OK Smarty Pants

[Unimatic1140]

ummmmm 1958 Frigidaire?
Nope

It's definitely the beginning of a spin cycle.
Yes

I'd guess it's either a Unimatic Frigidaire or a '50s Norge
Nope

Is it your direct drive GE? I think it was made in 1951,
Nope and it was made in 1947

Sounds like a solenoid shifts at the beginning of the spin
Nope

Speed wise it sounds like a Multimatic - maybe a 59/60 WCI Multimatic on high speed (850)?
Nope, too slow.

but it sounds like a spin with an empty basket
Nope full wash load

I know! It's the Super Unimatic 2.0!
Nope

Cheating or research: your judgment, People
Research is good

MAY be preceded by a pause,
Yes

When exactly did Robert sell his Apex?
I didn’t sell it I crushed it.
1996

Could it be the philco "blades of water" washer, or an ABC-O-Matic?
Nope

Well, Whirlpool and Kenmore washers do a neutral drain and then the motor pauses for a few seconds before it stats to spin.
No they don’t, at least not in the Imperial Forum

I would say Kenmore/Whirlpool is definetly
Yes there out by a long shot

I gave one big hint in one of those clues. And 4 speed Multimatics do not Rev Up to full speed like that, they starts on low and shifts into high one increment later (unlike this machine).

 

[chaskelljr2]

Well Jon.......

Well Jon:

In the first sound file, it sounded like the washer in question was throwing water as it was going into spin, and from my experience, that didn't sound like a Kenmore.

A Kenmore would drain first, and then after several minutes of neutral activity, a Kenmore would then shift into spin by way of solenoids or wigwags (I grew up with two of them, and have used Kenmores all my life).

--Charles--

P.S.: To me, if it's not one of his Washer/Dryer Combos, then it's got to be an early GE (the 1949 model) or one of his Frigidaires (the 1949, the 1957 tower top or the turquiose 1958 model that he owns).

 

[jons1077]

Charles,

You said exactly what I did earlier. Kenmores DIN'T throw water and they neutral drain. I was referring to the sound bit. I grew up with belt-drives and currently have one as well.

I'm assuming the big clue from Robert must be that the spin speed is faster than 850 rpm, but is not a 47 GE or a Unimatic. It also pauses. Hmm...still brainstorming here...

Jon

 

[DADoES]

Frigidaire.
Pause, then spin.
Pulsamatic.
WD-57.

 

[mickeyd]

I know the sound. It's so familiar, but so long ago.

The pulsamatics pause before spin, but the full sound of my gram's which is the same as the green dialed one in yr basement has a clean cool rush and flow almost like a waterfall, but I ALWAYS had the lid open (no lid switch on that model) and can't be sure what it sounded like with the top down. Hmmmmmmm

It just won't come.

This is really getting good, but it's frustrating because I really know my washer sounds, or so I thought.

 

[Unimatic1140]

To me, if it's not one of his Washer/Dryer Combos, then it's got to be an early GE (the 1949 model) or one of his Frigidaires (the 1949, the 1957 tower top or the turquiose 1958 model that he owns
One big nope to all of that

I'm assuming the big clue from Robert must be that the spin speed is faster than 850 rpm, but is not a 47 GE or a Unimatic. It also pauses. Hmm...still brainstorming here...
YES YES YES, keep brainstorming

Frigidaire.
Pause, then spin.
Pulsamatic.
Nope

 

[liamwa]

Frigidaire RollerMatic with the 1010 rapid-dry spin? Although it really doesn't sound like one of those.

Liam

 

[liamwa]

Is it a Blackstone going into spin? Just guessing now.

Liam

 

[compactc9]

Is it...

A 1966 Frigidaire coin-op with the Super Duty mechanism?

 

[48bencix]

AMP

Sure sounds like my Maytag AMP, but it sounds like it ends up faster. But that initial klunk is very AMP like.

Definitly a solid tub spinning the water out.

Martin

 

[jons1077]

Gosh...Maytag AMP is about the only thing left to guess with! That is a solid tub machine even though it looks perferated right? The bolts in the tub are connected a solid tub and the basket together? Hmm...I wouldn't think a Maytag would spin that fast, but I don't know much of anything about Maytags. GRRR...

 

[Brent-Aucoin]

Is it your Wonderful Whirlpool Combo going into it's final 1,001 RPM High Speed Spin?
Brent

 

[volvoguy87]

Just a thought.

Remember, these are old sounds. What did Robert have way back then? Is this something he no longer has, or is it still in the collection?

Kelvinator?

Dave, having recently moved.

 

[alr2903]

When we talked about spinning speeds with the towel test. Robert mentioned that SQ with the beefed up /commercial pulley? just a guess, alr2903

 

[Unimatic1140]

A big slap goes out to the one who's name and city are o

Is it...

A 1966 Frigidaire coin-op with the Super Duty mechanism?

LOL

Reggie get's it right and he wins a beautiful 1950 Compact Vacuum as his prize. So tell me Reggie (as if I didn't know LOL) how in the world would a guy with such a fabulous vacuum collection ever figure out a really tough washer question????

 

[Unimatic1140]

The Frigidaire Commerical Super Duty, 0 to 1010rpm in 25 seconds!

 

[Unimatic1140]

And before anyone asks

And one more shot, 'cause I know you want one...

 

[compactc9]

So tell me Reggie (as if I didn't know LOL) how in the world would a guy with such a fabulous vacuum collection ever figure out a really tough washer question????

What do you mean one whose name and city are on in the same?

 

[compactc9]

I do have a question: Where did you find that one, it looks like its in pretty good shape for something that was used commercially.

 

[Unimatic1140]

What do you mean one whose name and city are on in the same?
*wink* Right back at you Mister. Hmmmmmph!

I do have a question: Where did you find that one, it looks like its in pretty good shape for something that was used commercially.
That's the beauty of Frigidaire porcelain Reggie. The poor dear sat outside for over 20 years before I rescued and restored him from the South Dakota Farm. I wanted this washer because I remember them so well in some of my favorite laundromats when I was a kid.