P O D FEB 11 THE STURDY WASHER

[combo52]

This was an inforative and honest ad I belive from my experance Frigidare really hit thier peak in relieablity in 1962 and a little better yet in 1963. Things went a little south in the reilablty dept with the introduction of the rollermatic machines in 1964 but they got those working better buy about 1967. The 1-18 was also pretty good after the first couple of years when worked a few bugs out, but I would still say 1963 was the peak year for reliably. I have a pair of 1962 custom imperials the washer needed very little work the filtrater dryer was a little more challenging but does work now. Frigidare dryers were never really that durable we always said the only thing that made them last as long as they did was that the washers spun so well and the dryer didn't have to work so hard. When you saw Frigidare dryer paired with say a belt drive WP product in a good sized family the dryer didn't fair so well in life expectancy. Even the 1-18 pairs the dryer usually left the laundry room first.

 

[rickr]

Hi John, Boy I never had any luck with the Multimatics. In fact I am in the process of converting a 1960 Custom Imperial over to a Rollermatic unit. ( a lot of work!)

Maybe mine were "on the way out" when I got them, but they never worked out for me. Bent up torque springs, and broken parts inside were all I ever got.

They were sure nice looking machine! Some of the most beautiful consoles ever.

I'll have to post some pixs of the progress on my 1960 C.I. soon.

 

[swestoyz]

From what I've read, the mid year 62/63/early 64 Multimatic mechanisms were simplified in comparison the earlier 59/60 fiascos by removing the shifting yoke and keeping the machine at a mild 710 RPM. I take it the 12 pound tub was maybe too much for the earlier version?

One of the major draw backs to the Multimatic is when the belts need replacing the whole pump mechanism needs to be taken apart. Getting the proper tension afterwards isn't always a walk in the park either

Beautiful machines, and when they work properly, the run like a sewing machine! Certainly one of my favorites - both the 1960 and 1963 consoles are breathtaking.

Ben

 

[mickeyd]

Ben, my baby still has the 10 pound tub and she's a 62

a real beauty and nothing but luck with her:

sky blue porcelain tub speckled white
quiet and efficient like "a sewing machine"
wide aereated fill flume
dramatic shift from slow to fast spin
Four minute overflow rinse
Wash n'Wear cycle
pump engages immediately--very pleasing--instead of windup lag in the Unimatics

I added a panel light so she thinks she's an Imperial, not just a Custom Deluxe. ;->
Keeping my fingers crossed for her illness-free longevity

There is a couple of minutes of her in my last flick. Right now she's hibernating in the garage, but after today's thread, thinking about waking her up and moving her in for the rest of the winter. Thank you, Gentlemen, Jon, Rick, Ben

 

[turquoisedude]

Neat! I actually own the lower-end 'Deluxe' model and I can't think of a bad thing to say about it. I had some issues with rattling and thumping during the spin cycle but I found it was no longer an issue when I washed a full load in it... The WDAC-63 is one of the first washers you can see as you walk down the basement stairs in Ogden!

 

[swestoyz]

Paul - LOVE your '63! I still can't believe how pristine it is.

Mike - the 12lb tub made it's debue in '63. I suspect that the engineers were prepping for the changes to come and mid-year changed out the mechanisms and timers on the '62 model with the simplified version of the mechanism. However I do not have any documentation to support my theory, besides that there were plenty of mid-year changes in '62, with the WI/WCI models going from the 61 version of the 850 RPM mechanism to the 710 RPM version.

 

[mickeyd]

You never need docmentaton for me, Ben--you're a total w

You had me thinking that I somehow missed out by a few months on the 12 pound tub which is a grand thing to have. My Aunt Marge's 63 had one and it seemed so much bigger than the tub in our Tower Unimatic.

Turquoisedude: I blew up your pic and I have those exact same ducks floating around my kitchen at the very top of the walls where they meet the ceiling. Too funny. I hear ya about the banging. Uni's and Multi's do not like small loads.

 

[gyrafoam]

I have a WCI-63 ( except mine is in Aztec Copper) like the one in todays POD.
Hans and Donald brought it to me about a year or so ago. It needed some attention to some rust issues with the outer-tub and the area around the mechanism support. Once I completed that---- it has been a daily driver ever since. LOVE it!

PeterH gave me a WCD-63 that I put new belts on and out of ignorance I lucked-out and it works just fine!

I've listened to Gansky cuss over his WCI-59 for years. I have one too---- waiting for restoration. That may be the one I have fits over. It can wait!
I had a WI-61 that I used as a daily driver for a while back in Atlanta.Gave that to Mark (Lightedcontrols). That is a great machine, however, I really like the larger tub in later models.

I have been very fortunate in that I have never had any serious mechanical issues with the Multi-Matics. However that WCI-59 is tapping it's foot just waiting for me to start on it! I sense an upper oil seal replacement or something equally joyful.

 

[mixfinder]

WCI 63

I bought a set used in Indiana in 1976 and used them for three years. Gave them to friends who just got married when I moved to a condo with GE appliances. I bought the set from the orginal owners and it was pristine. I paid $175.00 for the set. My was also coppertone. I liked the plastic upper part of the pulsator with the hard plastic top that twisted in and out. Beautful with the lights on and ran like a sewing machine. I really thought the dryer was outstanding.

 

[mickeyd]

Stevey--YOU have the POD--Good Lord.

What are the controls like? Give it up, Man.

The lady's fuzzy head and hairy back block the view, chuckle chuckle.

I've never seen one. What can they do? Soak to wash and stuff? Please.

Anyone have a pic of the control panel? Thank You.

 

[Unimatic1140]

Ouch

Quick someone run over and start it pulsating right now!

 

[joelippard]

I've got to get up there

and play with that Frigidaire! Soon as summer gets here I'll be visiting the folks in Virginia.

 

[gansky1]

Ben....... Don't hide your light under a bush.... Come on.... Just one picture????

 

[rickr]

Come on Greg!

You know the reason the POD gal is looking in that washer....

(she was just kind of wondering when Dr. Frigidaire was going to put the "guts" back in) lol!

 

[alr2903]

Rick its deja vu, did the pod change today? She is still looking into that frigidaire alr2903

 

[swestoyz]

There's a bush in my basement?

I don't know whchatalkinabout.

 

[mickeyd]

With all the flamboyance of the Maytag & WP/KM control panel

we forget that Frigidaire could roll it out with best of them.

Look at all that exotic stuff. I see you have the highly coveted "Soak to Wash" buzzer already depressed. How sweet it is, Ben, and so big. A million thanks.

Shyly, eyes downcast, he asks, is there a pic of the control dial under the bush too ?