Picked up this handsome fella today!!!

[jons1077]

My very first Frigidaire 1-18!!! Ok so it's not Avocado like I'd prefer but still a nice color. Am told by the man that sold it to me for a while $25 that it still works just fine. Looks like all it needs so far is a lint filter. I'm sure I'll find one somewhere. You guys let me know if I made a good deal or not. Oh yah, he delivered it to me also. Nice way to come home from work...find this sitting on my driveway.

 

[jons1077]

Money shot

Of course had to take this! Haven't run this machine yet. I believe it was being used up until today and am told it runs just fine. It looks to be in excellent condition. Just need that lint filter. Anybody got a spare???

 

[autowasherfreak]

Nice

That happens to be one of my favorite appliance colors. $25 and delivery, what a deal!

 

[bobbyd32l]

SOOOOO Jealous!! My DREAM machine!!!

 

[tuthill]

Nice Machine!

Hopefully it runs as good as it looks! Make sure to make some vids of the first wash

 

[arrrooohhh]

A nice solid looking machine, with a great wash action inside. Couln't ask for more really.

 

[swestoyz]

Nice Jon, very nice! I can just hear the Jet Cone thumping away as I type, which by the way looks to have no cracks or chips! Congrats on this very fine looking catch. If I had a spare filter, I'd be on the way.

Talk to you soon!

Ben

 

[appnut]

Congratulatons Jon!! Awesome!!! Bob

 

[jons1077]

Thanks guys!

I'm quite excited about it. It's going to have to spend a couple of cool nights outside. Should have it in the basement hooked up by Friday or Saturday before it starts to get below freezing. Definitely will have it in before that happens. Will definitely be making some videos. Have a good assortment of machines now so will have to make some comparison videos huh?

Jon

 

[toploader55]

Great Catch

I love my 1-18. These guys have the circle of spray rinse.They're very quiet when spinning. Washing and Rinsing,Well you'll find out. But half the fun is the noise !!!

 

[gyrafoam]

Congratulations, Jon!
Can't tell from the top-view if this one needs the "bed-o-nails" type filter or the good kind without the "nails". Please advise and I'll look. I found the "bed-o-nails" such a pain to clean, I took it out of mine and left it out! (About like that nasty Whirly "Tragic-Mix" brush from the sixties).
Famously those filters would be re-installed in a hurry and not properly secured-----then they would fall off and get jammed next to the agitator------causing a major chip in the plastic of the agitator. Is the agitator in yours o.k.? That is how mine was, and I had to file down a spot.

Like all machines, those 1-18's have their limitations, but they are fun to use, and no Frigidaire collection would be complete without one. I wish you were closer----I have a matching dryer for you!

 

[joelippard]

Congratulations

That certainly is a handsome looking 1-18! You're going to love the way that is cleans, especially after you get the lint filter for it. It appears from the side-style lid switch that it is one of the earlier models which means it would have had the "Bed of Nails" type of filter. These are still available as I found one on Ebay, others here probably have extras as well.

 

[jons1077]

Thanks guys!

I was kinda thinking bed-of-nail for this machine also. To be honest I don't know how to tell the difference. Looks like it has a "track" in the center that a filter would slide onto and lock. Bed of Nails did that right?

Steve, the guy did also sell a TOL 1-18 dryer w/ lighted panel. It was already sold before I had a chance. Pdub was going to take that if it was available. I was lucky enough that the lady who got to the washer first flaked out and didn't return phone calls. The guy was so ready to get it off his truck and get home that I gave him my address over the phone while at work and he said to just drop a check in the mail. Lucky me!

I wasn't sure what I'd be getting so I'm very excited at its condition. It is REALLY clean inside and out and hope it runs the same. I'll keep my eye out for the filter for it.

Jon

 

[jons1077]

oh yah...

I did feel around the agitator to check for breaks or chips. Felt like normal wear but otherwise is in very good shape. Popped the top off and it has the bleach cup/dispenser in there as well. Cool stuff!

 

[nmaineman36]

With the bed of nails JetFlow filter I have on my Frigidaire I just whack it on a hard surface that has a paper towel on it. All the lint comes off easily. I think you can still get the filter on Appliance Clinic.com. Thats where I bought mine from.

 

[nmaineman36]

With the bed of nails JetFlow filter I have on my Frigidaire I just whack it on a hard surface that has a paper towel on it. All the lint comes off easily. I think you can still get the filter on Appliance Clinic.com. Thats where I bought mine from.

 

[nmaineman36]

Oh my double posting...now how did that happen???

 

[chestermikeuk]

Jet Circle Spray

Well done Jon, now for $25 what a bargain, looking forward to seeing the vids....I`m sure you`ll have it gleaming in no time!!!What is the actual colour called of this machine?? enjoy, Mike

 

[rapidry1000]

I have the exact same machine (harvest gold) that I paid $30 to have it delivered to me in San Francisco. Originally had my Maytag removed from the utility room and the 1-18 installed. Discovered during the first wash that the thumping sound during agitation resonated throughout the house. Quickly reinstalled the Maytag and moved the 1-18 into the patio where there was a drain and water connection. I use the 1-18 now to wash the bulky items like bedspreads that would not fit in my Maytag A512. Great machine but noisy.