I needed to revise my earlier post but could not do it as a Standard Member.
I am looking to sell my 1986 GE Filter-Flo washing machine.
I’m not sure how to go about it, other than just Craig’s List. But I would rather sell to an enthusiast here if anyone is interested. When I’ve sold other things on Craig’s List I’ve had some…weird experiences. Besides the simply annoying one of people making appointments and then not showing up.
It’s a simple model, WWA5800GALWA. No buttons, just dials. See photos, attached. I have more photos I can send if anyone is interested.
It is out of balance and walks during the spin cycle: the snubbers or yoke are worn out. I don’t know enough about these things to repair it. My husband (mechanical engineer) balanced it every now and then, but he says he doesn’t have time to do any more with it, so I have ordered a new Speed Queen to be delivered next week. The Filter-Flo leaks now too, but that is just since he turned it right side up the last time, so I believe a hose just loosened somewhere.
Apart from the vibration issue it functions quite well. Control panel looks nice, no wear, all dials and functions work. Cosmetically, body is in good shape, a chip or two on the front edge, some rubbing on the side close to the laundry tub from the drain hose and the recent vibration problems A bit of rust where the control panel meets the horizontal top and a bit on the underside of the lid. The Mini Basket and Filter pan were misplaced long ago.
Kept in a first floor laundry room, not a damp basement. I think we must be pretty easy on appliances….everything else we bought at the same time (1986) is still working.
I’m in the Chicago area, message me if interested in the machine yourself. I don’t know what to ask for it; I’m not greedy, nor do I think I have a precious collectible. Enough to make it worth my while to show it and spiff it up a bit. I searched Craig’s list to get an idea but none were listed. I’m open to suggestions for pricing. My chief motivation is to give a new life to an old reliable workhorse.
I am looking to sell my 1986 GE Filter-Flo washing machine.
I’m not sure how to go about it, other than just Craig’s List. But I would rather sell to an enthusiast here if anyone is interested. When I’ve sold other things on Craig’s List I’ve had some…weird experiences. Besides the simply annoying one of people making appointments and then not showing up.
It’s a simple model, WWA5800GALWA. No buttons, just dials. See photos, attached. I have more photos I can send if anyone is interested.
It is out of balance and walks during the spin cycle: the snubbers or yoke are worn out. I don’t know enough about these things to repair it. My husband (mechanical engineer) balanced it every now and then, but he says he doesn’t have time to do any more with it, so I have ordered a new Speed Queen to be delivered next week. The Filter-Flo leaks now too, but that is just since he turned it right side up the last time, so I believe a hose just loosened somewhere.
Apart from the vibration issue it functions quite well. Control panel looks nice, no wear, all dials and functions work. Cosmetically, body is in good shape, a chip or two on the front edge, some rubbing on the side close to the laundry tub from the drain hose and the recent vibration problems A bit of rust where the control panel meets the horizontal top and a bit on the underside of the lid. The Mini Basket and Filter pan were misplaced long ago.
Kept in a first floor laundry room, not a damp basement. I think we must be pretty easy on appliances….everything else we bought at the same time (1986) is still working.
I’m in the Chicago area, message me if interested in the machine yourself. I don’t know what to ask for it; I’m not greedy, nor do I think I have a precious collectible. Enough to make it worth my while to show it and spiff it up a bit. I searched Craig’s list to get an idea but none were listed. I’m open to suggestions for pricing. My chief motivation is to give a new life to an old reliable workhorse.
