which was the best part of it.
But it had a goofy humungous vegetable keeper (plastic) that was hard to manage.
I agree, it will probably run forever.
However don't let the frost in the freezer build up too much or the plastic trim will crack. Ours did.

 

[customline]

Try this.......

1954.

 

[akronman]

Hey RP

Yes, there's a tube that routes the defrost water down to the cheap plastic emptying tray, haven't seen one of them in years! And I know MEguairs from the car care store, I'll get some in a day or two, thanks.

Paulg---Yes there's a heated butter keeper, but I don't know yet if it works. Cool for sure.

Here's the last 2 pics [I can't always get sideways pictures to stand up, hmm....

 

[akronman]

last one

final

 

[akronman]

Butter warmer

Yes, the butter warmer works, what a weird thing! I just leave the dish out on the counter when I want it soft, never heard of such a thing, but kinda fun. This machine is now a week in use, car finish rubbing compound got all the spots off the exterior, and all is well for a mid 1950's Hotpoint!

 

[rp2813]

I would kill for one of those butter keepers, and it's the only thing I find deficient on my GE Combination.  I don't know why modern fridges don't offer them.  They can't skew the energy numbers that much.

 

Great news about the car polish results.  It's my go-to cleaner for appliances anymore.

 

[akronman]

Almost 8 years until the first repair

This 1954 fridge has been running wonderfully for 8 years, then Thursday it was warm inside, I played with the temp knob around 10 times and it ran 2 more days, then Saturday it was warm again. So all the food is in the spare apartment sized fridge in the basement, and I tore into this today. As I removed the "cold control" thermo switch, the capillary broke a foot away, where I was NOT putting stress on it in the removal. So to test the rest of the fridge, I removed the switch entirely, jumped across the 2 wires that had been on the switch's 2 pins, and plugged her in. The compressor came on instantly and quietly. So then I got a timer that allows for 1/2 hour on, 1/2 hour off, and plugged that into the wall. 3 hours later it's at 38 degrees, proving it's the thermo-switch-capillary assembly. Ebay has a 2 pin #WPF22A that seems to be a very generic control with a foot long capillary, plenty long enough. I might have to use an oven or washer knob to fit the new switch, but I think I figgered out the problem and the fix and will keep you posted. I'd have hated to say goodbye to this old fridge, it's kept me eating well for years and is a perfect fit for my 40's 50's kitchen. Had it been anything to do with the compressor, I think I'd have to say goodbye.

http://https//www.ebay.com/itm/WPF2...369246&hash=item3f8dd4ff99:g:OSYAAOSwIFtaJtc8

 

[stan]

Your clever!

So glad you figured it out! Bet it was a relief to find that was all it was!
I'll be interested to see how this works out

 

[akronman]

well

It took about 2 minutes to install, the 62 year old holes lined up perfectly for the brand new swtich, and it cycles more often but for less time, keeping everything a nice 37 degrees.
That old 1956 Hotpoint is silent and cold.

 

[stan]

Great!

As long as it works, but How dose the new switch look?

 

[daveamkrayoguy]

Seen at least a couple Hotpoint fridges like this, in my old neighborhood, but never with those door handles, and one had H O T P O I N T written across the refrigerator door, which if not for that, would'a thought one moved right across the street, as the one at one place disappeared, replaced by a brown Admiral ice & water dispensing, split-freezer door side by side...

-- Dave

 

[akronman]

well

9 years of perfect service for me, after 55 years of service for someone else, then today during breakfast the fridge door handle broke, after 64 years of use!!!!!! My groceries are now locked inside, and I think it's time for a new fridge, dammit.
I can't even yet figure how to get inside, it may go to the trash with all the food!
Instead of searching for another antique, I think this time I'm headed to Home Depot, sorry. Then the grocery store.

 

[turbokinetic]

Don't be foolish....

Mark; put it aside until you find a handle or repair that one. The new one from Home Depot will fail in a few years but that will give you time to locate the parts for the Hotpoint.

 

If you insist on giving up on it, please give it away to someone who will use it for parts or fix it. Throwing it away is a very poor and irresponsible choice on many levels. Sorry to be blunt but it is what it is.

 

Sincerely,

David

 

[sfh074]

Well said ......

David, well said.

Or you could throw it out on the curb, then come back here to spew disdain and discontent about the item that gave decade after decade of faithful service ...... and for added drama post a pic or two of the abandoned carcass.

 

[akronman]

oh

I've saved dozens of appliances through the years, and given extra , working and repaired ones away as freebiees to folks in need. Washers and driers and portable dishwashers and built-in dishwashers can all easily go down the basement steps where I can fix and let them take up space. This big fridge cannot go up and down the basement steps, and I won't allow it to take up floor space in the middle of the kitchen.

Anyhows, I did get inside, saved the food, and I'll save the shelves and drawers and post here once the new fridge is installed.
Not every single appliance can be saved, I'm 61 and arthritic, and there is no more space left, that's all. I've saved and re-used and repaired and given plenty as gifts, but my kitchen won't hold 2 refrigerators, sorry.

Pic 2 is a bad pic, but the pot/cast metal handle is entirely shot, the comparison to the freezer handle's hidden interior is amazing. Pic 3 shows where the hinges can be removed, I took that one for the archives. I've always suspected this fridge ran up my electric bill quite a bit!

 

[turbokinetic]

So, if you decide to give up on an antique appliance - throw it out. That is your property and prerogative.  However none of us here want to hear about it. None of us think like this nor do we plan to agree with you regardless of how you justify it.  All you are doing is sharing your misery and making other people upset.  I could go on but no need because that would be a waste of my time.

 

[akronman]

wow

How you can read anything I said and claim I spew disdain and discontent is beyond me!
Goodbye

 

[sfh074]

Obviously ....

you didn't understand what I said.

I said that you "could" do like others in the past ...... and use this forum to spew disdain about appliances that failed them. Most people come here to do just the opposite and discuss restoration and collecting. Perhaps reading my previous post again may help.

As David mentioned, how about offering the fridge as a complete working unit (with door handle issue) ..... instead of parting it out. As a whole, it looks to be in really good condition, for restoring. I for one love the door handle design.[this post was last edited: 2/7/2020-20:07]

 

[maytagbear]

Gentlmen, and in

some cases, use the term loosely, I know "Akronman" (Mark) in person, been in his wonderful late 20s/30s house, seen his restorations...He is not slapdash, and is meticulous and caring.

I am disappointed. This used to an oasis of civility.

Lawrence/Maytagbear

 

[combo52]

Trashing Vintage appliances

We have all had to make difficult choices as collectors and restorers of appliances, but I would suggest if you have to get rid a cool mostly working vintage appliance and you are not offering it to other collectors that you not publicize that you are simply scrapping it.

 

Bud and others including myself do not enjoy tuning in here just to see cool stuff being trashed. Very rare and cool stuff gets trashed every day in this country, but this is not the place to post it, posting things like this on AW is like going on the Humane Society website and posting pictures of Dogs and cats that have been run over by cars.

 

John L.