I've been keeping this one under wraps because I wasn't sure I'd get to it this year, but well, here it is!
Meet my first Hotpoint automatic washer, a 'basic' 1957 model!
Meet my first Hotpoint automatic washer, a 'basic' 1957 model!
Surprise! The 1957 Hotpoint washer is up and running!
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When I first got it, I was so excited that I tore the top off without taking any other photos...
Here's a first look inside the machine. Note the concrete balancing ring!
Here's a first look inside the machine. Note the concrete balancing ring!
The tub is in excellent condition.
This is unusual - an all-porcelain cabinet.
But when I realized the wash tub drains into the cabinet (à la early GE), it all made sense!
Miraculously, the mechanics and electrics on the Hotpoint were all good! Timer, drive motor, and solenoids all worked.
But there was this hose issue to deal with....
But there was this hose issue to deal with....
The original hose was a custom-curve affair. I knew I had little to no hope of finding a 'stock' replacement...
So after a lot of head-scratching and ideas bounced around with Phil, I thought I could adapt some more or less standard plumbing parts to do the job.
First, the outer cabinet drain was replaced with a bathtub drain outlet.
Notice that it's holding vater!
First, the outer cabinet drain was replaced with a bathtub drain outlet.
Notice that it's holding vater!
1957 Hotpoint Solid-Tub Washer
Yay , Paul I am glad you are getting to this one, I know that it would have been a long time before I got around to this one.
The all porcelain cabinet was sort of a necessity if they wanted any durability at all since the cabinet is the outer tub on this washer very much like the Frigidaire Uni-Matics, ABC-O-Matics and Kelvinators also used the cabinet for the outer tub on early design machines, Keep us posted, John.
Yay , Paul I am glad you are getting to this one, I know that it would have been a long time before I got around to this one.
The all porcelain cabinet was sort of a necessity if they wanted any durability at all since the cabinet is the outer tub on this washer very much like the Frigidaire Uni-Matics, ABC-O-Matics and Kelvinators also used the cabinet for the outer tub on early design machines, Keep us posted, John.
The adapted drain hose has more twists than an Alfred Hitchcock film...
I used a standard sink flange, cut down, spliced to 1 1/4 inch hose, reduced to a 1 inch hose and on to the pump.
There's a reason why I never worked in a nuclear power plant... LOL
I used a standard sink flange, cut down, spliced to 1 1/4 inch hose, reduced to a 1 inch hose and on to the pump.
There's a reason why I never worked in a nuclear power plant... LOL
Well, it took a couple of tries, but I got it to stop dripping... So on to the water test!
And I had to do a spin test...
And here's the TAA-DAA - an agitated overflow rinse!
Now I MUST restore the 57 GE to compare it to it's Hotpoint 'cousin'!!
Now I MUST restore the 57 GE to compare it to it's Hotpoint 'cousin'!!
christfr
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oh that is so so cool I love it.. your the man
philr
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Great! Now you have to fit that somewhere in your laundry room! If you need some space, I can help you getting rid of another machine!
LOL
LOL
Way to go Paul! Your '57 is in really nice shape. The center post looks great, and it sounds fine when spinning up. Love your solution for the drain hose. I would have done the exact same thing.
I feel bad that I haven't had a chance to scan those Hotpoint service bulletins yet. Let me know if you still want them and I'll add them to this thread.
Ben
I feel bad that I haven't had a chance to scan those Hotpoint service bulletins yet. Let me know if you still want them and I'll add them to this thread.
Ben
Wonderful machine and restoration Paul!!!! I'm thrilled otherwise everything works. I've used the bathroom basin sink drain port and tube trick myself quite a few times, it works perfectly. Just as a heads up, because I had to learn the hard way, you have to cut out the X in the center of the new drain sink opening, otherwise it gets clogged with lint overtime and slows the draining down to a crawl.
Great job Paul!
Love the overflow rinse, those were the days, ha!
Love the overflow rinse, those were the days, ha!
Congratulations
Those round plugs near the ends of the control panel hump were where you could add a light canopy to the automatic washers and dryers.
Those round plugs near the ends of the control panel hump were where you could add a light canopy to the automatic washers and dryers.
