RIck's Unimatic

[rickr]

I found one of these rare birds earlier this summer. Sorry to be so late with the photos. It is now spending quality time on "Kenmore Korner" lol!

 

[rickr]

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found it on ebay, and it came sort of as a "kit" but was all there.

 

[Unimatic1140]

Wow, it looks great Rick, is it running properly? What did you have to do to it?

 

[rickr]

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It also had a big dent in the front, but I was able to fix it, and the dent can no longer be noticed.

Also found two penny coins lodged in the hose from the tub to pump, which blocked the flow off. As I water tested the machine I wondered why there was not much water coming out. After spinning out a few tub fulls, I had the first 1957 Unimatic Sud-saver!! NOT!! I thought at first the pump might be defective, however as after removing the hoses, I found the blocked port. (and lots of water!)

I was told that if these machines work, one is not to do anything much else to them. So other than hose replacements,a new three wire cord, cleaning/polishing and putting the machine back together, that is about all I have done to it.
This machine runs very quiet, and sounds fine. So I must have lucked out with this baby.

 

[golittlesport]

What a find!!!

Wow! What a beauty! Congrats and welcome to the Unimatic Club.

 

[rickr]

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OH!! I forgot.... POR 15 to the rescue!! The tub balance ring was rusting, so I cleaned it up, and gave it 3 liberal coats of POR 15. I plan to leave the ring black btw. (battle scars)

 

[rickr]

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Washing with powdered detergent

 

[peteski50]

Unimatic

Hi Rick,
I love your collection
Best Wishes
Peter

 

[rickr]

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overflow rinse action

 

[rickr]

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Starting to spin!

 

[rickr]

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and faster....

 

[rickr]

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Whoops! This one is faster...

 

[rickr]

1140 in my basement!!

warp speed....

 

[rickr]

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refill and overflow rinse. Did not realize that the water runs into the tub for the entire rinse.

 

[rickr]

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rinse

 

[rickr]

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start of spin (got to be quick with the camera on this type or machine) Only takes a few seconds to spin the all the water out of the tub.

 

[Unimatic1140]

Its Just Beautiful, I'm so happy for you!

YAY, congratulations Rick, welcome to the 1140rpm family! Notice how clear your rinse water is?

 

[rickr]

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faster!

 

[rickr]

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And up to warp speed of 1140 rpms once again. In a few minutes the load will be so dry,they will be "ready to iron"

I do have a few questions about this machine, but it is too late to start now.

Thanks to everyone for sharing my excitement about this wonderful machine!

Goodnight all!

 

[Unimatic1140]

Bring on the questions Rick, I love how all of your machines just shine!

 

[swestoyz]

Wow Rick, what a wonderful machine you have there! You collection keeps getting better everytime I see photos. Congrats on your first Unimatic - and you just can't beat a Control Tower. So, this pretty much sums up all your dream machines, right? ;-D

Ben

 

[dalangdon]

What a beautiful machine!

I am much more of a range man myself, but if I were to have a vintage washer, it would be one of these machines. Quite apart from the mechanism, there is just something so elegant about them. They're the Audrey Hepburn of washing machines

 

[pdub]

Absolutely Fabulous!

Rick,

You really struck gold on this one. It's just beautiful!
How nice that the mechanicals are in good working order.
Those are the best kind. I just love the control towers.

Congrats, Patrick

 

[gansky1]

Fantastic job, Rick! I'm sure photos don't do the machine justice - all your other machines are just mint and I'm sure this is too. Congratulations!

 

[sheerlookhomes]

Beautiful!

Hi there Rick, thanks for sharing the really great photos of your beautiful machine and lovely shining collection too!
Thanks, Denis

 

[drmitch]

Wow! great find buddy!

 

[toggleswitch]

looking good!

 

[hoover1060]

OOOOOHHH!!

I love unimatics, they are one of my favorites!

 

[frigilux]

Beautiful job, Rick! Congrats on finding a sexy '57.

 

[tomturbomatic]

Congratulations, Rick! Were you sort of surprised by the way the water valves mix warm water? Beautimous machine.
Tom