I would have loved to have seen the inside of that Frigidaire DW. The Pots 'n' Pans cycle had 3 detergent washes, one with a very very long wash. They actually cleaned quite well.
So Menards TOTALLY REDEMEDES THEMSELVES!
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I just finished setting up a contract with Menards!they will now cary our full line of Equator Appliances.
Millions of those cheap old "builders-grade" Hotpoints occupy apartment complexes across the deep-south. That big-door GE dryer is a great find. Now, I think Greg has had some experience with them (not very favorable as I recall), however I always liked those and especially the convience of the large door. Of course, typical GE, the lint gets caught everywhere as well as the screen!
I believe I would end-up stopping by that Menards every evening-----and bribing the removal crew to be careful not to inflict "moving trauma" on the merchandise!
I believe I would end-up stopping by that Menards every evening-----and bribing the removal crew to be careful not to inflict "moving trauma" on the merchandise!
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For the record - she did not hate it, but wanted something to match her Neptune dryer. The LAT would have fit the bill nicely, but never-the-less.
Anywho - Steve, I wondered about those Hotpoints. First thought that crossed my mind is that they came out of rentals or an appt. building.
The Frigidaire DW is a lost cause, the door glides are fairly messed up so a good picture of the inside may not be possible.
Looking forward to a clean-up on the GE, but I've brought home so many things in the last few weeks that need a 'clean-up' with almost NO time. Then that Unimatic... lol
Ben
For the record - she did not hate it, but wanted something to match her Neptune dryer. The LAT would have fit the bill nicely, but never-the-less.
Anywho - Steve, I wondered about those Hotpoints. First thought that crossed my mind is that they came out of rentals or an appt. building.
The Frigidaire DW is a lost cause, the door glides are fairly messed up so a good picture of the inside may not be possible.
Looking forward to a clean-up on the GE, but I've brought home so many things in the last few weeks that need a 'clean-up' with almost NO time. Then that Unimatic... lol
Ben
On the Frigidaire logo, look at the "F". Note there are no serifs on the letter. The straight, block font is the sure giveaway that it is WCI.
Seem to me that Mr. Gansky said that when GE made this wide mouth dryer, they didn't increase the airflow and this causes some condensation on the front of the dryer.
Seem to me that Mr. Gansky said that when GE made this wide mouth dryer, they didn't increase the airflow and this causes some condensation on the front of the dryer.
Let me be the first to predict there will soon be a sick, unexplainable, yet very powerful drive to collect early-to-mid 1980s WCI products in all their cheap, flimsy, plastic glory. Me, I'd love a 1981 Westinghouse or Frigidaire Washer. I know, I know, it's heresy.
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I never find suds-savers here; forced to make my own. Ben, that store is a mini-gold mine. I'm glad you have it, and thanks for sharing. You have some of the best karma in town, and it's catching!!!!!!;'D
I never find suds-savers here; forced to make my own. Ben, that store is a mini-gold mine. I'm glad you have it, and thanks for sharing. You have some of the best karma in town, and it's catching!!!!!!;'D
Looks good, Ben! I know what you mean about the 20 somethings. Most of the trades at the local Menards look like they've been dropped off the back of the truck! Although I did see a Maytag Dependable Care today that looked good....
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I still got my 308s it aint going anywhere
Delicate cycle is fun but PP leaves much to be desired
Delicate cycle is fun but PP leaves much to be desired
If it doesn't say Libby's, Libby's Libby's o
I'm not sure if that Frigidaire dishwasher is still the GM design, but if it was it was among the models produced after the WCI acquisition. GM-Frigidaire products always have the GM logo in the triple set of squares, and the crown-F moves off to the side. After the WCI acquisition and the elimination of the GM insignia, it moves to the center.
I *LOVE* the clean/dirty slider. That should have been required for all dishwashers
I'm not sure if that Frigidaire dishwasher is still the GM design, but if it was it was among the models produced after the WCI acquisition. GM-Frigidaire products always have the GM logo in the triple set of squares, and the crown-F moves off to the side. After the WCI acquisition and the elimination of the GM insignia, it moves to the center.
