The filter Flo debate

[kermit]

I have two options:
1.) a mid 80’s GE filter Flo pair with matching dryer
From my knowledge, the washer doesn’t have an extra large capacity, and no variable rinse switch. Mid condition, 45 minutes away. $200

2.) the filter flos I posted a couple of weeks ago. These have a lot of what I want, except the straight vane agitator. I only collect washers that I think are cool, not if they are rare. And the straight vane agitator is just a bit plain in my opinion.
The dryer reminds me of my old dryer at our old apartment. It had a variable signal, and extra care. Although this one doesn’t have the variable signal, only the on and off. 20 minutes away. $300

I had to make a deal with my mom. She can get a puppy, and I can get another washer and dryer set. I don’t really like dogs, so I found that to be a win-win. I am allowed to pick up the set at the end of June, and by the looks of it, these aren’t going anywhere since the posts are about 2 weeks old.

 

[d-jones]

If I were looking for a Filter Flow washer I'd go with the one seen in image six. It's an extra large capacity machine and it has a very useful mini basket setting. The mini basket would slide down into place over the straight vane agitator. My parents used this exact model for thirty years before corrosion and subsequent leaks in the outer tub took it out. The matching dryer that they purchased at the same time is still being used to this day.

 

[pulltostart]

The washer in Pic 1 also is equipped with Mini-Wash.  That doesn't guarantee that the basket is still with the washer, but it did when it was new.

 

I had this identical washer, purchased in early 1985.

 

lawrence

 

[repairguy]

I sent the person a message of interest on the extra capacity set but have not received a response.

 

[agiflow]

Get the set with the straight vane. You could always change out agitators. Better to have more than one to play around with.

 

[kermit]

True

True, but I don’t know where to find any other agitators. I’ve looked a lot of places, but I can’t find any different ones for sale.

 

[dnastrau]

Filter-Flo spiral ramp agitator

Here is a link to a used Filter-Flo spiral ramp agitator on Ebay. I am not sure if this one is for a normal capacity or the extra large capacity tub, but we had this design in our 1991 GE set in our last house. It did a really good job turning over loads and getting things clean in my opinion.

Andrew S.

Pardon Our Interruption...

 

[frigidaireguy]

I haave the washer in pic #1 with the roto swirl agitator. It is only standard capacity but I wash 2 king size sheets and 4 king size pillowcases in a load and it does fine. Great Washer !!!

Bob

 

[daveamkrayoguy]

Nothing says GE Washer like the roto-swirl, but so does the 2nd machine with the toggle switches that still allows the warm wash with warm rinse, so just see if you swap agitators with the washer boasting the best looking controls...

As for the dryer, I would go with the one with just the push-buttons in the left, rather than the sets of those doo-dad ones one the right, unless you have a need or preference for which one is gas vs. electric, or just need an exact match for your choice of sets...

-- Dave