I *LOVE* the clean/dirty slider. That should have been required for all dishwashers
YAY - so glad the clean/dirty slider was noticed. Agreed 100 percent on the requirement that all DW's in production should have it.
I *really* wish that Frigidaire was in better shape. It certainly was a cool dishwasher. Bob if it is still there this weekend I will flip it right-side up and try to get some inside shots.
Ben
I *really* wish that Frigidaire was in better shape. It certainly was a cool dishwasher. Bob if it is still there this weekend I will flip it right-side up and try to get some inside shots.
Ben
I did have a dryer just like this, but mine was much prettier in gold ;-)
They are OK dryers but as mentioned, the lint around the door opening is very annoying. They used the same blower as the standard dryers and it didn't seem to be able to keep up with the evaporation ability of the heater so moisture would condense on the cool metal surfaces where lint from the load would collect. I loved the big door opening and it was a very quiet dryer but due to it's design flaws, rather slow. CR complained that the large door made it impossible to open or close the door with a typical laundry basket in front of the machine, they were right and it proved to be more of an annoyance than you might think it would - especially in tight installations. They must have made some improvements in later designs as they carried the model in various forms (GE, Hotpoint and JCP branded) for a long time. IIRC they were made in the Hotpoint factory and the first of the gas models was 28,000 BTU rated, maybe more. I remember Bob telling me they weren't too accurate as marked on the dial for "normal" loads and that was true - the electronic control on mine was off by a couple of notches on the timer dial for jeans and bulky items.
That Frigidaire dishwasher is a WCI - probably a rather early Frigidaire product, they kept much of the styling of the GM models for a while in the early 80's. You can just make out the stationary wash-tower in the lower rack - a blast from the Westinghouse roots of WCI-land. It would be remarkable to see one that has no rust in the tank.
You certainly have more interesting things at your Menards than we do here, but they are a rather small player in the appliance market here. Nonetheless, I'm getting tired of seeing the same 70's Hotpoint slide-in range every time I go! There was a GE V12 washer that was there for a while, but the top was rusted through and not worth the trouble. Still had it's mini-basket, filter pan and softener dispenser though...
They are OK dryers but as mentioned, the lint around the door opening is very annoying. They used the same blower as the standard dryers and it didn't seem to be able to keep up with the evaporation ability of the heater so moisture would condense on the cool metal surfaces where lint from the load would collect. I loved the big door opening and it was a very quiet dryer but due to it's design flaws, rather slow. CR complained that the large door made it impossible to open or close the door with a typical laundry basket in front of the machine, they were right and it proved to be more of an annoyance than you might think it would - especially in tight installations. They must have made some improvements in later designs as they carried the model in various forms (GE, Hotpoint and JCP branded) for a long time. IIRC they were made in the Hotpoint factory and the first of the gas models was 28,000 BTU rated, maybe more. I remember Bob telling me they weren't too accurate as marked on the dial for "normal" loads and that was true - the electronic control on mine was off by a couple of notches on the timer dial for jeans and bulky items.
That Frigidaire dishwasher is a WCI - probably a rather early Frigidaire product, they kept much of the styling of the GM models for a while in the early 80's. You can just make out the stationary wash-tower in the lower rack - a blast from the Westinghouse roots of WCI-land. It would be remarkable to see one that has no rust in the tank.
You certainly have more interesting things at your Menards than we do here, but they are a rather small player in the appliance market here. Nonetheless, I'm getting tired of seeing the same 70's Hotpoint slide-in range every time I go! There was a GE V12 washer that was there for a while, but the top was rusted through and not worth the trouble. Still had it's mini-basket, filter pan and softener dispenser though...
Hey Greg,
I remember that dryer (and the matching washer IIRC). I was quite impressed by it. What happened with that set?
I remember that dryer (and the matching washer IIRC). I was quite impressed by it. What happened with that set?
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May-nerds (menards) sometimes has some interesting things, it is true. They are so lame though. They will put the appliances on a pallet(making it easy to move) but then put the appliance one or two shelves up off the ground so you can't even see it without them lowering it.
they also leave the appliances OUTSIDE. Hello!
It rains here and in the winter it gets all cold and stuff.
Things freeze. And yeah, they don't handle these fragile gems with the respect they deserve.
What do you expect from their 18 year old yard crew?
(you have to feel kind of sorry for the 20 something and younger group. They may have internet and cel phones, but they don't know good music, good sex, fun fashions, or television news that isn't republican propaganda. what a waste of human flesh)
Of course, I like the Frig with the analog timer and woodgrain console. And the Avacodo Hotpoint BOL.
Those Large GE dryers measuring what 32" wide, I have had 2 of them. An Avacodo JCPenny and a Harvest gold GE 1977.
I share Gregs Opinion. They weren't real practical. Not only were they wide, they were also Deep. They looked big for the sake of Big. (hmm, its the US, what a surprise. blahhh)
I guess I should be grateful. I am guessing that Best Buy and the like send these models direct to the crusher.
Thanks for posting.
they also leave the appliances OUTSIDE. Hello!
It rains here and in the winter it gets all cold and stuff.
Things freeze. And yeah, they don't handle these fragile gems with the respect they deserve.
What do you expect from their 18 year old yard crew?
(you have to feel kind of sorry for the 20 something and younger group. They may have internet and cel phones, but they don't know good music, good sex, fun fashions, or television news that isn't republican propaganda. what a waste of human flesh)
Of course, I like the Frig with the analog timer and woodgrain console. And the Avacodo Hotpoint BOL.
Those Large GE dryers measuring what 32" wide, I have had 2 of them. An Avacodo JCPenny and a Harvest gold GE 1977.
I share Gregs Opinion. They weren't real practical. Not only were they wide, they were also Deep. They looked big for the sake of Big. (hmm, its the US, what a surprise. blahhh)
I guess I should be grateful. I am guessing that Best Buy and the like send these models direct to the crusher.
Thanks for posting.
I'm wondering who's actually buying these appliances? (besides us of course!) I'm fairly certain all are untested and considered primarily for parts or fixer-uppers (hence the VERY flexible return policy). I think the pricing tier is based on age and not so much on function. Ben and I have seen some mint Maytags show up at bargain prices. Course lots of times others are on their sides, missing consoles, AND strewn on the ground.
Grateful? Yes! At Lowes they lock 'em all up in a trailer destined for the scrap yard upon arrival. Can't even see what we're missing out on (probably better that way).
Grateful? Yes! At Lowes they lock 'em all up in a trailer destined for the scrap yard upon arrival. Can't even see what we're missing out on (probably better that way).
Local used appliance guy has 2 local Lowes sewed up. But then HE scraps about 90% of what he gets. Sad, sad, sad.....
For $9.99 Menards charges, I could take them to the scrapyard, and for the most part, recover my money. That's who's buying them.
For $9.99 Menards charges, I could take them to the scrapyard, and for the most part, recover my money. That's who's buying them.
Louis, that washer and dryer ended up parted-out and scrapped. The dryer became an orphan when I took the washer up to Don in Minneapolis. It was beginning to leak oil and then it became a torrential downpour out of the transmission so Don put it out of it's misery. It was a really fun machine to play with and I've often thought I should have kept it as it was always one of my favorites, but I did keep the panel which someone adopted at the '05 convention here. Someday I will find another pretty GE washer like that again - which I will have to carry around on my back as I have no more room anywhere for another washer!
Here is the pair in question:
Here is the pair in question:
Americana Dryer - open for business. I got the set at an estate sale and other than a tiny leak around the top of the washer tub seal, they worked just fine.
Washer money shot. It was a Dispensall model - a very, very cool idea but another that got shot down by lack of practicality in home use. The dispenser tray was missing in mine, long ago tossed due to the same problems most of these beauties suffered. Using recirculated water running through the channels and valves of the system made for some frustrated owners. Lint, dirt and the dreaded hard-water deposits made for some nasty dispensers over time.
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